Category: Community News
Charles Hardy Thomas, Well Known Business Man and Community Leader, Passes
Charles Hardy Thomas was born August 10, 1935 in Humble, a small town in Texas, where he was raised with his sibling. In 1943, Charles’ parents moved to California and settled in Marin City and later moved to Sacramento where they resided in Oak Park. Charles attended grade school and graduated from McClatchy High School. …
Torres Announces Housing Relief Funds for Inland Empire
POMONA – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, today announced more than $1.7 million in new funding for local housing agencies. The funds, which are authorized as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will help prevent, prepare…
Inland Empire Emperors LATEST ABA EXPANSION TEAM
Indianapolis, IN. The American Basketball Association (ABA) announced that the Inland Empire Emperors are the latest expansion team getting set to begin play in November. “This has certainly been an unusual start to the off season for all sport leagues and the ABA is no exception,” stated ABA CEO Joe Newman. “However, we have continued…
Concerned about accuracy and low response rates, Latino leaders ask for Congress to monitor and “save” Census 2020
Coronavirus afflicts and delays the decennial count and creates obstacles for door-to-door essential work Pilar Marrero (Ethnic Media Services) “A nightmare” is how Arturo Vargas, executive director of the National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO), defines what the coronavirus pandemic has meant to the carefully planned efforts to make the nation’s Latino community count…
COVID – 19 RESPONSE Omnitrans to Implement Reduced Service, New Procedures
(San Bernardino, CA) In response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and California Governor Newsom’s “Stay at Home” order, Omnitrans will implement a reduced service plan, rear boarding procedures, and the suspension of fares beginning Monday, March 23. “Omnitrans has no higher priority than the safety of our employees and customers,” said Interim CEO/General Manager Erin…
California Awards $100 Million to Cities, Counties and Continuums of Care to Help People Experiencing Homelessness During COVID-19 Pandemic
SACRAMENTO – California has awarded $100 million in emergency grant funding to California counties, Continuums of Care, and the state’s 13 largest cities to help protect the health and safety of people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 17, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 89, which was approved unanimously by the state…
Arrowhead United Way establishes Emergency San Bernardino United Covid-19 Relief Fund to Support Community During Pandemic
San Bernardino, CA March 19, 2020-Arrowhead United Way has launched the San Bernardino United Covid-19 Relief Fund to Support those in the Arrowhead United Way service area who are most vulnerable during COVID-19 pandemic. “During times of crisis as a community, we must maintain the strength to support the needs of our families and work…
NFPA and State Farm encourage communities to participate in safety activities during Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
March 16, 2020 – In the last two years, wildfires have claimed more than 100 lives and cost more than $25 billion in property losses. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and State Farm are helping communities take steps toward safety with their national Wildfire Community Preparedness Day (Preparedness Day) event on Saturday, May 2,…
Who runs the world”? Phenomenal women! The San Bernardino County 52nd Black History Parade and Expo honored phenomenal women
The morning before the parade, the phenomenal honored guest where appropriately invited to the Jessie Turner community center (Jessie Turner organized the first San Bernardino County Black History Month Parade in 1968) for a breakfast reception, at which time they took part in a sash presentation, awarded by Diane Hall presenter for Rialto / Fontana…
West Valley Water District Board President Takes Immediate Action To Improve Financial Responsibility And Accountability
RIALTO, CA – In an effort to continue the improvement of financial responsibility and accountability standards at the West Valley Water District (WVWD) Board President Channing Hawkins announced a series of immediate actions effective immediately. WVWD Board President Channing Hawkins stated, “We have made great strides but there is a lot more work for us…
County continues to monitor COVID-19; reports no local cases
The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health (DPH) continues to work with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to respond to reports of coronavirus (COVID-19) as it is quickly evolving. No cases have been reported in San Bernardino County. As of March 9, 2020,…
Secretary Ben Carson’s Bus Tour Arrives In Riverside For Faith And Public-Private Partnerships Discussion
Grove Church visit part of nationwide “Driving Affordable Housing Across America Bus Tour” RIVERSIDE—U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson today visited Riverside, California, as part of his “Driving Affordable Housing Across America Bus Tour.” Secretary Carson participated in a roundtable discussion about affordable housing and toured The Grove Village, which consists…
San Bernardino Black Culture Foundation Senior King & Queen 2020
Vicki Lee is a native of San Bernardino, California. She is a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist where she serves as the Director of the Drama Ministry and Children’s Church Instructor. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree and Master’s Degree from the University of Redlands. She worked at Covenant House California as Evening…
Covered California and Community Partners honor Martin Luther King Jr. at the 35th Annual Kingdom Day Parade
LOS ANGELES, CA, January 21, 2020 – On Monday, January 20, 2020, Covered California Executive Director, Peter V. Lee, was honored to join the Los Angeles community for the Kingdom Day Parade. The annual parade is the largest celebration of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and is the only federal holiday designated…
CONGRATULATIONS Chef Basil & Lizet Angulo 2020 WINNERS:
Victorville Residents, Burning Bush Church Members Former Homeless Army Veteran, both Veterans Caucus Members CDP & ACF Chef Basil and his wife Lizet Angulo-Kimbrew are the first couple in the History of California to both win as a husband and wife in separate categories the Prestigious San Bernardino Black Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award….
