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Jesus M. Arias

Jesus M. Arias is the founder and current Editor In Chief of The Arias Journal which was established in 2020 during the Pandemic to provide vital information to its readers and continues to do so.

📍 Los Angeles

Letter from the Editor: Introducing Arias Pro

Dear Readers, As The Arias Journal enters a new chapter, I’m making a small but meaningful change: our subscription tier, formerly called Premium Insider, is now officially Arias Pro. This new name reflects what this publication has become: an independent, solo-run outlet committed to depth, clarity, and original reporting

San Bernardino County Ranks 6th for 2025 AI-Driven Service Innovation

Tech Leadership at the Helm Under the guidance of CIO Lynn Fyhrlund, San Bernardino County was named the 6th-place honoree in the largest population category of the 2025 Digital Counties Awards, presented by the Center for Digital Government. The recognition marks a significant win for the county, one of seven

Governor Newsom Appoints CSUSB Alumnus as CSU Student Trustee

A Voice for Nearly Half a Million Students Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed Carson Fajardo, a recent graduate of California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), as a student trustee to the California State University Board of Trustees. In this new role, Fajardo will represent the more than 450,000 students

Former San Bernardino District Attorney Faces State Bar Suspension Over Deleted Evidence

Michael Ramos, formerly the District Attorney of San Bernardino County, has reached an agreement with the California State Bar to suspend his law license for six months. The suspension stems from allegations that Ramos intentionally deleted emails and text messages related to a 2017 corruption case. Background of the Corruption

Council Member Kim Knaus Advocates for Collaboration

San Bernardino City Councilmember Kim Knaus (Ward 5) is advocating for a renewed vision of fiscal discipline, cross-sector partnerships, and unified leadership to guide the city forward. Drawing on her experience as a longtime public servant and current head of Intraurban Strategies, Knaus is focused on delivering practical solutions to

Trump Signs the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’: Victory or Veneer?

A Bill That Lives Up to Its Name—and Controversy On July 4, 2025, beneath a backdrop of fireworks and political theater, former President Donald J. Trump signed what he called “the most beautiful piece of legislation in American history.” The Big Beautiful Bill—officially known as the One Big

Exclusive: Alex Alarcon and Empowering Verdemont's Youth through Community Service

Verdemont, a vibrant neighborhood nestled within the city of San Bernardino, California, has been witnessing positive transformations under the dedicated leadership of Alex Alarcon, the Community Service Program Coordinator. With a passion for community engagement and a deep commitment to youth development, Alarcon has been instrumental in implementing impactful programs

Tensions Flare in Downtown L.A. Amid Anti-ICE Protests Turned Violent

What Sparked Yesterday’s Events On June 6, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted sweeping raids across Los Angeles—including the Fashion District, a clothing wholesaler, and a Home Depot—detaining over 100 people accused of being undocumented. These actions ignited anger among immigrant communities and activists. What began as

American Pontiff: Pope Leo XIV

A Shepherd for Our Times: An American Pope Guided by Faith In a moment that speaks to the sovereignty of God and the boundless reach of the Gospel, the Roman Catholic Church has elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago as the 267th successor to St. Peter, taking the name

Where’s the Money Going? Inside SBCUSD’s Budget Battles and Broken Promises

When San Bernardino City Unified School District received tens of millions in state and federal funding over the past few years, including a historic boost from COVID relief funds, parents and teachers hoped it would be a turning point. But two years later, test scores haven’t improved. Chronic absenteeism