Supervisor Josie Gonzales sworn in to First 5 San Bernardino Commission

On Feb. 4, 2015, Supervisor Gonzales was sworn in as a First 5 San Bernardino Commission Member along with Paul Vargas, Board member with Oxford Preparatory Academy. First 5 San Bernardino works to promote, support, and improve the early development of children from the prenatal stage to five years of age, under the guidance of the Children and Families Commission for San Bernardino, and in collaboration with the community and agencies providing services to children.

For more information, visit First5sanbernardino.org

New Blog! Local Spotlight: Story of a veteran's triumph over challenge

DeLance Mills came home after serving 4 years in the U.S. Air Force to financial instability and an uncertain future for his wife and kids. Find out how DeLance and his family overcame being on the brink of homelessness by reading his story here. 

Technical Employment Training holds 4th Annual Celebration of Success

Supervisor Gonzales joined Technical Employment Training, a 501c(3) non profit business and education cooperative, in celebrating their fourth year in partnership with San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools to provide manufacturing trades education and hands on experience to train and prepare students for skilled jobs. 

Supervisor Gonzales was honored at the event for her support and advocacy towards the program. TET's mission is to provide certified employment skills training and job placement assistance to enhance the employability of job seekers, facilitate career growth opportunities for employees and assist employers in acquiring an exceptionally qualified workforce.

For more information, visit www.technicalemploy.org

Upcoming Events (click to enlarge)

Feb. 8-14, Furever Yours Adoption Event

Contact the Devore Animal Shelter at (909) 386-9820 or Big Bear Animal Shelter at (909) 866-4943 for more information.

Feb. 10, No Glove, No Love

Call Carmen at (909) 546-7520 for information and to register, limited space available.

Feb. 11, Diversity Film Series

Call or email Jonathan Buffong for information (909) 386-8234, jbuffong@dbh.sbcounty.gov

Feb. 23, Memorial Street Dedication

Join Supervisor Gonzales for a memorial street dedication to honor and remember Virginia Geil of Bloomington. Call (909) 387-4565 for more information.

Feb. 27, Environmental Justice Conversation

Call 1-800-CUT-SMOG for information, registration is free at www.aqmd.gov/ejconversation