ONT Connect Shuttle Service Links Cucamonga Metrolink Station with Ontario Airport

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…

New California Law Holds Gun Makers Liable: “The Gun Industry Can No Longer Hide”

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…

Majority Leader Reyes’s Budget Request to Save Families Up to $600 a Month in Child Care Fees Included in Governor’s May Revise

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…

Padilla Calls on Congress to Codify Roe v. Wade

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…

Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel Introduces Legislation to Combat Barriers to Access for Affordable Housing

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…

Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship Publishes Annual Report of Community Impact

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…

Black History of Health: Nick Cannon

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…

Educators Support Administration’s Cautious Approach to Masking Mandate, Science-Based

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…

The Art Of The Yard Sale

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…

“The Paid Jailer” Report Examines How Political Contributions to Sheriffs Create Conflicts of Interest and Fuel Mass Incarceration

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…

Save The Date! The  42nd Annual Black History Parade And Unity Festival

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…

The California Legislative Black Caucus Statement on the Passing of the Honorable Willard H. Murray, Jr.

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…

Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Park to be Reimagined with New Experiences and More Play and Interactivity for Young Families in 2023

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….