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…
(Ontario, California ) – Led by a 31% surge in international travel, Ontario International Airport (ONT) passenger volumes climbed to almost 4.7 million over the first eight months of the year—up 0.3% from the year before. ONT served more than 450,000 international fliers during the first eight months, reflecting an increased number of flights to Taiwan…
By Ross O’Keefe Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts is accused of grabbing a teen cheerleader’s butt during a community event photo op on Tuesday — and his sickened residents are demanding he step down. Community members are pushing the 73-year-old, who has served the city as mayor since 2011, to resign immediately. “You need to go today….
Regina Wilson | California Black Media “We have to lean into talking about money and economics, economic development.” U.S. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37) delivered that message as California leaders gathered in Washington, D.C., during Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Week for a conversation about economic power, strengthening Black institutions and investing in the people and…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media As artificial intelligence rapidly expands into health care and other high-stakes fields, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Sept. 18 accelerating California’s efforts to independently oversee AI companies and strengthen safety guardrails. The order advances the development of an emergency shutdown mechanism, or “kill switch,” for advanced…
By Helen Arbogast, DrPH, MPH Every parent, grandparent, and caregiver wants the same thing: for the children they love to be safe. This Child Passenger Safety Week (September 20 to 26), I am proud to partner with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and Caltrans to encourage families to take simple steps to protect…
Celebrating 65 Years of Sisterhood, Service, and Community Impact The Inland Ivy Foundation and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Eta Nu Omega Chapter invite the community to celebrate 65 years of sisterhood, service, and commitment to all mankind throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Join us for an unforgettable Harlem-inspired Dinner and AKAsino style night…
By Julieth Gualtero Baquero In July of this year Camilo received a letter from Covered California, the state’s official health insurance marketplace. According to the notice, beginning in 2027 Camilo, who is originally from Colombia, will no longer qualify for federal health care subsidies. That means his current monthly premium of $45 will skyrocket to…
By Dr. Kristina Petsas, Chief Medical Officer of Quality and Compliance West Coast Markets, UnitedHealthcare Mental health challenges among young people remain persistently high, and many students and families are still trying to understand how best to respond. UnitedHealthcare’s fourth annual Young Adult and College Student Behavioral Health Report found that more than 6 in…
By Dr. Y’Anad Burrell “Fashion vs. Fascism” (FVF) is a visually immersive evening of fashion, music and political theater exposing the rise of fascism in the U.S. and the need to resist. Democracy is under siege, and culture is one of our most potent defenses, organizers say. Called a live “runway revolution,” FvF premieres Oct….
Rev. Leon “Sonny” Clark, Longtime Orange County Pastor and Community Leader, Dies at 72 Bo Tefu | California Black Media Rev. Leon William “Sonny” Clark, longtime pastor of New Spirit Baptist Church in Santa Ana and a respected faith and community leader in Orange County, died Sept. 9. He was 72. Born Oct. 2, 1953,…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media About 500 California public safety workers gathered at the State Capitol on Sept. 14 to urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign legislation that would allow enhanced retirement benefits for certain first responders. Authored by Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood), Assembly Bill (AB) 1383 would modify public employee retirement benefits…
Nearly $162 million in CalKIDS Scholarships is available to eligible local students, with schools helping more families claim funds for college or career training San Bernardino, CA. — CalKIDS is launching the first CalKIDS Scholarship Month this September, partnering with county offices of education and school districts across California. This statewide effort will bring scholarship…
By National Institute for Early Education Research Georgia’s state-funded pre-k program for 4-year-olds was recently recognized as the largest state-funded preschool program in the nation to meet all 10 quality benchmarks, and the first universal program to do so. Georgia’s recognition is the top finding in the National Institute for Early Education Research’s new 2025…
By Barry Anderson I’m not going to lie to you: I love juice. All types of juice. Apple juice. Orange juice. Grape juice. Most juices I love to mix them up, blend them and enjoy them cold. But as I’ve gotten older, I noticed that my body doesn’t process juice like it used to when…
The 15-year-old Formula 4 racing driver from Riverside, the first American to reach the FEED Racing finals in France, signs autographs at Moreno Valley Mall at Towngate on Saturday, September 26. MORENO VALLEY, Calif., September 16, 2026 — Daniel’s Jewelers will host Formula 4 racing driver Truly Adams for a public meet and greet on Saturday, September 26 from 2 to 5 PM at…
Deets: We are excited to announce that the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will open to the public on September 22, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. Founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, our new cultural institution seeks to explore how stories connect people and capture the human experience, building on the belief that illustrated…
TWO OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL COUPLES IN THE WORLD HONORED FOR THEIR WORK AND SERVICE TO DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE AND FOR FEEDING MORE THAN 4.6 MILLION HOMELESS PEOPLE, ALONG WITH 15 MILLION BOTTLES OF WATER. Army Vietnam Veteran National Writer Clifton Harris The San Bernardino AMERICAN News Editor-in-Chief Investigative Reporter By Clifton Harris CHEFS LIZET ANGULO…
Austin Gage | California Black Media California voters will decide in November whether Proposition (Prop) 38 should authorize substantial state funding for immunology and immunotherapy research. The initiative would fund immunology and immunotherapy research aimed at harnessing the body’s immune system to develop new treatments, medical procedures and potential cures for diseases such as cancer,…
By Bo Tefu California Black Media Local housing capacity, behavioral health services and criminal justice policies are playing a role in California’s homelessness and drug crises, according to a new report examining how policy decisions have affected outcomes across the state. The report compiled by the Public Policy Institute of California found that counties that…
By John Fensterwald, EdSource As a key element in the state’s package of early literacy reforms, Gov. Gavin Newsom included $200 million in last year’s state budget to pay for instructing elementary school teachers in the new reading strategies. On Wednesday, the State Board of Education approved 31 training programs that school districts can That…
Registrar of Voters will make five informational stops across the county ahead of the November 3, 2026, General Election SAN BERNARDINO, CA (September 11, 2026) – The San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters is launching the Voter Education Roadshow, bringing its traveling voter education exhibit to five locations in advance of the November 3, 2026,…
By Greg Spaulding, President of Credit Score Insider Credit is one of the most commonly used yet least understood parts of our financial lives. Most people do not pay much attention to their credit until they need it. They may be applying for a mortgage, financing a vehicle, renting a home, requesting a new credit…
