The Coca-Cola Company announced a voluntary recall on nearly 7,500 cases of Minute Maid products in eight states due to potential foreign matter contamination. Specifically, the Coca-Cola recall is being initiated because metal bolts or washers could be present in the affected beverages, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. According to a spokesperson…
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced four $50,000 rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrators of unsolved murders in Fresno, San Pablo, Visalia and unincorporated Butte County. California law authorizes the Governor to offer rewards in certain unsolved cases for information leading to apprehension of the perpetrators. Law enforcement…
Former US Diplomat finds scalable climate change solution from the people on the frontline NEW YORK, USA – A landmark account published by Business Green and authored by former US Diplomat and World Bank Group (IFC) official Oliver Griffith provides a compelling perspective on a scalable solution for climate change. Investigating the impact of…
The California Mortgage Relief Program will be the largest in the nation $1 billion in funds to help tens of thousands of homeowners save their homes SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California’s plan to provide $1 billion in mortgage relief grants to tens of thousands of homeowners who have fallen behind on…
by Larry Buford There has been much ado about abortion and Roe v. Wade with the passing of the unpopular and dangerous Texas law that prohibits the practice and enables citizens to become bounty hunters for offenders. Is there any difference in abortion and homicide? There are two sides to the coin of taking someone’s…
by Sunita Sohrabji Teen suicide and depression rates amid the pandemic are as alarming as deaths from Covid-19, but few mental health resources are available to address this shadow pandemic, especially within communities of color. Suicide is the leading cause of death for Asian American children between the ages of 15 and 24. Black children…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent He was raised in relative obscurity in Cleveland, Ohio, but his unique talent with the guitar helped the R&B supergroup, The O’Jays, ultimately make it to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. But Frankie Little Jr. didn’t live long enough to see fellow bandmates Eddie…
SACRAMENTO, CA—Today, the 2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission (Commission) completed and approved final maps for the state’s Congressional, Senate, Assembly, and Board of Equalization districts. The California Constitution states that public comment shall be taken for at least three days from the date of public display of any final statewide maps. Additionally, the Commission shall…
By Lou Yeboah Oh, I can’t help but respond with an offering of praise. You see, the Father gave His son. The Son gave His life as a ransom for me and you. [Galatians 1:4]. “God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him”…
Rebekah Choate Now after they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.” – Matthew 2:13 In…
When you feel pain, the first thing you may do is reach for a bottle of pills, but as it turns out, there are multiple ways to reduce pain without the use of medication. Most of them involve natural means of conditioning your body or finding ways to take pressure off of pained body parts….
Riverside County health officials are reporting the first confirmed case of the Omicron variant in a 41-year-old fully vaccinated man from the western portion of the county. Officials received confirmation this week. The individual is not being identified because of confidentiality guidelines. “The reporting of this case reminds us of the importance of taking steps…
SACRAMENTO – It is with heavy hearts that we bid farewell to our former Chair and colleague, the Honorable Willard H. Murray, Jr., who passed away yesterday afternoon. Willard Murray, Jr. was an exceptional man and public servant dedicating more than 25 years to government service, working for Congressman Mervyn Dymally, the Los Angeles City…
Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media As of Monday, there were 39 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant in California, according to the California Department of Public Health. That number represents a 140% increase in new variant cases since Thanksgiving. As authorities monitor and work to stem the spread of the new strand…
Covered California joined with African American health experts to promote open enrollment, with new and expanded financial help, and urged Black Californians to get COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters. The call to action comes one day before California begins a new statewide mask mandate as COVID infections have increased by nearly 50 percent in the past…
Gov. Gavin Newsom | Special to California Black Media Partners Since the early days of the pandemic, California has led the nation’s fight against COVID-19 through robust vaccination efforts rooted in science and data. This has helped slow the spread of the virus and save countless lives, especially in our most vulnerable communities – someone’s…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent For 30 years, the Tennessee Tribune and its publisher Rosetta Miller-Perry have set the standard for news covering Nashville and beyond. During a sold-out celebration on Sunday, December 5, Miller-Perry, the trailblazing 2019 National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, captured another high honor….
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media One day after Darrick Hamilton testified before California’s Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans, the panel decided that it would not enter into a contractual agreement with the noted economist. Seven members of the nine-member panel voted to move forward without Hamilton. Two…
Despite strong advocacy, congressional and legislative redistricting continue to leave minorities unrepresented. Litigation is expected before the 2022 primaries. by Jenny Manrique 20 states in the country have completed congressional redistricting and 22 states have done so with respect to legislative district maps. Although communities of color in southern states are pushing for more equitable…
Sacramento, Calif. – As the winter season arrives in California, we’re starting to see rain and snow. But it’s important to remember we’re still in a drought and Save Our Water is urging everyone to continue to conserve water. Drought is nothing new in California and as we enter our third dry year in a…
By AMAC Frances Kompus, Lucy Pochop and Julia Kopriva are sisters. They live in Atwood, KS a few blocks apart. According to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC], Lucy and Julia threw a birthday party for Frances recently when she turned 100 years old. After all, she is their baby sister. Lucy is 102…
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif.— Volunteers are encouraged to sign up now for the 2022 Point-in-Time Count, an annual survey of homeless adults and youth in cities and unincorporated communities across Riverside County. More than 700 volunteers are needed for the 2022 count, which is scheduled for Jan. 26. Volunteers from nonprofits, churches and other groups will…
The New Year is right around the corner and it’s a time to set new goals. One opportunity that everyone should embrace is to make sure that you have access to quality health care in 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic and the new Omicron variant have highlighted the importance of our health, and now is the…
Whether you’re planning to travel by car or plane this upcoming holiday season, the last thing you need is added stress. In this edition of Ask the DMV, learn how you can expedite your travels with DMV online services, DMV NOW Kiosks and our Business Partner Automation (BPA) program, while also knowing what documentation is…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent When the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced in 2020 that it would donate $300 million over the next decade to boost economic growth in the Black community, some of its teams had long ago solidified their reputations in the philanthropic space – particularly in their aid…