Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advancing its mission of ensuring the public has access to accurate, up-to-date science-based information to inform decisions about FDA-regulated medical products to maintain and improve their health. The agency is providing updated recommendations to empower industry seeking to voluntarily address misinformation about or related to their approved/cleared…
(Riverside, CA – July 9, 2024) Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) received a $60,000 grant from Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors Program to combat hunger during the summer months and after school hours when school-aged children face higher rates of food insecurity. The grant is part of the “Fight Hunger, Serve Hope”…
By Wayne Campbell A recent study by researchers from World Health Organization (WHO), together with academic colleagues and published in The Lancet Global Health journal, found that nearly one third (31 percent) of the world’s adult population, 1.8 billion adults, are physically inactive. That is, they do not meet the global recommendations of at least…
By Dwight Brown Film Critic for DwightBrownInk.com and NNPA News Wire It’s refreshing when a film poses answers to the most confounding social issues. Countless feature films and documentaries exam the plight of systems and institutions that treat Black folks unfairly. Too few offer solutions. That’s the reason this drama, which is based-on-fact and real…
By Ben Jealous The smoke pollution from Canadian wildfires last summer killed more than 100 people in Michigan – about two dozen in Detroit alone, according to a Cornell University study. Other Detroiters, like June Mack, saw their medical conditions worsen dramatically. Mack, a retiree living in Northwest Detroit who has asthma, was confined to…
VICTORVILLE, Calif. — (07/09/24)Today, the City of Victorville announced that it has expanded its Executive Leadership Team in order to increase efficiency and effectiveness. This month, City Planner Scott Webb and Assistant to the City Manager Tony Camargo were both promoted to Deputy City Manager positions, and Assistant City Planner Alex Jauregui has been promoted…
by Arizona Informant Anyone can be a victim of scams. They happen when scammers go after individuals of all ages, using tactics like phone calls, emails and messages to reel in unsuspecting victims to get to their money and personal information. Older adults are often key targets, and it is important to stay alert to…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson further warned of the broader implications of the ruling, suggesting that even a hypothetical president who commits grave crimes, such as ordering assassinations of political rivals or instigating a coup, could potentially claim immunity under the new model Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson accused the conservative majority of creating…
Bo Tefu | California Black Media Fast food restaurant jobs in California have increased since the state implemented a $20 minimum wage for workers in that industry. Data shows that California has added more than 20,000 jobs in the fast-food industry since the beginning of this year, according to the United States Bureau of Labor…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — (July 1, 2024) U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) released the following statement after the Supreme Court granted former President Donald Trump partial immunity from criminal prosecution in the Trump v. United States ruling: “Today, former President Trump’s handpicked justices have cast aside our nation’s bedrock principle of the rule of law, afforded…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—San Gorgonio High School (San G) valedictorian Silvana Vazquez celebrated her final day as a high school student along with 346 other graduates during the school’s May 30 commencement ceremony. Come fall, Vazquez will have left the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) behind to walk the campus of Harvard University. Born…
Summer is here, and many Californians are headed out to enjoy the warmer weather and wonders of the outdoors with friends and family. Before recreating outside, be sure to think about your impact and do your part to keep public lands clean to protect the natural ecosystems. Caltrans, Clean California, and California State Parks recommend…
7/01/24) Rancho Cucamonga, California – Due to increased fire danger, the San Bernardino County Fire Department will be implementing a closure of the North Etiwanda Preserve over the 4th of July holiday. The closure is being implemented under the authority granted to the fire chief. The closure is supported by San Bernardino County Special…
Sarah R. Harris | Special to California Black Media Partners The upcoming 2026 Men’s FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics and Summer Paralympic Games in 2028 present Los Angeles with remarkable opportunities. These world sports events are not only a celebration of athletic excellence, but also a unique opportunity to stimulate economic growth,…
Assemblymember Tina McKinnor | Special to California Black Media Partners OPINION (CBM) – Before being elected to the State Assembly, I spent nearly three decades of my career as a public employee, serving the Los Angeles County Department of Social Services and the Los Angeles County Office of Education. For almost 30 years, I faithfully…
(SACRAMENTO, CA – 7/1/2024) – The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) today welcomed the release of California State Attorney General Rob Bonta’s statewide 2023 Annual Hate Crime report. SEE: Attorney General Bonta Releases 2023 Hate Crime Report, Highlights Continues Efforts to Combat Hate The annual Hate Crime Report presents and analyzes…
Last week, the California Commission on Aging celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gala that recognized a half-century of service and offered a glimpse into the organization’s vison for the future. The event was highlighted by a generous $50,000 donation from Sacramento-based AKT Investments, Inc., aimed at building California’s first multi-generational community center for health…
In partnership with LASD, LAPD, LACoFD, 211, and Didi Hirsch, this awareness campaign aims to clearly define what each County resource number can provide. LOS ANGELES — To better inform and educate the community on the differences between the County of Los Angeles’ emergency and resource phone numbers, the Los Angeles County Department of Mental…
In case you didn’t know, research indicates that so-called Crohn’s fatigue affects as many as 70 percent of people during flare-ups and 40-50 percent when in remission. However, it’s often misunderstood and oftentimes doesn’t get the attention it needs, especially in the Black population. Studies show that many doctors have certain biases against Black patients….
New More Easily Transmittable COVID-19 Variants on the Rise! June 26, 2024 – Black Wednesday Report – The Los Angeles County Public Health Department reported 113 new COVID-19 cases among Blacks, up by 34 cases. The County also recorded 0 deaths among Blacks since last week, down by 1 soul since last week. In Los…
by Hardy Brown Sr. As I watched the debate between President Biden and the former “lying” president, I thought of the conversation Moses had with God in Exodus 4:10-17. Moses tried to make excuses not to lead the Israelites out of bondage, and I was reminded of this when President Biden had moments of struggling…
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced awards to 52 California counties to provide housing and supportive services to vulnerable young Californians transitioning into adulthood. “These grants are critical for helping to connect some of the most vulnerable Californians with access to housing. Many of these young adults don’t have the support of friends or…
Strikers are demanding an end to ICE detention centers, release from detention, an end to solitary confinement, restoration of free phone calls and for ICE to stop violating its owns standards McFarland and Bakersfield, California – Today, 59 workers detained at Golden State Annex (GSA) and Mesa Verde immigrant detention centers in McFarland, CA and…
(Riverside, CA – July 2, 2024) – As part of No Kid Hungry’s continuing efforts to ensure all children in the Inland Empire remain nourished and healthy, Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) has received $49,240 in total grant funding to help feed more children in the community. “No child should have to struggle…
In line with their purpose to help people live better, Walmart and Sam’s Club are bringing together business and philanthropic resources to help communities thrive, even in challenging times. BENTONVILLE, Ark., June 27, 2024 — Building on Walmart’s long history supporting communities when natural disasters hit, today the company is sharing the next steps in…