Solomon O. Smith | California Black Media Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) says a deadly Fourth of July weekend shooting in Compton that claimed the life of one of his former staff members underscores the urgent need for stronger gun safety laws at both the state and federal levels. The shooting was one of…
By BlackPressUSANewswire In Indiana, over 650,000 kids are without consistent meals this summer because the state opted out of an important federal food program. I just introduced a bill to change that. The Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) program is designed to fill a gap for kids who typically rely on free meals at…
L.A. Unified and other school districts are suing companies like Meta, Google and TikTok for platforms they say are ‘addictive’ for children. By Vani Sanganeria, EdSource Meta, Google, TikTok and other social media companies could soon be compelled to fund student mental health services and redesign features alleged to encourage compulsive use if school districts…
By Nicole Chang Lawsuits seeking to revoke U.S. citizenship have surged under the Trump administration, according to a new report. While the federal government historically filed fewer than one civil denaturalization case per month, the number rose sharply in May and June. According to a June 17 report by TRAC, an immigration data research organization,…
The Inland Empire Caucus recognized the inclusion of funding in the 2026-27 State Budget to begin expanding judicial capacity in California’s most under-resourced courts, including the Inland Empire. The budget provides $44 million annually, to support the phased implementation of 13 new superior court judgeships and $100 million for related court facilities authorized by Chapter…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media California’s homelessness crisis is increasingly becoming an aging crisis, as a growing number of older adults experience housing instability at a stage of life when health challenges, fixed incomes and mobility limitations can make finding stability far more difficult. Nearly half — about 48% — of single adults…
By BlackPressUSA Newswire For many diabetes patients, amputation becomes a last-resort measure after infections, ulcers, or poor circulation worsen rapidly and leave few other treatment options. But according to Dr. Estelle Everett, a physician and researcher specializing in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), most diabetes-related amputations can be…
More than 300 parents, caregivers and children kicked off a Kid Safe Summer at Lake Gregory Regional Park for a day of family fun, hands-on activities, community connection and life-saving water safety education. Hosted by First 5 San Bernardino, in partnership with Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital Safe Kids IE and San Bernardino County Regional…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media The Black Educator Advocates Network (BEAN) and the NAACP San Fernando Valley Branch are calling for an independent investigation into what they say is a longstanding pattern of racial harassment and retaliation against Black educators in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). During a July 9 virtual press…
Rancho Cucamonga, California – The City of Rancho Cucamonga has opened the candidate filing period for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election. The election includes two Council Member seats voted by district: Districts 2 and 3, as well as the office of Mayor, which is elected at large. Prospective candidates may obtain nomination…
By Nutritionist Mary Toscano A microscopic parasite that can trigger days—or even weeks—of severe diarrhea is sickening thousands of Americans this summer, prompting health officials to investigate one of the largest outbreaks of cyclosporiasis in recent years. The illness is caused by Cyclospora cayetanensis, a parasite that spreads when people consume food or water contaminated…
By: Dr. Dinelli Monson, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual Plans of California A wildfire can change daily life quickly in Southern California when residents face smoky skies, reduced air quality, and the possibility of evacuation during periods of elevated wildfire activity. While conditions may look different from one community to the next, smoke,…
By BlackPressUSA Newswire The Trump administration has shelved the decade-long effort to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill— while simultaneously pushing to putTrump’s face on a brand-new $250 bill. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed Monday (July 6) that the Trump administration is “not at present” planning to move forward with placing Tubman’s likeness on…
New regulations — failing in Los Angeles despite a $300 million new tax — threatens to increase housing costs, bankrupt cities, and harm disadvantaged communities across the region. An updated Beacon Economics analysis reveals that proposed stormwater requirements will impose an estimated $11 billion in costs on San Bernardino County and 16 of its cities…
LA Tourism News LOS ANGELES, CA [July 14, 2026] – Following a landmark summer that brought the world to Los Angeles and another banner year of recognition from the James Beard Foundation and the MICHELIN Guide, today, Los Angeles Tourism announces the return of Summer Dine LA Restaurant Week, taking place Friday, August 14 through…
MINNESOTA SPOKESMAN REPORTER — A recent on-court incident between Alyssa Thomas and Caitlin Clark led to a Flagrant 2 foul and a one-game suspension for Thomas, sparking widespread reaction online. A Black journalist noted a pattern of weaponizing such incidents to spread racism and attack Black women and the WNBA. Following the incident, Thomas and…
By Ashley Craig, Navy Office of Community Outreach NORFOLK, Va. – Petty Officer 3rd Class Franklin Dendeng, a native of San Bernardino, California, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to USS Harry S. Truman, a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier operating out of Norfolk, Virginia. Dendeng graduated from San Bernardino High School in 2023. The skills and…
By Araceli Martinez OXNARD, Calif. – It was a year ago this month that Javier’s life changed instantly. The 41-year-old had been working at Glass House Farms along California’s Central Coast when federal immigration agents conducted what was then the largest enforcement operation in the state’s history. Five days after being detained Javier was deported…
By Wanda Haynes Certified-Sommelier There is an exciting Italian dry white wine to try this summer and all year long.Grillo means “cricket” in Italian translation. Italian fairytales refer to Cavallo delleFate as “fairy horse” since crickets are said to ride fairies on their backs. This ischarming and add lore to an already amazing dry assessable…
Bo Tefu | California Black Media California Education Chief Tony Thurmond Appoints Atty. Mark Harris to Workgroup on Healthcare Costs California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond has appointed attorney and economist Mark T. Harris to a new statewide workgroup that will develop policy recommendations to address rising healthcare costs affecting TK-12 school districts…
By Delegate N. Scott Phillips As Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, we should do so with both pride and purpose. Two hundred and fifty years is an extraordinary milestone and is worthy of reflection on the ideals of democracy, and liberty and justice for all. For African Americans, the American story…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media California voters will decide 14 statewide ballot measures on Nov. 3 after state leaders struck a last-minute compromise that removed one of the election’s most contentious proposals — a measure that would have made it significantly harder for cities and counties to raise money for local services. The…
Supreme Court Strikes Down Birthright Citizenship Order, Advocates Link It to Voting Rights Fight By BlackPressUSA.com Contributing writer Clint Combs reports on the Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling upholding birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, striking down Trump’s executive order. Justice Clarence Thomas dissented, arguing the amendment has been “repurposed,” while Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson warned…
ZAIDEE STAVELY California’s audacious goal of having half of all K-12 students enrolled in bilingual education programs by 2030 has encountered one big stumbling block — there aren’t enough qualified bilingual teachers. To help remedy that, a $10 million grant tucked in the state budget aims to help school districts recruit high school students as…
How 1960s Montreal Helped Shape the Global Movement for Black Liberation (San Francisco, CA) — Revealing the largely untold history of anti-Black racism in Canada, “True North: Canadian Myths and Black Power” premieres Monday on PBS’s INDEPENDENT LENS. Through historic archives and the voices of those who lived through 1960s Montreal, “True North” explores pivotal…
