Pressure from Glendale Tenants Union (GTU) members and city residents build despite pushback from landlords

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,…

CDC confirms 80 cases of polio-like disease

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…

‘One Mistake Away’ From Homelessness

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…

Electronic Frontier Foundation sues San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department for cellphone tracking device records

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…

FILM REVIEW: A Private War

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…

Event Set For Thursday, November 15

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…

“Could’ve, would’ve, Should’ve!”

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…

Former Adelanto city manager sues city and mayor, alleging illegal firing for exposing corrupt activities

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…

Trump Supporter and Attempted Bombing Suspect Targeted Five Prominent Black Democrats

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….

Rita Ramirez Candidate for Victorville City Council

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…

Local Pastor Answers A DIFFERENT CALL

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…

School Board Honored October Outstanding Students

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,…