After an eight-month-long investigation, homicide detectives arrested two suspects for the murder of Dominic Beard

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 10:35 p.m. UPDATE: January 6, 2020 INCIDENT: Murder Investigation – Suspects Arrested LOCATION: Casa Bella Apartments – 16980 Nisqualli Rd., Victorville SUSPECTS: Edmond Smith, age 31 a transient of Victorville – booked Jan. 3, 2020 for Murder Ravon Friend, age 20 a resident of Barstow – arrested Jan. 4, 2020…

San Bernardino County Homeless Point-In-Time Count and Survey

On Jan. 23, field teams of volunteers will canvass all of the county’s cities, towns and unincorporated communities in an effort to count, survey and assist the county’s homeless population. Volunteers will include members of the public, community groups, County employees, homeless service providers, and private-sector stakeholders. Volunteers who are able to engage with homeless…

HUD Issues Improved Fair Housing Rule

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today published its proposed Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule, which offers clearer guidance to states and local governments to help them improve affordable housing choices in their community. Read HUD’s proposed rule. “HUD’s commitment to Fair Housing remains as steadfast as ever before, and this…

Mortgage Broker That Posted Personal Information about Consumers in Response to Negative Yelp Reviews Settles FTC Allegations

A California-based mortgage broker will pay $120,000 to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that it violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act and other laws by revealing personal information about consumers in response to negative reviews posted on the review website Yelp. In a complaint filed by the Department of Justice on behalf of the Commission,…

Family of Black Doctors Has Social Media Buzzing

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Dr. Herbert Oye is a Board Certified Endovascular and Vascular Surgeon, specializing in invasive and non-invasive treatment of vascular diseases. Dr. Oye received his medical degree at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, according to his official biography. His General Surgery residence was performed…

Officers falsely portrayed people as gang members, falsified records, LAPD says

By RICHARD WINTON, MARK PUENTE LAPD headquarters “An officer’s integrity must be absolute,” LAPD Chief Michel Moore said. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times) More than a dozen Los Angeles police officers with the elite Metro Division are being investigated on suspicion of falsifying information they gathered during stops and wrongly portraying people as gang…

Inland Empire Economic Partnership Announces 2020 Annual Award Recipients

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA (Jan. 07, 2020) — The Inland Empire Economic Partnership (IEEP) is pleased to announce its 2020 honorees. The IEEP Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony recognizes individuals and organizations that have demonstrated exemplary leadership in bettering the business climate and quality of life of the Inland Empire. By using their talents, expertise and…

ARMC Hosts GenerationGo! Students for Work-Based Learning

High school students spend semester learning marketable skills Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) recently hosted several high school students in the Marketing, Nutrition Services and Medical Imaging departments. In 2018, ARMC was the pilot location for the GenerationGo! Career Pathways Program, which was established by the San Bernardino County Workforce Development Department in collaboration with…

MOCA Launches Free General Admission With Free Cultural Celebration On Saturday, January 11, 2020

WHEN:     Saturday, January 11, 2020 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. WHAT:              The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is launching its free general admission on January 11, 2020 with a free, family-friendly celebration at both MOCA locations. The day will feature performances, music, art-making activities, food, and more….

Majority Whip Clyburn Hails Passage of H.R. 3 Landmark Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Costs

Also Includes Clyburn Effort to Expand Community Health Centers WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn hailed House passage of H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act. This landmark legislation gives Medicare the power to negotiate directly with drug companies and extends those lower prices to Americans with…