Category: General

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California’s open enrollment period for health care coverage through the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is set to begin on Nov. 1, as it continues to connect more California families to health insurance options that can fit in their household budget and meet their health care needs. This marks the…

A party backstab in Michigan and double-vision ballots in Alaska are just the start. From leaked tapes to brazen dirty tricks, here are 13 election-eve moments when campaigns lost their minds. By Phenix S Halley With Michigan Democrats dealing with a stunning political fallout and Alaska’s Senate race caught up in a bizarre name-related controversy,…

The holiday season is often filled with parties, family gatherings, office celebrations, and social events. While these occasions can be enjoyable, they may also trigger social anxiety (particularly for people who feel uncomfortable in large groups or struggle to make conversation). For those in recovery or choosing to live alcohol-free, navigating these situations can feel…

Statewide Call to Action During Crash Responder Safety Week  Sacramento — Caltrans, the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), California Highway Patrol (CHP), California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), the California Tow Truck Association (CTTA) and the American Automobile Association (AAA) are partnering to mark Crash Responder Safety Week and remind drivers to…

The Bordwell Park Advisory Board recently held it’s October meeting and welcomed several special guests who are making a meaningful impact throughout the community. The meeting included local leaders, wellness advocates, authors and young achievers. During the meeting, Dr. Brenda Pratt; Author and Founder of Health Heart and Kidney First shared her passion for promoting…

City Of   Victorville, CA Portion of Northbound 3rd Avenue Closed for Utility & Road Work: Nov. 2 – Dec. 31 WHAT: Hard Lane Closure for Utility & Road Work WHEN: Nov. 2 – Dec. 31 WHERE: 3rd Avenue between Ottawa Street & Talpa Street DESCRIPTION: Northbound 3rd Avenue between Ottawa Street and Talpa Street…

“Feel-a-Nomics is the economy that affects every day of your life.” I often refer to the economic conditions we see in our Black community is Black-a-nomics. But that description is truly rooted in Feel-a-nomics: the economy that you can feel. Feel-a-Nomics gets past the philosophical abstractions you hear about so much on the news that…

JPMorganChase is launching Chase Fraud & Scam Prevention Month this November to help consumers protect their personal information and finances. As the holiday season approaches, the nationwide initiative provides education on avoiding sophisticated tactics used by criminals, such as phishing and impersonation scams. The program features free workshops hosted by community managers across the lower…

CONSUMER ALERT!!! By BCP Staff Scammers impersonate all kinds of organizations, including reputable charities. And these impersonators sometimes make you believe that you won a charity-sponsored sweepstakes because you’ve donated to that charity. So, if you get a call about a sweepstakes contest you’ve supposedly won from someone who says they’re with a charity you…

By Karen D’Souza, EdSource BLACKPRESSUSA Newswire — “This is not anything new, knowing that play is so critical to children, whether it’s dramatic play, building play, creative arts play or physical play,” said Hoisington, a STEM expert who taught preschool for decades. “But as soon as they hit kindergarten and first grade, there’s this dichotomy…

By BlackPressUSA Newswire THE BLACK CHRONICLE — Many individuals mistakenly believe that liver disease is exclusively the result of heavy alcohol consumption, causing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease to frequently go undiagnosed. This condition occurs when excess fat accumulates in the liver, leading to unchecked inflammation and potential long-term damage. Because many people falsely assume…

Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media     California’s older workforce is expected to grow significantly over the next 15 years, reshaping the state’s labor market as its population ages. A new report from the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) projects that the number of workers age 65 and older will…

By BlackPressUSA Newswire Here’s a transformational idea: everyone should have access to safe, healthy and affordable food. If this idea doesn’t feel radical to you, then perhaps you haven’t spent much time in the Southside of Chicago and its adjoining suburbs. Food insecurity is rampant in our neighborhoods. If you live in Washington Heights, you…

CalKIDS News : California has dedicated more than $7.9 million in CalKIDS Scholarship funds for over 95,000 babies and young children born in San Bernardino County San Bernardino, CA – Over 95,000 children born in San Bernardino County since July 1, 2022, have been awarded their first scholarship through CalKIDS, with more than $7.9 million…

Ranking Members also press DOJ and FBI to provide information related to the agencies’ coordination with DHS, the U.S. Intelligence Community, and the White House in these efforts to undermine our election security WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin…

Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media  The California Endowment (TCE) and nonprofit developer Linc Housing broke ground Oct. 6 on a downtown Los Angeles campus combining affordable housing, health care and employment services near Men’s Central Jail, where numerous investigations and oversight reports have documented overcrowding, unsanitary conditions and violence.  Established in 1996,…

(Ontario, California – October 7, 2026) – Early registration is now open for Ontario International Airport’s (ONT) 5th annual 5K at the Runway, one of the Inland Empire’s most unique community events, taking place Saturday, February 6, 2027. The award-winning 5K at the Runway offers runners and walkers a rare opportunity to experience the National Guard…

By  William Melhado and Mariana Sanchez, EdSource California State University is betting that artificial intelligence will transform the workplace — and that its 470,000 students need to learn how to use it before they graduate. Last year, CSU became the nation’s first public university system to pay for students’ access to ChatGPT Edu. It has…

WESTSIDE ACTION GROUP (WAG)  2026 GENERAL ELECTION SLATE  FEDERAL ELECTIONS  US REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 23  • Tessa Lynn Hodge  US REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 25  • Raul Ruiz  US REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 28  • Judy Chu  US REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 31  • Gil Cisneros  US REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 33  • Pete Aguilar  US REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT…

By Victor Gomez, executive director, Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse  As business owners check their mailboxes this Halloween season, they shouldn’t have to fear being targeted by a frightening demand letter threatening costly litigation. Yet for too many California businesses, that fear has become a reality. One of the scariest examples has been the explosion of…

Edward Henderson | California Black Media For years, Los Angeles-based painter Mia Gardner has relied on side jobs and part-time work to keep her art career afloat. But lately, her biggest challenge hasn’t been finding inspiration — it’s finding affordable health insurance. “I looked at the marketplace last month, and the lowest plan I could…