Category: Inland Empire News

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Commission on Aging (CCoA) announced the release of a new policy brief that offers clear, actionable strategies to strengthen disaster preparedness, response, and recovery for older adults and people with disabilities across California. The brief summarizes key findings and practical recommendations from the Commission’s report, Rebuilding Lives: Disaster Response and…

ONT passenger volumes on track to exceed 7 million this year Ontario, California – December 15, 2025) – Ontario International Airport (ONT) officials are preparing for record passenger volume during the upcoming winter holidays and embracing all in the spirit of the season. The ONT forecast anticipates more than 362,000 passengers over the 18-day winter…

Highland, CA – Majors Isias and Almeda Braga recently celebrated their retirement at a heartfelt ceremony held at the Bear Springs Event Center. The event was attended by notable dignitaries, including the Honorable Helen Tran, Mayor of San Bernardino, and the Honorable Mario Saucedo, Mayor of Redlands, as well as Salvation Army Divisional Commanders, Colonels…

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advancing its mission of ensuring the public has access to accurate, up-to-date science-based information to inform decisions about FDA-regulated medical products to maintain and improve their health. The agency is providing updated recommendations to empower industry seeking to voluntarily address misinformation about or related to their approved/cleared…

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health commends the U.S. Surgeon General for declaring firearm violence in America a public health crisis. Firearms are the leading cause of death for children and adolescents in the United States and 54% of American adults reported that they or a family member have experienced a firearm-related incident….

SACRAMENTO – As Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer approaches, many Californians attracted to warmer weather and outdoor activities with friends and family are planning trips to the outdoors. With such beautiful and unique places to visit such as Emerald Bay and Humbolt Redwoods State Parks, Folsom Lake and Silverwood Lake State…

Immersive experience helps middle school students explore healthcare careers.   MORENO VALLEY, CA – Time travel doesn’t yet exist, but middle school students are peering into their futures as part of a collaborative program between Riverside University Health System – Medical Center (RUHS-MC) and Landmark Middle School in Moreno Valley that gives insight on what…

Taking place in stores and online, the 11th annual campaign supports local hunger relief efforts (Riverside, CA – April 16th, 2024) – Everyone needs nutritious food to thrive, and in every community in America, people are working hard to provide for themselves and their families. Yet in 2022, 44 million people—1 in 7 people—faced food…

     Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Mu Xi Lambda Chapter in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Eta Nu Omega Chapter celebrates its 36th Annual Oratorical Contest on March 23, 2024, at Rancho Cucamonga High School. Participants and winners range from Elementary to High school.       Young scholars demonstrated their public speaking…

Grant funding part of 10-year strategic partnership between T.D. Jakes Group and Wells Fargo to promote economic advancement nationwide DALLAS, Feb. 7, 2024 — The T.D. Jakes Foundation (TDJF), in collaboration with Wells Fargo, are creating opportunities for historically underrepresented communities with a philanthropic investment of $9 million in grants to 16 community-based organizations across…

February 6, 2024 (San Bernardino, Calif.) – San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 2024 Wolverine Con and San Bernardino Valley College International Student Film Festival on March 5-8, 2024. This year’s theme is an ode to 1980s science fiction and fantasy, promising engaging workshops, panels, an expo/arts walk, the…

Bring the World to Your Home This Coming Fall ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), a Non-Profit, Public Benefit Organization, is inviting local families to discover the many rewards of hosting a foreign exchange student. ASSE students come from more than 50 countries worldwide: France, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Ukraine, Japan, Australia, to name a few….

On February 4, 1968 Martin Luther King,  encouraged us to be in service of others he delivered a sermon entitled “Drum Major Instinct”. This was his last sermon before being assassinated. On January 15, 2025 his heartfelt sermon still resonates in throughout San Bernardino County.  Events where held everywhere. 9 year old Miss Black Awareness…

RIVERSIDE, CA (January 16, 2024) – Now Riverside County residents can rely on Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health (RUHS-BH) Mobile Crisis Response service for assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.   The Mobile Crisis Response Teams include therapists, behavioral health case managers, substance abuse counselors and peer support specialists who…

Riverside, CA – EBD Collective, ,LLC is presenting The worldwide leadership simulcast event: LIVE2LEAD Riverside in Riverside, California on January 19, 2024, at the Zapara School of Business at La Sierra University. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. for registration. Live2Lead begins at 8:00 a.m. and concludes by 3:00 p.m. Early bird tickets are available now…

Los Angeles, CA – Today, led by Supervisor Janice Hahn and Supervisor Kathryn Barger, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to support a new Senate bill that would fix an ongoing problem with the way the 9-8-8 mental health and suicide crisis hotline operates. The Local 988 Response Act of 2023, which was…

The holiday season always ends with plenty of returns, and your Christmas tree is no exception. Return your natural Christmas tree to the ground it grew in by dropping it off at a Riverside County landfill to be recycled into a nutrient-rich soil amendment. Through the free Christmas tree drop-off program, natural trees collected at…

SAN BERNARDINO, CA—The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) is thrilled to announce a grand parade in honor of hometown hero and 2023 Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels.  WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024 WHERE: North End San Bernardino  WHY: As a 2019 alum, Jayden Daniels has excelled in the classroom and the football field….

The First 5 Riverside County Children & Families Commission has named Betty Bash, founder of Town and Country Day School in Norco, as its 2023 Champion for Children based on recommendations by the Advisory Committee. Ms. Bash founded Town and Country Day School in 1961, emphasizing quality education for young children, not just supervision. Her…

The ‘BallotMobile: Traveling Voter Education’ Will Stop in all 24 San Bernardino County Cities Leading up to the 2024 Presidential Primary Election in March WHAT: The San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters is launching its first-ever traveling voter education pop-up, dubbed the BallotMobile. A press conference will announce this first-ever initiative and unveil the BallotMobile:…

Episode 25 features a conversation with Leon Rock, CEO and Co-Founder of the African American Diabetes Association  (Black PR Wire) Miami, FL – It’s National Diabetes Month! According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year. Though there are many people living with diabetes, according to the U.S….