Back In The Day Super Show
Event by Sucka Punch Productions San Bernardino County Fairgrounds Public · Anyone on or off Facebook San Bernardino County Fairgrounds 14800 7th Street, Victorville, CA 92392 Sat, 27 Jun, 4:30 PM PDT Doors open 4:00 PM
Small-town school leader earns more than 670K votes in California superintendent race
DIANA LAMBERT A superintendent from a tiny school district in Kern County, working with only a dozen volunteers over three months, garnered at least 670,000 votes in her bid for California superintendent of public instruction, despite taking no campaign contributions. Wendy Castañeda Leal, 42, superintendent and principal of Semitropic Elementary School District in Wasco, came…
“This Roadside Worker Appreciation Week, Make the Move to Save a Life”
By Wayne Wilson, Highway Safety Education Campaign Manager, Caltrans Roadside workers put their lives on the line every day to help people traveling on California’s roads. Their work allows us to arrive at our destinations and return home safely. Many of these people are tow truck drivers, Freeway Service Patrol teams, and Caltrans crews who…
Why Does California Take So Long to Count Votes? Election Officials Say Accuracy Comes First
As California continues counting ballots weeks after the primary election, some political leaders are raising questions about election integrity. But election officials say the lengthy process reflects safeguards designed to ensure every eligible vote is counted accurately — not evidence of fraud. California’s vote-counting process has come under renewed scrutiny after some Republican leaders questioned…
California Senate Votes to Advance AI Copyright Bill Backed by Voice Actors, Other Creators
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Matthew Parham, a professional voice actor, was among dozens of artists and creators from across California who traveled to Sacramento to witness the Senate Privacy, Technology and Consumer Protection Committee vote in favor of legislation that would require developers of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) models to disclose the…
Disability Advocates Rally at Capitol to Stop $367.7 Million “Gutting” of In-Home Health Care Funding
Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Disability advocates, caregivers, families and state lawmakers gathered at the California State Capitol on Monday to oppose Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed $367.7 million reduction to the state’s In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program, warning the cuts could jeopardize care for thousands of seniors and people with…
Take Your Next Vacation at The Fontainebleau Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada
Wanda Haynes-Certified Sommelier When the need for high end luxury calls out to you, then consider a vacation to Fontainebleau Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The incredible new property that is on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip. Fontainebleau opened at the end of 2023, and the resort’s public spaces including the casino…
California Must Keep Its Promise to People with Developmental Disabilities
By Pedro Nava, Dion Aroner, and Janna Sidley For six years, William Del Rosario and his family have waited for services that were already approved. William, who is autistic and non-speaking, testified before the Little Hoover Commission – an independent watchdog agency on which we serve – earlier this year about the daily reality of…
OP-ED: Juneteenth, America at 250, and the Hole in the Soul of Our Democracy
By Wade Henderson As Americans prepare to celebrate Juneteenth and the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, we should take pride in the extraordinary progress our country has made toward becoming a more perfect union. But these milestones also demand honesty. They require us to confront the Supreme Court’s recent gutting of the Voting Rights…
Rialto Juneteenth Jam 2026 Returns to Ferguson Park, Celebrating Culture, Community, and Freedom
Juneteenth Jam strengthens the village mentality within our community by creating a space where residents, business owners, nonprofit organizations, and leaders from all sectors, at every level, come together. We unite to foster a deeper understanding of humanity and reaffirm our unwavering commitment to our community,” said Davis. Rialto, CA — The City of Rialto…
Disability Advocates Rally at Capitol to Stop $367.7 Million “Gutting” of In-Home Health Care Funding
Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Disability advocates, caregivers, families and state lawmakers gathered at the California State Capitol on Monday to oppose Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed $367.7 million reduction to the state’s In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program, warning the cuts could jeopardize care for thousands of seniors and people with…
10 Symptoms Black People Need To Tell Their Cardiologist
By Karen Heslop Being diagnosed with heart failure can be devastating. However, the diagnosis doesn’t mean you can’t live well and prevent the condition from getting worse. Two essential areas that can help you accomplish this are communicating well with your doctor and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. 10 Symptoms To Tell Your Doctor 1. Swelling…
Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove Introduces Bill to Restore Free Admission to Federal Parks Free on Juneteenth, MLK Day
Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media U.S. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37) introduced legislation June 11 that would restore Juneteenth and Martin Luther King Jr. Day as fee-free admission days at national parks and other federal recreational lands. Kamlager-Dove’s district covers parts of Los Angeles County, including Culver City, Ladera Heights, View…
Forty-Four Years of Silence: The David Dew Case, False Positives, and the Hidden Crisis Inside America’s Prison System
By Karen Marine On Juneteenth—a day that symbolizes the delayed arrival of freedom in America—we are reminded that liberty has never been distributed evenly, and justice has never always arrived on time. Juneteenth is not only a historical milestone. It is a warning. A reminder that freedom can be declared, yet still denied in practice….
