Investments Will Further Transform and Strengthen Medi-Cal, Helping Millions of Californians SACRAMENTO — The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is investing $144 million in 145 Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports organizations and providers across the state as part of the Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH) Capacity and Infrastructure, Transition, Expansion,…
Figueroa’s hire increases diversity among chiefs of staff in Senate personal offices WASHINGTON — In response to Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-CA) hiring Marvin B. Figueroa as her chief of staff, the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies issued the following statement: “The Joint Center commends Sen. Butler for hiring Marvin B. Figueroa, who identifies…
(October 12, 2023)WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: For the first time in decades, Californians will have the ability to transform the state’s mental health system – modernizing to meet the needs of all Californians. Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 326 (Eggman), modernizing the Mental Health Services Act, and Assembly Bill 531 (Irwin), a $6.38 Billion…
in a growing number of leaders to put their signature on natural gas as a solution to combating climate change. Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future today announced the two are joining the Natural Allies Leadership Council. Mayor Nutter and Rep. Meek will serve alongside former Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and former Congressman Tim…
Sacramento, CA – Today, Assemblymember Chris Holden announced amendments to his legislation, Assembly Bill 1228, which would create The Fast Food Council. The amendments builds upon last year’s bill, AB 257 – The Fast Recovery Act and affirms establishing a Fast Food Council. AB 1228 represents a path forward to resolve employer community concerns while…
Save the date Saturday September 16th 11:00 to 3:00 at the North Fontana Park Sports Pavilion 15556 Summit Avenue on Knox and Summit, next to the aquatic Center. Everybody knows somebody who has cancer or who have had cancer. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. In addition to the delicious barbecue and the awesome…
NEW YORK, September 12, 2023 – Students from various middle and high schools have come together to publish a groundbreaking magazine focusing on critical topics of racial justice, including education, healthcare, housing, voting, and the environment. This publication, which includes thoughtfully crafted essays and poems, is a direct outcome of their participation in The New…
HIGHLAND, Calif., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — For the third year in a row, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (the ‘Tribe’ and ‘San Manuel’) is proud to announce that its Tribal Government Operations and Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel received Great Place To Work Certification. This year, 81 percent of team members…
Assembly Bill 28 Would Generate Over $100 Million Annually to Fund School Safety and Violence Prevention Programs SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, the California State Senate Appropriations Committee voted to advance Assembly Bill (AB) 28, a landmark measure that would impose an 11 percent excise tax on the sale of guns and ammunition by gun manufacturers…
Application Deadline: October 2, 2023 To Apply Click Here During times of war, thousands of young men and women across this country left high school and the comforts of home to serve gallantly in the armed forces. Their sacrifices ensured our freedom and shaped the course of history throughout the world. After the wars ended,…
In a Shooting Yesterday at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Faculty Member was Also Shot and Killed During The Second Week of Classes NEW YORK — Students Demand Action and Mom Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, issued the following statements on gun violence-related incidents that…
SAN BERNARDINO—Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino), chair of the Select Committee on Youth Homelessness in San Bernardino County announced today he will conduct a hearing about local youth homeless on Friday, Aug. 18 at 10 a.m. at the San Bernardino County Government Center Board Chambers. In announcing the hearing, Ramos said, “Rates of homelessness,…
Many individuals experience discomfort due to seasonal allergies. The severity of COPD is increased by the presence of any other ailment that makes breathing harder. Research conducted in 2012 at the Johns Hopkins Allergy and Asthma Center found that the respiratory symptoms of persons with COPD and seasonal allergies, such as coughing and wheezing, were…
Free Ticketed Event…Available Now, All are Invited Angel City Football Club to be One of 20+ Community Booths LOS ANGELES (June 27, 2023) Friends of the LA River (FoLAR) invites everyone to its 2nd annual River Fest, a FREE, all-ages, open-air film festival at the scenic LA State Historic Park on Sunday, July 23, 2023…
TORRANCE, Calif. and MARYSVILLE, Ohio, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — As part of Honda’s efforts to promote equality in its workforce and society, the company today released its second annual Inclusion & Diversity Report: “Inclusion: Together, We Will Bring the Future.” The report includes company goals through 2030 and progress to date, as well as…
Historian and Philosophy professor Cornel West announced Monday that he is running for president in the 2024 election. The 70-year-old scholar disclosed in a video on Twitter that he is running as a candidate for the People’s Party, adding that he had “decided to run for truth and justice”. “I come from a tradition where…
Can we agree that all advice isn’t good advice? Sometimes your friends want to tell you how to do something even if they haven’t been through it (*shaking my head*). So, instead of boring you with tips that are just theories, here is some dating, marriage and relationship advice from couples who have been married…
New ALMA’S WAY, MOLLY OF DENALI, and READY JET GO! movies, the launch of new KEYSHAWN SOLVES IT podcast, and more will keep the fun and learning going strong – all season long Arlington, VA, May 23, 2023 – Summer is almost here and whether it’s making sidewalk art, playing in the backyard, building…
CPSC Underscores Need for Consumer Vigilance WASHINGTON, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today released a new report that shows an upward trend in non-fire carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning deaths. The report, Non-Fire Carbon Monoxide Deaths Associated with the Use of Consumer Products 2019 Annual Estimates, covers deaths from…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 28, 2023) – Pew Research Center has conducted five surveys since the summer of 2020 in which we asked U.S. adults whether they attended religious services in person in the prior month and, separately, whether they took part virtually (by streaming online or watching on TV). Our analysis of these surveys finds…
— The Mogul Is Approaching 30 Years Of Dominance Across Music, Entertainment, Media, Fashion, And Spirits — –Combs Global Introduces A New Visual Identity, Website, Social Channels And Global Brand Communications – LOS ANGELES, Feb. 14 2023 /PRNewswire/ — After three decades of entrepreneurial success across his renowned brands and a historic last year including…
Smile SBC and First 5 San Bernardino bring pop-up dentist, Potter the Otter and more to promote National Children’s Dental Health Month To help parents of newborns and young children understand the importance of oral health, an event at Roberts Elementary in San Bernardino will kick-off the “Little Teeth, Big Responsibility” campaign in San…
Concerts at Yaamava’ Theater 1. Tower of Power, Santana and Ja Rule & Ashanti – Join us as we welcome many performers to Yaamava’ Theater’s stage, including: 1. February 11th— Tower of Power 2. February 9th— Ramon Ayala 3. February 17th — Santana 4. February 23rd —…
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. The 30th Black Rose Award Winners are Dr. Juanita H. Scott, San Bernardino Valley College Foundation, Humanitarian of the Year; Linda Wright, Moreno Valley Black Chamber of Commerce; Gloria Macias Harrison, President Emeritus, Crafton Hills College, San Bernardino Community College Board of Trustees; Deborah Robertson, Mayor of Rialto, Founder of The Women’s…
“We cannot allow this radical experiment in ‘Woke’ justice to become a precedent for other states.” Washington, D.C./January 3, 2023 – Today, Concerned Communities for America (CCA) Executive Director DaQuawn Bruce issued the following statement applauding the Illinois Supreme Court for taking emergency action to temporarily prevent a new law from ending cash bail and…