Are you interested in helping the environment? Do you like to compost or recycle? Become an outreach volunteer with the Riverside County Department of Waste Resources and help the earth by helping others become better recyclers and composters. Outreach volunteers assist with classes or events by interacting with the public, answering questions on outreach programs…
Reyes’s survey respondents shared their need for a way to find grants, technical assistance, tax incentives and other financial opportunities. (SACRAMENTO) — On February 27, Assembly Majority Leader Reyes issued a survey to small businesses across the Inland Empire and beyond, asking for feedback on their needs. Thanks to their feedback, Reyes is announcing new…
SACRAMENTO – California State Treasurer Fiona Ma today issued the following statement: Last week, President Biden helped quell panic in California and around the country by announcing that all Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) depositors would be able to access their accounts and guaranteeing their deposits, despite the bank’s collapse. I applauded his quick and decisive…
San Bernardino, CA.- Congress has recently passed a bill which has given our San Bernardino County more funding to complete local projects and improve our cities. $2,560,00.00 has been secured for the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development: Highway Infrastructure Programs that will go directly to our Fifth District. U.S. Rep. Pete Aguilar has listed Fifth…
For Jan. 1, 2023, the U.S. Census Bureau projected the U.S. population would be 334,233,854. This represents an increase of 1,571,393 (0.47%) from New Year’s Day 2022, and 2,784,573 (0.84%) since Census Day (April 1) 2020. In January 2023, the United States is expected to experience one birth every 9 seconds and one death every…
Sacramento – The California State Board of Equalization (BOE) welcomes new and returning Members to the Board as they have officially begun their term effective yesterday, Monday, January 2, 2023. Board Member Sally J. Lieber starts her first term on the Board representing the Second Equalization District, which includes 19 counties extending from Del Norte…
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – January 3, 2023 – Dollar General is excited to announce its store at 15363 Village Dr in Victorville is now open! Normal hours of operation may be found through the Dollar General app. DG stores are proud to provide area residents with an affordable and convenient store location to purchase…
All Indoor and Outdoor Residential Wood Burning Prohibited Due to High Air Pollution Predicted for Monday, December 19 Through Tuesday, December 20, 2022 The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) has extended a residential No-Burn day alert from Monday, December 19 through Tuesday, December 20, 2022 for all those living in the…
San Bernardino, CA.- San Bernardino County, Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. completes his second full term in office with one success after the other -aiming towards the rise and growth of the Fifth District. “Over the past two years in office, I have provided residents of my district with the revitalization of several parks,…
San Bernardino, CA.- On November 17th, 2022, Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. donated over 100 turkeys to organizations in San Bernardino County’s Fifth District right in time for Thanksgiving. The event was held at Leno’s Rico Taco’s in Colton, where the chosen organizations drove in and had their turkeys placed into their cars. Those who received…
San Bernardino, CA.- Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. would like to formally invite you to join him at his second annual Holiday Open House Event on December 6th, 2022. The event will be taking place at the San Bernardino County Government Center from 4:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. Supervisor Baca, Jr.’s office will be having a…
City Electric Supply opened the doors to its new branch in San Bernardino, California. San Bernardino, CA (October 31, 2022) — Located off the historic part of Route 66 sits San Bernardino. As one of the largest counties in the United States, covering over 20,000 square miles of land, a new local store comes to…
Local perspectives on extremism, climate change, caretakers and gun violence aim to inform voters ahead of fall elections Local, USA: In Their Element captures how Indigenous leaders are taking action to combat climate change in their areas, working to protect the earth, air, fire and water that comprises their native land on which they depend….
Save Our Water encouraged over 300,000 Angelenos to learn about native plants and water-wise landscaping to help respond to California’s extreme drought LOS ANGELES (Oct. 17, 2022) – New trends in drought-resistant landscaping and décor reached the Southland this weekend at the return of the historic Taste of Soul family festival where attendees visited the…
Sacramento, CA – Black-owned beauty and barber shops have partnered with Save Our Water to provide clients with water saving tips and resources to encourage conservation as a part of their daily lives. The initiative launched on September 30 and will continue through October 9 at locations in Sacramento, Fresno, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino,…
SACRAMENTO – California State Treasurer Fiona Ma announced today that Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2880 (AB 2880), authored by Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland), into law, which will extend the sunset date of the College Access Tax Credit Fund program by five years. The program is administered by the California Educational Facilities Authority (CEFA), chaired…
SACRAMENTO -– This year Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) continued his efforts championing a multitude of issues impacting not just his constituents, but all Californians. In total, he was successful at getting 8 bills approved by the Legislature, 6 of which were signed into law by the Governor before the bill signing deadline, which was this…
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. – The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office has filed a murder charge against Alfred Urrea (18) of Bloomington, for allegedly selling and distributing the opioids that led to the August 23, 2022 death of Adrian Alloway (18) of Highland. Defendant Urrea has been charged with one count of PC 187…
California is home to over 2.4 million union workers, accounting for 15.9 percent of wage and salary workers in the state WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Representative Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) in reintroducing the Nationwide Right to Unionize Act, legislation that would support the right…
Gaslight – manipulation of a person causing them to question their perception of reality San Bernardino County’s Board of Supervisors are being neither fair nor honest by presenting Measure D to county voters. Voters have already spoken on this issue! In November 2020, voters overwhelmingly approved an amendment to the county charter (Measure K) which…
SACRAMENTO – Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) successfully secured $2 million of funding in California’s 2022-2023 budget for the City of Gardena. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy,” said Senator Steven Bradford. “California’s millions of small businesses are critical to the state’s recovering economy. In fact, those with fewer than one hundred employees comprise…
Bipartisan Group of Senators Calls to Include the SAFE Banking Act in Compromise House-Senate Competitiveness Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and 21 of their Senate colleagues in a bipartisan effort requesting that congressional leadership include the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking…
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Ever sold yourself short in an interview? Chickened out of asking for that raise? Creeped your Instagram friends with envy — the ones who took the plunge and started their own business? Odds are, you aren’t alone. “Women want to learn how to boss up, they want to show up as leaders,”…
National Impact Report Released Today (February 28, 2022) In response to the stresses and risks to residents of marginalized communities brought on by COVID-19, Urban Strategies, Inc. (USI), implemented programs and initiatives this past year that staved off evictions, increased access to healthcare, and devised strategies to disrupt racial inequality in revitalizing communities. The USI…
A total of $2.8 million will distributed to 1,120 microbusinesses in Riverside County as part of a new grant offered by the Riverside County Office of Economic Development. The Riverside County Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program will provide $2,500 grants to businesses and entrepreneurs with four employees or fewer and made less than $50,000 in…