30 May 2013
by rialto-now
in CityViewTaxi Service.com, Colton, Crime, Currupt, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Rialto, San Bernardino, So Cal Gas
Tags: customer safety, employee badge, natural gas pipelines, socalgas company, southern california gas, southern california gas co
SOCALGAS WARNS CUSTOMERS, COMMUNITIES ABOUT UTILITY IMPOSTORS
Tips Promote Customer Safety & Awareness on Identifying Utility Workers
LOS ANGELES, May 29, 2013 –Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas ) is alerting customers to be aware of people posing as gas company employees to gain entry to a customer’s home for the purpose of committing a crime. SoCalGas wants to assure customers that employees who perform in-home appliance services, work on gas meters, or service natural gas pipelines wear uniforms and carry official photo identification while on the job.
“SoCalGas encourages customers to verify the uniform and proper identification of utility workers before letting anyone into their home or property,” said Jimmie Cho, SoCalGas vice president of field services. “Customer safety is a top priority for SoCalGas and our employees will gladly wait while customers confirm their identity.”
The following tips can help customers avoid being a victim of utility impostors:
- Customers are encouraged to be vigilant and question anyone who presents themselves as a representative of SoCalGas, especially if the visit is unscheduled.
- Customers should ask for identification before allowing someone into the home. SoCalGas workers who perform in-home appliance services, work on gas meters or work on gas pipeline wear uniforms. However, some other employees do not.
- The majority of authorized SoCalGas field service employees will be in uniform with a SoCalGas company logo, carry an official employee badge with a photo, and most of the time drive a company car bearing the SoCalGas logo.
- Most SoCalGas employee visits are in response to a service request. If no one scheduled an appointment, call SoCalGas before allowing anyone into the home.
- To verify the authenticity of anyone claiming to be a representative of SoCalGas, customers are encouraged to ask for proper identification or call SoCalGas at 1-800-427-2200 (or 1-800-342-4545 in Spanish) during normal business hours. SoCalGas customer service representatives are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Visitsocalgas.com/safety for more information on staying safe.
News media can get the latest news by following @SoCalGasNews on Twitter.
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About Southern California Gas Co.
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has been delivering clean, safe and reliable natural gas to its customers for 145 years. It is the nation’s largest natural gas distribution utility, providing service to 20.9 million consumers connected through nearly 5.8 million meters in more than 500 communities. The company’s service territory encompasses approximately 20,000 square miles throughout central and Southern California, from Visalia to the Mexican border. SoCalGas is a regulated subsidiary ofSempra Energy (NYSE: SRE).
Kristine D. Scott
Public Affairs Manager
SoCalGas
155 S. G Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410
909.335.7941
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10 May 2013
by rialto-now
in and the unincorporated communities of Bloomington and Muscoy, Assemblymember-Elect Cheryl Brown, Ca, Chief Mat Fratus, Child Care Careers, Colton, davidsMarketing, Fontana, Grand Terrace, In & Out, Inland Empire, Josie Gonzales, Norma Torress, Rialto, San Bernardino, www.careervisionbyjamie.com, youth
Hello everyone with unemployment at still record high levels its nice to see local charitable organizations looking to bring the employers together with the unemployed.
Take advantage of these resources and tell Gloria from Seeds of Hope that we sent you.
Also check out this awesome organization that helps employ people for the Early Childhood field tell Kirsten their local recruiter we sent you over.
01 May 2013
by rialto-now
in and the unincorporated communities of Bloomington and Muscoy, Assemblymember-Elect Cheryl Brown, Budget, Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Inland Empire, Rialto, San Bernardino
Tags: business, financial services solutions, inland regional center, real-estate
Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown to Host Business Summit and Expo on May 17
SAN BERNARDINO – Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown (D-San Bernardino), chair of the Assembly Select Committee on Small Business Financing and Development Opportunities, will host a free Business Summit and Expo featuring expert research economist Dr. John Husing in partnership with the Inland Empire Economic Partnership (IEEP) and the Inland Empire Small Business Financial Development Corporation (IESBFDC) on Friday, May 17 at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The event will feature various panel discussions and offer networking opportunities for Inland Empire business owners. Keynote speaker Dr. Husing, an expert analyst in Southern California’s growing economy, will give an address on regional economic trends for San Bernardino County.
