There’s Still Time to Enroll Your Children for the 2023–2024 School Year Families who have not yet enrolled their child to attend a San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) elementary, middle, or high school will have a convenient Saturday option to sign up before school starts. SBCUSD will host Enrollment Fairs at Jones Elementary…
Education Department says alternative SAVE Plan set to begin this July By Charlene Crowell On June 30, a long-awaited and consequential Supreme Court decision denied forgiveness that would have erased $430 billion of federal student loan balances for 20 million borrowers and lowered the median amount owed by another 23 million borrowers from $29,400 to…
By Anthony Advincula A few days ago, Christian Amador received a text message on his smartphone. It wasn’t from someone he knew. He thought he just received a missent text message. “It was lovely meeting you. I enjoyed our dinner together, and I’m looking forward to getting to know you,” said the text, pointing him…
By Lou K. Coleman The sirens are sounding, blaring, warning that catastrophic impact is about to take place. Wake up! Because there is a storm on the horizon, that will come suddenly, and unexpectedly. This is a storm that cannot be compared to any storm of nature in its power and intensity. This storm will…
Ontario’s Toyota Arena to Host First Large Conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses Since 2019 As the summer season hits the Inland Empire and residents head out on vacation, thousands of Jehovah’s Witnesses will return to the Toyota Arena in Ontario after a three-year pandemic pause for their annual convention series. The theme for the 2023 series…
Having a plan is critical to help keep you and your loved ones safe during a natural disaster By Forward Times Staff Emergencies, such as natural disasters, are potentially dangerous. Be sure you’re prepared to keep yourself and your family safe. Unfortunately, statistics show that not everyone is as prepared as they could be. According…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media After being sworn in as Speaker of the California Assembly last week, Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) appointed two members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) to key leadership positions. Rivas announced that Assemblymembers Isaac Bryan (D- Ladera Heights) and Lori Wilson (D-Suisun City) will be part of…
They argue the decision is likely to widen existing inequities in higher education and that proponents of Affirmative Action need to find new ways to ensure diversity. By Peter White The Supreme Court’s decision in late June overturning 45 years of precedent that allowed for the consideration of race in college admissions is a big…
The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD), in partnership with UCR School of Medicine and Well-One Health, is pleased to announce its commitment to student well-being by providing free sports physicals as part of its back-to-school preparation. SBCUSD recognizes the importance of ensuring that every student athlete has access to sports physicals and aims…
The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) is proud to announce the appointment of seven exceptional student leaders to serve as student school board members for the upcoming academic year. These students will play advisory roles and bring the important student perspective to the SBCUSD Board of Education, ensuring that the voices and interests…
SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond celebrated the recent signing of the 2023–24 state budget bill and today’s signing of the associated trailer bills, noting the degree to which new and continued funding reflects the priorities he has championed for public education since taking office. Despite budget tightening due to economic uncertainty, the 2023–24…
McKenzie Jackson | California Black Media Joseph Thomas was surprised to receive a notice from his homeowner’s association (HOA) this spring letting him know that there would be an increase in insurance premiums for him and other condominium owners at The Met in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley. The letter stated the increase was due…
(SACRAMENTO) — Today Governor Gavin Newsom Signed AB 102, a bill that enacts a portion of the 2023-24 state budget. This legislation included over $10 million in local funding secured by Assembly Majority Leader Emeritus Eloise Gómez Reyes. This funding included: · $3.2 million towards constructing the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s…
Sarah Lund Thirty-three years ago on July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. This historic civil rights law protects the rights of people with disabilities and helps break down barriers to increase inclusion and accessibility. Disability justice is part of the United Church of Christ’s mission to build a…
By Forward Times Staff What do you wish you would have known before becoming a caregiver to your loved one? You are a surrogate decision maker; simply defined, you are a proxy, substitute, stand-in, representative, back-up, and a necessary ambassador…. knee-deep in the role. What are you chasing to understand? What medical equipment are you…
by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent Recent research conducted by Reuters has shed light on the genealogies of America’s political elite, revealing that a significant portion of members of Congress, living presidents, Supreme Court justices and governors are direct descendants of ancestors who enslaved Black people. Among the 536 members of the last…
By Chris Sweeney Last November, Maryland voters overwhelmingly approved a referendum to legalize cannabis use by adults. Those votes triggered new rules and legal processes that will affect use and possession of the drug, recreational sales and the ability to expunge criminal charges. Perhaps lost in the excitement of these major changes is the significant…
SACRAMENTO – As California experiences more frequent and severe heat waves driven by the climate crisis, Governor Gavin Newsom today launched Heat Ready CA (HeatReadyCA.com), one of the nation’s first statewide multi-ethnic awareness and education campaigns designed to keep Californians safe during extreme heat. The two-year $20 million campaign focuses on heat-sensitive groups at highest…
Today, the Board of Supervisors approved $7.6 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support emergency shelter projects in Riverside County. These dollars will support the development of eight new housing projects located across all five supervisorial districts. The county’s Homeless Action Plan, a five-year timeline that identifies areas to address homelessness, set…
Summer is in full swing, and with that, temperatures across the country are reaching alarmingly high levels. It’s hard to beat the heat even with easy access to air conditioning, icy drinks and refreshing swimming pools. And it can be just as hard for dogs and cats on these sweltering days. To help pet…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California is on its way to boosting job creation and ushering in a clean construction boom, thanks to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s freshly signed plan to accelerate development and maximize $180 billion in infrastructure investments over the next decade. Business and community leaders united by the nonpartisan New California Coalition (NCC) celebrated Monday…
Many individuals experience discomfort due to seasonal allergies. The severity of COPD is increased by the presence of any other ailment that makes breathing harder. Research conducted in 2012 at the Johns Hopkins Allergy and Asthma Center found that the respiratory symptoms of persons with COPD and seasonal allergies, such as coughing and wheezing, were…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — July 11, 2023 – With predictions of the hottest summer on record, ARS/Rescue Rooter, the nation’s largest provider of residential heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and plumbing services, released a list of the 25 most energy-efficient cities and regions in America based on HVAC systems. The list is based on the installation…
New this year: Bilingual summer meals finder is accessible via WhatsApp to help reach more immigrant and Latino families in the U.S. WASHINGTON – All kids deserve a great summer, but for millions of children who rely on school meals, summer can be the hungriest time of year. No Kid Hungry, a national campaign to…