by S. E. Williams-Black Voice Executive Editor Last week, information began circulating throughout the community that something unseemly was taking shape in the Val Verde Unified School District. As more and more information entered the community ether about what seemed almost certain to be the dismissal of two leaders within the Val Verde School district…
By Bo Tefu, California Black Media Democrat Xavier Becerra holds a 22-point lead over Republican Steve Hilton in California’s governor’s race, while voters remain closely divided over a proposed one-time tax on billionaires, according to a new Public Policy Institute of California poll. The September PPIC survey found that 60% of likely voters support Becerra,…
Wanda Haynes-Certified Sommelier Wine Barrels An important fact to keep in mind is that all wines aren’t produced using barrels. The use of a high-quality oak barrel is important, and three countries that dominate the wine barrel industry. French Oak French white oak is considered prized and the best oak to make into barrels. The…
By Bo Tefu, California Black Media Assemblymember Corey Jackson (D-Moreno Valley) has secured $2 million in state funding to launch a proposed childcare special district serving families in Moreno Valley and Perris, paving the way for a system designed to provide childcare 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Moreno Valley-Perris Childcare Special…
Truly “The Truth” Adams, the fifteen you old Formula 4 driving sensation recently spent time with his local fan base during a special meet-and-greet. The event was hosted by Daniel’s Jewelers at the Moreno Valley Mall. Guests were able to meet Truly, received autographs and got an up-close look at his Formula 4 race car….
By BlackPressUSA Newswire Standing up to a bully requires more than slogans, press releases, or carefully staged outrage. It requires looking power in the face, refusing intimidation and saying, plainly, no. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty has that courage. The Ohio Democrat and former chair of the Congressional Black Caucus is standing virtually alone inside the Kennedy…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media William Jackson knows that ability alone is not enough for a small contractor to secure public infrastructure work. “You’ve got to know where to go,” said Jackson, president of Global Electric, a Southern California electrical company. “And then when you go through, you have to have the resources in…
By Steven A. Holmes Special to The Post It is nearly 20 years since Chauncey Bailey, a crusading journalist, was murdered on an Oakland street corner, gunned down to prevent him from writing stories about a crooked business. I hope people remember Bailey, a reporter and editor-in-chief for the Oakland Post, the city’s Black newspaper….
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation authored by Sen. Laura Richardson (D-Inglewood) that establishes uniform procedures for handling vote-by-mail ballots cast in person without identification envelopes. Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 1420 on Sept. 19 as part of a broader election-protection package. Richardson introduced the measure after her…
By Jessica Daniels It is often called a ‘silent killer’ for a reason: more than 14 percent of U.S. adults are currently living with chronic kidney disease, yet the vast majority are walking around with no symptoms, no warnings, and no idea their health is at risk. For millions of Americans, the first sign of…
The San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Department is inviting residents, youth, families, educators, community partners and other stakeholders to review and provide feedback on the draft Teen 311 App Pilot Project Plan during a 30-day public posting period beginning Sept. 28. The proposed Teen 311 App Pilot Project is designed to improve access and linkage…
Los Angeles County is experiencing its highest number of rabid bats ever recorded, prompting the Department of Public Health to urge local communities to take simple precautions that protect people and pets from rabies. As of September 28, World Rabies Day, 69 rabid bats have been confirmed, matching last year’s record with peak season still…
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.— On Saturday, October 17, the 4th Annual Inland Empire Black Parent Summit will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Santos Manuel Student Union at Cal State San Bernardino, 5500 University Pkwy. Registration is required.The Summit is a community gathering bringing together a host of nonprofit and community-based organizations,…
By BlackPressUSA Newswire Sponsored by McDonald’s. A proud moment at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, where the Herman Petty Room now recognizes a true Chicago trailblazer. In 1968, Petty opened his first McDonald’s near Jackson Park, creating a breakthrough moment for Black entrepreneurship on the South Side and helping open doors for generations of…
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — The Inland Empire Caregivers Expo will welcome caregivers, families, older adults and community members for a free day of information, connection and support on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Barbara and Art Culver Center of the Arts, 3438 Main Street, in Riverside. Created to strengthen…
BMO and Sapphire Global Media Group recently partnered to host a small business workshop in San Bernardino. The workshop was held at the Rezek Centre on the campus of St. Bernardine Medical Center. The attendees received an informative presentation conducted by BMO that educated them on a number of BMO small business products and services….
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) in reintroducing the Police Training and Independent Review Act, legislation that would help prevent police-involved deaths and encourage independent, impartial investigations into law enforcement officials’ use of deadly force. “Communities across California cannot feel safe if they cannot trust that law enforcement…
By BlackPressUSA Newswire A Mississippi grand jury has declined to charge anyone in the death of Nolan Xavier Wells, the 18-year-old Black college football player who disappeared during a July Fourth boat trip with a group of white friends and was found dead two days later off Horn Island. His parents rejected the decision on…
By Adam Shapiro Kristen Amundson has devoted her professional life to supporting students and parents throughout the education system. Previously, she authored “81 Questions for Parents” and “Unfinished Learning: Parents, Schools, and COVID School Closures.” Amundson, the former president and CEO of the National Association of State Boards of Education, is now turning her attention…