“During the event, we plan to launch a series of forums on issues that are of interest and concern to our local business owners, said Assemblymember Brown. “Dr. Husing and other special guest speakers will share their experience and knowledge on a variety of business related topics and we’ll also talk about available funding for small business owners.”
Managing your business credit, financial services solutions and creative marketing will be some of the topics under discussion at the event. Participating banks include Wells Fargo, Citizen’s Business Bank, Community Bank, and Union Bank of California. Among other guest speakers include Greg Devereaux, CEO, San Bernardino County, Vincent McCoy, executive director, California Small Business Development Center, Carla Ulloa, loan specialist, Community Development Corporation, and more.
“The goal of this event is to inform business owners, especially small business owners, of the opportunities that are available to them to assist in their growth. There are funding opportunities that small business owners should be aware of; I strongly encourage Inland Empire business owners to attend this event,” concluded Asssemblymember Brown.
This year’s event is proudly sponsored by the Inland Empire Women’s Business Center, the California Small Business Development Center and Minority Lead Coalition. Vendor opportunities are available. Please RSVP by Friday, May 10, space is limited. Contact Lisa Blacksher by email lisa.blacksher@asm.ca.gov or telephone (909) 381-3238 for more information.
Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown represents the 47th Assembly District, which includes Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Rialto, the southwest parts of San Bernardino, and the unincorporated communities of Bloomington and Muscoy.
Website of Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown: http://www.asmdc.org/members/a47/.
29 Apr 2013
by rialto-now
in Budget, Ca, City of Rialto, Colton, Ferguson Park, Flores Park, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Inland Empire, Josef (Joe) Britt, Nieghborhood Watch, Norma Torress, Paul Leon, Rialto, Rialto, Rialto Parks, San Bernardino, Taxes, youth
Tags: government, media, politics
Hello Rialto Now readers. So now that the elections are over we can now put that climate aside for a while, right?
Nope we have a state senate seat open here in rialto and other surrounding areas. Norma Torres is running against the Mayor of Ontario Paul Leon for our state senate seat. I asked each of them one question via Facebook. What role should our state senator play in helping the communities they serve work to combat graffiti that harms our communities. Norma Torres had no response but Randall Ceniceros did kind of respond on her behalf.
Paul Leon said that he thinks that the state senator needs to be more connected with the issues plaguing the communities they are representing. He was open to helping local cities combat crime and graffiti in a effort to make the Quality of Life for the community as high as possible.
Norma Torres Never responded but Randall Ceniceros said he would ask me and get back to me. That answer never came and that was asked in February.
So as I post the Meet and Greet info for Mrs. Torres I urge Rialto residents to attend and bend her ear to what YOU care about. Our state legislator both assembly and senate are greedy, power hungry people that through their actions have no real concern for the PEOPLE THEY REPRESENT. Make them listen or not get elected.
The picture provided below was provided by Joe Britt.
24 Apr 2013
by rialto-now
in and the unincorporated communities of Bloomington and Muscoy, Assemblymember-Elect Cheryl Brown, Budget, Ca, Child Care Careers, City of Rialto, Colton, davidsMarketing, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Rialto, San Bernardino
Statement of Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown on California’s Recent Drop in Unemployment Rate
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown (D-San Bernardino) issued the following statement today in response to a report that shows California’s unemployment rate at a downward spiral.
“According to data released by the California Employment Development Department, California’s unemployment rate decreased to 9.4 percent in March, and nonfarm payroll jobs increased by 25,500 during the month for a total gain of 746,800 jobs since the recovery began in February 2010; however, in the 47th Assembly District, we must escalate our efforts to increase employment opportunities in San Bernardino County because the unemployment rate is 10.5 percent.
It is extremely important that we create an economic environment that supports the growth of businesses and manufacturing in our county. As the newly appointed chair of the Assembly Select Committee on Small Business Financing and Development Opportunities creating supportive environments for businesses will be the primary objective of the committee and I will work with my colleagues in the legislature to promote a strong agenda for economic development.”
Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown represents the 47th Assembly District, which includes Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Rialto, San Bernardino, and the unincorporated communities of Bloomington and Muscoy.
Website of Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown: http://www.asmdc.org/members/a47/
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23 Apr 2013
by rialto-now
in and the unincorporated communities of Bloomington and Muscoy, Assemblymember-Elect Cheryl Brown, Ca, City of Rialto, Colton, davidsMarketing, Deborah Robertson, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Inland Empire, Rialto, San Bernardino
Tags: Councilmember Darcy McNaboe, current-events, deputy district director, government, Mayor Sarah Zamora, Mrs. Lisha Smith, politics, south coast air quality management district
Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown to Honor Women From the 47th District
SAN BERNARDINO – Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown (D-San Bernardino) will host her 1st Annual Breaking the Glass Ceiling Awards Reception on Friday, April 26 at the Vanir Tower in San Bernardino. During the event, Assemblymember Brown will honor a number of key women leaders throughout the 47th Assembly District who have broken down barriers to help create opportunities for other women.
This year’s honorees are all women who have broken the proverbial ceiling; they include Mayor Deborah Robertson, City of Rialto; Mayor Sarah Zamora, City of Colton; Councilmember Darcy McNaboe, City of Grand Terrace; and Mrs. Lisha Smith, deputy executive officer of the Legislative and Public Affairs Office at the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD).
Our Mayor is being honored at this event
Mayor Deborah Robertson broke the glass ceiling when she was elected as the first African American and woman mayor of Rialto on November 4, 2012. Prior to her successful election, Mayor Robertson served on the Rialto City Council for twelve years. She’s active in various community organizations and is the past deputy district director of external affairs for the California Department of Transportation, Los Angeles and Ventura counties. She retired from the State of California after 20 years, where she oversaw a budget of nearly $4 million.
Mayor of the City of Colton
Mayor Sarah Zamora broke the glass ceiling when she was appointed in August 2011 to serve as mayor for the remaining term vacated by her late husband and former mayor, David R. Zamora. Mayor Zamora represents the City of Colton as a member on several local and regional agencies, boards and committees, and is an avid supporter of business retention; community programs and events that benefit families and the elderly. Prior to her appointment, she was elected in 2000 to serve as a Colton City Councilmember.
Councilmember city of Grand Terrace
Councilmember Darcy McNaboe was elected to the Grand Terrace City Council in 2010 and re-elected in 2012. Councilmember McNaboe broke the glass ceiling when she spearheaded an inclusive veterans memorial called the “Veterans Wall of Freedom” in Grand Terrace. As principal and founder of Village Enterprises, she provides assistance to business owners as they manage development and growth. She also works with clients to design and implement action plans. Prior to her consulting firm, she spent over 20 years working for small technology and manufacturing companies. She was founder and principal of a small product design and manufacturing business in Riverside.
Mrs. Lisha Smith initially broke the glass ceiling when she became the deputy chief of staff to San Bernardino County Supervisor Josie Gonzales, 5th District. She shattered the glass ceiling once again when she became the deputy executive officer (DEO) of the Legislative and Public Affairs Office at AQMD in October 2012. As DEO, Mrs. Smith directs the agency’s public outreach and education programs, small business assistance, local government and environmental justice programs, as well as its state and federal legislative activities.
For more information, contact (909) 381-3238.
Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown represents the 47th Assembly District, which includes Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Rialto, San Bernardino, and the unincorporated communities of Bloomington and Muscoy.
Website of Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown: http://www.asmdc.org/members/a47/.
21 Apr 2013
by rialto-now
in and the unincorporated communities of Bloomington and Muscoy, Assemblymember-Elect Cheryl Brown, City of Rialto, Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Inland Empire, Rialto, Rialto, San Bernardino, Shawn O'Connell, wwwstoprialtowaterratehikes.com
Tags: business, city of east palo alto, east palo alto, economy, partisan vote, real-estate
Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown Wins Assembly Approval for Bill to Protect Financing for Manufactured Homeowners
A bill that seeks to protect access to financing for manufactured homeowners, AB 379, passed out of the Assembly Floor with a bi-partisan vote of 75 to 0 and is headed to the Senate.
