PRESS ENTERPRISE: Assemblywoman Cheryl Brown gets Democratic endorsement

By Press Enterprise Staff

Assemblywoman Cheryl R. Brown’s re-election campaign for California’s 47th Assembly District received enough support to secure the state Democratic Party’s recommendation for endorsement, according to a news release.

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FONTANA HERALD NEWS: Students participate in Youth Academy

By Fontana Herald News

Sixteen students from the 47th Assembly District, including five from schools in Fontana, are participating in the Youth Academy coordinated by Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown (D-San Bernardino).

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THE SAN BERNARDINO SUN: Bill would give free tuition for Dec. 2 victims’ relatives

By Ryan Hagen, The San Bernardino Sun

The children and spouses of the 14 people killed in the Dec. 2 terrorist attack in San Bernardino will be able to attend California state schools for free if a bill introduced by local legislators becomes law. Senate Bill 893 would waive tuition and fees for any University of California, California State University or California Community College campus, if the victim and dependent were both California residents on Dec. 2.

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THE PRESS ENTERPRISE: State of the State Address - Unfinished business facing governor, Legislature

By Jeff Horseman, The Press Enterprise

Members of the Inland delegation to Sacramento have different ideas for what they want the governor to talk about during his speech. Assemblywoman Cheryl Brown, D-San Bernardino, wants more money for seniors who receive supplemental security income and disability benefits.

When the recession hit, money for those beneficiaries went into the state’s general fund, said Cheryl Brown, who is not related to the governor. “That’s still going on, and everyone else has recovered,” she said. “They can’t buy their food. They can’t buy their medicine.”

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LOS ANGELES TIMES: For San Bernardino's elected officials, keeping busy is one way to grieve

By: Christine Mai-Duc (Los Angeles Times)

In the sanctuary of the Azure Hills Church on Friday evening, Assemblywoman Cheryl Brown is at the third vigil in her district in as many days. Fourteen candles sit on a table near the altar, 14 roses to honor the victims of Wednesday’s shootings. Brown (D-San Bernardino) listens as Pastor Marlene Ferreras talks about the different ways in which people grieve. Some are intuitive grievers, the pastor says, feeling their way through the pain. But others, she adds, are action-oriented — “We do grief.”

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FONTANA HERALD NEWS: Holiday Open House will be held Tuesday, Dec. 1 at Assemblymember Brown's office

Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown (D-San Bernardino) is inviting constituents and community leaders to attend her Holiday Open House on Tuesday, Dec. 1 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at her District Office in San Bernardino. Additionally, attendees can support Brown's 3rd Annual Toy Drive by donating a new, unwrapped toy during the event.

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REDLANDS DAILY FACTS: Assembly hearing in Ontario tackles California’s ‘opportunity gap’

ONTARIO - State Assembly members gathered here Thursday to discuss economic trends throughout the state.

The Assembly committee on Jobs, Economic Development and the Economy were in Ontario for a field hearing to discuss strategies for supporting entrepreneurs, stabilizing communities, and fostering wage growth and long-term household security. 

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SAN BERNARDINO SUN: Assemblywoman Cheryl Brown running for re-election

Assemblywoman Cheryl Brown, D-San Bernardino, is officially running for another term and isn’t wasting any time getting the campaign started.

Brown was elected in 2012 and re-elected in 2014 to represent the 47th Assembly District, which includes Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Rialto, southwest San Bernardino, Bloomington and Muscoy.

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TRI-COUNTY SENTRY: Assemblymember Brown’s Measure to Improve I-10 and I-15 Corridors

SACRAMENTO – AB 914, a measure by Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown (D-San Bernardino), has been signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown. The bill authorizes the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) to implement an Express Lane program in San Bernardino County on the I-10 and the I-15 corridors. 

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TRI-COUNTY SENTRY: Assemblymember Brown’s Annual Tools for Success Day Benefits Hundreds

SAN BERNARDINO –More than 500 backpacks were gathered for distribution at Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown’s (D-San Bernardino) 3rd Annual Tools for Success Day on Saturday, August 22, at the Inland Empire Job Corps Center in San Bernardino.

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