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…
Nick Cannon has become a staple in the entertainment industry, mainly from a combination of his talent and hard-working attitude. Though he’d been working on achieving his goal of being an entertainer from a young age, he didn’t find the spotlight until the age of 15 when he started working at comedy clubs. After that…
BURLINGAME — California Teachers Association President E. Toby Boyd, a kindergarten educator, released the following statement in response to Monday’s COVID-19 update: “CTA remains committed to the safety of students, educators and families in our local communities. We need to continue to follow the science and look at local transmission rates and hospitalizations in guiding…
You never know what you are going to find at a yard sale; after all, as the saying goes, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” The maxim proved true for art collector Clifford Schorer, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. He was in a bookstore in Massachusetts. The store’s owner asked…
Ian Alexander Jr, the only child of the Oscar-winning actor and director Regina King, has died only a few days after celebrating his 26th birthday on Wednesday. “Our family is devastated at the deepest level by the loss of Ian,” a statement shared by a spokesman for King said. “He is such a bright light…
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) – A new collaboration between San Bernardino Valley College’s Film, Television and Media Department and Inland Empire Food Aficionado Chef Lee Burton is brewing and it’s resulting in a new TV show set to premiere on KVCR-TV. Students enrolled in FTVM 114, 112, 130, 131 and 132 will have the opportunity to…
In the United States, more than 3,000 sheriffs possess extensive or even total authority over arrests, incarceration, and civil enforcement in their jurisdictions. A new report released today by Common Cause and Communities for Sheriff Accountability examines how campaign contributions to sheriffs across the country and their business relationships with donors can encourage and incentivize…
The 42nd Annual Black History Parade and Unity Festival Saturday, February 5, 2022 in Downtown Anaheim Accepting parade talent, vendors, sponsors Presented by the Orange County Heritage Council WHAT: The 42nd Annual Orange County Black History Parade & Unity Festival Parade Route: Starts at Anaheim Blvd/Lincoln Avenue, marches south to Water Street and return to…
SACRAMENTO – It is with heavy hearts that we bid farewell to our former Chair and colleague, the Honorable Willard H. Murray, Jr., who passed away yesterday afternoon. Willard Murray, Jr. was an exceptional man and public servant dedicating more than 25 years to government service, working for Congressman Mervyn Dymally, the Los Angeles City…
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – (November 22, 2021) – NBC4/KNBC and Telemundo 52/KVEA’s Help For The Hungry donation drive returns for a fourth consecutive year to support local food banks and help provide millions of meals to families in need this holiday season. Demand for aid has skyrocketed as well as a surge in food prices…
Most U.S. adults say bad things just happen, and that people are often the reason WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 23, 2021) – For centuries, philosophers and theologians have attempted to answer a vexing question: If there is a good and all-powerful God, then why is there so much suffering and evil in the world? This question…
Greetings from the Disneyland Resort, Just in time for the birthdays of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse this week, we have some exciting news to share about the Disneyland Resort! An ambitious reimagining of Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland park will debut in early 2023 with new experiences and more play and interactivity for young families….
These boots are made for… drivin’? 1 in 4 Californians would rather drive than walk for 5 minutes to get somewhere, reveals study. 41% accept that they don’t feel that they walk enough each day. One-third said they would skip a short flight of stairs, and rather take an escalator to the floor. Infographic showing…
California Secretary of state Shirley N. Weber has certified the votes from the Sept. 14, 2021, California Gubernatorial Recall Election. The election marked the second time since 1913 that a recall petition made it to the polls in California. The results for the question on the ballot asking whether Gov. Gavin Newsom should be recalled…
The 501(c)(3) branch of the educational platform, Assemble, will kick off in Kansas City. Assemble is a new educational platform with courses from BIPOC innovators and leaders, launching on Black Friday. Tiffany Haddish, Jesse Williams, and many others have invested in the platform founded by Cortney Woodruff, Tez Bryant, and Avrell Stokes. Nationwide (BlackNews.com) —…
As soon as you saw her on the big screen, it was like she was destined to play royalty. Dorothy Steel was 95-year-old actress who died Friday morning at her home in Detroit. “She went out strong,” her publicist said. Her agent Cindy Butler confirmed, according to People. A cause of death was not yet…
Starting your morning with a high-protein food and a “dessert” may help you lose weight and keep it off, a new study suggests. Presented recently at The Endocrine Society’s 94th Annual Meeting, researchers studied about 200 non-diabetic obese people. The subjects were randomly assigned to eat one of two low-calorie diets (about 1,600 calories for…
Curbside recycling expansion in Big Bear, Calif., made possible through public-private partnerships spearheaded by America’s leading beverage companies BIG BEAR, Calif. – The American Beverage Association, in partnership with The Recycling Partnership, announced today the Big Bear City Community Services District will be the next recipient of a grant-funded investment made possible by the beverage…
The struggling employees of an eatery in Gainesville, FL that was hard hit by the coronavirus epidemic got a lift recently when a patron paid his $144.66 dinner tab, adding a $10,000 tip, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. When the unnamed philanthropist, his wife and son finished their meals he asked…
Iconic beauty Halle Berry recently turned 55 on Aug. 14. Yes, Halle Berry is over 50, but you can’t tell by looking at her. You also can’t tell that she was diagnosed with diabetes at age 19 and it took her some time to control it. It seems that as she has gracefully aged, she…
If you’re one of the millions of Americans that suffer from acid reflux, eating a big meal sometimes can be scary. While you may know some, many of us never know all the ingredients that may trigger your feelings of pain from acid reflux. A circular muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) joins your…