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…

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…

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…

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….

Ledisi Gives Voice to Fats Waller’s ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’’

By Darlene Donloe, Contributing Writer | Los Angeles WAVE LOS ANGELES — Grammy Award-winning singer Ledisi, is showing off her talents in the Ebony Repertory Theatre’s “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” bringing her acting and vocal chops to the Tony Award-winning musical tribute to jazz legend Thomas ‘Fats’ Waller, currently playing at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center…

Champagne 101

I can’t imagine a world without a bottle of Champagne to help celebrate life. Champagne is made from a combination of chardonnay, pinot noir, and pinot meunier, and produced in the Champagne region of France. Champagne is fermented twice using CO2 during the second fermentation. This is when the millions of bubbles are formed. This…

More Than Just Dinner-Making: How Cooking Classes Empower Learners

By Billie Pollisotto Cooking classes do far more than teach recipes. They build confidence, sharpen problem-solving skills, and create real-world independence that carries into daily life. Learners walk away with practical abilities, stronger decision-making habits, and a deeper connection to what they eat. Someone who once relied on takeout stands in a small kitchen, calmly…

At your Next Summer Party Why Not Try Thirst Quenching Sassy and Warm White Wine   

Wanda Haynes-Certified Sommelier So, what’s the thirst quenching sassy warm weather white wine this year? Pinot Blanc aka Pinot Blanco is a versatile white-wine grape variety used in the production of still, sparkling and sweet dessert wines. Producing lovely white wines in Italy, Alsace, and beyond. An easy drinking white wine and great for a…

How employers can help Black employees thrive in remote work environments

Employers can help Black employees thrive in remote work environments by combining strong inclusion practices with thoughtful remote-work design. The most impactful steps are building psychological safety, offering genuine flexibility, standardizing career growth criteria, and holding managers accountable for equitable outcomes. What does a typical office morning cost a Black professional? Code-switching before the first…