Beaumont Classified School Employees, District Reach Tentative Deal to Bring Jobs Back

34 positions were pink-slipped in March. Now the employees' union is working to bring as many back as possible through concessions and negotiations.

Beaumont High Athletes Sign On to College Teams

The student athletes will be able to continue refining their athletic skills as they move on to the college of their choice next year.

Dozens of Teaching Jobs May Be Saved in Beaumont Teachers, District Tentative Agreement

A total of 28 teachers who received pink slips this year may be returning in the fall if the school district and teachers both approve a tentative deal.

Banning Unified Listed Among 'Record Number' of School Districts in Financial Jeopardy

A new report out by the California Department of Education lists Banning Unified School District among those who may not be able to meet their financial obligations this year or next.

Banning Unified School District Approves 11 More Layoffs

These layoffs of classified employees come on the heels of the layoffs of 39 teachers in the district.

Final Pink Slips Issued for Banning Unified Teachers

The district is letting go of nearly 40 full time teachers due to budget issues.

BUSD Approves Final Layoffs of 39 Teachers

The vote was split 3-2.

39 Teachers, Counselors To Learn Fate of Jobs Today

Dozens of certified employees from the Beaumont Unified School District will find out if they will be laid off after a special board meeting tonight.

School Board to Vote on Layoffs

The fate of approximately 42 teachers and counselors, along with another 34 classified positions is in the air.

Free Family Event at MSJC This Weekend Focuses on Early Literacy

Everyone is invited to this free event, which will feature things like a petting zoo and bounce houses for kids.

Beaumont Unified Awarded State Grant for Anti-Tobacco Campaign

A half dozen school districts in Riverside County were awarded a total of $27,000 from the state on Monday.

Beaumont High Alumni Game Canceled

Lack of interest is blamed for the cancelation.

MSJC Fundraising Event Deemed Success

Though money raised is still being counted, this event has raised $3,000 in years past, according to the college.

Orozco Supports Renaming Oak Valley Park for Army Spc. Michael Dahl Jr.

Beaumont Unified School District board member Mark Orozco attended an event last weekend and announced his support for renaming the park on Friday April 27.

Students Tout Rock Musical RENT May 4-5 at Crafton Hills College in Yucaipa

The musical tells the story of a group of impoverished artists and musicians in New York's Lower East Side, in the shadow of HIV/AIDS, the stage manager/assistant director said.

Mt. San Jacinto College Foundation 3rd Annual Scholarship Motorcycle Run

The event starts with continental breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday April 28 at 1499 N. State St. in San Jacinto, organizers said. The ride is scheduled through Idyllwild and Anza to the Menifee Valley Campus for BBQ tri-tip lunch.

Beaumont's Malina Nelson Signs Intent Letter with Missouri Baptist University

In March, she placed 6th in the 112-lb. division at the Folkstyle National Championships in Oklahoma City. She is the second female wrestler in Beaumont history to place at nationals and earn All-American recognition, her athletic director said.

Beaumont's Landon Carr Signs Letter, Accepts Apptmt to Air Force Academy

The senior helped lead the Cougars to the California Interscholastic Federation Division 6 water polo championship in Fall 2011, and he was named CIF D6 Player of the Year, Beaumont High's athletic director said.

Pass Area American Youth Soccer Org Touts Early Registration for Fall 2012

Registration fees for the 2012 Fall season are: $80 until May 19, $100 from May 20 to June 30, and $125 from July 1 to July 31.

Banning School Board Member Recruits Six Sun Lakes Volunteers, Seeks More

School board member Veronica Histed attended Volunteer Day at Sun Lakes on Monday April 16 in Banning.

Fundraiser for Banning Kindergarten Teacher Fighting Leukemia is April 21

The Italian dinner fundraiser for Ray Alcala and his family is scheduled 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday April 21 at Nicolet Middle School.

Beaumont High School Alumni Baseball Game Sked May 5 at Noble Creek Park

For information contact Denise Ward, business services coordinator for Beaumont Cherry Valley Recreation & Park District, at denise@bcvparks.com or (951) 845-9555.

Crafton Hills College Plans to Stage the Rock Musical RENT May 4-5 in Yucaipa

The musical tells the story of a group of impoverished artists and musicians in New York's Lower East Side, in the shadow of HIV/AIDS, the stage manager/assistant director said.

