Category: Local & Community

Competitive CalVIP award brings safe spaces, mental health support, and summer programming to Adelanto youth ADELANTO, CA – MHM & Associates Enterprises, a women-owned business, has secured a $2 million California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Cohort 5 grant for the City of Adelanto through the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). The award…

Fontana event advances countywide efforts to help more than 348,000 eligible students claim scholarships for college or career training FONTANA, CA. — California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA, joined students and education leaders at Fontana High School on Thursday, Oct. 8, to highlight a countywide effort helping more than 348,000 eligible San Bernardino County public…

San Bernardino County Department of Public Health urges residents to get vaccinated to protect themselves against respiratory viruses, including seasonal influenza (flu), COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Respiratory infections can cause serious illness, hospitalizations and in some cases, death. To protect the community, Public Health is committed to making vaccines accessible throughout the county….

By Thomas Peele, EdSource A winter of potentially devastating weather driven by what scientists predict to be a massive El Niño event could strain many of California’s TK-12 public schools, experts say, likely damaging aging structures and forcing school closures.  The southern and central parts of the state are expected to be hit hard along…

The San Bernardino County Library wrapped up a ‘shore’-to-remember summer, celebrating the thousands of readers who made waves during its 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Catch the Wave!” From June 8 through Aug. 2, readers of all ages were invited to dive into books, ride the tide of discovery and enjoy free programs and activities at…

The League of Women Voters of the San Bernardino Area (LWVSB) 51st annual Citizens of Achievement and Civic Engagement Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., with registration and a pre-reception beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the Sterling Natural Resource Center, 25318 5th Street in Highland. This…

SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF.— The Salvation Army has launched a $30 million capital campaign to build a new consolidated campus in the heart of San Bernardino, bringing shelter services, food operations, warehousing and administrative functions together in one location. The Army recently unveiled plans at the Redlands Country Club. The campus is designed to respond to…

As part of the 2026 Coastal Clean-Up, the beautiful Sorors of Eta Nu Omega joined Epsilon Eta Omega, Omega Delta Omega, and Rho Delta Chapters in partnership with Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful. Together, we collected more than 7,000 pounds of trash and weeds, painted 25 light poles, and removed 2,500 discarded cigarette butts. Dressed…

by S. E. Williams-Black Voice Executive Editor Last week, information began circulating throughout the community that something unseemly was taking shape in the Val Verde Unified School District. As more and more information entered the community ether about what seemed almost certain to be the dismissal of two leaders within the Val Verde School district…

Truly “The Truth” Adams, the fifteen you old Formula 4 driving sensation recently spent time with his local fan base during a special meet-and-greet. The event was hosted by Daniel’s Jewelers at the Moreno Valley Mall. Guests were able to meet Truly, received autographs and got an up-close look at his Formula 4 race car….

BMO and Sapphire Global Media Group recently partnered to host a small business workshop in San Bernardino. The workshop was held at the Rezek Centre on the campus of St. Bernardine Medical Center.  The attendees received an informative presentation conducted by BMO that educated them on a number of BMO small business products and services….

(Ontario, California ) – Led by a 31% surge in international travel, Ontario International Airport (ONT) passenger volumes climbed to almost 4.7 million over the first eight months of the year—up 0.3% from the year before. ONT served more than 450,000 international fliers during the first eight months, reflecting an increased number of flights to Taiwan…

By Ross O’Keefe Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts is accused of grabbing a teen cheerleader’s butt during a community event photo op on Tuesday — and his sickened residents are demanding he step down. Community members are pushing the 73-year-old, who has served the city as mayor since 2011, to resign immediately. “You need to go today….

Regina Wilson | California Black Media    “We have to lean into talking about money and economics, economic development.”  U.S. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37) delivered that message as California leaders gathered in Washington, D.C., during Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Week for a conversation about economic power, strengthening Black institutions and investing in the people and…

Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌ ‌|‌ ‌California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media‌ As artificial intelligence rapidly expands into health care and other high-stakes fields, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Sept. 18 accelerating California’s efforts to independently oversee AI companies and strengthen safety guardrails. The order advances the development of an emergency shutdown mechanism, or “kill switch,” for advanced…

Celebrating 65 Years of Sisterhood, Service, and Community Impact The Inland Ivy Foundation and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Eta Nu Omega Chapter invite the community to celebrate 65 years of sisterhood, service, and commitment to all mankind throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Join us for an unforgettable Harlem-inspired Dinner and AKAsino style night…

Rev. Leon “Sonny” Clark, Longtime Orange County Pastor and Community Leader, Dies at 72 Bo Tefu | California Black Media  Rev. Leon William “Sonny” Clark, longtime pastor of New Spirit Baptist Church in Santa Ana and a respected faith and community leader in Orange County, died Sept. 9. He was 72. Born Oct. 2, 1953,…

Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media About 500 California public safety workers gathered at the State Capitol on Sept. 14 to urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign legislation that would allow enhanced retirement benefits for certain first responders. Authored by Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood), Assembly Bill (AB) 1383 would modify public employee retirement benefits…

The 15-year-old Formula 4 racing driver from Riverside, the first American to reach the FEED Racing finals in France, signs autographs at Moreno Valley Mall at Towngate on Saturday, September 26. MORENO VALLEY, Calif., September 16, 2026 — Daniel’s Jewelers will host Formula 4 racing driver Truly Adams for a public meet and greet on Saturday, September 26 from 2 to 5 PM at…

Deets: We are excited to announce that the Lucas Museum  of Narrative Art will open to the public on September 22, 2026, in Los  Angeles, California. Founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, our new  cultural institution seeks to explore how stories connect people and capture  the human experience, building on the belief that illustrated…

By Bo Tefu California Black Media Local housing capacity, behavioral health services and criminal justice policies are playing a role in California’s homelessness and drug crises, according to a new report examining how policy decisions have affected outcomes across the state. The report compiled by the Public Policy Institute of California found that counties that…

By John Fensterwald, EdSource As a key element in the state’s package of early literacy reforms, Gov. Gavin Newsom included $200 million in last year’s state budget to pay for instructing elementary school teachers in the new reading strategies. On Wednesday, the State Board of Education approved 31 training programs that school districts can  That…

Inland Regions Mark your calendars for California’s largest annual volunteer cleanup effort, Coastal Cleanup Day! On Saturday, Sept.19, communities will come together to remove litter from rivers, creeks, wetlands and other inland waterways. Trash, packaging, and improperly disposed waste from sources on land account for 80% of the marine debris found on beaches during cleanups…

On Sept. 1, Cindy Faulkner was appointedFirst 5 San Bernardino’s new executive director. Faulkner steps into the role with 22 years of experience at First 5 San Bernardino, most recently serving as interim executive director and, before that, assistant director. Throughout her tenure, she has helped strengthen partnerships and coordinated systems of support that give…