March 18 News Roundup

Early on March 12, an individual smashed the front door of unionized coffee shop Slow Bloom and stole their cash drawer. Patrons flocked to the shop to show their support over the weekend.

A local activist created a website to share collected information about local right-winger Jared Gustafson. According to @Eyerollsandbloodlust, the host took down the website after Gustafson complained. The website is being moved to Squaresite after one day of crowdfunding secured the necessary fees. The information is currently available on @Eyerollsandbloodlust's or @SafeRedlandsSchools' Instagram and includes assertions that the Pediatric Emergency Department at Loma Linda Univerity hired Gustafson as a social worker straight out of school with no experience or internship hours. 

The Inland Empire Democratic Socialists of America held the first meeting of its socialist feminist working group on March 15 at Viva La Boba in San Bernardino. The next IE DSA General Meeting will take place on Zoom Sunday March 20 at 7pm. Visit IEDSA.org for more information. 

Inland Empire United has announced its endorsement of civil rights attorney and community leader Christy Holstege for State Assembly District 47 and Connie Leyva for San Bernardino County Supervisor. 

The California Working Families Party is hosting an Inland Empire Welcome Gathering on March 22 from 6-7pm on zoom. Register here. 

Keep an Eye on the People's Redlands Post for updates.