Marketing Communication Releases
James R Watson Conferred Honorary Doctorate.
CSSB News, June 17th, 2010
The Board of Trustees of the California State University and California State University, San Bernardino are proud to confer upon James R. Watson the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters.
Click here for more information on the Doctorate .
Public Arts Project Unveiled in San Bernardino
Cooperative efforts by San Bernardino community leaders, staff and students of Cal State San Bernardino's Art Department, and the Financial backing and support of Jim & Judy Watson has led to Public Art in San Bernardino's Chancellor's Park.
Click here to read the San Bernardino Sun article and view the artwork.
LEAD Organizers at CSUSB Name Judy Watson Honorary Chair for 2011 Summit
LEAD - The Latino Education and Advocacy Day project honor Judy Watson with chairmanship of the all day summit this year.
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Housing Development Above California State San Bernardino
Wins Planning Commission Approval.
Read San Bernardino Sun article on Waton and associates bringing new home developments to the California State University area.
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Judy Rodriguez Watson Recognized as a Patron of the Arts by CSUSB Online Article.
Judy Rodriguez Watson recounts the influences on her life as reasons for participation in CSUSBs Art Programs.
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Home of Jim and Judy Watson Garners Praise for Architectural Design Merits.
The recently completed home of Jim & Judy Watson has received recognition for the unique blend of old and new design elements as well as a bold lighting statement.
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Public Art Project at Cal State San Bernardino Named After Ardent Supporter of the Arts.
CSSB News, July 22nd, 2010
Cal State San Bernardino named the four year old Public Art Project after one of its most ardent supporters, Judy Rodriguez Watson .
Click here for more information on the Art Project honors.
Click here to read the CSUSB Blog posting concerning these Honors.
Riverview Project One Step Closer
The Spokesamn-Review, Spokane, Wa, July 3rd, 2009
J. R. Watson & Associates in association with Hughes Investments of Newport Beach are one step closer to completion of a Washington-Idaho border master planned resort development.
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J. R. Watson & Associates Development Corporation Commended for Participation in Kaboom Playground Construction Efforts
San Bernardino, Ca, April 21st, 2008
J. R. Watson & Associates Development Corporation has been recognized for its participation in the construction of a "KaBoom" Playground in Lytle Creek Park, in San Bernardino, California.
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Naming of "Watson & Associates Literacy
Center"
honors generosity of founder and associates
CSSB News, August 2nd, 2006
On July 19, 2006, the California
State University, San Bernardino Board of Trustees voted to
officially name the Cal State San Bernardino literacy center in
honor of Watson and Associates, honoring
the company’s generosity
in establishing and funding$1 million toward the center.
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read the article.
Click here to visit the Literacy Center Web Site.
Click here for a Literacy Center "Fact Sheet".
Rolling Out The Welcome Mat
San Bernardino Sun, February
10th, 2007
A $20,000 donation from J. R. Watson & Associates Development Corporation helps
create a different view of the city of San Bernardino.
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read the article.
Jim Watson Recognized by the San Bernardino EDA
Metro Business - Supplement
to Inland Empire ,
January, 2007
Jim Watson and eleven other community leaders were
recently recognized by the San Bernardino Economic Development
Agency. Highlighted categories included leadership in global growth,
investment, economic growth, and cultural and lifestyle enhancements.
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see a reproduction of this article.
University digging in downtown
San Bernardino Sun, January 4th, 2007
Cal State San Bernardino has expanded their degree options
with new facilities in the downtown area of San Bernardino as well
as their traditional on-campus locations. Read about these exciting
new changes and how J. R. Watson & Associates Development Corporation has played a part in
bringing this about.
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read the article.
Pinnacle of Luxury
Press-Enterprise, December
12th, 2006
This article traces the history of Verdamont area
in northern San Bernardino and the involvement of J. R. Watson & Associates
Development Corporation in making this an attractive area to live in.
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read the article.
Article Highlights Celebration of Public Art Program
funded by J. R. Watson & Associates Development Corporation $300,000 Grant
SB Sun, October 5th, 2006
J. R. Watson & Associates Development Corporation, CSUSB and the City of San
Bernardino celebrated their combined efforts at bringing artistic
improvements to the area.
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read the article.
University to recognize $300,000 donation
for creation of public art
CSSB News , October 4th, 2006
CSSB News article reports on celebration surrounding
J. R. Watson & Associates Development Corporation donation to CSUSB and the City of San Bernardino
to bring artistic improvements to the area.
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read the article.
Press Enterprise and Cal State San Bernardino News
Feature CSUSB ArtStop Program Articles
The Press Enterprise , December 7th, 2005
CSUSB News, Oct 4th, 2006
Two articles have appeared recently featuring the
ArtStop Program - a cooperative effort between the City of San
Bernardino, Cal State San Bernardino, and J. R. Watson and Associates Development Corporation.
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view the earlier Press Enterprise article.
Click here to
read the more recent CSUSB News article.
Mission San Juan Capistrano Awards
Certificate of Appreciation
Saturday, August 17th, 2006
J. R. Watson & Associates Development Corporation were recognized today for their
dedication to and support of the San Juan Capisrano Mission.
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view the award for more details.
Probation Community Action Association
Raises Funds with Western BBQ
August, 2006
Members, sponsors, and founders of PCAA, Orange County
met for fund raising and good times at the "Founders Western
BBQ". The BBQ was held at Boomer Canyon Cattle Camp in Irvine,
CA. PCAA is a private, non-profit support group to the Orange County
Probation Department dedicated to helping youth and rebuilding
families.
