A Week Later: A Dire Need in Jamaica

By April Ryan The United Nations reports that Hurricane Melissa has scattered nearly 5 million tons of debris across Western Jamaica, hindering crews from delivering aid and restoring critical services promptly. According to reports, crews are still working to clear roads, attempting to reach 27 communities cut off by landslides and flooding. Many of those…

Community Sees How SBCUSD Shines During Annual Principal for a Day Event

More Than 70 Community Leaders Shadowed Principals Across SBCUSD SAN BERNARDINO, CA—San Bernardino City Unified School District’s (SBCUSD’s) annual Principal for a Day event kicked off with a brief breakfast and orientation on Oct. 23 before more than 70 guest principals traveled to school sites across San Bernardino and Highland. The event is designed to…

Managing Holiday Stress with the Help of Digital Mental Health Resources

By: Dr. Donald Tavakoli, UnitedHealthcare National Medical Director for Behavioral Health  For many, the holiday season is a time filled with celebration and opportunities to connect with loved ones. The same season can also contribute to heightened stress, anxiousness, and sad feelings as many people may experience increase mental health challenges during the holidays. This…

Thank You, Chaffey College

I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to Chaffey College for its many years of dedication to education and community advancement throughout the Inland Empire. I am deeply honored to have been invited as the Guest of Honor at the Annual Chaffey College Report to the Community Luncheon, held on November 5, 2025, at…

California Community Colleges’ HBCU College Carvan Turns 10!

Anniversary tour hit the road Sunday, bringing HBCU reps to 15 stops in California LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, in partnership with 38 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide, kicked off the 2025 California Community Colleges (CCC) to HBCU Transfer Caravan on Sunday, Oct. 26 in Los Angeles. This…

San Bernardino County anticipates resumption of CalFresh benefits

San Bernardino County, CA — The San Bernardino County Transitional Assistance Department (TAD) is sharing an important update regarding the anticipated resumption of CalFresh benefits. On Nov. 6, a federal court ordered the release of all CalFresh funding in California. Following that decision, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) directed the California Statewide Automated…

Nuremberg

By Dwight Brown NNPA News Wire Film Critic “The world needs to know what these men did.”  That’s the thesis that drives The Allies who’d beaten Germany. The reason they form an International Military Tribunal and create the world’s first global trial, a reckoning that sought to hold the highest officers in the Nazi regime…

Covered California Expresses Immense Gratitude as Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi Retires

  SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California Executive Director Jessica Altman issued the following statement on Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s announcement of her retirement on Thursday:   “After nearly four decades of unmatched public service, Speaker Emerita Pelosi leaves behind a legacy that continues to affect the lives of millions of Americans every day. “Speaker Emerita…

California’s Youth-Led Live Beyond Campaign on Adverse Childhood Experiences Shows Early Impact, RAND Study Finds

What You Need to Know: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are common, as nearly three out of five people have experienced at least one ACE—yet most people have never heard of them. In its first ten months, California’s Live Beyond campaign reached an estimated 1.4 million youth and 1.6 million caregivers, raising awareness and encouraging positive…

New law backed by NAACP to transform reading education in California

By Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌ ‌|‌ ‌California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media‌ California is set to overhaul how it teaches reading to K-8 students after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB)1454, a landmark reform authored by Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) and supported by the NAACP California-Hawaii State Conference The legislation requires the state to adopt new instructional…

Operation Feed California Kicks Off to Support Families Hit by CalFresh Delays

By Edward Henderson | California Black Media  Amid a crowd of thousands waiting for groceries at a San Diego food distribution site on Nov. 2, Josh Fryday, Director of the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GO-Serve), stood alongside California Service Corps members to launch Operation Feed California, a statewide effort to help the…

Veterans and families can save up to $20,000 on state taxes starting with 2025 returns

Assemblymember Ramos championed the tax relief over several years and effort now pays off for military retirees This Veterans Day, California military retirees will be able to celebrate the day knowing they can claim a state tax exemption for their service because of a years-long effort by Assemblymember James C. Ramos and negotiations with Gov….

Annual Ruck & Roll at BCC

Join us in celebrating Veterans Day with a special community celebration honoring the service and sacrifice of our Veterans. The morning kicks off with family-friendly fun from 8:00 am to 10:00 am, followed by an afternoon of live music featuring an exciting 80s tribute band (Pop Gun Rerun – Tribute to the 80s” from 12:00…

The Blame Game…

Trump is the master of the blame game. Someone else did it. We enter a point of danger. Free speech is challenged, so the pubic gets bits of stories but not necessarily the whole story. Trump threatens licensing, and he questions the statute of the Constitution. He is the ruler and the one who decides…