Riverside County Supervisor to Serve on Executive Committee of California State Association of Counties SAN DIEGO – Riverside County Supervisor Chuck Washington will serve on the California State Association of Counties’ Executive Committee in 2019. The statewide organization elected Washington, who currently is the chairman of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, at its 124th…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA – Applications for the San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury are now being accepted. Successful applicants will serve as Grand Jurors for the fiscal year period beginning on July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020. The Civil Grand Jury is charged by the California Penal Code to investigate all aspects of…
Washington, D.C.— Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-San Bernardino) announced that his bill to honor former Stater Bros. Executive Chairman and Inland Empire philanthropist Jack H. Brown was signed into law by the president on December 6, 2018. The new law renames the post office at 390 West 5th Street in San Bernardino the “Jack H. Brown…
NEW BREWS FOR FONTANA Craft coffee powerhouse Klatch Coffee, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, expands its Inland Empire footprint with a new location in Fontana, Calif., opening Saturday, December 15. The store features the brand’s first-ever drive-thru, part of the award-winning roastery’s ongoing mission to provide globally sourced, gourmet brews to its customers with…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—The Superior Court of San Bernardino County is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website built with an emphasis on responsive design, improved search functionality, an updated look, and easy-to-use navigation tools. The court’s information technology and operations department, along with several other key contributors worked with a team from…
La Plaza News Latinos are facing a deeper retirement crisis than other ethnic groups because of lower access to workplace savings plans and other job-related disadvantages in accumulating nest eggs, reports the National Institute on Retirement Security and UnidosUS in a new study. “Retirement plan participation rate for Latino workers (30.9 percent) is about 22.1…
WASHINGTON(12/10/18)—Statement by American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten on Human Rights Day: “As we mark the 70th anniversary of Human Rights Day, we note the escalating crises both here in the United States and abroad that threaten the rights of human beings to live safely and peacefully. One only need to look at the…
By Stash J. Graham Managing Director Graham Capital Wealth Management https://www.grahamcapitalwealth.com Everybody has an opinion about where the economy is headed, but at least one variable has been pinned down – the Federal Reserve will continue to raise interest rates into the foreseeable future. The Fed recently announced that it is lifting its federal funds’…
“It’s important to acknowledge and validate dementia caregivers’ feelings and needs, and to connect them with resources that can help, especially during the holiday season.” By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia For family caregivers, the holidays can be a joyful time when spirits are lighter and it feels good to care for loved…
It’s open enrollment time for millions of Californians who’ve enjoyed health insurance and quality medical care through the Affordable Care Act. And Covered California, the state agency that administers the law, once again is leading the charge to get people signed up. “The Affordable Care Act is now irrevocably woven into the fabric of America,”…
Alphonso Gibbs, Jr., LCSW-C, LICSW Men’s Health Network http://www.MensHealthNetwork.org http://www.YourHead.org The six weeks encompassing Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s—collectively called “the holidays”—are for most a magically unique time of year, filled with holiday carols, reunions, displays of colorful lights, love, and affection,often expressed through gift giving. But for some, the holidays bring hurt. Caused by…
“…the fact that these beverage taxes are masquerading as public health initiatives means that they can often come at the expense of effective community health programs that have a positive impact on the lives of working-class people.” By Stuart Appelbaum, President of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) Every month, it seems another…
As former San Bernardino County Supervisor and later Assessor Bill Postmus heads to state prison for his criminal actions taken in the settlement of a lawsuit with developer Colonies Partners, the County of San Bernardino faces a federal lawsuit filed by three of the defendants who faced criminal charges and were not found guilty…
Democratic House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi vowed to pass legislation that would put DREAMers on a pathway to citizenship when her party retakes control “Our House Democratic Majority will once again pass the Dream Act to end the uncertainty and fear inflicted on patriotic young men and women across the country.” Pelosi said in a…
“There was nothing ‘implicit’ about it,” said one person on Facebook. “This was an overt show of racism.” by Keka Araujo A history assignment at Dover High School in New Hampshire gave some students the idea that it would be appropriate to spew racist vitriol to the tune of “Jingle Bells.” The assignment which was…
By Sentinel News Service Sports Academy and NBA legend Kobe Bryant announced a new joint business venture in holistic athletic training, including Sports Academy’s re-branding to MAMBA Sports Academy. MAMBA Sports Academy will provide effective, safe and transparent overall human performance training to develop athletes to the peak of their potential. The Academy enlists diverse…
JERMAINE DUPRI, BRANDY, APRIL RYAN TOM JOYNER, MARVIN SAPP, DJ KHALED, JUNE AMBROSE, SHAUN KING AND MORE ARE CELEBRATED AT THE INAUGURAL URBAN ONE HONORS AWARDS REACH MEDIA’S D.L. HUGHLEY HOSTED THE STAR-STUDDED EVENT TO CELEBRATE THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF EXTRAORDINARY INDIVIDUALS FEATURING SPECIAL PERFORMANCES BY ELLE VARNER, AVERY SUNSHINE, JOHNNY GILL, MARVIN SAPP AND K-CI…
Traci Blackmon Associate General Minister, Justice and Local Church Ministries “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.” Matthew 10:34 In this Advent season, this time set aside to reflect upon the birth of Jesus— an Afro-Semitic Palestinian who was…
By: Lou Yeboah Oh, I know I’m right about it because [John 12:43] says, “For they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God.” Listen, “If you seek the approval of any man, you cannot please God!” [Galatians 1:10]. As Christians, our chief concern should be to gain…
By Ray Downs Dec. 10 (UPI) — Public water supplies around the country are increasing efforts to test for chemicals linked to cancer and other diseases after studies revealed millions of Americans may now be exposed to the toxins. In Brevard County, Fla., groundwater testing this year near Patrick Air Force Base show high levels…
Part 1 Part 2 On Tuesday, December 11th, 2018, Dennis Rodman, retired professional basketball player who played for the Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, and Dallas Mavericks in the National Basketball Association (NBA), visits the Law Office of Sharon Brunner to share his views on police abuse after Misty Spacano,…