Manufactured homes (i.e. mobile homes), unlike traditional homes, must be built on a permanent chassis and have the ability to move to different locations. This creates an issue of whether manufactured homes are considered chattel (i.e. personal property such as a car) or real property (i.e. unmovable property such as a building). For most lenders, manufactured homes are considered chattel, which can limit financing options for homeowners.
Currently, companies that offer financing for manufactured homes maintain a security interest until the home is paid off. Without this protection, consumers would have few, if any financial options. AB 379 would allow a manufactured home to be “converted” into real property, ultimately protecting financing options for consumers purchasing a manufactured home.
AB 379 was inspired by a recent court case, Vieira Enterprises v. City of East Palo Alto. Vieira Enterprises filed a lawsuit against its property owner for failing to pay fees associated with the delivery and installation of two manufactured homes on real property. The Court of Appeals ruled in opposition of Vieira Enterprises, citing that the company had no security interest in the homes because the homes were considered real property. This ruling allowed the borrower to forgo paying the balance of the home. Further, the ruling discouraged lending efforts to consumers interested in purchasing manufactured homes.
By allowing manufactured homes to be converted into real property, AB 379 removes the legal ambiguity that resulted from the Vieira case and helps ensure that loans to consumers who purchase manufactured homes will continue to occur.
“The goal of this bill is to protect consumers and clear up any confusion that exists between whether a manufactured home is considered real property or personal property,” said Assemblymember Brown. “I believe consumers should have access to reliable financing and I’m proud that my colleagues supported me by passing this bill.”
Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown represents the 47th Assembly District, which includes Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Rialto, San Bernardino, and the unincorporated communities of Bloomington and Muscoy.
Website of Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown: http://www.asmdc.org/members/a47/.
14 Apr 2013
by rialto-now
in Budget, Ca, City of Rialto, Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Holidays, Inland Empire, Rialto, Rialto, San Bernardino, youth
Tags: food, restaurants, shopping
TAX DAY IS COMING, TAX DAY IS COMING!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nobody likes tax day it carrys a nasty stigma that forces people to cringe. Plus with the sudden mad dash to raise taxes its even worse. Well there is a saying around my family it always tastes better when its free and I guess alot of businesses are willing to hand out alot of FREE.
Here is a list of the various free items courtesy of Neil Sevedra with The Fork Report on KFI. Also Facebook users check out www.facebook.com/InlandDeals and get access to local deals at brick and mortar stores and online specials.
Cinnabon: These guys are continuing their yearly tradition of offering two free Cinnabon bites to anyone who walks through their doors from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on April 15, no purchase necessary. You can find more details (and RSVP if you feel like it) on their https://www.facebook.com/events/497116730349346.
Tax Day Freebies 2013
Boston Market: You can get a “Big Rib-bate” (groan), as Boston market will be celebrating the launch of their St. Louis-style BBQ ribs by selling two ribs meals for just $10.40. Each meal includes a quarter rack of ribs with mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, and homemade cornbread. And if you can’t make it in this Tuesday, you can enter to win some free ribs, and get $1-off coupon, by visiting http://bostonmarket.com/ourFood/index.jsp?page=ribsirs .
Tax Day Freebies 2013
Chick-fil-A: This one’s pretty simple: Make a purchase on Tax Day, come back with your receipt in May, and get a full refund. Call ahead, though, because not all locations are participating, and redemption dates vary.
Great American Cookies: Drop by and get a free birthday cake cookie, no questions asked. 2103 E Montclair Plaza Ln Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 621-6274
Sonic: All drinks and slushies will be selling for half off, all day long.
Tax Day Freebies 2013
Arby’s: http://coupon.arbys.com/AprilArbysTaxday04152013/, and you’ll get a free value-sized order of curly fries or potato cakes.
Tax Day Freebies 2013
Panda Express: This is a big one: On Wednesday, April 17, if you print out http://www.pandaexpress.com/coupon/full/Free-SST-Coupon?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Posts&utm_campaign=Samurai%2BSurf%2B%26%2BTurf (or show it to them on your mobile phone), you’ll get a free order of Samurai Surf & Turf.