Chief Joseph Paulino Speaks to Future Leaders of Beautillion Program on Leadership Joined by Sir Knight 2019 Neuman Sneed II
Mr. Joseph G. Paulino, Chief of Police for San Bernardino City Unified School District Police Department spoke to participants of the Social Lites, Inc. Beautillion program on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Center for Youth in San Bernardino on leadership and facts about police youth contact. Chief Paulino emphasized, “when people see you they…
Natural Grocers Launches Innovative Strategic Partnership with Jack and Jill of America, Inc. to “Support America’s Families Together”
Natural Grocers investments include fundraising, job and internship opportunities, and general management career training for the JJOA network LAKEWOOD, Colo., Jan. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — One of America’s leading natural and organic grocery retailers, Natural Grocers, has joined forces with Jack and Jill of America, Inc. (JJOA) for a first-of-its-kind innovative partnership to “Support America’s…
The High Desert Community Mourns The Loss Of Friend Jimmie Lee Veal
Jimmie Lee Veal, age 85, passed away on December 15, 2019. Born April 23, 1934 in Doddsville, Mississippi, he was the youngest of eleven sons born to Mingo and Healena Veal. Mr. Veal attended school in a country school in Doddsville, Mississippi and received his High School from Okolona College in Okolona, Mississippi…
Panera Bread Opens at Riverside University Health System – Medical Center
The newest addition to the expanding campus at Riverside University Health System – Medical Center (RUHS-MC) Hospital Pavilion features a Panera Bread bakery. Riverside County Board of Supervisors Jeff Hewitt and Karen Spiegel cut the ribbon at the grand opening. “We are thrilled hospital workers, patients and people in the area have another food choice…
The San Bernardino Community Mourns The Death of Bonnie Sheree Johnson
Bonnie Sheree Johnson was born on Christmas day 1934 in Kansas City, Missouri to Oscar and Mary (Celestine) Buckles. Her family moved to San Bernardino when she was 10 years old and attended Mills Elementary School, Sturgis Jr. High School and San Bernardino High School. Bonnie enrolled in San Bernardino Valley College and received a…
Social Lites, Inc. Honored at Educators’ Prayer Breakfast
Over 200 attendees witnessed Social Lites, Inc. honored for their dedicated service for over 60 years in the Inland Empire and for over 50 years working with youth through the annual Beautillion program at the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. Delta Rho Chapter 9th Annual Educators’ Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, December 14, 2019…
Former San Bernardino City Councilman Celebrating 65 Years in Ministry and 70th Birthday
Bishop Daniel Frazier who has been a resident of San Bernardino, California for 40 plus years is celebrating 65 Year in ministry and his 70 Birthday. He was born December 23, 1949 to Bishop Horace and Mattie Frazier in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He started preaching at the tender age of five under the tutelage of his…
“12 Cars of Christmas” Kicks Off Holiday Season with Car Donations to Three SoCal Families
WHEN Tuesday, December 10 at 11:00 am WHERE Family Car Show at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital |Hematology/Oncology Clinic 250 E. Caroline Street | San Bernardino, CA (LOS ANGELES, CA) – Three SoCal families with children who are currently undergoing medical treatment at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital will receive…
Ahead of School Break, Discovery Cube & SoCalGas Introduce Fun New Film that Teaches Kids About Renewable Energy
Discovery Cube teams up with SoCalGas to produce the film on renewable natural gas, open for viewing at Southern California Discovery Cube locations LOS ANGELES, Dec. 9, 2019 – Just in time for the holiday school break, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) and Discovery Cube are releasing a fun adventure film about renewable energy. The…
ATC Mason Honors Terrorist Attack Victims
San Bernardino, CA — San Bernardino County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (ATC) Ensen Mason today joined Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman, County Environmental Services, and Public Health in remembering the victims of the terrorist attack at a County office four years ago today. Fourteen people died, including 13 members of our County family, and many more…