Category: Lifestyle News

Employer health benefits costs are rising faster than inflation and wage growth, putting continued pressure on employer‑sponsored plans. According to KFF’s 2025 Employer Health Benefits Survey, per‑employee benefit costs increased 6% in 2025, with another 6.5% increase projected for 2026. New research from the Health Action Council, a nonprofit employer coalition, and UnitedHealthcare show that…

Black power couple turns southern heritage, flavor, and vision into a new category of gourmet jam.  DALLAS, TEXAS – February 11, 2026 – Jam Vino, the world’s first line of wine-infused gourmet jam, is an example of Black culinary innovation, ownership, and excellence. Founded by husband and wife team Chef Lorious (Lori) Rogers and Shane…

With the growing popularity of weight loss medications, many people are turning to prescription options to help them achieve their health goals. Medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy are among the most well-known, but how do you know which one is right for you?  Effectiveness of Each Medication Ozempic (Semaglutide) Originally developed for managing type…

LAS VEGAS – Tickets go on sale today for the 2026 International Fireworks Championship Las Vegas, a first-year event expected to attract thousands of spectators to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday, Feb. 21.  It is presented by BLAST! EVENTS, a pyrotechnics event company that has held similar world championship competitions in…

Joy is the one word that comes to top of mind when Yan Searcy, dean of California State University, Northridge’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, thinks about comedian, actor and entrepreneur Cedric the Entertainer “He’s one of the rare comedians who operates from a disposition of joy. Not trauma. Not tragedy. Joy,” Searcy said,…

Riverside, CA – January 13th, 2026 – Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) reflects as it concludes the food bank’s 45th year of operating. With rising needs in the Inland Empire (IE), the food bank highlights the vital work it does within the community while bringing attention to the ways the region must focus…

Sapphire Marketing Inc. and the Precinct Reporter Group recently partnered with Banc of California to host a Small Business Workshop. Small Business owners and community stakeholders from throughout the Inland Empire recently gathered at the Rezek Center on the campus of St. Bernardine Medical for a lunch and learn workshop to hear about access to…

Buffalo Soldiers have been mythologized in movies, television, and popular songs. Despite this romanticism, their history is complex, and their stories are worthy of deeper understanding. For Race and Country: Buffalo Soldiers in California, a new exhibition from the Ontario Museum of History & Art, explores the surprising history surrounding all-Black US Army regiments whose…

“Without your help, some children won’t get anything for Christmas,” said Major Adam Morales, Commander of The Salvation Army of San Bernardino. REDLANDS, Calif.—Getting a gift on Christmas Day often provides lifelong memories of joy and happiness for a child. For children in need whose parents cannot afford to buy a gift, The Salvation Army…

Lawsuit filed on behalf of Gerry Darden, sister of Stacey Darden Altadena, CA – The Law Office of Douglas Boxer and the Watts Law Firm, attorneys working with LA Fire Justice, today filed a lawsuit against Genasys Inc., Southern California Edison Company, and Edison International for the wrongful death of Stacey Darden. The lawsuit was…

WASHINGTON, DC (November 17, 2025) – Enough Is Enough (EIE) is calling for parents to #RethinkRoblox gift cards for their children’s upcoming holiday presents. Roblox gift cards enable children to make purchases on the platform. “Instead of rewarding Roblox, a platform that enables predators to contact children, we are urging parents to #RethinkRoblox gift cards…

  SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California Executive Director Jessica Altman issued the following statement on Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s announcement of her retirement on Thursday:   “After nearly four decades of unmatched public service, Speaker Emerita Pelosi leaves behind a legacy that continues to affect the lives of millions of Americans every day. “Speaker Emerita…

LA QUINTA – The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District, in partnership with Supervisor V. Manuel Perez and KYA, will host a milestone event on Saturday, November 8 celebrating the revitalization of Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park. The full day extravaganza features a catfish derby in the morning, a ribbon cutting to dedicate major…

LOS ANGELES (Nov. 3) Food Forward, in partnership with the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles and L.A. Care Health Plan, announces an emergency expansion of its community produce distribution network to respond to unprecedented hunger and instability caused by the suspension of essential federal nutrition funding and cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)….

Rialto, CA — Mark your calendars for a day of fun, festivity, and community spirit at the 7th Annual Young Entrepreneurs Expo on Sunday, November 9th, at Margaret Todd Park. The event will feature a variety of activities designed for all ages, including a Free Sunday Dinner, a Flag Football Camp for Kids, and a…

Americans labor under the threat of gun violence, domestic abuse, school shootings, attacks on churches, mosques, and synagogues, domestic terrorism, and the growing threat of Artificial Intelligence that can influence elections and eliminate jobs. The estimated number of violent crimes in the United States was 1,221,345, according to FBI data released in August 2025. In…

United Way supporters and fans of the legendary Motown sound were treated to a great tribute concert and supported a very worthwhile cause. The United Way recently held its annual fundraiser benefiting hunger relief and the San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) Food Pantry. The fundraiser themed The Magical Music of Motown was held at the…

 79% of U.S. consumers believe Black Americans are influential, with majority sharing that impact is felt across music, fashion, sports, beauty, and more  Gen Z & Millennials are driving this sentiment with 80%+ stating they personally benefit when Black culture is well-represented, and 1 in 2 saying they trust brands more when Black consumers are…

SACRAMENTO — Victims of the 2018 Borderline Bar and Grill mass shooting may be eligible for financial compensation to address their trauma, but they need to apply by Nov. 7 to qualify. Twelve people died and dozens more were injured during the 2018 shooting in Thousand Oaks. The victims and their families have one more…

The summer may officially last until late September, but for many students, the fall semester is already here. As we gear up for back-to-school shopping, fall events, and homecomings, it might be the perfect time to refresh our beauty kits. In today’s beauty industry, where  Black beauty brands often face challenges , it’s crucial to…

Nationwide — President Donald Trump said that helping end the Russia-Ukraine war could be his way into heaven. He admitted he is “at the bottom of the totem pole” when it comes to his chances of getting there. “I want to try and get to heaven, if possible,” Trump said during a Fox & Friends…

Nationwide — Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry, 58, appeared to subtly respond to recent remarks made by her ex-husband, former MLB star David Justice, about her domestic habits during their marriage. Justice, who was married to Berry from 1993 to 1997, claimed in a new interview that she “didn’t cook, didn’t clean” and didn’t seem…

Black women are among the highest growing demographics of individuals partaking in entrepreneurship within the United States. Between the years of 2017-2020, the total number of companies owned by Black women increased by close to 20%. This statistic surpassed business owned by women and Black people as a whole. Reports show the records are continuing…

 Riverside, CA, June 3rd, 2025—Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) is looking to its community members to advocate for the upcoming CalFood budget, which asks for a budget of $60 million to maintain and expand our current food system at a time when the cost of living has strained family budgets, raising food insecurity…