The COVID-19 pandemic has gone on for over a year and has quite frankly made many Americans experience pandemic burnout” or “pandemic fatigue.” We are not used to wearing masks regularly, always maintaining a social distance from people, washing our hands and sanitizing frequently. Perhaps the worst offender has been being locked inside our homes…
Sacramento – The following is a statement made by Majority Leader Eloise Gómez Reyes regarding the selection of Secretary of State Alex Padilla to the U.S. Senate. “This morning, Governor Gavin Newsom announced his selection of Secretary of State Alex Padilla to replace Vice President-elect Kamala Harris as the Senator for California. Alex Padilla has…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California State Parks today announced recommendations for $5.6 million in funding for eight local non-motorized trail projects under the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Recreational Trails Program (RTP). Funding from this program helps improve the quality of life for the nation’s communities by providing access for all to the outdoors. The list of…
California Governor Gavin Newsom said he’s releasing thousands of prisoners but that doesn’t necessarily include some of the state’s sickest patients. Updated- 6/21/20 Patricia Wright is a (68) year old blind black woman diagnosed with Terminal Liver Cancer and Kidney Failure. She is serving a prison sentence of Life Without the Possibility of Parole at…
“Americans believe we must support the brave men and women in blue who police our streets and keep us safe. Americans also believe we must improve accountability, increase transparency, and invest more resources in police training, recruiting, and community engagement. Reducing crime and raising standards are not opposite goals, they are not mutually exclusive; they…
San Bernardino, CA – Rep. Pete Aguilar announced $53,266,820 for Omnitrans, the San Bernardino region’s primary public transit agency. The funding, made possible by the CARES Act, comes from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and is intended to offset costs incurred due to the coronavirus crisis. “Inland Empire residents count on Omnitrans to provide reliable,…
SACRAMENTO (June 9) – The 10th annual Northern California Black Physicians Forum (BPF) will take place on Friday, June 12, 2020 broadcasted via Zoom/Facebook Live from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm PST presented in partnership by Sac Cultural Hub Media Foundation and UC Davis Health Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. From the comfort of…
DIAMOND BAR – Today, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) announced a recent settlement with Quemetco, Inc., for reporting and emissions violations at its facility located in the City of Industry. Under the agreement, the company is required to pay a $600,000 penalty. “Battery recycling facilities must comply with our rules…
San Bernardino – There continues to be a shortage of personal protective equipment for our hospital personnel during these difficult times. San Bernardino County is nearing 1,000 positive cases of COVID-19, and tragically, we have lost 31 lives. Fortunately, there is not a shortage of community angels who are willing to step up and help…
SACRAMENTO —The U.S. Department of Education has granted preliminary approval to California’s request for flexibility in using federal funds to ease the immediate impacts of COVID-19 school closures. State Superintendent Tony Thurmond and State Board of Education President Linda Darling-Hammond submitted the request for waivers, authorized under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)…
SACRAMENTO –Recognizing that states like New York are experiencing immediate supply shortages as a result of COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California would help meet this moment by loaning 500 state-owned ventilators to the Strategic National Stockpile inventory. “California is stepping up to help our fellow Americans in New York and across the…
LOCATION: San Bernardino County Fairgrounds ADDRESS: 14800 7th St., Victorville TIME: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. for appointments, 1 – 2 p.m. (or until supplies last) for walk-ins (no appointment needed) This event is open to San Bernardino County residents only. Residents can request an appointment at sbcovid19.com at 2 p.m. today, March 31. Residents…
Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) — Activists in Georgia say a new bill being proposed by five state lawmakers will lead to the mass incarceration of children as young as 13. It’s known as the Gang Bill (House Bill 994), and it was sponsored by State Representatives Bert Reeves, Barry Fleming, Chuck Efstration, Andy Welch, and Ginny…
LAS CRUCES – A woman caught driving a stolen vehicle early Saturday morning, allegedly told police she was pop singer Beyoncé Knowles. Las Cruces police had to use a fingerprint scanner to properly identify her. Surena Henry, 48, of the 1400 block of Alamo Street, is charged with one count of the unlawful taking of…
When Brooklynn Evans was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2015, the only thing on her mother’s mind was figuring out how to save her child’s life. Tamisha McNeally, a Contra Costa resident, was soon met with the prognosis that her young daughter’s in-hospital treatment would last many months—six months to be exact. To be…
Nationwide — Journalist Gayle King is reportedly upset at her long-time employer, CBS News, for resurfacing and sharing a video clip of her provocative line of questions about Kobe Bryant’s sexual assault case from 2003, which has sparked a national outrage against her. King, who is the host of CBS This Morning, has come under…
He was the oldest brother of my first love. This gangly energetic boy who always had a smile on his face. Never took life too seriously, always looked out for me and made sure I felt included- no matter the game being played. He was known as “Crow” in our neighborhood and come to think…
Sacramento – On the heels of news reporting that the CPUC is launching a rulemaking process to manage a transition away from gas, community leaders from across California rallied on the steps of the Capitol to launch a statewide campaign aimed at powering up clean energy and powering down dirty gas to protect working families….
SACRAMENTO – The California For All: Census 2020 Campaign welcomes four Census Ambassadors to help educate and empower the hardest-to-count Californians to take part in the upcoming 2020 Census. The following influencers have committed to leveraging their own voices and platforms to support the Census campaign: Danny Trejo (@officialdannytrejo), actor and entrepreneur Ashlee Marie Preston…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) released the following statement today after the Trump Administration finalized a rule to loosen firearm export regulations, making it easier for gun manufacturers to sell weapons abroad. The rule change transfers oversight of commercial firearm exports from the U.S. Department of State to the Department of Commerce,…
DATE/TIME: Friday, January 24, 2020 5:02 a.m. INCIDENT: Murder Investigation LOCATION: 5300 block of Chiquita Lane, San Bernardino VICTIM: Bradley Marland, 23 years old, resident of San Bernardino SUSPECT(S): Unknown SUMMARY: On Friday, January 24, 2020 at 5:02 a.m. deputies responded to reports of a shooting and a man down…
LOS ANGELES, CA, January 21, 2020 – On Monday, January 20, 2020, Covered California Executive Director, Peter V. Lee, was honored to join the Los Angeles community for the Kingdom Day Parade. The annual parade is the largest celebration of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and is the only federal holiday designated…
Lorbeer Middle School Students Developed an App to Connect Young People with Entry Level Jobs POMONA, CA – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today visited Lorbeer Middle School to congratulate students who won the Congressional App Challenge for California’s 35th Congressional District. Alesandro Chuta, Arthur Lo, Benny Aquino and Nathan Paz – Pomona residents and…
DIAMOND BAR—The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) today issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to Delta Airlines following a jet fuel dump on January 14, 2020 that impacted students, teachers and other members of the public in Los Angeles County. The NOV alleges that Delta Airlines caused a public nuisance in…
Harvard Law School’s First Deaf-blind Graduate Joins the Company as a D&I Consultant MORRISVILLE, NC – Lenovo, a leader in innovation and developing transformative products, services and solutions, recently released its 2018/2019 Diversity & Inclusion Report. One key highlight is Haben Girma, Harvard Law School’s first deaf-blind graduate joining the team as the first external…