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Groundbreaking: "Veteran's Build" Home on Memorial Day Weekend

Photo Courtesy of: Habitat for Humanity

Mark and Lynnette Adelson, San Bernardino Mayor Cary Davis, HFHSB Vice-President Scott Johnson, Construction Manager Tim Garcia, Howard “Hal” Lenox representing the General Motors Foundation, the Calderon family, City Council Person Virginia Marquez, City Councilman Rikki Van Johnson, Executive Director Dennis Baxter, HFHSB President Jack Russell, and HFHSB Founder Patrick J. Morris.

By Dennis Baxter,
June 4, 2014 at 09:49am. Views: 55

Groundbreaking ceremonies took place just recently for Habitat for Humanity San Bernardino’s “Veteran’s Build” home in partnership with General Motors Foundation. “More than 50 people attended the event at 5382 Elm Avenue, San Bernardino with Assembly Member Cheryl Brown, Mayor Cary Davis, and City Council members Virginia Marquez and Rikki Van Johnson issuing proclamations,” said Dennis Baxter, executive director of Habitat for Humanity. Also in attendance were representatives State Senator Mike Morrell and San Bernardino County Supervisor James Ramos. General Motors Foundation was represented by Howard “Hal” Lenox, Director of Western Region, and State Government Relations for General Motors Corporation. The GM Foundation has granted $150K for this home to be constructed on land donated by the Adelson family. The home that previously occupied the property was destroyed in the “Old Fire” of 2003. Lenox said the GM Foundation is “honored to partner with Habitat for Humanity on this project, one of 12 across the United States this year.” This “veteran’s build” home will meet Energy Star III standards and will utilize veteran’s groups on the project. Nearly a dozen Marines from 29 Palms participated in the site preparation for this home. Also helping to break ground was the Calderon family, Gus, Melissa, and their three children. Both Gus and Melissa are employed by the Rock Church in San Bernardino and will be putting in 500 hours of sweat equity toward their new home. “Plans include a dedication ceremony on December 14th, 2014, with the Calderon family occupying the new home by this Christmas,” according to Baxter. The home will take about 40 days of mostly weekend work to complete, thus the six month timeline. Other partners on this project include Bank of America, TTG Engineering, YouthBuild, Job Corps, and many volunteers from the local community.

SPARK Closing Ceremony Celebrates Growth, Opportunity and the Future of Public Service

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By William Cortez, Community Writer

August 12, 2026 at 07:53am. Views: 790

SPARK program participants celebrate their achievements during a closing ceremony recognizing their growth, new opportunities and interest in the future of public service.

Athlete Highlight: Brooke Hazen

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By Titan Mom Elvira, Community Writer

July 29, 2026 at 11:30am. Views: 1152

Freshman Varsity cheerleader Brooke Hazen stands at midfield of Grand Terrace High School's football field, where she looks forward to helping energize the crowd and build school spirit throughout the Titans' football season.

Decades of Precision: Victor Covarrubias Brings Experience and Personal Care to 20/20 Vision

Photo Courtesy of: Margie Miller

By Margie Miller, Community Writer

August 19, 2026 at 08:12am. Views: 828

Victor Covarrubias, an experienced optical technician at 20/20 Vision Associates Optometry, began his career in the optical industry in 1998.