On March 8, California announced that it will no longer continue its 54 million-dollar contract due to differences in Abortion beliefs. In a groundbreaking move, California has canceled its contract with Walgreens, the largest drugstore chain in the United States, over its recent ban on providing abortion medication services. The decision, which comes amidst a heated national debate on reproductive rights, has sparked outrage and praise from different quarters of the state. The contract in question was related to a state program called Medi-Cal, which provides low-income Californians with access to healthcare services. Walgreens was one of the providers that participated in … [Read more...] about California Cancels Contract with Walgreens over Abortion Ban
CSUSB Student, Opens A Nonprofit Organization In San Bernardino County
The Key Nonprofit is a nonprofit organization that offers resources to those in need, it was founded in October of 2022, by Maite Valenzuela, a senior here at California State University, San Bernardino. With much success, Valenzuela has been able to help hundreds of people in our community. The shelter is located in Chino, California, but has reached out to many surrounding cities. Valenzuela has shared her experience and some of the difficulties of opening up this nonprofit while being a full-time student. “Honestly, what motivated me the most to start this nonprofit was my three kids. I am a single mom and needed to open up a business that would allow me to dedicate more … [Read more...] about CSUSB Student, Opens A Nonprofit Organization In San Bernardino County
Operation Consequences continues to be successful in San Bernardino County
From January 21 to January 27, the San Bernardino Sheriff's department carried out Operation Consequences, which targets crime suppression in the High Desert area. The San Bernardino Sheriff's Department’s Gangs/Narcotic Division along with many other patrol stations, including Homeland Security Investigations and San Bernardino County Probations Department had a successful turnout in their operation. “We are committed to the safety of our communities and a large part of that is taking guns out of the hands of criminals and holding the criminals accountable,” said Shannon D Dicus, Sheriff-Coroner. Operation Consequences was made to improve the quality of life by … [Read more...] about Operation Consequences continues to be successful in San Bernardino County
CSUSB officer shares what it is like working in the police department and with his K-9, Vader
On Tuesday, March 5, Officer Manuel Aguirre demonstrated explosive detection on the Pfau Library lawn area and shared his daily routine with his K-9, Vader. Vader is a two year old Labrador Retriever and specializes in explosive detection with his partner Officer Aguirre. Vader had the opportunity to train with LAPD in the past and also interacts very well with other dogs. Officer Aguirre shared some insights on what it is like for him working for the police department and with his K-9. Q: How long have you been a police officer in San Bernardino? A: I’ve been a police officer for over 15 years, and I’ve been here on campus for a little over three years now. Q: What … [Read more...] about CSUSB officer shares what it is like working in the police department and with his K-9, Vader