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🚫Today, San Bernardino County voters are deciding the auditor-controller/treasurer/tax collector race between incumbent Ensen Mason & challenger Ryan Hutchison as a political dispute involving the Board of Supervisors hangs over the contest. Full story at https://t.co/BybmP3GDox

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When asked about single-payer healthcare, Becerra rejected claims that he had backed away from the idea, saying he has consistently worked to expand access and move California closer to universal coverage. Read the full story at https://t.co/BybmP3GDox. 🔗

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He also said his first executive action as governor would be to declare a housing emergency, move forward on roughly 40,000 shovel-ready housing units and seek temporary freezes on utility rates and home insurance premiums during the crisis.

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Becerra said he had not seen those specific numbers, but said California must restore investments in arts, culture, music and science programs so children, especially those from disadvantaged families, can explore beyond traditional classroom instruction.

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🗳️🗣️ Last week, IECN spoke to gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra during a virtual interview hosted by American Community Media, where he addressed arts funding, housing, healthcare and immigration ahead of the June 2 primary.

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IECN asked Becerra about California’s per capita arts funding, citing figures that place the state at about 80 cents per person and 35th nationally, compared with states such as Florida at about $2 per capita.

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Cervantes called the law a defense against voter intimidation and election interference, while legislative leaders said the measure is intended to protect ballot access, chain of custody & public confidence in California elections. Read the full story at https://t.co/BybmP3GDox.

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🗳️🚫Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 73 by Sen. Sabrina Cervantes, D-Riverside, on May 27, putting new California election protections in place immediately ahead of the June 2 statewide primary.

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SB 73 also makes it a felony to remove voted ballots from a county registrar’s custody after election certification, a provision supporters say responds directly to Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco’s seizure of more than 600K ballots tied to the 2025 Prop 50 special election.

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🏆🥎 Arroyo Valley High School made history on May 30, defeating San Bernardino High School 8-5 in extra innings to win the Hawks’ first-ever CIF Southern Section softball championship and the school’s first CIF title of any kind.

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🎓 Bloomington Seniors returned to their former #CJUSD schools for #GradWalks

The #ClassOf2026 is showing future Bruins 🐻 that anything is possible with hard work and determination! ✨

#TogetherAsOneDistrict

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He said rising rents, long waitlists and overcrowded homes show the urgency of the crisis, while transit-oriented housing near Metrolink stations could help residents lower costs and improve mobility. Read the full story at https://t.co/BybmP3GDox. 🔗

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🏘️ Rialto Mayor Joe Baca Sr. has been appointed chair of the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust as cities across the county face growing pressure to meet state housing requirements and unlock critical affordable housing funding.

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The Housing Trust supports affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents and people experiencing homelessness, but Baca said cities need shovel-ready projects to compete for state and federal dollars.

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The ROV’s roadshows feature stations that walk voters through every step of the process, from registration and ballot casting to updating personal information and tracking ballots; in English and Spanish.

Full story to come at https://t.co/BybmP3GDox. 🔗🗞️

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🚨🗳️🗣️ The last day to register to vote or update registration to get a vote-by-mail ballot is May 18th!

This afternoon IECN attended San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters’ Voter Education Roadshow at Colton’s Gonzales Community Center.

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Today’s students are #TomorrowsLeaders! 🎓Showing up to school every day and maintaining your grades truly pays off! 👏

🎉Congratulations to Mariah O. from Colton HS for winning this year’s car donated by #RotoloChevrolet!

Keep up the great work, #CJUSD students!

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Tour the campus, meet faculty, ask questions & see how MVC can help turn uncertainty into a plan for transfer, career training or a fresh start. The day will include live music, performances, food, games & family-friendly activities. Register at https://t.co/AulE0oOOwy.

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Not sure where college fits into your future? @mvcollege is hosting a free Open House on Saturday, May 9, from 9 AM to 2 PM, giving future students & families a chance to explore pathways in health care, public safety, business, education, dental programs, human services & more.