By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent A breezy and seasonally satisfying Tuesday, September 11, 2001, began with the promise that beat reporters crave – the knowledge that my story would appear on the front page. Riding high from the previous night attending Michael Jackson’s 30th-anniversary concerts at Madison Square Garden, my editor…
Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media The California Assembly’s Select Committee on the Status of Boys and Men of Color held a meeting last month that brought legislators face-to-face with community organizers to discuss investing in African American and other youth of color in a “post-pandemic California.” Introducing the various panelists, Committee Chair Assemblymember…
On Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at approximately 12:00 p.m., deputies assigned to West Valley Detention Center were escorting a facility nurse to check on inmates. During this time, they found inmate Brian Alberts deceased in his cell. Deputies, on-site medical staff and responding paramedics attempted life-saving efforts, however they were unsuccessful. Alberts was pronounced deceased….
Geary HundGuest columnist A bill to establish a California Desert Conservation Program won final approval in the state Legislature this week and is now headed to the governor’s desk for his signature. AB 1183 would provide badly needed, dedicated conservation funding to the Mojave and Colorado deserts. Possessing vast and dramatic landscapes, spectacular geology, dark…
POMONA, CA — The MolinaCares Accord, in collaboration with Falck Ambulance; the County of Los Angeles; and Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis will host Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics in Pomona, CA on Monday, September 13th, 2021; Monday, September 27th, 2021; and Monday, October 11th, 2021. Who: o MolinaCares Accord o Falck Ambulance o County…
As gun violence continues to devastate California communities, lawmakers at all levels of government continue to prioritize gun violence prevention. Though California has strong gun safety laws, there is more work that must be done to protect Californians from gun violence. In the last few weeks, officials at the local and state level took up…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — The MolinaCares Accord, in collaboration with community groups will host Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics throughout the Inland Empire in September and October. These events are part of MolinaCares’ efforts to address inequities in health outcomes throughout California These free vaccine clinics encourage residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine to help stop…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — The MolinaCares Accord, will host Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics in San Bernardino, CA on Saturday, September 18th, 2021; and Saturday, October 9th, 2021. Who: MolinaCares Accord What: FREE COVID-19 vaccine clinic Where: Molina Healthcare, 550 E. Hospitality Lane, Suite 100, San Bernardino, CA When: Saturday, September 18, 2021, 9:00 AM –…
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., President and CEO, National Newspaper Publishers Association Even as the pandemic has laid bare societal inequities that have been eroding the foundation of our democracy, political leaders in Washington and in state capitols are mired in a level of rancor and partisanship not seen since the ideological struggles over…
Plan Makes Water District Eligible for Federal, State Disaster Assistance & Grants RIALTO, CA — After months of review and approvals from federal and state agencies, the West Valley Water District (WVWD) Board of Directors adopted the WVWD 2021 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) to ensure that the agency remains well prepared for potential disasters…
LYONS, NEBRASKA – Rural small businesses and other entities with loans through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) could receive six months of loan forgiveness under legislation being considered by the U.S. House of Representatives. On Monday, the House Agriculture Committee included provisions of the Rural Equal Aid (REA) Act in its proposed Build Back…
By, Dr. Naomi Bardach, Safe Schools for All team lead California school districts are close to fully reopening for the 2021-22 school year. Seventeen of the 20 largest districts have reopened with the other three on schedule to reopen soon. By implementing the right precautions, such as wearing masks indoors, parents can feel confident about…
By Bishop Kelvin Simmons I’ll be honest. As co-pastor at Immanuel Praise Fellowship in Rancho Cucamonga, I had decided I wasn’t going to encourage my parishioners to get the COVID-19 vaccine until I was sure the vaccine was safe. And I was not alone among my peers in the Southern California faith community. Dr. Andrea…
By: Lou Yeboah It is shocking how often we ignore crucial warnings, until it is too late. Yet, we all understand what warning mean in our daily lives, and we know what the risks are for ignoring them, but what about the warnings that exist for our spiritual lives? What is the result of continually…
Rachel Hackenberg The LORD said to Moses, “Let me alone, so that my wrath may burn hot against them and I may consume them.” (Exodus 32:10, NRSV) I wonder, sometimes, why God does not. Consume us, that is. Burn against us. Unleash holy rage. Surely we are no less stiff-necked than the ancient Israelites who…
This month millions of Californians are losing federal unemployment benefits made available to them because of the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thousands of others will lose federal aid that helped absorb the high costs of their COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) health coverage after getting laid off or having their hours…
By Sandip Shah and Deep Patel The Biden administration recently announced that it would back a proposal by South Africa and India at the World Trade Organization to nullify American innovators’ intellectual property rights for Covid-19 vaccines. While the proposal’s adoption would not increase the number of global vaccine doses available, it would dissuade investment…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent NNPA NEWSWIRE — Nearly 219 million people globally had contracted the novel coronavirus since March 2020, when officials officially declared a pandemic. Over 4.5 million have died, including more than 657,000 in the United States, where the disease has disproportionately attacked African Americans and other communities…
More than 44,000 households have been assisted and more than $1 billion paid or approved for payment More than 243,000 applications have been received with more than $2.2 billion in rent and utility assistance requested SACRAMENTO – California’s COVID-19 Rent Relief Program is reaching a significant milestone today – by the end of the day,…
Car campaigners are calling for dash cams to be made compulsory in California, as statistics in America show an average of 105 people are killed in road traffic accidents every day. Car rental experts at StressFreeCarRental.com have launched a campaign for lawmakers to ensure all motorists have a dash cam in place in their vehicles…
Second round of Comcast RISE Investment Fund will award $10,000 grants to 600 additional small businesses in Houston, Miami, Oakland, Seattle, the Twin Cities, and Washington, D.C bringing the total of grants to $11 million. NEW YORK – Sept. 14, 2021 – Comcast announced today a second round of cities to receive grants from the…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent There’s been little question about the dominance of Allyson Felix. Five-time Olympian and 11-time medalist Felix has won the most medals of any track athlete in American history. By the way, Felix also earned a gold medal in the 4×400 relay and the 4-400-meter mixed relay…
The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) remains committed to slowing the spread of COVID-19 so schools can stay open for in-person teaching and learning. “Not only do we want to provide in-person learning opportunities, in fact, we must,” said Chief Communications and Community Engagement Officer Ginger Ontiveros. “The State of California does not…