U.S. Representative Norma Torres (in red), of California’s 35th Congressional District, visited House of Ruth Tuesday to present Pat Bell (left), CEO of the Pomona-based domestic violence services nonprofit, with a $1,049,600 check to “refurbish the shelter and outreach facilities.” The money comes from the House Appropriations Committee’s 2024 Community Project Funding awards’ domestic violence shelter and outreach facility rehabilitation campaign. House of Ruth’s award was one of 15 from Torres’ district. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo