By Greg Dill Did you know viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver, causes more than 1 million deaths per year worldwide? That’s about the same number of deaths caused by tuberculosis and HIV combined. Fortunately, Medicare can help protect you from Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C, the most common types of viral hepatitis in…
BUSINESS START-UP ORIENTATION TUESDAY, AUGUST 28 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. College of the Siskiyous Learning Resources Center 800 College Ave. | Weed, CA 96094 This course is designed to be a starting place for those considering or already hav- ing jumped into business for the first time. FINANCIAL RESOURCES ORIENTATION TUESDAY, AUGUST 28 |…
The question that finally shut Kanye West up By Keka Araujo Kanye West’s guest appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Thursday night was nothing short of what people have come to expect from the self-proclaimed “provocative” rapper. Kimmel’s questions began as light-hearted banter, and West, who’s known for being loquacious, answered Kimmel’s questions in a reflective, calm…
The $300,000 fund honoring award-winning director and film executive will support emerging and diverse content creators Black Public Media (BPM), the nation’s only nonprofit dedicated solely to media content about the black experience, has announced an open call for applications for the Jacquie Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund. The $300,000 scholarship fund is named in honor…
Holly MillerShank Team Leader for Ministerial Excellence, Support and Authorization “Look at us,” Hetrick says from behind his signature round-rimmed glasses. “Look what the dead are telling me. The dead are telling me we have a structural issue within our society. Why are the richest and the freest people in all of history deciding to…
By: Lou Yeboah Two Gates – Two Roads– Two Destinations – Two Groups of People – How You Living? You see, in His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus spoke about two paths of life and the final destination of each one [Matt. 7:13-27]. To emphasize His point, He contrasted small and wide gates, narrow and…
San Francisco, CA — DeWayne Johnson, a former groundskeeper who is now terminally ill, recently won $289 million after jurors concluded that his cancer was caused by Monsanto’s popular weedkiller Roundup and that the company hid the product’s health hazards. The remarkable verdict could set a precedent for several other cases against the company. US…
By Danielle Haynes Aug. 13 (UPI) — She might be the most consequential female U.S. service member you’ve never heard of. But those now working to correct that oversight hope everyone will know more about Opha May Johnson by the end of the month. Though she’s been gone for more than six decades, Johnson remains…
Sacramento – If your property has been damaged by the recent fires, you may be eligible for property tax relief. In many cases, the damaged property can be reappraised in its current condition, with some taxes refunded to the property owner. Once rebuilt, the property’s pre-damaged value will be restored. To qualify for property tax…
FluxCredit™ delivers a fresh approach to managing debt, money, credit for over 60% of Americans who languish in debt. Ventura, CA – FluxCredit™, Inc. introduces #FluxLife to empower people to live their best life by reinventing their financial future. Aligning with athletes and influencers to help empower others, #FluxLife is a unique approach that gives…
SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced today that he is creating an Action Team on Charter Schools to review laws governing California’s charter schools, and provide recommendations about any needed changes to the next State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Governor, State Board of Education, and State Legislature. The guiding law for charter schools—the…
The numbers prove that inclusion isn’t a priority By Frank Kineavy The Annenberg Inclusion Initiative at the University of Southern California recently reported that there has been little to no improvement in diversity on the big screen over the last decade. “There is a cacophony of voices crying out for change, but Hollywood hasn’t changed…
City News Service LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – After hiring and later firing former California Assemblyman Sebastian Ridley-Thomas (D-West Los Angeles) as a professor, USC has asked the U.S. Attorney’s Office to conduct a criminal investigation into a recent $100,000 donation from a campaign fund controlled by his father, Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas. Sebastian…
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press BOSTON William Gross was sworn in Monday as Boston’s first black police commissioner, pledging to create a more inclusive and diverse department and prioritize officer well-being. Calling it a historic occasion, Democratic Mayor Marty Walsh administered the oath of office to Gross in front of a standing-room only crowd…
Family Matriarch Emma Shaw On August 11, 2018, in San Bernardino the Shaw family will gather together to celebrate the 106th birthday of the family matriarch, Emma Shaw. Emma was the 2nd born to James and Gertrude Armstrong on August 9, 1912 in Tallulah, Louisiana. Emma was not able to complete school because the family…
San Bernardino County Preschool Services Department (PSD) is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving as Community Representatives on the Head Start Policy Council for the 2018-19 program year. Volunteer service in this role is limited to three one-year terms. The Policy Council is a part of the format structure of shared decision-making in the…
By Curtis Bunn, Urban News Service Derek Anderson, the former San Antonio Spurs star, wants to teach black kids how to talk to the police. Growing up virtually homeless in Louisville, Kentucky, Anderson made the unlikely journey from inner-city high school to college basketball star at the University of Kentucky and then an 11-year career…
NNPA ESSA July 26, 2018 — During today’s meeting of the Federal Commission on School Safety, NSBA’s Chief Legal Officer, Francisco Negron, Jr. shared our insight on how information-sharing and accountability supports school officials’ commitment to eliminate disruptive behavior and violence and ensure that our schools are safe learning environments. School boards set rigorous standards…
Costa Mesa, CA, August 7, 2018 – On August 7, 2018, Project Hope Alliance released “Invisible Girl,” a ten-minute movie that sheds light on the issue of homeless children in America’s public schools through the story of a young girl and her family. Jennifer Friend, CEO of Project Hope Alliance states, “There are 1.3 million…
Overwhelming Numbers Vote to Strike on Wednesday BANNING – On Wednesday, Banning Teachers Association (BTA) will strike over an ongoing Unfair Labor Practice issue that extended the work day by one hour for all Banning middle school teachers. The strike is set for August 8, the first day of the 2018-2019 Banning Unified School District…
(CNBC)A federal judge on Friday ruled that the Trump administration must fully restore a program that protects from deportation some young immigrants who were brought to the United States illegally as children, including accepting new applications for the program. U.S. District Judge John Bates in Washington, D.C., said he would stay Friday’s order, however, until…
Alyson Klein, NNPA/ESSA Educators’ fear of overstepping federal student privacy laws can make it tougher for law enforcement and schools to share information that could prevent a potential school shooting, advocates told President Donald Trump’s School Safety Commission at the panel’s latest hearing, held in Washington on Thursday. Clarence Cox III, the president of the…
By Charlene Crowell A decade ago, the entire nation suffered through a financial crisis that led to the brink of a global financial collapse. While Wall Street reckoned with its risky practices, America’s families suffered lost wealth of nearly $2 trillion, half of it coming from communities of color who were targeted for high-cost and…
