ANAHEIM, CA (January 13, 2026) – January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and patients of Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties (PPOSBC) now have access to a compassionate, lower-stress method of getting tested for human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common cause of cervical cancer. Self-collection HPV testing is now available as an option…
On November 9, 2025, around 7:10am an unidentified male was brought into Harbor-UCLA Medical Center by Los Angeles City Fire. The unidentified male was laying in the street, near Imperial Hwy and Lemoli Ave S. in the City of Inglewood, in severe distress, with swelling and bruising to the left eye. The hospital is seeking…
Nationwide — The Black and Missing Foundation, Inc. (BAMFI), in partnership with the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ), today announced the release of The Media Guide for Reporting on Missing Persons, a comprehensive resource designed to address long-standing disparities in media coverage of missing persons cases, especially those involving people of color. The media…
Republicans are less likely to say there is discrimination against Black, Hispanic, Asian and White people than a year ago WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 20, 2025) – A new Pew Research Center survey finds that large majorities of Americans say numerous groups in the United States face at least some discrimination, including immigrants, transgender people and…
The San Bernardino Symphony Youth Orchestra (SBSYO) will perform their spring concert on Sunday May 18 at 3 p.m. at the historic San Bernardino Valley College Auditorium. The repertoire will include Aaron Copeland’s Hoedown, highlights from “Wicked”, “An American in Paris”, and “How to Train Your Dragon”, Jeffrey Bishop’s Aethelinda, Jay Ungar’s Ashokan Farewell, and…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement in response to recent actions by President Trump to reduce the workforce at the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). This action follows an Executive Order last month to gut the MBDA completely. “Donald Trump…
Nationwide — On April 17, immigrant justice advocates from across the country will participate in Detention Watch Network’s “Communities Not Cages” National Day of Action. Co-hosted by the American Friends Service Committee and Immigrant Justice Network, there are more than 14 demonstrations planned in 12 states to denounce the Trump administration’s cruel detention and deportation…
AB 31 would combat Missing and Murdered Indigenous People crisis and remedy safety perils created by decades-old federal statute; AB 53 would give retired veterans and spouses a state tax exemption on military pensions SACRAMENTO –Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) reintroduced a public safety bill to grant state peace officer status to tribal law…
PURCHASE, N.Y. and AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) (“PepsiCo”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Garza Food Ventures LLC, dba Siete Foods (“Siete”) for $1.2 billion. PepsiCo (PRNewsfoto/PepsiCo, Inc.) The acquisition will complement PepsiCo’s portfolio with the addition of an authentic, Mexican-American brand,…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California announced that the statewide weighted average rate change for dental plans offered through the marketplace in 2025 will be 1.55 percent. Covered California also announced that consumers will have more choice among dental plans with the addition of a new dental carrier, Humana, that will offer full statewide coverage in…
The Federal Trade Commission announced today an update to the fees telemarketers must pay to access phone numbers on the National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry in FY 2025, which starts on October 1, 2024. All telemarketers calling consumers in the United States are required to download the numbers on the National DNC Registry to…
WHAT: As the flu season approaches, Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions pharmacy teams are available now to administer flu vaccines. Appointments can be made online today via the Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions app or website. During these appointments, pharmacists can also administer additional vaccines, including those for shingles, pneumonia, tetanus, HPV and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which…
Are you interested in helping the environment? Do you like to compost or recycle? Become an outreach volunteer with Riverside County Department of Waste Resources and help the earth by helping others become better recyclers and composters. Outreach volunteers are needed to assist with classes and events by interacting with the public, answering questions on…
VICTORVILLE, Calif. — (07/09/24)Today, the City of Victorville announced that it has expanded its Executive Leadership Team in order to increase efficiency and effectiveness. This month, City Planner Scott Webb and Assistant to the City Manager Tony Camargo were both promoted to Deputy City Manager positions, and Assistant City Planner Alex Jauregui has been promoted…
SACRAMENTO, Calif.— The California Community Colleges’ ICanGoToCollege.com campaign is closing out the first season of its EDUCATE. ELEVATE. podcast with three special episodes on Brown v. Board of Education. The first two episodes feature a roundtable discussion by a distinguished expert panel of legislators, educators, and thought leaders on the state of education for Black…
Inland Empire – Partners Against Violence (PAV), a leading organization dedicated to supporting survivors of violence, is issuing an urgent call to action in response to the devastating cuts to the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding. These cuts, if not addressed, will have catastrophic consequences for our organization and, most importantly, for survivors of…
NEWARK, Del., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL) is pleased to announce 63 students from 41 academic institutions have been selected to take part in the 2024 NIIMBL eXperience, the largest cohort since the Program’s launch in 2019. Students will participate in one of five NIIMBL eXperience…
24/7 Access to Expert Tutors for California Students SAN MATEO, Calif. – As the academic year draws to a close, many California students – especially those in middle and high school – are preparing for their final exams in a myriad of subjects. With the HelpNow Program, these students can have access to free online…
Nationwide — HBCU Connect, the largest online platform for professional networking within the HBCU student and alumni community, is partnering with the DC Metro HBCU Alumni Alliance (DCHBCUAA), Inc. to celebrate its diversity recruitment contributions over the past 25 years. From June 28-29, the two entities will host the Annual Conference and Career Fair, which…
In 2022, the United States experienced an infant formula shortage due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a large voluntary recall, and related supply chain issues. By summer 2023, about 20% of parents said they had a hard time finding formula — more than a 14 percentage point drop from fall 2022, according to the experimental Household…
WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 2, 2024 – The African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC), Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), and the National Medical Association (NMA), represented by Christopher Leung of Leung Law PLLC, have filed a second lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the agency’s inaction on issuing a…
Southern California Residents Invited to Two Special Events in March Southern California – March 24 — While the date Sunday, March 24, may pass imperceptibly for many, millions around the world will gather at sundown to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ. Considered the most important day of the year for Jehovah’s Witnesses, the Memorial…
CARLISLE, Pa. (March 5, 2024) – Ben Lunde, a first year international business & management major at Dickinson College, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2023 semester. A graduate of Rancho Cucamonga High School, he is the son of Warron and Hilda Lunde of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. All students earning a…
More than over a half century later, the Black History Month parade still brings cultural awareness to the residents of San Bernardino County. Each year visitors experience spirited marching bands, dance teams, classic cars, and more along the parade route down Citrus Ave.The parade presented by the City of Fontana and Concerned Citizens for the…
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