Los Angeles, CA — Launched under the leadership of the State Treasurer’s Office and California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA, through the STO-FSFA (State Treasurer’s Office Financial Savings for All) initiative—the nation’s largest and most inclusive public savings collective—California is advancing one of the most comprehensive early wealth infrastructures in the nation, bringing together leaders…
Irvine, Calif. (March 25, 2026) – Adams Motorsports Park and the University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education (UC Irvine DCE) have launched a new marketing partnership to introduce the park’s motorsports community to the educational and career development opportunities available through the division. For more than 60 years, UC Irvine DCE has helped…
“Make thick my blood…” When Etiwanda High School junior Vanessa Mejia delivered that line from Macbeth, the room fell silent. The intensity of her performance — drawn from one of Shakespeare’s most famous passages — was so powerful that even her drama teacher, Christian Kiley, was stunned. “Vanessa is one of the most natural actors…
San Bernardino, CA – Verizon today announced a new round of support for California’s small business community, offering $5,000 grants to 25 eligible entrepreneurs through the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready platform. In partnership with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), this initiative aims to provide vital capital and digital training to help small businesses…
From storytime giggles to late-night research sessions, every library visit tells a story—and the San Bernardino County Library (SBCL) wants to hear yours! As part of the statewide Every Story Counts initiative, happening Jan. 25–31, we’re inviting county residents to share their experiences, memories, and favorite moments at their local library branches. Libraries are more…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—On Tuesday, Nov. 18, the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Board of Education presented its November Outstanding Community Partner Award to the Inland Empire Children’s Book Project for helping ignite a lifelong love of reading by placing thousands of free books into the hands of children across the District. “A home…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—San Bernardino County Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., in partnership with the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD), brought holiday cheer to Muscoy Elementary School on December 9 by distributing toys to all 650 students and presenting the school with $5,000 to be used for the school’s greatest need. The event…
ONTARIO – Step inside Rich Lewis’ auto maintenance and repair shop at Ontario High School, and you will quickly forget that you’re surrounded by students. There’s a small group repairing brakes, another replacing an alternator and vehicle charging system, and yet using computer technology to inspect an engine – all under the tutelage of Lewis,…
SACRAMENTO, CA — As National Scholarship Month shines a spotlight on the power of educational opportunity, California is celebrating the growing impact of the CalKIDS Scholarship Program, the nation’s largest children’s development account program, serving more than five million children statewide. Launched in 2022, the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS) provides scholarships…
Transformational gift will result in the creation of a new, state-of-the-art facility, which will be named the Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano Program for Clinical Education. LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Powerhouse philanthropists, investors, and change makers, Kwanza Jones, Cardozo Class of 1999, and José E. Feliciano, commit $6 million to the…
More Than 70 Community Leaders Shadowed Principals Across SBCUSD SAN BERNARDINO, CA—San Bernardino City Unified School District’s (SBCUSD’s) annual Principal for a Day event kicked off with a brief breakfast and orientation on Oct. 23 before more than 70 guest principals traveled to school sites across San Bernardino and Highland. The event is designed to…
The Outstanding Achievement Awards Recognize District Students, Parents and Staff SAN BERNARDINO, CA—On Tuesday, Oct. 21, the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Board of Education presented its October Outstanding Community Partner Award to the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley for providing engaging classroom presentations and hands-on programs that teach kindness, empathy and…
What You Need to Know: California’s Employment Development Department is making it easier for customers receiving unemployment benefits to report required wages and income information while receiving benefit payments. This helps ensure the Department can pay benefits quickly and accurately to avoid unnecessary eligibility interviews or potential overpayments. SACRAMENTO — October 20, 2025 As part…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) entered into a remarkable partnership with the University of Redlands that will allow qualifying Arroyo Valley High School (AVHS) scholars to enroll in the University of Redlands Dual Credit Program, with all associated academic privileges, at no cost to them and with the ability to take…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—Almost 500 Mt. Vernon Elementary School students laced up their sneakers on Sept. 18 for an unforgettable experience as the LA Galaxy brought their soccer camp directly to campus. The daylong clinic gave every student a chance to learn new skills, build teamwork and experience the joy of the game with one of…
The CARES Program invites the community to participate in a World Peace Day Celebration scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025, at New Hope Family Life Center. This global observance, recognized by the United Nations each year, is devoted to strengthening peace awareness both locally and worldwide. This year’s theme, “Act Now for a Peaceful World,”…
Apple Valley, CA –November 18, 2025-The Way Resource Center is proud to host the Hire & Inspire: Workers’ Rights Job & Resource Fair on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Apple Valley Conference Center, located at 14975 Dale Evans Pkwy, Apple Valley, CA 92307 This one-of-a-kind fair is designed…
SAN FRANCISCO — California Coastal Cleanup Day will celebrate its 41st year this September with its first ever “Trashure Hunt.” The state’s largest volunteer event is expected to draw more than 50,000 people at hundreds of locations across the state. The California Coastal Commission organizes the annual cleanup, which this year promises to be the…
Labor Day is more than a long weekend. The holiday honors the contributions of workers and the legacy of the American labor movement, while also offering a moment to reflect on the challenges and opportunities facing today’s workforce — particularly in California’s diverse communities. As the world’s 4th largest economy, California is home to 4.2…
Alumni of the San Gorgonio High School Black Students Union (BSU) is hosting its second Inland Empire multi-year, multi-school Black Students Union High School Reunion. The event is scheduled for September 12-14 and will include three days of fun, entertainment, and an opportunity to catch up and reminisce with old friends. The first Inland Empire…
Alumni of the San Gorgonio High School Black Students Union (BSU) is hosting its second Inland Empire multi-year, multi-school Black Students Union High School Reunion. The event is scheduled for September 12-14 and will include three days of fun, entertainment, and an opportunity to catch up and reminisce with old friends. The first Inland Empire…
The March of the Recissions continues, apparently with an even greater focus on hollowing out supports for children. The Trump Administration is planning to claw back Congressionally appropriated funding from the Department of Education, according to reports that surfaced this week, moving another step closer to effectively disabling the one-and-only federal agency devoted to children….
What you need to know: Clean energy reliably powered California to levels never seen before – 67% in 2023 – as renewable energy and clean resources continue to advance the state’s world-leading energy transition while fueling the nation’s largest clean energy workforce, more than a half-million strong. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced California…
Chances are, you have a friend, coworker, or relative who is currently caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. With over six million Americans living with the disease and diagnoses rising steadily every year, especially among younger individuals, Alzheimer’s is no longer something only associated with advanced age. More and more, families are facing this…
SACRAMENTO—The California 2025–26 state budget was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday, securing critical investments for public education and directing key investments to areas specifically identified as priorities by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and the California Department of Education (CDE). The budget package supports educators, strengthens early learning, and removes barriers…