By Mark Hedin With an El Niño weather pattern promising wetter wets and hotter hots, California’s Office of Emergency Services and Listos California are urging residents to stay safe and be prepared. If your memories of last winter’s dozen “atmospheric rivers” have faded, Mother Nature is preparing a soaking wet reminder, with parts of the…
By Selen Ozturk The risk of getting scammed when buying a car — the highest purchase many consumers make short of a house — can be as stressful as the risk of a pile-up commute. The risk of getting scammed when buying a car — the highest purchase many consumers make short of a house…
California Sea Grant (CASG) is hiring a Digital Science Communications Specialist to develop and implement targeted communications and marketing strategies to highlight its programming in research, education and outreach. CASG’s communications team, which includes part-time science writers, communications fellows and interns, promotes the work of our extension specialists, funded researchers and partner agencies. The Digitial…
Local educational agencies implementing new student supports and investments championed by Governor Gavin Newsom, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond, and the Legislature to accelerate learning and improve student outcomes. SACRAMENTO—The 2023 California School Dashboard is now online with data showing statewide improvements in student outcomes in several areas. The Dashboard is a key component of the…
Sen. Steven Bradford | Special to California Black Media Partners There is no greater pain than that of a mother who loses her child — or whose child goes missing. Bettersten Wade has experienced both. Her 37-year-old son, Dexter Wade, disappeared on March 5 after visiting with her. She reported him to the police as…
‘Tis the season when Americans produce 25% more waste SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — This holiday season, Caltrans and the Clean California Campaign, in partnership with Keep America Beautiful, are encouraging Californians to make the holidays greener by reducing their trash and waste. This is especially important this time of year as studies show Americans produce 25%…
Otto Instrument Service Inc. was in a bind. Business was strong, but like any company in the aerospace and defense sector, Otto was facing a deadline to meet increasingly stringent federal cybersecurity requirements. With a one-person Information Technology (IT) team and time running out, the Ontario small business faced the elimination of 18 jobs. That…
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced his conditional approval of the sale of St. John of God Health Care Services’ Victorville facility to San Bernardino County. The facility is the only one offering substance use disorder treatment and recovery services in the High Desert region in Southern California. The conditional approval also…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The CDC’s report is a sobering reminder that our work is far from over. The fact that infant mortality has increased after two decades should serve as a call to action. It is our responsibility to respond to these inequities in the healthcare system and ensure that every Black mother and child…
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Dr. Tejas Patil, Assistant Professor of Medical Oncology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, says biomarker testing opens the door to understanding your cancer and providing therapies that don’t require chemotherapy. By Kim Norris, Founder/President of the Lung Cancer Foundation of America | Chicago Defender Imagine taking a pill to…
By Lou K. Coleman And you still don’t get it! The things that has taken place in the world since the year 2020 up until now has only been a dress rehearsal compared to what’s coming in the year 2024. I tell you; Revelation serves as a warning to all of us. We are approaching…
Jessica Quinn Communications Specialist in the Washington D.C. Office You may have seen the photo. A baby Jesus figure, lying amidst the rubble, a piece of black and white checked fabric draped over his body. This is the nativity scene displayed by the Lutheran Church in Bethlehem. The scene was created to symbolize the reality…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Navy Federal approved a higher percentage of applications from white borrowers earning less than $62,000 annually than Black borrowers earning $140,000 or more. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Navy Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in the United States, is under fire for exhibiting the most substantial…
These projects will reduce GHG emissions by a combined 36,647 metric tons, equivalent to taking 8,155 gas-powered passenger vehicles off the road for a year To date, $424 million has been invested in 37 California communities through the Transformative Climate Communities Program SACRAMENTO – Eleven disadvantaged, unincorporated, and tribal communities across the state are receiving…
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. is excited to share the joy of the holiday season with Newmark Elementary School through the 3rd Annual Holiday Giveaway. This year, Supervisor Baca, Jr. adopted Newmark Elementary, recognizing the school’s needs and the difference a kind gesture can make. With generous support from Toys for Tots,…
A Queen Has Been Crowned… Each year the Miss Black Awareness Scholarship Pageant committee crowns a young ladies to represent in Inland Empire with sweet honesty, grace, and integrity. Charlene Dixon, Pageant Dir. thanks Miss Black Awareness Lydia Blevins and your Royal Court for fulfilling your Royal duties in 2022-2023. Queen Lydia Blevins and Princess…
Consent Order Resolves Allegations of Race and National Origin Discrimination, Requires Complete Repeal of “Crime-Free” Program and Ordinance, and Creates Settlement Fund for Individuals Harmed by Program The Justice Department announced today it has secured a landmark agreement to resolve a race and national origin discrimination lawsuit against the City of Hesperia, California, and the…
San Bernardino, CA- Tues, Dec 19th, 2023 & Wed, Dec 20th, 2023 Our organization, Women’s Inspirational Network (W.I.N.) has collaborated with Couture Events to invite community leaders and members as the holiday season approaches. Together, we are thrilled to announce the “Giving the Gift of Christmas” 2 Day Event, a heartfelt initiative to bring warmth,…
DIAMOND BAR—The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) has issued more than 100 violations to warehouses across the region as part of a recent enforcement initiative to bring these large facilities into compliance with the agency’s Warehouse Indirect Source Rule (Rule 2305). Since October, South Coast AQMD has visited more than 500…
Los Angeles, CA – Checks for $1,821.58 were mailed late last week to hundreds of Californians whose confidential medical information—including their HIV status—was allegedly accessed and shared without their consent. The payment is part of the settlement of a class-action lawsuit brought on behalf of a “John Doe” plaintiff by lawyers for the non-profit Consumer…
by S.E. Williams For those who followed the breaking news about Amazon’s leaked memo and then took time to read it got a real glimpse into the conniving that goes on behind the scenes in major corporations. I’m sure their cunningness is not unique. In fact, having spent years on a vice-president’s staff for another…
Arrests are up nearly 109% this year WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: As part of Governor Newsom’s Real Public Safety Plan, the California Highway Patrol reports that in 2023, the agency arrested more suspects, conducted more takedowns, and recovered more stolen items than ever before to combat organized retail crime. SACRAMENTO — Today Governor Gavin…
Dear… By Cheryl Smith Publisher of I Messenger Media Texas Metro News Mean well, but the less you say, is usually the better for all. Now I know some people are going to say I don’t know what I am talking about and others will say, to each his or her own. To anyone on…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) is thrilled to announce a grand parade in honor of hometown hero and 2023 Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels. WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024 WHERE: North End San Bernardino WHY: As a 2019 alum, Jayden Daniels has excelled in the classroom and the football field….
Reginald Williams Special to the AFRO Aging is often a maligned occurrence. As men age, many begin to experience a host of physical ailments that can interrupt day to day life. Aching knees, shoulders, back and hips or a slower metabolism are just a few of the common complaints. It isn’t unusual to hear men…