California Commission on Aging hosts hearing on supportive housing
Event examined challenges, gaps, and solutions as unhoused population over age 50 grows Sacramento (June 16, 2026) – The California Commission on Aging hosted its annual information hearing on June 11, 2026. Titled “Nowhere to Go: Addressing the Crisis in Supportive Housing for Older Californians,” the hearing explored challenges, gaps, and potential solutions for older…
Local Events & Concerts Near You
Back In The Day Super Show (Saturday, June 27): Head over to the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds (14800 7th St, Victorville) for a massive West Coast music celebration featuring DJ Quik, Frankie J, and Luniz. Tickets start at $27.50. Juneteenth Concert in the Courtyard (Friday, June 19): Celebrate freedom and Black musical heritage with live…
Don’t Juneteenth Our Community
Juneteenth is more than a commemoration of delayed freedom. It is a warning about whathappens when people are denied timely access to truth, power, and the information theyneed to act. Freedom delayed is freedom denied. In 2026, that lesson still applies. When ourcommunities are the last to know how decisions are made in Sacramento, Washington,…
Exposing & Dismantling The Supply Chain To Sex Traffickers American Foster Care 2026
By: Wallace Pate, Esq. LOS ANGELES, CA (04.01.26) Since the late 80’s, American dependency Judges ordered 12 million children into foster care without due process, impartial tribunals, trials, in violation of civil rights under color of law at the direction and behest of state Supreme Courts leading to an explosion in foster care that supplied…
Black Culture Foundation Honors Jonathan Beauregard with a Black Rose Award
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — The Black Culture Foundation has named Jonathan G. Beauregard one of 10 recipients of its 34th Annual Black Rose Awards, which recognize leaders making an impact across the Inland Empire. “Nominations opened last September, and residents from across the Inland Empire submitted the names of individuals who have made a meaningful…
We Are Ready! California Leaders Are Preparing to Welcome World Cup
Bo Tefu | California Black Media With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to begin this week, California officials say they are ready to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the globe as the state prepares to host 14 matches. That’s more than any other state in the nation. During a June 5…
California students must soon learn personal finance to graduate. Here’s how it will be taught
By Lasherica Thornton, EdSource On a recent Friday morning, Fresno Unified high school students learned about the rise and fall of major companies in the stock market — from Walmart’s longevity to Apple’s surge past oil companies and Amazon’s emergence as a $1 trillion company. Earlier that week, students at the Farber Educational Center, an…
Riverside Transit Agency Offers “Youth Ride Free” Promotion, Making Summer Break Trips Even Easier
Anyone 18 or younger can ride free on RTA buses through June 30, 2027 WHAT: As Riverside County schools begin summer break, the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) continues to offer free bus rides for youth. The “Youth Ride Free” promotion is available to anyone 18 or younger and runs through June 30, 2027. Youth riders…
New CFPB rule turns its back on fair housing
Housing advocates sue to preserve enforcement By Charlene Crowell For more than 50 years, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) has been an effective federal safeguard to ensure that Black, Latino, Native Americans and other economically marginalized people have fair access to safe and affordable credit. Enacted with bipartisan support in Congress and signed into…
Protecting the Land by Wasting Less: CalRecycle and 40 Acre Conservation League Kick Off Black Conservation Week 2026 with Youth Land Tour
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — CalRecycle is partnering with the 40 Acre Conservation League to launch Black Conservation Week 2026 with a youth-focused land tour and hands-on composting experience designed to connect Sacramento-area students with California’s natural spaces and the everyday actions that help protect them. During the tour, middle and high school students will explore the…
Automatic Draft Registration Raises Questions Among Young Americans
By Morgan Knight, Armani Durham and Zoe Cummings | Howard University News Service As the federal government moves toward automatically registering men ages 18 to 25 for the Selective Service System, a long-standing requirement tied to a potential military draft, confusion and concern are growing among young Americans. The policy shift is intended to streamline…
