Saturday December the 17th at 9:45 p.m. the 2022 – 23 Miss Black Awareness Liyah Blevins was crowned by Mrs. California USA Tee Lee. Members of the 2022-23 court are Teen Princess Si’Yae Pernell, Jr. Teen Miss Princess Chardonna Dixon, Jr. Teen Miss Duchess Serenity Tim’s, Young Miss Princess Sencerity Tim’s, and Young Miss Duchess…
The Sorors of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.; Gamma Omega Chapter of San Bernardino, CA designated the Highland Palms Healthcare Center in San Bernardino, CA to be this year’s recipient of the Christmas Outreach Program. Soror Barbara Jones, Committee Chair, arranged the December 14, 2022, visit. We delivered blankets, socks, and gloves for the residents…
The San Bernardino County Library invites residents to join the Library Superhero Events. Be sure to bring your cameras as some favorite superheroes visit the library. Enjoy an amazing experience with a variety of fun-filled crafts, games, face painting, balloon artists, and more. These events are another opportunity to celebrate and support the Countywide…
Fontana, CA, October 25, 2022 The Legacy Bridges Foundation, Inc. to host its Bridging the Gap Awards Celebration and Fundraising Gala, emceed by Squeaky Clean Comedian Mel Austin, on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 6:30p.m. This historic event will be held at the beautiful Jessie Turner Health and Fitness Community Center in Fontana. The Inland…
SACRAMENTO – Following the West Coast’s record-setting heat wave last month, California hosted the first-ever Extreme Heat Symposium in Sacramento today. The symposium, put on by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the California Natural Resources Agency, harnessed the collective power of community leaders, state policymakers, scientists, and members of the public, and…
Oakland, CA – October 11, 2022 – BuyBlack.org launches its Shopify-powered ecommerce marketplace of vetted and curated Black-owned businesses to drive $100 million in new revenue to Black-owned businesses. “At BuyBlack.org, we’re always looking for innovative ways to help our members increase awareness and revenue. The BuyBlack.org Marketplace is a versatile new way to put…
Funding to provide housing for homeless, including families, veterans, and seniors RIVERSIDE – Riverside County received an award of $29.5 million in state funding to create 147 units of permanent supportive housing for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness who are homeless, chronically homeless, or at-risk of homelessness, County officials announced Monday. The supportive…
RIALTO, CALIF. Rialto City Council candidate Kelly Erving’s platform has five priorities: help the homeless, enhance public safety, grow local business, ensure a living wage for Rialto workers and improve the city’s infrastructure. Her campaign slogan reflects these initiatives: “Committed to the Community.” “If elected to City Council, my objective is to seek innovative, yet…
The food supply in the United States is among the safest in the world. However, when certain disease-causing bacteria or pathogens contaminate food, they can cause foodborne illness, often called “food poisoning.” The Federal government estimates that there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness annually – the equivalent of sickening 1 in 6…
(Black PR Wire) Before the late 1990s school shootings, back-to-school was a time when parents shopped for deals on school supplies, fall clothes and prepared for crazy schedules. Fast forward to 2022 and now parents are shopping for bullet proof backpacks. In a futile attempt to keep students and educators safe from potential shootings, the…
RIVERSIDE, CALIF. – Aug. 23, 2022 – For Hunger Action Month® this September, Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) will join Feeding America and other member food banks to inspire people to join the fight to end hunger and raise awareness of people experiencing food insecurity across the United States. Food banks around the…
“We The People” Cultural Consortium’s program known as The Threshold is seeking participants for a unique opportunity to experience healing, mindset renewal, and a fresh start to achieving a successful reentry to society. The sessions will be held in San Bernardino, California, September 4, 2022 – August 20, 2023 1pm – 4pm. Alternating Sunday Schedule…
San Bernardino, CA-Beginning today(08/08/22) there is a new car-free way to travel to the Ontario Airport. Residents from throughout the region can now take Metrolink right to Cucamonga Station where they will be met by ONT Connect, a direct shuttle operated by Omnitrans and powered by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority. ONT Connect shuttles…
Philip Michael Thomas, the handsome star of the 80’s hit TV show, Miami Vice, was an instant heartthrob when his smile landed on the small screen. Women everywhere were commenting on his mocha brown skin, dreamy eyes and curly hair. Now it seems his good looks and talent have passed on to his children. Philip…
Governor Newsom signs legislation so irresponsible gun makers can be sued for the carnage their products cause New law bolsters California’s nation-leading gun safety policies credited with cutting gun death rate by half SACRAMENTO – Taking new steps to further hold the gun industry accountable, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation Monday allowing the state, local…
Active changes to save water have a direct impact on ongoing drought Sacramento, Calif. – California is experiencing its third consecutive dry year, and while dry spells aren’t new, the current severe drought conditions call for an increase in water conservation efforts inside and outside of homes. Replacing the lawn with water smart plants is…
Men’s Event Agenda Table1: Why Men’s Mental Health Matters (Dr. Palmer) Table 2: Men of Color and the Criminal Justice System (Mr. Adams & Officer Kasib Thomas) Role Play: When they pull you over..? and debrief/ process the experience. Develop a list of best practices. Table 3: Gang Intervention and prevention (Mr. Weems) Table 4:…
Agency Seeks Public Comment on Attempts to Deceive Families and Factors that May Have Contributed to the Ongoing Shortage of Infant Formula Today, the Federal Trade Commission staff launched an inquiry into the ongoing shortage for infant formula that has caused hardship for countless American families. The inquiry seeks information about the nature and prevalence…
Colton – On May 13th, Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gómez Reyes’s (D-Colton) budget request to extend the waiver of child care family fees was included in Governor Newsom’s May Revision. The waiver, which was set to expire in June of this year, is now proposed for extension through June of 2023. “The pandemic has shown…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, called on Congress to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act following media reports of a draft Supreme Court opinion overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling: “It’s time for Congress to get off the sidelines and protect women’s fundamental right…
SACRAMENTO, CA — Against the backdrop of California’s ongoing housing crisis, Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D – Woodland Hills) has introduced legislation to create an online database of affordable housing listings. The measure, Assembly Bill (AB) 1961, will speed the state’s policy efforts to improve access to affordable housing and allow low-income residents to broaden their…
The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) is hosting a Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Open Enrollment Fair on Saturday, March 19, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at Jones Elementary School, 700 North F Street in San Bernardino. Children who will turn 5 years old between September 2, 2022, and February 2, 2023, are eligible for…
Black Panther director Ryan Coogler was mistaken for a robber when trying to withdraw money from Bank of America. Coogler walked into the bank wearing Black shades, a cream-colored hoodie, and a COVID-19 mask. A Bank of America employee in Atlanta, Georgia thought Coogler was attempting to pull a heist after he gave the teller…
San Bernardino County, CA. – San Bernardino County Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. is ecstatic to see that TopGolf has opened in San Bernardino County. TopGolf had its grand opening on March 11th, 2022, in the city of Ontario. TopGolf is an outstanding entertainment asset for all ages and its existence will assist in…
The cumulative impact of the IECE is approaching $400 million (San Bernardino, CA) March 01, 2022 – The Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship (IECE) at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) has published the 2021 Impact Report and the data shows that the IECE continues to have a growing and impactful economic presence in the…