Tax Day Freebies 2013
Bruegger’s Bagels: Get this coupon through their https://www.facebook.com/Brueggers/app_238652839613146, and you’ll get 13 bagels and two tubs of cream cheese for $10.49.
Temecula
39584 Winchester Road Temecula, California 92590 951-506-5860
AMC Theaters: You’ll get a free small popcorn from April 12th through the 15th if you print out http://www.amctheatres.com/offers/tax-day-pr.
Tax Day Freebies 2013
Chili’s: If you purchase an adult entrée between April 16 and 18, you can score a free appetizer or dessert if you show them http://campaign.chilis.com/taxday2012/.
Tax Day Freebies 2013
05 Apr 2013
by rialto-now
in and the unincorporated communities of Bloomington and Muscoy, Assemblymember-Elect Cheryl Brown, Budget, Ca, City of Rialto, Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Rialto, San Bernardino, youth
Tags: Assemblymember Raul Bocanegra, Brian Nestande, business, Chris R. Holden, Eric Linder, Marie Waldron, Rob Bonta, Small Business, small business community, small business financing, small business owner, small business owners, Speaker John A. Pérez (D-Los Angeles), Susan Talamantes-Eggman
Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown to Chair the Assembly Select Committee on Small Business Financing and Development Opportunities
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown (D-San Bernardino) has been appointed by Speaker John A. Pérez (D-Los Angeles) to chair the Assembly Select Committee on Small Business Financing and Development Opportunities for the 2013-2014 session. The committee will focus on helping small businesses and creating an environment for small business growth in the state.
“I want to thank Speaker Pérez for giving me the honor of chairing this important committee,” said Assemblymember Brown. “Our committee will focus on responding to the needs of small businesses, encouraging non-traditional lending efforts and looking for ways to update and streamline some of the state’s regulatory processes.”
With a background as a small business owner, Assemblymember Brown will draw upon her experiences to tailor legislation that will improve access to credit and technical services for small businesses owners.
“I’m looking forward to working with my colleagues and serving the needs of the small business community. Small businesses are so important because they provide a majority jobs in our district and play a vital role in boosting our economy,” concluded Assemblymember Brown.
Additional members appointed by Speaker Pérez include Assemblymembers Raul Bocanegra, Rob Bonta, Susan Talamantes-Eggman, Chris R. Holden, Eric Linder, Brian Nestande, and Marie Waldron.
The committee will work closely with small business owners and hold public hearings to discuss business related problems and solutions.
Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown (D-San Bernardino)
Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown represents the 47th Assembly District, which includes Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Rialto, San Bernardino, and the unincorporated communities of Bloomington and Muscoy.
Website of Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown: http://www.asmdc.org/members/a47/
27 Mar 2013
by rialto-now
in and the unincorporated communities of Bloomington and Muscoy, Assemblymember-Elect Cheryl Brown, City of Rialto, Colton, Edgar Montes, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Inland Empire, Joe Baca Jr, Rafael Trujillo, Rialto, Rialto, Sabrina Ruiz, San Bernardino, youth
Tags: assemblymember, influential leaders, united farm workers, united farm workers of america
Statement of Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown on Celebrating
Cesar E. Chávez Day
SACRAMENTO
– Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown (D-San Bernardino) issued the following statement today in recognition of Cesar E. Chávez Day on Sunday, March 31:
“Please join me in celebrating Cesar E. Chávez, one of the most influential leaders of our time. Cesar E. Chávez dedicated his life to social justice and equal opportunity among farm workers across the nation. Through his organization, the United Farm Workers of America, he fought for fair wages, a quality education and affordable housing among farm workers who have sacrificed and contributed greatly to this nation. As a leader, I share his passion for dedicating my life to helping people and addressing key social issues. It’s an honor to recognize a leader that has done so much to bring our country together.”
Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown represents the 47th Assembly District, which includes Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Rialto, San Bernardino, and the unincorporated communities of Bloomington and Muscoy.
Website of Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown:http://www.asmdc.org/members/a47/
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