Earth Day Concert in Banning to Feature 'Celtic-Inspired Voices + Music' April 22

The quartet Lionheart is scheduled to perform 'A Concert for the Earth' 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday April 22 at the San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians Gathering Hall, 127 N. San Gorgonio Ave.

Flute-Making Workshop Overlaps 7th Annual Art Hop in Downtown Banning

Navajo flute-maker Marvin Yazzie and wife Jonette are planning a three-day workshop May 4-6 at Dorothy Ramon Learning Center, 17 W. Hays St. The cost is $300 per person.

Fundraisers for Tynne Nichole Cheevers Planned 4/19-4/20 in Redlands, Yucaipa

The 28-year-old Beaumont High grad sustained severe injuries in a crash about 7:45 a.m. April 9 on Interstate 10 west of County Line Road, according to CHP Sgt. Ed Casillas and Cheevers' supporters.

Banning Cheerleaders Win 3 Awards at Downey Competition: Nationals on 4/21

The Broncos varsity coed team won first place in their division, a Grand Champions award, and the Judges Award for supporting others, during competition Saturday in Downey, a Banning High booster said.

PHOTOS: Beaumont High Varsity Swim Teams Take on Hemet High in Beaumont

Cougars varsity swimmers competed against Hemet on Thursday at Beaumont High. Steven Hallbert of Cherry Valley shared these images with Banning-Beaumont Patch.

From Beaumont to Redlands, Fund Raising for Severely Injured Woman

Tynne Nichole Cheevers, 28, sustained severe injuries in a crash on Interstate 10 near County Line Road on Monday morning, her fiancé and a family friend said. Fundraising efforts are under way online and at Romano's in Redlands.

Scorpion, Cockroach, Beetles, Oh My! 'Bugs, Bugs & More Bugs' in Banning

Biologists from Loma Linda University are expected to bring live and dead bugs to Dorothy Ramon Learning Center, 17 W. Hays St., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. April 14.

San Gorgonio Ballet Seeking Students: Summer Dance Workshop in Banning

The workshop is offered for children and adults, beginners to advanced, and is scheduled July 2 to July 28. The cost is $275 for beginners and $375 for intermediate and advanced level dancers.

Beaumont High Drama Club Presents 'Sweeney Todd & Friends Music Revue'

Performances are scheduled April 6, 7, 13 and 14 at Beaumont High School Performing Arts Center. Admission is free.

Banning Teacher with MDS Undergoing Chemo: Fundraiser is Planned April 21

Ray Alcala is 40 years old and he's been teaching 14 years, he said in March. He is married to Sayra Alcala, and his children Celeste, 6, Ismael, 13, and Raymundo, 14, attend Central Elementary, Nicolet Middle and Banning High.

More Banning Cheer Fundraisers This Week to Help Pay for Trip to Nationals

Banning High cheerleaders earned a title last year at the Sharp International Las Vegas 2011 National Title Cheerleading Championship, and they're raising money to compete in Nevada again this year.

Banning Broncos Cheer Fundraiser 4p to 9p Monday at Sizzler on W Ramsey

The restaurant will donate 20 percent of all dinner sales at regular price to benefit Banning High Cheer, fundraiser organizers said.

Vietnam Combat Artist David Fairrington of Beaumont in Loma Linda on Sunday

Fairrington will be the featured speaker at a Sunday April 1 event at Jerry L. Pettis Veterans Administration Medical Center, sponsored by the Loma Linda Cultural Arts Association.

Banning Broncos Cheer Fundraiser On Today at Panda Express in Beaumont

The event started at 11 a.m. and lasts until 8 p.m. Wednesday March 28 at 1668 E. 2nd St., a cheer supporter said.

Beaumont High Wrestler Malina Nelson Places 6th at Nationals in Oklahoma

Nelson advanced Saturday in a bracket that included 19 other wrestlers in her weight class from across the country, according to USA Wrestling.

Children Add Their Touch to Beaumont Teens' Centennial Service Project Mural

Juniors and seniors from a dual enrollment program at Beaumont High School conceived idea for the mural on the south side of the Music Lab on Beaumont Avenue.

Beaumont High-MSJC Dual Enrollment Students Work on Centennial Mural

Several juniors and seniors from Beaumont High School are painting the mural on the south side of the Music Lab on Beaumont Avenue.