Leonard X. Hernandez resigned from the post of County Chief Executive Officer effective today. County Chief Operating Officer Luther Snoke has been filling in for Hernandez while Hernandez has been on leave and will continue to do so. The Board of Supervisors will act to appoint an interim or permanent CEO shortly. “The Board of…
24th Annual Tournament Recognizes O.C. based Meals on Wheels and Radiant Futures Among Others HIGHLAND, Calif. (July 24, 2023) – The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Tribal leaders, business and community partners united for this year’s annual golf tournament to raise $425,000 for tribal, local and national nonprofits, making it the largest year…
Los Angeles County has reached an agreement with the American Civil Liberties Union to significantly improve conditions in the jail system. The agreement filed today with Judge Dean D. Pregerson in Rutherford v. Luna recognizes the improved conditions in the Inmate Reception Center (IRC) resulting from the remedial actions taken by the County in recent…
Tribe teams up with Ohana Real Estate Investors as co-owners of the iconic award-winning AAA Five-Diamond coastal resort in Orange County San Manuel Indian Reservation Near Highland, CA (June 5, 2023) – The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (“SMBMI” or “San Manuel” or “Tribe”) today announced that the San Manuel Investment Authority (“SMIA”) through…
DIAMOND BAR – The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) Governing Board approved $40 million in funds from the California Air Resources Board for the Replace Your Ride program. Eligible participants can receive up to $12,000 per voucher later this fall, an increase from the current amount of $9,500, to purchase a…
Thurmond promises to bring together resources from state, county, private, and philanthropic partners to help community realize vision for students HURON—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond joined Senator Anna Caballero (SD 14) and civil rights icon and California Education Ambassador Dolores Huerta today at the Coalinga-Huron Unified School District (CHUSD), where he pledged his…
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…
Cliff Albright and LaTosha Brown, Co-Founders of Black Voters Matter and April England-Albright, National Legal Director of Black Voters Matter issue the following statement on the expulsion of Black Tennessee lawmakers The recent expulsion of Tennessee Representatives Justin Jones and Justin Pearson for protesting gun control within the state, after the recent murder of elementary…
The state today filed a motion to amend its March 8 housing lawsuit against Huntington Beach Since California filed its lawsuit, the City of Huntington Beach rescinded its illegal ban on SB 9 and ADU applications but refused to adopt a housing element in violation of state law, jeopardizing affordable housing opportunities for its residents…
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…
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…
SACRAMENTO – Oil companies charged Californians record high prices for gasoline, even as the cost of crude oil went down, leading to record profits for the oil industry in the past three months. Today, the California Energy Commission (CEC) announced a public hearing on November 29 to bring in oil executives and experts to provide…
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,…
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…