Category: Lifestyle News
What Insurance Adjusters Don’t Want You to Do After a Car Accident
By Amy Kang You want to protect yourself and your claim when you’ve been involved in a car accident. Insurance adjusters will typically never ask you to preserve evidence, seek medical attention, or delay accepting a settlement. Taking the right steps will allow you to receive fair compensation for damages related to your car accident…
The cost of living is becoming a stronger magnet for smaller cities
By Rob McManus Choosing to live in a smaller city with a lower cost of living isn’t always an easy decision. You’ll feel more confident if you see how much you’ll save on food and transport. Never ignore such costs since they add up quickly and can make you spend more even if your rent…
7 Breakfasts that Help You Burn Fat All Day Long
By Nutritionist Mary Toscano They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and when it comes to jumpstarting your metabolism and setting yourself up for healthy weight loss, this couldn’t be more true. While many of us wolf down something quick, the right morning meal can rev your energy, keep blood sugar…
Money Matters: The State of Black Media – and Why Its Future Matters to Business
BlackPressUSA Newswire Black-owned media has long served as more than a source of news. It has been a trusted institution, an advocate for underserved communities, and an economic catalyst for entrepreneurs and neighborhood businesses. From covering the Civil Rights Movement to spotlighting local business success stories, Black media has consistently filled information gaps left by…
What Banking Actually Means for Young People
By BlackPressUSA Newswire Youth Financial Education Series This installment of MSR’s Youth Financial Education Series, sponsored by JPMorgan Chase, follows Hannah D. Williams as she describes learning to use bank accounts strategically after getting her first job at 15. With guidance from Game Time Budgeting founder Al Riddick, Williams developed habits around high-yield savings, credit…
Travel with Confidence: 7 Smart Tips for Older Adults on the Go
Dr. Damanpreet Jamarai, Medicare & Retirement Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of California Summer and fall are peak travel seasons for many older adults – whether that means soaking up the sunshine, visiting loved ones or finding a cooler place to unwind. With a little preparation, your trip can be just as smooth as it is…
EDD Makes Online Identity Verification Easier
At EDD, we’re continuing to improve the way customers access our programs and services. Customers applying for unemployment, disability, and Paid Family Leave benefits can now verify their identity through Socure directly online in myEDD. This streamlined process helps protect customers’ personal information while making identity verification faster and easier. Over 80% of customers complete…
You’re So Sweet classic cakes & sweet wines
Wanda Haynes-Certified Sommelier Dessert is a seductive end to a wonderful meal and highly sensual when paired with wine. So, I’ve decided to pair my favorite cakes with high-quality sweet dessert wines. Alabama Lane cake is a bourbon-laced cake and traditional in the American South. It was invented or popularized by Emma Rylander Lane, a…
The Mall of America Largest Shopping and Entertainment in the Western Hemisphere
Wanda Haynes-Certified Sommelier The Mall of America is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in the Western Hemisphere. Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, it spans 5.6 million square feet and has over 520 stores. Indoor theme parks, a fantastic vacation destination, drawing millions of visitors annually. If you’re a shop until you drop type personality, Mall…
Over 300 People Attend the Splish Splash Water Safety Fun Day to Kick off a Kid Safe Summer
More than 300 parents, caregivers and children kicked off a Kid Safe Summer at Lake Gregory Regional Park for a day of family fun, hands-on activities, community connection and life-saving water safety education. Hosted by First 5 San Bernardino, in partnership with Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital Safe Kids IE and San Bernardino County Regional…
Italian white wine in space
By Wanda Haynes Certified-Sommelier There is an exciting Italian dry white wine to try this summer and all year long.Grillo means “cricket” in Italian translation. Italian fairytales refer to Cavallo delleFate as “fairy horse” since crickets are said to ride fairies on their backs. This ischarming and add lore to an already amazing dry assessable…
Vegan Wine Tutorial
By Wanda Haynes Certified-Sommelier Vegans avoid all meat, dairy, eggs, wool, feathers, leather, fur, honey, seafood, fish, and animal-derived materials. This includes products tested on animals, and places that use animals for entertainment. The wine they drink must foster their diet and beliefs. The term “fining” is a process of adding substances to rid the…
As Summer Travel And California Tourism Increase, CDFA Reminds Travelers: Don’t Pack A Pest
