Category: Community News

SAN BERNARDINO, CA – San Bernardino Valley College, in partnership with the League of Women Voters, San Bernardino Area, announces a nonpartisan candidate forum scheduled for April 29 and April 30.   Valley College supports civic engagement and voter education by hosting this nonpartisan candidate forum in partnership with the League of Women Voters. Date: April…

Pharmacists and Patients from Ralphs, Vons, Albertsons, and Pavilions Demand Action From the Companies LOS ANGELES — Grocery pharmacists, patients, labor leaders, and community advocates gathered today in front of a Ralphs in Los Angeles to release new survey findings showing rising wait times and medication safety concerns inside neighborhood grocery pharmacies. The survey of…

Sandy Hook Promise and Centene Foundation Help Students Connect with Their Classmates NEWTOWN, Conn.– Friday the 13th will be a lucky day for students at thousands of schools across the country who celebrate National No One Eats Alone® Day, a program of Sandy Hook Promise created to end social isolation and help students get to…

RIVERSIDE, CA – The National Sports Association of Wellness and Mental Fitness (NSAWMF) announces the launch of its national nonprofit association dedicated to advancing mental fitness as a core pillar of athlete development, performance, and lifelong well being. Built to serve athletes, parents, coaches, and institutions nationwide, NSAWMF is designed to make mental fitness education…

 “The grants provide a little relief to families following a death,” she said. “We give the grants so families can focus on the process of grieving and help keep life for kids as normal as possible after they lose a parent.”  Riverside, CA. — The CARE Project, Inc., a Riverside, California–based nonprofit that provides emotional…

 SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.—The Black Culture Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Black Rose Awards, which honor remarkable individuals dedicating their lives to community service and improvement in the Inland Empire. Nominations are due by November 10, 2025.  The 34th Annual Black Rose Awards ceremony will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at…

The Social Lites, Inc. invite all interested young men to attend an informational meeting for the 59th Annual Beautillion.  📅 Dates:  Saturday, October 18  🕚 Time: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM  📍 Location: New Hope Life Center, Room 13  1505 W. Highland Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92411  Program meeting will take place weekly on Sundays…

Sapphire Marketing Inc. and BMO recently partnered to host a two-part homeownership workshop series in the High Desert. The first workshop was held over the weekend in Hesperia and was very well attended by interested homebuyers and those looking for a second home or invest-ment properties. The second workshop of the two-part series will be…

SAN BERNARDINO, CA — The Salvation Army is proud to announce Hong N. Nguyen as the recipient of the Exceptional Service Civic Award by the San Bernardino Area Citadel. Recognized for outstanding service and dedication to community development, Nguyen has made significant contributions to strengthening the organization’s financial integrity and community outreach. Nguyen will be…

Join The Inland Ivy Foundation, in partnership with Eta Nu Omega Chapter, for our Annual Fundraiser – a night of style, purpose, and community! This year’s theme is Fashion Forward, Future Ready, celebrating creativity while making a lasting difference. ️Your support helps us uplift local high school seniors, families, and adults right here in the…

Riverside, CA, August 20th, 2025—Throughout history, people in America have united to drive change. This September, during Hunger Action Month, Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) is calling on the Inland Empire to come together once again to end hunger in this community. “People across the country have demonstrated immense care for their neighbors…

(Ontario, California – August 25, 2025) – In honor of National Breastfeeding Month, Ontario International Airport (ONT) is proud to announce a comprehensive upgrade to its nursing facilities, in partnership with UCR Health. Building upon the modernized nursing stations initially launched in 2022, the newly upgraded spaces now feature expanded interiors, refreshed furnishings, and enhanced…

LOS ANGELES, CA – Today, members of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Locals 135, 324, 770, 1167 and 1428 voted to ratify a new three-year contract with Stater Bros. The contract was reached after months of negotiations and active participation from thousands of grocery workers at Stater Bros. stores across Southern California.  The five…

SAN BERNARDINO, California – Among the many interests shared during their full lives, psychologists Mary Ellen and Tom Brigante loved jazz music. The two were regular attendees at Boston jazz clubs and Tom, who had begun his study of the trumpet as a boy, dreamt of becoming a professional trumpet player, later going on to…

 Riverside, CA, July 29th, 2025— Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) celebrates as FARSB Hunger Resource Center in Riverside hits their 1st anniversary milestone, marking the first full year of operation as the food bank’s second building – which encompasses a Learning Center, the Fresh Start Pantry by Goodman, and a CalFresh Resource Center….

BARSTOW, CA – July 28, 2025 – The City of Barstow announced today a renewed service agreement with the Barstow Humane Society aimed at enhancing animal control services throughout the community. Effective July 1, the agreement includes the construction  of new City Kennels on the Humane Society’s property at 2480 E. Main Street, where the…

SACRAMENTO, CA (July 2, 2025) – Today, Heather Ippolito, President and the 2025-2027 California State PTA Board of Directors takes office for their two-year term. The incoming board is one of the most diverse and geographically spread across California bringing their passion for the PTA mission to positively impact the lives of all children and…

Inland Empire, CA – June 9, 2025 — The Legacy Bridges Foundation is proud to announce the launch of Your Voice, Your Power—a free, 4-week virtual advocacy workshop designed to equip individuals with the tools, confidence, and community support needed to create meaningful change. This dynamic workshop is open to parents and caregivers of individuals…

Start the conversation about aging by celebrating the wisdom, resilience, and strength of older Californians while making important plans for the future WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW — May is Older Californians Month, a time to celebrate the wisdom and strength of older adults and challenge outdated stereotypes. Starting the conversation about aging can begin…

Local businesses can apply for a unique opportunity to enhance their environmental standards via land testing  BARSTOW, CA – April 30, 2025 – Businesses within the City of Barstow can apply for special grant funds through the City if they anticipate development and need the soil tested for environmental purposes. With the new BNSF Railway…

State, Local Air Agencies Need Consistent Resources to Keep Pace    SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (April 23, 2025) – Released today, the American Lung Association’s 26th “State of the Air” report demonstrates California’s clean air policies and investments are working to cut harmful pollution. Despite facing the most difficult air pollution challenges in the United States,…

(Ontario, California – April 28, 2025) – The third installment of Ontario International Airport’s (ONT) annual 5K at the Runway generated nearly $54,000 in support of the USO and its mission to serve military personnel and their families. This past week, officials from the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) presented USO representatives a check for…