BLACK BOYS WANT TO CRY…WHEN WILL WE LET THEM?
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 … Read More
Category: Local/National News
Communities on the Front Lines of Climate Change Demand Vulnerable Working Families Be Prioritized in Transition off of Gas
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 … Read More
California Influencers Join State’s Campaign as ‘Census Ambassadors’
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 … Read More
Rep. Torres: Trump Move to Slacken Firearm Sale Regs helps Terrorists at America’s Expense
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 … Read More
Specialized Detectives are investigating the murder of a 23-year-old man in San Bernardino
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 … Read More
Covered California and Community Partners honor Martin Luther King Jr. at the 35th Annual Kingdom Day Parade
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 … Read More
Rep. Torres Congratulates Congressional App Challenge Winners
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 … Read More
South Coast AQMD issues violation to Delta Airlines for jet fuel release that impacted Los Angeles area schools, public
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 … Read More
Lenovo Releases Fy 2018/2019 Diversity & Inclusion Report
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 … Read More
San Bernardino Valley College to Host First-ever ‘MLK Dream Rally’
SAN BERNARDINO, California—The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be celebrated at San Bernardino Valley College during its first-ever “MLK Dream Rally” on Tuesday, Jan. 14. … Read More
Inland Empire Economic Partnership Announces 2020 Annual Award Recipients
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA (Jan. 07, 2020) — The Inland Empire Economic Partnership (IEEP) is pleased to announce its 2020 honorees. The IEEP Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony recognizes individuals and … Read More
ARMC Hosts GenerationGo! Students for Work-Based Learning
High school students spend semester learning marketable skills Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) recently hosted several high school students in the Marketing, Nutrition Services and Medical Imaging departments. In 2018, … Read More
Majority Whip Clyburn Hails Passage of H.R. 3 Landmark Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Also Includes Clyburn Effort to Expand Community Health Centers WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn hailed House passage of H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower … Read More
This Man From Alabama is in Prison For Life For Stealing $9 in 1982
Escambia County, AL — Willie Simmons, a 62-year old Black man from Alabama, has been behind bars for the last 38 years for stealing $9. He was convicted of 1st-degree … Read More
Mason Applauds All Time High In San Bernardino County Treasury Funds
San Bernardino, CA — San Bernardino County Treasury funds reached an all-time high pool balance of $7,925,534,924.70 at close of business on Monday, December 16, 2019 according to San Bernardino … Read More
Security Guards Confront Innocent Black Man for Taking Photos in His Own Neighborhood
Oakland, CA — Kenya Wheeler, an African American man from California, says he was racially profiled by three security guards who confronted him — one even drew a weapon at … Read More
Amid a Surge in Enrollment Last Week, Covered California Extends Deadline for Jan. 1 Coverage Through Friday
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In response to a strong surge in enrollment, Covered California extended the deadline for consumers to sign up for health insurance that would start on Jan. 1. … Read More
Alert: White Castle Recalls Frozen Burgers Due To Listeria
White Castle has initiated a voluntary recall of a limited number of frozen 6 pack cheeseburgers, frozen 6 pack hamburgers, frozen 6 pack jalapeno cheeseburgers, and 16 pack hamburgers, 16 … Read More
Black Law Enforcement Speaks Out on Proposed Menthol Ban
Proposed Legislation Will Have Drastic and Debilitating Impact on Communities of Color Several state legislatures have recently proposed laws which are being directed towards what may only be viewed as … Read More
County in need of Ombudsmen Volunteers
Advocates for seniors and disabled adults living in long-term care facilities are needed in San Bernardino County. The Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) is recruiting volunteer advocates who … Read More
Local Responder Attends Homeland Security Training
Emergency Responder Janelle Aguilera Ringer, from Loma Linda University Health, recently completed training offered by the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP), in Anniston, Ala. The CDP is operated by the … Read More
YouTube Originals Starts Production Today on “Creators for Change with Michelle Obama: Girls’ Education” in Vietnam
YouTube Creator Liza Koshy Travels to Vietnam with Former First Lady Michelle Obama to Highlight the Importance of Girls Education Worldwide New Learning Focused Series Premieres March 2020 on YouTube.com/Learning … Read More
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces California High School Students for the 2020 U.S. Senate Youth Program
SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today announced two outstanding high school students to represent California in the 58th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP), sponsored by the … Read More
California Sells Innovative Social Bonds to Assist the Homeless
SACRAMENTO – California State Treasurer Fiona Ma announced the sale of $500 million in revenue bonds for the State’s No Place Like Home (NPLH) program, a groundbreaking effort to use … Read More
Barons Market Creates New Program to Bring Meals to Southwest Riverside Families in Need This Holiday Season
Local grocer joins forces with Feeding America Riverside San Bernardino Counties for new ‘Give Where You Live’ campaign Each $1 donated by Barons Market shoppers results in nine meals for … Read More