Toyota Arena and Soboba Casino Resort unveil new Soboba VIP Lounge in Ontario

Partnership ushers in a new era of premium hospitality for concert and sports fans   (ONTARIO, California, November 4, 2025) – Toyota Arena and Soboba Casino Resort on Monday officially unveiled the new Soboba VIP Lounge, completing a $1.3 million transformation of one of Southern California’s premier live entertainment venues. Located inside Toyota Arena, the…

Riverside County Suicide Prevention Coalition Conference Gathers Leaders, First Responders, and Educators 

PALM SPRINGS, CA — (Sept. 30, 2025) The annual Riverside County Suicide Prevention Coalition (SPC) Conference on Oct. 2 will provide tools and resources to support communities, first responders and educators in the aftermath of suicide loss.  This year’s theme, “Postvention: Best Practices for Community Helpers, First Responders, and Educators to Respond and Support After…

California Sports Hall of Fame to host 2025 induction ceremony June 29 in Ontario

(ONTARIO, California) – Five legends whose on- and off-the-field contributions have made an indelible impression on the California sports landscape will be inducted into the California Sports Hall of Fame June 29 in Ontario. WHO: 2025 inductees are boxer Shane Mosley, who held multiple world championships in three weight classes; former San Francisco 49ers offensive…

GEO Reentry Services to host employment and resource fair for justice-involved individuals on April 24

SAN BERNARDINO — GEO Reentry Services, which operates a non-residential reentry program locally for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, will host an employment and resource fair on Thursday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will be held at the STOP Placement Center, located at 1820 East Commercecenter Circle. Justice-involved individuals…

THE QUEENS!

4 Legends. 1 Stage Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight & Stephanie Mills Unite For Historic Tour Produced By Black Promoters Collective! NEW YORK, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Music history will be made as four legendary voices come together for a breathtaking evening of vocal brilliance, electrifying energy, and mutual love. The iconic Chaka…

Bloomington’s Field of Dreams Becomes Reality: $3.3M Investment Brings State-of-the-Art Ballpark to Underserved Community

What: San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., along with local officials and community leaders, will host the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Kessler Dream Field, a $3.3 million state-of-the-art baseball field in Bloomington. This field will serve as the new home for Bloomington Little League, providing young athletes with a high-quality space to play and grow….

The Democratic Luncheon Club of San Bernardino Holds its 31st Annual Banquet and Installation of Officers

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.—The Democratic Luncheon Club of San Bernardino is pleased to present its 31st Annual Banquet and Installation of Officers featuring Congressman Pete Aguilar, set for March 1st, 2025, at noon. The event will occur at the Elks Lodge #836, 2055 Elks Drive, San Bernardino, CA. Doors will open at 11:30 AM.   Pete…

OpEd: Embracing Hope

Celebrating the Achievements of San Bernardino’s Area Graduates The National Black Grads (NBG) Inland Empire (IE) Black Grad Recognition Event held on May 5, 2024, was a resounding success, celebrating academic excellence and empowering future leaders. The event highlighted the transformative power of education in shaping individuals, families, and communities. Recognizing students for their dedication,…

Padilla, Booker Announce Bill to Make Access to Equitable Health Care a Protected Civil Right

WASHINGTON, D.C. — (3/26/24)U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) announced the Equal Health Care for All Act, bicameral legislation that would make equal access to medical care a protected civil right to help address the racial inequities and structural failures in America’s health care system that have led to higher mortality rates…

New Laws Going Into Effect On January 1st

SACRAMENTO – In partnership with the Legislature, Governor Gavin Newsom this year signed landmark legislation to support the reproductive rights of Californians, increase affordable housing, hold Big Oil accountable, and protect the safety, health, and well-being of all Californians.  WHAT GOVERNOR NEWSOM SAID: “California is more than just a state of dreamers, we’re a state…

Supervisor Joe Baca Jr., Celebrates 3rd Annual Holiday Giveaway At Newmark Elementary

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. is excited to share the joy of the holiday season with Newmark Elementary School through the 3rd Annual Holiday Giveaway. This year, Supervisor Baca, Jr. adopted Newmark Elementary, recognizing the school’s needs and the difference a kind gesture can make. With generous support from Toys for Tots,…

Justice Department Secures Landmark Agreement with City and Police Department Ending “Crime-Free” Rental Housing Program in Hesperia, California

Consent Order Resolves Allegations of Race and National Origin Discrimination, Requires Complete Repeal of “Crime-Free” Program and Ordinance, and Creates Settlement Fund for Individuals Harmed by Program  The Justice Department announced today it has secured a landmark agreement to resolve a race and national origin discrimination lawsuit against the City of Hesperia, California, and the…

Justice Department Secures Landmark Agreement with City and Police Department Ending “Crime-Free” Rental  Housing  Program in Hesperia, California

Consent Order Resolves Allegations of Race and National Origin Discrimination, Requires Complete Repeal of “Crime-Free” Program and Ordinance, and Creates Settlement Fund for Individuals Harmed by Program  12/14/23-The Justice Department announced today it has secured a landmark agreement to resolve a race and national origin discrimination lawsuit against the City of Hesperia, California, and the…

High Desert Pearls to Host Black Tie Sneaker Gala Fundraiser to Aid Children and Families

The High Desert Pearls, an official interest group of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, will host its inaugural fundraising event, September 30, at the Dolphin Estates, 20365 Rancherias Road, Apple Valley, CA. “A Night Under The Stars, A Black Tie Sneaker Gala,” begins at 6 p.m., with food, networking and fun. In addition to raising…

Luvina Beckley, CEO of  M.H.M. & Associates and Grant Writing Professional  

Luvina Beckley (shown above) was a featured speaker at the Re-stored Brunch & Summit held recently. The event catered to fe-male leaders and activists who hold mindfulness in high regard. The attendees and speakers included influencers, industry pro-fessionals and change makers. The summit topics included networking, having a health mindset as well as health and…

BOE Adopts $146.1 Billion in State-Assessed Property Values for Fiscal Year 2023-24

Schools and Local Communities Set to Receive $2.35 Billion  Sacramento – Today, the California State Board of Equalization (BOE) unanimously adopted the $146.1 billion in state-assessed property values of 336 companies within California, which include telephone, gas, and electric companies, independent power producers, regulated railroads, and intercounty pipelines. In the upcoming fiscal year, schools and…

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond to Provide School Districts With Supports to Counter Declining Enrollment

SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond will convene a webinar to assist school districts in building strategies to counter declining enrollment. Thurmond will host and moderate the webinar on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. “It has been our priority to ensure that students and families are engaged in public schools and that…