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Medical marijuana is now legal in 33 states, but some have been slow to reap the economic benefits. Advocates say this is because of a long legislative and legal process that delays the rollout of legalization and results in numerous restrictions. “How the states regulate marijuana varies greatly,” says Sarah Lee Gossett Parrish (www.sarahleegossettparrish.com), a…
By Manny Otiko | California Black Media The Sacramento radio personality and insurance agent, who is 39 now, said his wife was a full-time student at the time and he was the only bread winner. Plus, he made some bad financial decisions before that, trying to live above his means. His credit rating would not…
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) recently congratulated seven area high school students accepted to the U.S. military service academies. The students were nominated by a panel of judges with military backgrounds. Following a rigorous application and interview process, the judges made their recommendations to the respective service academies for final approval….
By Tanu Henry | California Black Media In February, Gov. Newsom asked Tony Thurmond, Superintendent of Public Instruction, to set up a task force charged with looking at the impact public charter school funding has on district-run public school finances. The team submitted its report to the governor last week. The10-page document is expected to…
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – In its February issue, Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education (HO) magazine named San Bernardino Valley College one of the nation’s Top 50 Community Colleges for Hispanics. SBVC is ranked #27 for community colleges with the greatest total enrollment of Hispanic students. The HO is a national monthly magazine that provides education…
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – Men’s basketball head coach Quincy Brewer was named the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference North Division’s Coach of the Year. He led the team to a division championship, with a 9-1 record. SBVC center Roman Silva was selected co-player of the year for the North Division, earning the honor alongside David Thompson…
Join us for an elegant evening with awards presentations recognizing prominent people in the community. The event highlight features includes special guest performances, fine dining and dancing. The honorees are Southwest Gas Corporation, Desert Community Bank, McKay’s Mortuaries, Delta Sigma Theta High Desert Alumnae Chapter, Women of Nobel Character and Victor Valley NAACP Branch 1082….
A student at Shadow Hills High School in Indio has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis and Riverside County health officials are working with school representatives to identify students and staff who might have been exposed to the illness. The student is receiving treatment and is expected to recover, although the individual will not return to…
J.,E.T.M.A.C., Inc. and the Juneteenth Committee of Southern California, invite you to join us at our 29th year celebration of our Pomona Valley Juneteenth Jazz and Arts Festival on June 15th, 2019, from 10am to 6:30pm at the Ganesha Park , at 1575 N. White Ave. Pomona, Ca 91768. Our event will start with presentations…
SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblyman Jay Obernolte (R-Hesperia) recognized Apple Valley Police Activities League as the 2019 Nonprofit of the Year for the 33rd Assembly District. The Apple Valley Police Activities League was founded in 2003 by the Apple Valley Police Department. The department wanted to create a program that would provide positive activities for youth…
Eligible citizens can apply at ShapeCaliforniasFuture.auditor.ca.gov today Sacramento, Calif. (June 10, 2019) – The California State Auditor, Elaine M. Howle, announced online applications are now open for qualified Californians to apply for the 2020 Citizens Redistricting Commission. Alongside several partners – including those representing business, good government advocates, party representatives, and ethnic organizations – the…
SB 22 Continues Senator Leyva’s Commitment to Ensuring Justice for Survivors SACRAMENTO – Earlier today, the Assembly Public Safety Committee passed critical legislation authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) requiring that law enforcement agencies and forensic laboratories promptly analyze and test all newly collected rape kit evidence in California. Passing from committee today with…
By Charlene Crowell In recent years, the spate of homicides linked to questionable uses of deadly weapons and/or force, have prompted many activist organizations to call for racial reparations. From Trayvon Martin’s death in Florida, to Michael Brown’s in Missouri, Eric Garner’s in New York and many other deaths — a chorus of calls for…
New ten-year deal struck to begin July 1, 2019 Tuesday, June 11, 2019 (Ontario, California) SMG Worldwide has announced today they have entered into a partnership agreement with the Southern California Toyota Dealership Association in a new naming-rights deal for the Southern California arena located in Ontario. Formerly known as Citizens Business Bank Arena the…
UC Riverside-led mouse study focuses on cannabis-like molecules that augment feeding behavior By Iqbal Pittalwala Signals between our gut and brain control how and when we eat food. But how the molecular mechanisms involved in this signaling are affected when we eat a high-energy diet and how they contribute to obesity are not well understood….
By Terry Stanton When it comes to having access to quality health care, minorities still lag behind their white counterparts, research shows, and that can include dental and orthodontic problems that get postponed or go untreated. “This is a huge problem because regular checkups and care are critical to keeping your teeth and gums healthy,”…
By Kenneth E. Thorpe The World Health Organization thinks that drug companies are ripping off cancer patients. For every dollar these firms invest in drug development, they supposedly reap excessively high profits. The global health body urges governments to consider “strengthening pricing [control] policies at the national and regional levels.” Instead of promoting price controls…
By Sentinel News Service May is National High Blood Pressure Month, and it’s important to understand this health condition, and know how to protect yourself from what’s often been called a “Silent Killer!” Also known as hypertension, high blood pressure typically has no signs or symptoms, making it that much more dangerous. Unless treated, however,…
By Rick Beavin, California Market President Humana For military veterans who are approaching Medicare eligibility or are new to Medicare, it might be confusing to know the difference between your VA benefits and Medicare benefits. Let’s set the record straight on four common misperceptions about veterans and Medicare. Myth #1: My health coverage is covered…
By Katherine Lewin, Special to The Informer via DiversityInc A report released Sunday shows that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is not the scourge that Republicans make it out to be. In fact, the report found that the ACA is linked to a reduction in racial disparities in the care of cancer patients and to…
By Michaela Purdue Lovegood Twenty years ago, I was a director of youth programs for a subsidiary organization of the Chicago Housing Authority. I ran after-school, GED and job training programs for Black youth living in the city’s public housing. In the three years that I ran these programs, there were four times when I…
