(San Bernardino, CA) Today Omnitrans is increasing service frequency on eight of its bus routes, bringing back its popular Route 290 Freeway Express route, and expanding OmniRide microtransit service in its largest service increase since 2019. “We are so pleased to offer more convenient service and faster travel options for our community, which has stood…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media Several new laws took effect on Jan. 1 in California that may impact your job, business, finances, privacy, family, and day-to-day life. During the last legislative session, lawmakers introduced 4,821 bills (1,530 in the State Senate and 3,291 in the Assembly). Of those bills, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 1,017…
by Breanna Reeves Overview: California has implemented several new laws as of January 1, 2025, aimed at improving public safety, supporting families, and upholding education. These laws include Senate Bill 989, which requires law enforcement officers to be up-to-date on training related to domestic violence cases, and Assembly Bill 1821, which ensures students learn about…
Nationwide — Jocelyne Firmin, a Haitian-born entrepreneur and devoted mother, has turned her personal journey into a powerful mission to provide relief for millions of Americans suffering from eczema. Her company, Kiyamel Skincare, offers all-natural, science-backed solutions for eczema and sensitive skin, transforming lives across the country. A few weeks ago, she sat down for…
by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent (NNPA Newswire) – U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued an advisory linking alcohol consumption to an increased risk of cancer, and is calling for updated warning labels on alcoholic beverages to inform consumers. Alcohol is listed as one of the leading preventable causes of cancer…
Seth Wispelwey My father is an infectious disease physician. Since the dawn of the AIDS epidemic, he’s spent his career leading front-line responses and spearheading decades-long investment and care for people living with HIV/AIDS. As he puts it, when the new health crisis arose during medical school, “this path chose him.” As he moved into…
By: Lou K Coleman Know that it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps. [Jeremiah 10:23; Proverbs 20:24]. Man is not able to do what he plans unless God wills it [James 4:13-17]. Being self-sufficient, relying on yourself is a terrible sin in the sight of God. Why? Self-sufficiency is planning without…
The Crusader Staff By Bruce C.T. WrightNewsOne Yes, Capitol rioters wanted to stop Joe Biden from being president, but the motivation was also largely rooted in anti-Black racism. Four years after the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, a glaring double standard along racial lines remains impossible to ignore for anyone…
Bo Tefu, Joe W. Bowers Jr. and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media In Letter, Conservative Org Threatens Mayor Bass, Other Officials, With Imprisonment Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is one of 249 officials across the country who have been warned that they could be imprisoned for not supporting federal government efforts to detain…
Outgoing Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA-12) expressed deep gratitude to her constituents and marked the end of her 26-year career in public service. Lee, who is succeeded by Lateefah Simon, a civil rights and racial justice activist, praised people in her community for their support. She also highlighted her dedication to promoting peace, justice, and equity….
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a significant increase in California’s paid family leave and disability benefits, effective Jan. 1, 2025. “Expanded paid family leave benefits are about making it easier for Californians to care for themselves, bond with a new child, and care for their families without worrying about how they’ll pay the bills,” said Newsom…
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted a request by advocates for free expression and free enterprise on the Internet to halt a California’s internet surveillance law, Senate Bill (SB) 976, from going into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. Supporters of the legislation say it protects youth from social media addiction….
Rangel was shot after Mother’s Day visit in 2023 Los Angeles, CA – Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion by Supervisor Janice Hahn to establish the County’s $20,000 reward for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the May 14, 2023 murder…
By Ashlee Banks Special to the AFRO U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.-4) and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.-8) received a comprehensive report from the bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, which outlines key findings and forward-looking recommendations for advancing America’s leadership in AI innovation responsibly. The 253-page report presents guiding principles…
By AFRO Staff More than 770,000 people were homeless in 2024, an 18 percent increase from 2023 and the highest number ever recorded, according to a new report released Dec. 27 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The devastating numbers were driven by a lack of affordable housing, a surge in migration…
(Black PR Wire) The Beverly Hills West (CA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated (BHW) hosted its sold-out second annual Green & White Reception under the theme “A Party With A Purpose”. Held in the iconic AMG Showroom courtesy of Mercedes-Benz Beverly Hills, this highly anticipated event brought together members, supporters, and community leaders for an…
The New York Times The former president, a peanut farmer and Democrat from Georgia, was known as much for his charity and diplomatic work later in life as he was for his single presidential term, which ended in 1981. He lived longer than any other U.S. president. Here’s the latest. Former President Jimmy Carter died…
Edward Henderson | California Black Media Shay Franco-Clausen is Political Director for Equality California, the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. A resident of the Bay Area, Franco-Clausen is an award-winning public advocate, speaker, political strategist and former elected official. She has contributed her thought leadership to drafting seventeen pieces of legislation in California….
New partnerships and funding aim to expand housing resources, improve services, and end veteran homelessness WASHINGTON – The Biden-Harris Administration announced a series of measures to address homelessness across the country, reaffirming the Administration’s commitment to ensuring all Americans have access to safe, stable housing. This includes updating regulations that streamline the repurposing of surplus…
MIAMI, Dec. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — From the heart of Latino Wall Street @latinowallst, we want to express our support and extend our deepest condolences to the employees affected by the recent mass layoffs at Univisión, Telemundo, CNN, and other national news networks. We recognize that receiving such devastating news during the holiday season is…
Rev. Melanie Oommen The Advent season is an invitation to those of us in the northern hemisphere to wait in darkness for Emmanuel, God-with-Us. Long nights wrapped in shadow challenge us to embrace a time of reflection and deep rest. Slowing our relentless pace of anxious activity is a political act of resistance to the…
By: Lou K Coleman Blessed, to see a New Year– 2025. Oh, bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget none of His benefits. [Psalm 103:1-5]. [2 Corinthians 9:15]. The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies…
by Rev. Dorothy Boulware Grief is something everyone identifies with. The scientific definition might not emerge at the moment, but everyone can immediately identify with loss on some level. To have had something valuable in one moment and in the next, to have it taken away. A loved one. A relationship. A precious pet. Or…
by Taylyn Harmon The groundbreaking development of a Japanese drug aimed at regrowing teeth has launched worldwide excitement. This innovative approach, currently entering clinical trials, has the potential to revolutionize dental care, offering a solution to tooth loss that goes beyond traditional methods like dentures and implants. While this advancement promises to benefit people worldwide,…
LAS VEGAS (December 30, 2024) – Brightline West announces updates to field investigation work in Southern California within the rail corridor that is located along the Interstate 15 right-of-way. No field investigation work is scheduled for the week in Nevada. Field investigation work includes geotechnical borings and samplings, utility potholing, and land surveying. Work will…