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view scenes from the gathering.
Click here for more information on PCAA
Orange County.
Gala Event to Benefit
CSUSB Tools for Education Campaign
Saturday, August 12th, 2006
The San Bernardino Sun and The Mountain News invite
you to make a difference in Education. A "Wine Tasting and
Gourmet Appetizer Gala" will be held at the Lake Arrowhead
Country Club. The event will feature a large variety of wind and
great food . A silent auction will be held for rare wines and other
great items.
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view the poster for more details.
Creative Development
The Press-Enterprise,
Published Sunday, June 11th, 2006
The history, philosophy and vision of Jim Watson
of J. R. Watson & Associates Development Corporation is reviewed in this in-depth article.
See how we're helping to shape the future of communities, people,
and institutions in those communities.
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read the article from the Press-Enterprise.
Making Way For Change
San Bernardino Sun Published Sunday,
April 23rd, 2006
This article by Business Editor Jim Steinberg Recounts
the positive changes being implemented in San Bernardino through
growth and development. J. R. Watson & Associates Development Corporation are shown as examples
of this beneficial cycle.
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read the article from the San Bernardino Sun.
The Promenade at University Park
San Bernardino Sun Published
Sunday, April 23rd, 2006
This article by Business Editor Jim Steinberg traces
the close association between J. R. Watson & Associates Development Corporation, CSUSB, and
the San Bernardino community and how each has benefited from the
relationship. Discover what the future holds for this mutually
beneficial partnership.
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read the article from the San Bernardino Sun.
CSUSB Turning 40
San Bernardino Sun Published
Saturday, May 6th, 2006
As CSUSB celebrates their 40th anniversary, this
article looks at the universities' past and offers insights into
the future growth and impact on the community at large. James Watson
of J. R. Watson & Associates Development Corporation and others offer their perspective.
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read the article from the San Bernardino Sun.
J. R. Watson & Associates Development Corporation Proposes New Developments
Near San Bernardino International Airport
San Bernardino Sun Published
January 18th, 2006
J. R. Watson & Associates Development Corporation is one of two developers
proposing new projects near the present San Bernardino International
Airport.
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read the article from the San Bernardino Sun.
ArtStop Program Update
CSUSB Magazine Spring/Summer
2006
The highly successful ArtStop Program in San Bernardino is reviewed
within the pages of CSUSB Magazine.
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read full release.
San Bernardino Water Conservation Efforts
January 13th, 2006
Being a responsible corporate citizen has always been a hallmark
of J. R. Watson and Associates Development Corporation. Now, new developments in San Bernardino
County are bringing trend-setting ideas to the efforts to preserve
and enhance the area's water supply. Read how we're applying
new technology to enhance the future supply of this precious
resource.
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Downtown Decorations:
Spheres Bring Colorful Art To SB Sidewalks
San Bernardino Sun Published January 3rd, 2006
This article reviews Art Projects funded by J. R. Watson
and Associates Development Corporation for the city of San Bernardino and the positive
public reaction to the works on display in that city.
(Reproduction of an
Article Published in the
Press Enterprise)
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read full article.
Spheres of influence:
San Bernardino invests in public art
The Press Enterprise, Published Wednesday, December
7th, 2005
J. R. Watson & Associates Development Corporation teams with Cal State San
Bernardino and the city's Downtown Area Revitalization Team to
bring Art into downtown San Bernardino.
Reproduction of an Article
Published in the San Bernardino
Sun
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read full article.
A Land Developer's New Frontier: The Mind
November
27th, 2006
Progress is often a function of flexibility. At first, the
idea was to help improve test scores of schoolchildren. The
thinking was that higher test scores at local schools could
attract higher income workers and their families to live in
the San Bernardino area. But as CSUSB administrators proposed
creating a literacy institute to help students with reading
problems, something clicked in Jim Watson.
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full release.
Click here to read a letter
from Dr. Mary Jo Skillings, of CSU San Bernardino.
San Bernardino looks at new urban projects
November 6th, 2005
CSUSB professor Sant Khalsa is quoted in The Press-Enterprise
about two planned use projects in the city of San Bernardino
to combine homes, offices, shops and artists' studios in the
same neighborhood, emphasizing walking instead of driving. One
of the projects, called the Colony, is part of J. R. Watson & Associates Development Corporation
University Park subdivision at University and Northpark boulevards
that would have the construction of 22 units, each with upstairs
living space and a ground floor suitable for art studios or offices.
Khalsa consulted with Watson as it designed the project.
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read full release.
Painting the Towns
Press Enterprise
Published Thursday,
November 3, 2005
J. R. Watson & Associates Development Corporation aids San Bernardino in
improving their Image. Columnist Dan Bernstein compares that
effort to those of Riverside, Ca.
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read full release.
CSUSB Art Students and J. R. Watson & Associates Development Corporation Honored by San Bernardino City Officials
CSSB News, October
4th, 2005
The city publicly recognizes 12 CSUSB students
as "ArtStop" winners along with J. R. Watson & Associates Development Corporation
at a ceremony at San Bernardino city hall.
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read full release.
New San Bernardino Entertainment Geared Project
Would Feed Night Life
Press Enterprise Published
Thursday August 25, 2005
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read full release.
Regency At University Park Opened In San Bernardino
LA Times - November 20, 2004
