Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration, through the California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention (Cal Fire), has directed nearly $137 million in funding to local fire prevention. Newsom approved $123 million of that funding in April for the Fire Prevention Grant Program, while the additional $14.8 million is…
By: Wil Lewis, Chief, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at Experian and John Hope Bryant, CEO of Operation HOPE When it comes to achieving financial goals, there shouldn’t be any unknowns. However, the world of credit can be a tricky one to navigate if you don’t have a lot of experience with credit. At Experian,…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media A police reform bill calling for stricter standards on how law enforcement officers across the state use rubber bullets and tear gas for crowd control has been approved by both the California Senate and Assembly. The legislation, Assembly Bill (AB) 48 introduced by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego),…
Dr. Lenore Tate | Special to California Black Media Partners Our children are our most precious resource. They hold in their hands the future of our community, our state, and our nation. Likewise, we must hold them, too, under our protective guidance as we shape them into responsible and caring adults. Now, that most of…
Podcast showcases BenefitsCal and how 250,000 Riverside County households manage services RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif.— In the latest podcast episode of theServiceStation, listeners can tune in to hear from Riverside County experts about a new online platform that will streamline and improve their access to statewide benefits such as Medi-Cal, CalFresh and CalWORKs. Officials are pulling…
By: Lou Yeboah Awake from your slumber! “The end of all things is near. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here” [Romans 13:12]. The final judgments of God are soon to fall. Awake from your slumber! “The Lord is at hand” [Philippians 4:5; James 5:8]. For, “He who testifies to these things…
Sekinah Hamlin Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. 1 John 3:18 (NRSV) Like many, our family had high school graduates to celebrate this year. One was my nephew, Jacobi. He did well in high school and has chosen psychology for his career. He had visited colleges,…
Gail Fry | Contributor According to court documents obtained by The San Bernardino American News, on July 15, a federal jury handed down a judgment of $2,503,093 against the San Bernardino County Department of Children and Family Services finding that its former employee, Plaintiff Eric Bahra, reported a systemic failure that resulted in children repeatedly…
September 21, 2021, New York — Today the Haiti Support Project (HSP) condemned the brutal treatment and mass deportation of Haitian migrants who have gathered at the Texas border seeking refuge from the devastation of the recent earthquake, a series of hurricanes and tropical storms and a deepening political crisis following the mysterious assassination…
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2021 – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Early Childhood Development Katie Hamm today unveiled a joint resource guide (PDF, 3.5 MB) to help people in rural and Tribal communities increase access…
The trick to a flat belly isn’t just doing the almighty ab workout, but also eating healthy. Pair these waist-whittling foods with a reduced-calorie eating plan and you’ll slim down where you want to—your belly. Following are 10 flat belly foods that you must add to your diet: 10. Almonds The MUFAs (monounsaturated fatty acid—a…
Available positions can help individuals whose federal unemployment benefits expired RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif.— With nearly one in 10 workers unemployed in Riverside County, business leaders and hospitality giants from the greater Coachella Valley will showcase thousands of jobs at an online employment expo on Thursday (Sept. 23) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Digital booths…
STEM Global Action Founder Dr. Calvin Mackie Sees STEM as a powerful ‘Superhero Force’ Creating Quality Jobs and Careers for the Next Generation NEW ORLEANS, LA – Dr. Calvin Mackie is the founder of STEM Global Action (SGA), a campaign and network of affiliates that bring science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education to children…
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Meet Kam Ballard, founder of b.c.e Shoes, an online company that customizes shoes for the sororities and fraternities in the Divine 9. She says that she started the company to offset college costs for her children. She comments, “I started this company as a way to pay for my children’s college education….
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…