Chris Davies Team Leader, Faith INFO The Supreme Court has agreed to hear cases about abortion in the next several months. For me and many other faith leaders, we are mourning what has been a constant attack on the legal rights asserted in Roe v. Wade since its passing in 1972. We are looking to…
By Garikai Chengu Global Research August 10, 2018 Reprinted October 14, 2019 On Monday, America’s government offices, businesses, and banks all grind to a halt in order to commemorate Columbus Day. In schools up and down the country, little children are taught that a heroic Italian explorer discovered America, and various events and parades are…
On Saturday, a 28-year old black woman, Atatiana Jefferson, was shot and killed in her own home by a police officer in Fort Worth, Texas who was responding to a neighbor’s request for a wellness check. Today, that officer resigned. Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law,…
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – San Bernardino County District Attorney Jason Anderson announced a stipulated judgment against FedEx Freight, Inc., to resolve issues in an environmental case. In the judgment signed October 1, 2019, by Superior Court Judge Brian McCarville, FedEx agreed to pay $300,000 in civil penalties and comply with the Hazardous Waste Control Law…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Michael Jordan was a superstar on the basketball court, and now, as a humanitarian, the six-time NBA World Champion has proven that his legendary status remains worthy. The former Chicago Bulls great has pledged $1 million to help the Bahamas in its efforts to recover from Hurricane…
By BILL HUTCHINSON Arrest warrants have been issued for three suspects in the slaying of a man who tearfully testified at the high-profile trial last month of former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger in the wrong-apartment killing of Botham Jean, police said on Tuesday. Interested in Dallas Apartment Shooting? Add Dallas Apartment Shooting as…
Social Lites, Inc. of San Bernardino 53rd Beautillion Scholarship 2019-2020 program under the leadership of Mrs. Tina Darling, Beautillion Chairperson is now in progress. Its’ not too late for young men seeking scholarship opportunities in addition to being mentored by leaders in the community to participate in this fabulous program. It is great to…
How an agency charged with protecting public health gave talking points to the lead-battery industry. By Joe Rubin In September 2018 then-Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed legislation requiring the California Department of Public Health to refer worker lead poisoning cases to the enforcement agency Cal/OSHA. Brown claimed the bill was unnecessary. Capital & Main’s continuing investigation…
By Precinct Reporter Group News Helping students unlock their “aha moments” is what Rejoice C. Chavira enjoys most about her job. For nearly 30 years, Chavira has worked with the Crafton Hills College EOPS program, which supports students where they need assistance – from providing one-on-one peer counseling services to financial assistance. The program –…
Nominations are now being accepted for the First 5 Riverside (F5R) Champion for Children Award. The nomination form and guidelines are available online at http://www.First5Riverside.org. Entries will be accepted until Nov. 1. The Champion for Children Award was created to honor and bring awareness to people and organizations whose leadership and advocacy embody the vision…
On July 4, the community of Ridgecrest was hit by a 6.4-magnitude earthquake, followed a day later by a 7.1-magnitude quake. Those were the largest earthquakes to hit California in two decades, and they were a sobering reminder that an earthquake can hit any time and you never know if the next one will be…
By Susan Cox ROSEMEAD, Calif., Oct. 1, 2019 — High school seniors whose dreams are to power the future and make a difference through the study of science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) are invited to apply for Edison International’s $1.2 million Edison Scholars Program. Each year, Edison International, the parent company of Southern California…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Former UCLA basketball player Ed O’Bannon slapped the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Collegiate Licensing Company and video game maker Electronic Arts Sports (EAS) with a lawsuit in 2009. He accused the organizations of profiting from the images of student athletes without paying them or asking their…
3 facilities in Los Angeles and 1 in Orange County were searched by the FBI as part of criminal probe By TERI SFORZA | tsforza@scng.com and TONY SAAVEDRA | tsaavedra@scng.com | Orange County Register PUBLISHED: October 7, 2019 at 6:47 pm | UPDATED: October 8, 2019 at 12:36 pm Federal agents raided four addiction treatment…
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2019 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will issue $16.2 million in grants (PDF, 325 KB) to provide training, outreach, and technical assistance to underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers. This funding is available through the USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran…
SB 698 Supported by Education and Labor Organizations SACRAMENTO – Legislation authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) to require the University of California (UC) to follow the same rules as private employers and encourage university administrators to prioritize the accurate, timely and fair payment of their employees was signed into law by Governor Gavin…
Congresswoman’s request comes in response to President Trump executive order to improve the nation’s transplant system WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45) today called on the Trump Administration to conduct appropriate and necessary oversight for organ procurement organizations (OPOs), which are responsible for evaluating and securing organs from those who have decided to donate their…
San Bernardino, CA — Rep. Pete Aguilar announced that the Family Assistance Program, a non-profit based in San Bernardino County, has been awarded a grant of $500,000 from the US Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime. The grant funding will allow the Family Assistance Program to hire two case managers for Open Door,…
Six animal shelters serving San Bernardino County are encouraging dog owners to participate in the “Chip or Treat” event where free microchips, rabies vaccinations and 5-in-1 vaccinations will be available for licensed dogs or for dogs whose owners agree to license their pets at the clinics. Following is a schedule of participating animal shelters and…
By Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The county Board of Supervisors Sept. 24 unanimously voted its intent to approve a ban on flavored tobacco products, including menthol, despite protests by dozens of tobacco business owners and advocates who support vaping and e-cigarettes as aids to quitting smoking. Groups from both sides of the issue…
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today released final data on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in California in 2018. According to the data, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia cases are continuing to increase throughout California and are at the highest levels in 30 years. Particularly concerning, the number of congenital syphilis cases was…
By: Rob Falkenberg, CEO, UnitedHealthcare of California Open enrollment season is here, a time when more than 18.3 million people in California and millions of Americans across the country will have the opportunity to select or switch their health insurance plan for 2020. To help guide you during this important time, here are some tips…
This year, Assemblymember Eloise Reyes supported a huge win for our District which included funding of over $14,000,000 to establish a network of sickle cell disease centers in local health jurisdictions across the state which include the city of San Bernardino! To discuss the next steps of this milestone and to learn more about the…
