Good morning, San Bernardino.

Michael Segura, executive director of the Garcia Center for the Arts, defended city arts funding during a July 18 podcast and detailed plans for a security upgrade costing $82,000 and talks to lease parking from a local developer—efforts aimed at protecting local artists from gentrification. Since joining in January, he has launched programs such as an educational council, artist retail cooperative, and community garden—initiatives expected to spur creative entrepreneurship and support local culture.