Agency Emphasizes Heightened Summer Travel Increases the Risk of Pests Hitchhiking in Produce and Other Agricultural Products With travel demand expected to be exceptionally strong throughout summer 2026, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) alongside federal partners and county agricultural commissioners across California, are reminding travelers not to pack agricultural products that can…
Andrea Birthday Celebration
Family and friends recently gathered in honor of Andrea Ellison’s 60th birthday celebration. Andrea is a native from San Bernardino, who matriculated through the San Bernardino City Unified School District, graduating from San Gorgonio High School. In addition to celebrating her 60th birthday, Andrea also celebrated 36 years of marriage to Willie Ellison who she…
Los Angeles Chargers Host Third-Annual Battle of the Bases Flag Football Tournament
The Los Angeles Chargers, American Airlines and USAA hosted a flag football tournament over the weekend to bring together our nation’s service members for a day of military appreciation, competition, team building and camaraderie. Hosted at The Bolt, the state-of-the-art training facility and corporate headquarters of the Los Angeles Chargers, the tournament featured 10 teams…
9 Tips to Help You Stay Safe This Summer
By: Dr. Damanpreet Jamarai, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement of California Summer brings long days, family vacations, afternoons by the pool and more time outside. But as temperatures rise and families head to the water, it’s also a time to be extra mindful about staying safe. From heat-related illness to sun exposure and…
How Black Artists Shaped Rock and Roll — and How That Story Was Reframed
By Megan Sayles | AFRO Staff Writer Though mainstream narratives of rock and roll music often spotlight artists like Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly, the genre traces its roots to rhythm and blues music created and performed by African-American artists. From Bo Diddley, Big Mama Thornton and Little Richard to Chuck Berry and Fats Domino,…
New Glendale Rental Assistance Program Application Period to Open July 6, 2026
Glendale, CA – A new rental assistance program in Glendale aims to address housing affordability and stability for Glendale renters experiencing a destabilizing financial event. On July 6, 2026, the City of Glendale will open a two-week application period for the new Glendale Rental Assistance and Stabilization Program (GRASP), which will provide eligible renters with…
‘Wake Up Everybody!’ This Song Still Resonates in Black Music Month 2026
By Hazel Trice Edney Wake up, everybody, No more sleepin’ in bed No more backward thinkin’. Time for thinkin’ ahead The world has changed so very much from what it used to be. There is so much hatred, war and poverty. The world won’t get no better If we just let it be. Naw, naw,…
Back In The Day Super Show
Event by Sucka Punch Productions San Bernardino County Fairgrounds Public · Anyone on or off Facebook San Bernardino County Fairgrounds 14800 7th Street, Victorville, CA 92392 Sat, 27 Jun, 4:30 PM PDT Doors open 4:00 PM
Take Your Next Vacation at The Fontainebleau Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada
Wanda Haynes-Certified Sommelier When the need for high end luxury calls out to you, then consider a vacation to Fontainebleau Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The incredible new property that is on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip. Fontainebleau opened at the end of 2023, and the resort’s public spaces including the casino…
Black Culture Foundation Honors Jonathan Beauregard with a Black Rose Award
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — The Black Culture Foundation has named Jonathan G. Beauregard one of 10 recipients of its 34th Annual Black Rose Awards, which recognize leaders making an impact across the Inland Empire. “Nominations opened last September, and residents from across the Inland Empire submitted the names of individuals who have made a meaningful…
On Your Next Vacation Visit Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa
Wanda Haynes-Certified Sommelier Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa is one of my favorite places in the country to visit. Its presence has re-hydrated Canton, Ohio and brought a sense of style and elegance. There are three properties and all are amazing in their own way. The Villas Enter through a stunning lobby with comfortable dining…
Rob Redding’s New Exhibition and Forthcoming Book Draw National Attention
New York City artist, journalist and talk show host Rob Redding is presenting a new drawing concept rooted in negative space and erasure Tuesday at Soho Project Space during Pride Month ahead of the Juneteenth week release of his forthcoming book Graphic Graphite: Bucking as a Challenge to Racial Narrative. Redding says the project is…
Putting Brain Health in Focus as We Age
Dr. Damanpreet Jamarai, Medicare & Retirement Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of California As more Americans live longer, maintaining brain health is becoming an increasingly important part of overall well-being. During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, and throughout the year, there’s growing awareness that there are simple, everyday ways to support brain health as we age….



