By BlackPressUSA Newswire SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY – SOUTHERNDIGEST — Students at Southern University express growing concerns about safety after dark due to poor lighting conditions across campus. Areas such as walking paths, the street near the bandroom, and streets by dorms are described as “terrifyingly pitch black” due to dying or non-existent lights. Spending time across…
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF.— The Salvation Army has launched a $30 million capital campaign to build a new consolidated campus in the heart of San Bernardino, bringing shelter services, food operations, warehousing and administrative functions together in one location. The Army recently unveiled plans at the Redlands Country Club. The campus is designed to respond to…
David Panush | Special to California Black Media Partners Beware of billionaires who want you to pay for their ego trip. That’s the story behind Proposition (Prop) 38 and why voters should say “no.” Prop 38 requires the state to borrow $8.4 billion for immunology research. Medical research is a good thing we all…
(October 6, 2026) This has been a sad year for soul music fans, one in which so many great artists have died. But some passings have additional weight, and feel like the end of an era. This is one of those. We are extremely sad to inform readers that R&B great Freddie Jackson has died,…
HIGHLAND, Calif. — Oct. 1, 2026 — San Manuel Investment Authority (SMIA), an unincorporated governmental instrumentality of Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation (Nation), through its affiliated entities, announced today its acquisition of Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale, Arizona. “We are delighted to welcome the staff and guests of Fairmont Scottsdale Princess into the portfolio of…
Image credits (left to right): A mariachi sings in front of a community altar at a Forest Lawn Día de los Muertos event. Courtesy of Forest Lawn; Forest Lawn’s handcrafted Catrinas are inspired by those seen in Mexico.Courtesy of Forest Lawn.
CINA | California Independent News Alliance With 1160 bills on his desk this year, Governor Gavin Newsom held a press conference Wednesday Sept. 30 to publicly sign AB 2222 — The Community News Act — into law. Newsom said he has watched the “hollowing out of local news,”remembering his days as board supervisor, and then…
Antonio Ray Harvey and Solomon O. Smith | California Black Media With Election Day approaching on Nov. 3, California Republicans are intensifying efforts to build support for Proposition (Prop) 39, portraying the voter identification measure as a way to strengthen election security and public confidence. Democratic leaders and voting rights advocates are mounting a…
As part of the 2026 Coastal Clean-Up, the beautiful Sorors of Eta Nu Omega joined Epsilon Eta Omega, Omega Delta Omega, and Rho Delta Chapters in partnership with Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful. Together, we collected more than 7,000 pounds of trash and weeds, painted 25 light poles, and removed 2,500 discarded cigarette butts. Dressed…
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….
