Let’s face it, for some of us, the holidays are more like a horror film than a Hallmark movie. Our families don’t always get along and every dinner doesn’t end on a happy note. Patients often come back to me after the holidays with terrible stories of holiday gatherings gone wrong that have led to…
Daisy Nguyen, Associated Press In this Dec. 4, 2019 file photo California Attorney General Xavier Becerra discusses settlements reached with 52 automobile parts manufacturers for illegal bid rigging during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif. Bacerra’s office urged a state appeals court Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019 to refrain from ordering it to review and publicly…
By Dianne Anderson Social justice activist Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II is coming to town to talk about the dark side of the American dream – the poverty crisis that has barely budged since the last time the rich-poor gap was this wide in America. Over 50 years ago, Dr. King’s Poor People’s Campaign…
An innovative teacher-to-teacher training program developed by the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) earned a coveted Golden Bell Award from the California School Boards Association (CSBA). Superintendent Dr. Dale Marsden and members of the Board of Education received the award on December 5 during the Association’s annual meeting in San Diego. The District’s…
By Emily Ferron Uber’s disruption of the transportation industry dramatically increased our collective willingness to hop into strangers’ cars. Now, apps like Uber and Lyft facilitate over 14 million rides daily, and there’s some inherent degree of risk in every ride. Make yourself less vulnerable with these insights and tips. Is It Safe To User…
FAMILY | Advocates call on the Justice Department to tackle illegal online pornography by Kiley Crossland Posted 12/13/19, 04:07 pm Lawmakers in Washington are pushing the U.S. Department of Justice to tackle the beast in the basement: hard-core online pornography. Last week, four Republican U.S. representatives sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General William Barr…
The newest addition to the expanding campus at Riverside University Health System – Medical Center (RUHS-MC) Hospital Pavilion features a Panera Bread bakery. Riverside County Board of Supervisors Jeff Hewitt and Karen Spiegel cut the ribbon at the grand opening. “We are thrilled hospital workers, patients and people in the area have another food choice…
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -Diversitystars.com announced today that Ben Hasan has been honored as the Most Influential Diversity Star for 2019. Ben is currently SVP and Chief Culture, Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Walmart Inc. He began in his current role in July 2015. Ben Saba-Hasan, SVP and Chief Culture, Diversity & Inclusion…
Omnitrans Interim CEO/GM Erin Rogers (third from left) joined (from left) Sally A. McGuire of the Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce, City of Grand Terrace Mayor Pro Tem. Doug Wilson, Mayor Darcy McNaboe, Councilmember Sylvia Robles, and Councilmember Jeff Allen in unveiling a newly installed premium bus shelter, which will serve OmniGo Route 325 in…
Partisan “Clarification” Called Disrespectful and Hypocritical Washington, D.C. – Pushing back on lawmakers who compare impeachment proceedings to the Civil Rights Movement and the fight against Jim Crow discrimination, members of the Project 21 black leadership network are calling liberals’ rhetorical tactics – particularly ones by U.S. Representative Hakeem Jeffries – both incorrect and hypocritical….
SACRAMENTO – The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) launched a campaign today encouraging consumers to look for and scan a quick response code (QR code) with their smartphone camera when they visit a licensed cannabis retailer. Consumers who scan to verify a QR code will be able to confirm that a cannabis retailer is licensed….
The California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC) administers federal and state low-income housing tax credit programs. Traditionally CTCAC has administered approximately $100 million per year in state tax credits. With the passage this year of AB 101, CTCAC is providing an additional $500 million in state tax credits specifically to target new construction of affordable…
Washington, DC—Yesterday, President Trump signed into law H.R. 1865 and H.R. 1158, two legislative packages to provide government funding for fiscal year (FY) 2020. The funding bills included two key provisions offered by Rep. Pete Aguilar. The first was added by Rep. Aguilar to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill and encourages the…
Ryan W. Miller USA TODAY Puppy kisses are cute, but they may be dangerous. At least 30 people have been sickened from a drug-resistant bacteria they most likely picked up after coming in contact with puppies, federal health officials say. The outbreak of a strain of Campylobacter jejuni, a bacteria commonly associated with food poisoning,…
Sore, itchy throat? Head full of thick gunk? Body aches got you stuck in the fetal position? Chances are, you’re coming down with something – nasty! Fortunately for you, the sudden onset of cold and flu-like symptoms such as headache, chills, severe muscle aches, runny nose, fever, and profound fatigue don’t have to put a…
Schizophrenia is a tough condition to wrap our minds around. This is especially true in the Black community, where we tend to avoid tough conversations. Chances are you know someone who is struggling with their mental health and they may even be dealing with a schizophrenia diagnosis. You probably want to understand the condition better…
Along with the flu, this is the time of year for sinus infections with their make-you-miserable stuffy, runny noses and blocked ears. Most sinus infections are caused by viruses, but bacteria can also be to blame, according to Dr. Jessica Grayson, an assistant professor of otolaryngology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. “When people…
By Dr. Kevin Williams, Chief Medical Officer for Rare Disease at Pfizer The “Ask Dr. Kevin” series is brought to you by Pfizer Rare Disease in collaboration with the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) to increase understanding of sickle cell disease. Dr. Kevin Williams is the Chief Medical Officer for Rare Disease at Pfizer where…
By Matthew R. Bailey On your right, you see a miniature horse. Straight ahead, a pig. To your left, a monkey. No, you’re not at the zoo. You’re at the airport, where airlines allow all sorts of untrained “emotional support” animals to fly alongside owners. Yet these same airlines often refuse to transport animals used…
San Bernardino, CA — San Bernardino County Treasury funds reached an all-time high pool balance of $7,925,534,924.70 at close of business on Monday, December 16, 2019 according to San Bernardino County Treasurer Ensen Mason. “Thanks to strategic money management, a strong economy and my outstanding Treasurer staff, San Bernardino County has been able to achieve…
Oakland, CA — Kenya Wheeler, an African American man from California, says he was racially profiled by three security guards who confronted him — one even drew a weapon at him — because he was taking photos while walking home. Kenya believes he was treated that way because of his race. Kenya posted what happened…
Nationwide — Cicely Tyson, one of the most iconic actresses of our time, has just turned 95-years old. But despite her age, she says she will never ever retire from her decades-long career. Tyson was the cover star for Time Magazine’s latest “The Art of Optimism” special issue. During her interview, she revealed that she…
Nationwide — There’s just no stopping Steve Harvey from providing entertaining content to his millions of fans. He recently signed a deal for a new daytime talk show called Steve on Watch that will run exclusively on Facebook. Starting January 6, 2020, Harvey will be hosting a new show that is slated to run several…
Nationwide — An Italian newspaper called the Corriere dello Sport is under fire for using the headline “Black Friday” alongside the photos of Romelu Lukaku and Chris Smalling, two professional soccer players of African descent. The headline and photos were used to promote an upcoming match between their teams. Lukaku and Smalling, who previously played…
Breakthrough Music Discovery and Recording Platform from 1800 Tequila Delivers Fresh New Sounds in Hip-Hop with Mentorship from Industry Titan JERSEY CITY, N.J., Dec. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Make every second count. 1800 Tequila® and artist of the decade Future have partnered together to curate 1800 Seconds Vol. 2, giving seven rising artists the opportunity…