Five Things You Need to Know Today

MORE SUN: Today sounds like it will be even better than yesterday. The National Weather Service says to expect a mostly sunny Monday with a high near 81 degrees. Monday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 51 degrees.

CASINO’S CAUSE: If you’re in the mood to get away on a Monday, Augustine Casino, in Coachella, is helping raise money for the Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House. The casino is giving away 50 percent of proceeds from 12 selected machines to the Loma Linda charity from March 14-27. The Casino is at Avenue 54, Coachella. Information: (760) 391-9500

PTA MEETING: Bryn Mawr Elementary School’s PTA is holding a meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. The group will meet at the school, 11680 Whittier Ave.

NEW CEO: Here’s an interesting tidbit I found online, the California Children’s Hospital Association has named Lucinda “Cindy” Ehnes as its new president and CEO. What does that have to do with Loma Linda? Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital is a member of the association. According to the story from The San Francisco Business Times, the organization’s members come from all over Southern California. Ehnes succeeds Diana Dooley, who left to take a post in Governor Jerry Brown's administration, according to the article.

PUBLIC MEETING: The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee is scheduled to meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Loma Linda Civic Center’s Community room, 25541 Barton Road.