New Roads School hosts conversation about cancel culture with Professor Loretta J. Ross

The Santa Monica school speaker series is sponsored by Amazon  SANTA MONICA, California (Nov. 16, 2021) — We are excited to announce New Roads’ first Critical Conversations event of the school year taking place on Thursday, Nov. 18 at 5 p.m., “Calling In the Calling Out Culture: Conversations Instead of Conflicts” sponsored by Amazon. The…

SBCUSD Workforce Preparation Program Honored with Prestigious State Award

An innovative program that prepares Special Education students for gainful employment after high school has been lauded as a state model of excellence. The California School Boards Association (CSBA) announced it will present the prestigious Golden Bell Award to the District’s Beyond Pathways Program. The Beyond Pathways Program provides job-skills training to students with moderate…

San Bernardino Valley College Signs Articulation Agreements with Keck Graduate Institute

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – The Keck Graduate Institute (KGI), a private graduate school in Claremont, Calif. has added San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) to its articulation agreements, essentially giving qualified Pharmacy Tech students a clear pathway to transfer and completion of their studies at the college. “We are thrilled to include SBVC as our newest…

Top MBA Grads To Mentor Students At Morris Brown College

MBA alumni from Harvard, London, Columbia, Cornell, Michigan, Emory, Georgia State, and Georgia. ATLANTA (November 1, 2021) — Morris Brown College boasts a new mentorship program that matches local MBA professionals from eight prestigious schools with its growing base of diverse students. The inaugural program will support a select number of full-time juniors and seniors…

He wanted the caller ID

A lost hiker in Colorado ignored repeated cell phone calls from a rescue team, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. He got separated from his trek mates for almost 12 hours and the rescue team searched for him all night long, finally giving up early the next morning. A short while later the…

Listening To Black Californians Focus Group Research New Research Offers Black Californians The Opportunity To Receive $150 Share Your Perspectives, Opinions, And Experiences On Issues Affecting The Black Community

In a new statewide study, EVITARUS Public Opinion Research aims to listen to the voices of California’s Black and African American residents—as a part of the firm’s ongoing Listening to Black Californians study. Beginning in November, EVITARUS will conduct online focus groups among Black and African Americans residents to discuss their perspectives, opinions, and experiences…

CTA Congratulates Educators Named as the 2022 California Teachers of the Year

BURLINGAME – The California Teachers Association congratulates the five extraordinary educators, all CTA members, recently named as the 2022 California Teachers of the Year. The teachers were selected by the Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond after an extensive process that began at the county level. “During a pandemic that has challenged teachers everywhere, these…

SBCUSD Employee Onboarding Program A State Model Of Excellence

The San Bernardino City Unified School District’s (SBCUSD’s) comprehensive efforts to acclimate employees into its professional culture and values, starting with welcoming and training new hires, has earned acclaim from the California School Boards Association (CSBA). The District’s Onboarding Program, overseen by the Human Resources Division, has earned a distinguished Golden Bell Award and will…

SBCUSD To Participate In California’s 2021 Great Shakeout

The Great California ShakeOut is Thursday, October 21, 2021, at 10:21 a.m. Every year, Californians practice earthquake safety like drop, cover, and hold on the third Thursday of October. “Earthquakes can happen anytime and anywhere. And just because we have one ongoing emergency, the pandemic, it doesn’t mean other natural disasters can’t happen, too,” said…

Social Work Action Group (SWAG) wins contract with San Bernardino County 5th District to implement homeless services plan

San Bernardino, CA. -San Bernardino County 5th District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. is proud to announce the approval of the contract with Social Work Action Group (SWAG) as of the Board of Supervisors meeting on October 5, 2021. SWAG will spearhead the “homeless services plan” in collaboration with the 5th district and Supervisor Joe Baca,…

California Becomes First State in Nation to Announce COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements for Schools

After implementing first-in-the-nation school masking and staff vaccination measures, California becomes the first state to announce plans to require student vaccinations – adding the COVID-19 vaccine to list of vaccinations required for school, such as the vaccines for measles, mumps, and rubella Students will be required to be vaccinated for in person learning starting the…

Educators Continue to Support Efforts for All Eligible Students and Staff to be Vaccinated

BURLINGAME — California Teachers Association President E. Toby Boyd issued the following statement in support of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s statewide school vaccine mandate: “Teaching and learning are most effective in person, and the COVID-19 vaccine is a proven measure to prevent life threatening illness, keeping schools safe and open for in-person instruction, and will get…

SBCUSD Continues Working To Keep Schools Open For Teaching And Learning

The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) remains committed to slowing the spread of COVID-19 so schools can stay open for in-person teaching and learning. “Not only do we want to provide in-person learning opportunities, in fact, we must,” said Chief Communications and Community Engagement Officer Ginger Ontiveros. “The State of California does not…

Dollar Tree & Family Dollar To Host September 23 Hiring Event At All 26 U.S. Distribution Centers

CHESAPEAKE, Va. – September 20, 2021 – Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR) is hosting an in-person1 hiring event on Thursday, September 23, at each of its 26 U.S. distribution centers.  The Company offers its warehouse associates flexible schedules, competitive pay, an attractive benefits package, and now a $1,000 sign-on bonus2.  “We are seeking hardworking and…

The MolinaCares Accord to Partner with Falck, County of Los Angeles and Supervisor Hilda Solis to Host FREE COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics in Pomona

POMONA, CA — The MolinaCares Accord, in collaboration with Falck Ambulance; the County of Los Angeles; and Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis will host Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics in Pomona, CA on Monday, September 13th, 2021; Monday, September 27th, 2021; and Monday, October 11th, 2021.  Who:  o MolinaCares Accord o Falck Ambulance o County…

Even during the recall election, California continues to see big wins in gun safety

As gun violence continues to devastate California communities, lawmakers at all levels of government continue to prioritize gun violence prevention. Though California has strong gun safety laws, there is more work that must be done to protect Californians from gun violence. In the last few weeks, officials at the local and state level took up…

The MolinaCares Accord to Partner Community Groups to Host FREE COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Throughout Inland Empire

SAN BERNARDINO, CA — The MolinaCares Accord, in collaboration with community groups will host Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics throughout the Inland Empire in September and October.  These events are part of MolinaCares’ efforts to address inequities in health outcomes throughout California These free vaccine clinics encourage residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine to help stop…

The MolinaCares Accord to Host FREE COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics in San Bernardino Through October

SAN BERNARDINO, CA — The MolinaCares Accord, will host Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics in San Bernardino, CA on Saturday, September 18th, 2021; and Saturday, October 9th, 2021.  Who: MolinaCares Accord What: FREE COVID-19 vaccine clinic Where: Molina Healthcare, 550 E. Hospitality Lane, Suite 100, San Bernardino, CA  When: Saturday, September 18, 2021, 9:00 AM –…

Grammy-Award Winning Artist Lecrae Partners With Experian To Talk About The Basics Of Financial Health The Experience Web-Series Will Take You From FOMO to Legacy Building

LOS ANGELES (TBD)– Grammy-award-winning recording artist and activist Lecrae is providing the blueprint for building a financial legacy through his new web-series, The Experience, powered by Experian.  Premiering Fall 2021, the six-part series guides audiences through the ins and outs of financial health. Through short sketches and the help of some special guests, Lecrae breaks…