After three months of weekly protests by community members and grassroots activists demanding the city of Glendale pass a rent control measure, Mayor Zareh Sinanyan has come out with vocal support for rent control, with fellow councilmembers showing interest to consider it as well. For the last two weeks, the landlord lobby has shown up,…
Outrage over Andy Rubin’s $90 million payout questioned company core values and diversity. Jayme S. Ganey A recent New York Times report that said Google gave millions of dollars to some executives, like Andy Rubin ($90 million) in secret exit packages after they were accused of sexual misconduct. The report sparked outrage among employees who…
By Morgan A. Owens, NNPA Newswire Contributor I was in my early twenties, he was a guy I was casually dating. He wanted me to engage in activity that I wasn’t comfortable with. I pulled away and he grabbed me by the wrist. I wasn’t sure if he was joking or not when he mentioned…
Nationwide — The statistics are grim: Black women and black babies are losing their lives at a rate that’s 3-4x higher than any other ethnicity during pregnancy and childbirth in the United States. After coming across news reports exposing this dire issue, Roman Debotch from BlackExcellence.com went looking for black women who had difficult pregnancies,…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia They are sisters – twins to be correct – and both are medical doctors and were born and raised in a town in Ohio called Twinsburg, a segregated, lower-income and primarily African American area. Both say they’ve always been drawn to science and excelled academically which led…
By Tauren Dyson Nov. 5 (UPI) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday confirmed eight more cases of acute flaccid myelitis, a polio-like disease, bringing the total to 80 confirmed cases across 25 states this year. The eight new cases were detected last week. In addition, the CDC is investigating 215…
Darrell Thomas Screencap: “Most people that got a home don’t want to be bothered with the people without a home,” said 54-year-old Darrell Thomas. By Lee Eric Smith, The New Tri-State Defender lesmith@tsdmemphis.com Admit it: Sometimes you go out of your way to avoid a homeless person. So do I. I’m not proud to say…
Ana Navarro will co-host The View every Friday. She is a Republican, but has expressed opposition about Donald Trump. Many fans on Twitter shared their excitement over her joining the show. Ana Navarro announced she will be joining The Viewas a co-host every Friday, and people from both sides of the political spectrum are welcoming…
ABC News An average of 115 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yet, even as the nation experiences an opioid crisis and opioid drugs flood the market — including fentanyl, a major cause of recent overdose deaths — a Food and Drug Administration advisory…
By SCOTT SCHWEBKE | sschwebke@scng.com | Orange County Register PUBLISHED: November 5, 2018 at 12:43 pm | UPDATED: November 5, 2018 at 4:08 pm A nonprofit organization is suing the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department to obtain search warrant records related to the agency’s use of a controversial cellphone tracking device. San Francisco-based Electronic Frontier…
By Dwight Brown, NNPA News Wire Film Critic Sometimes real people are even more brave and courageous than fictional characters. That’s the case with war correspondent Marie Colvin. She was an American journalist who wrote for the British newspaper The Sunday Times, often risking her life to report from the frontlines and embattled areas where…
Mark Allen Felton/Panther to Headline SoCal Black Chamber Awards Dinner The Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce (SCBCC) is proud to present its inaugural awards gala and fundraising dinner. Set for Thursday, November 15 at the beautiful and historic Rezek Centre (on St. Bernardine Medical Center Campus) located at 2101 N. Waterman Ave in the…
Temple M.B. Church’s Annual Winter Revival will be held, Monday, November 12th through Thursday, November 15th, 2018 at 7:00p.m. The guest speaker is Pastor Fred Campbell, Senior Pastor of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Redwood City, CA. Temple is located at 1583 W. Union Street, San Bernardino, CA. For more information call the church office…
Trayce Potter Minister for Youth & Young Adult Engagement Scripture teaches us that we were each made in the image of our divine creator and therefore we all carry a bit of the holy within us. The Church has taught us to love one another as ourselves, and society implores the golden rule—do unto others…
By: Lou Yeboah Please do not let that be your portion. “Could’ve, would’ve, Should’ve!” I am writing to warn you against the very real danger of procrastination, meaning deciding later on to accept Christ as your Savior. In the Bible, Paul writes, For God says, “… Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is…
By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor When a popular singer with 88 million followers on her Twitter account sends a message about something bothering her, people tend to notice. When she sends the message less than 72 hours before a crucial midterm election they notice even more. President Trump’s constant use of popular music…
Students say he’s been verbally and physically attacked in the past. By Keka Araujo Teaching today’s generation comes with its own challenges but being susceptible to verbal or physical abuse by a student is outrageous. Marston Riley, who is Black, is said to be a dedicated and beloved music teacher. But he reached his boiling…
By JOE NELSON | jnelson@scng.com | San Bernardino Sun PUBLISHED: November 1, 2018 at 5:56 pm | UPDATED: November 2, 2018 at 12:47 am Republished November 8, 2018 by The San Bernardino American News Former Adelanto City Manager Gabriel Elliott filed a lawsuit Wednesday alleging he was wrongfully fired for speaking out against illegal activity…
By Clyde Hughes Nov. 6 (UPI) — Authorities said they arrested six suspects Tuesday in connection with a plan to attack French President Emmanuel Macron. Judicial officials said the suspects were identified in an “imprecise and loosely-form” scheme that involved “violent action” against Macron. French intelligence agency DGSI said the six suspects were arrested at…
By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor Less than two weeks before Election Day from October 22 to 26, 2018, Trump supporter and attempted bombing suspect, Cesar Sayoc, allegedly sent 14 packages armed with explosives to several prominent Democrats. Five of Sayoc’s targets, many of whom Donald Trump has repeatedly attacked verbally, are African American….
PERSONAL BACKGROUND: Third-generation Californian, San Bernardino County family residence since 1900. Degrees: BA, MA, ED.S, and PH.D. Public School, Community College, and University Educator (38 years). University Formal Education (12 years); Community College Trustee (6 years). Area F Director San Bernardino County School Boards Association (4 years). CA Teacher Association (Retired). Vice Chair Region 8…
ADELANTO, CA. Harold Hines, the Senior Pastor at Kingdom Life Christian Center in Adelanto, is now a candidate for the Adelanto City Council. For the last 2 years, he and his wife have been feeding those in the community that are food insecure, providing clothing for those that are in need. His outreach efforts in…
ADELANTO, CA. Ammie Hines, the Founder of local non-profit, Another Level For is in the race the Adelanto Elementary School Board. Mrs. Hines has worked with the residents of Adelanto for the last 8 years serving in various capacities including utility assistance, financial literacy workshops, and a food pantry. She is committed to serving her…
The San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education honored 12 students with Outstanding Student Awards at the October 16, 2018, Board meeting. The San Bernardino Symphony also recognized students by providing them and their families with free symphony tickets. Outstanding Student Award winners are recognized for achievement in academics, athletics, fine arts, citizenship,…