Category: Local & Community
County Library Celebrates Family Literacy Month with November Basket Giveaway
In honor of Family Literacy Month this November, the San Bernardino County Library (SBCL) system is encouraging families to check out books, foster learning at home, and enjoy a chance to win one of four exciting family-themed baskets. Patrons who check out 30 items from any library branch during November and present their receipt to…
California Community Colleges’ HBCU College Carvan Turns 10!
Anniversary tour hit the road Sunday, bringing HBCU reps to 15 stops in California LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, in partnership with 38 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide, kicked off the 2025 California Community Colleges (CCC) to HBCU Transfer Caravan on Sunday, Oct. 26 in Los Angeles. This…
San Bernardino County anticipates resumption of CalFresh benefits
San Bernardino County, CA — The San Bernardino County Transitional Assistance Department (TAD) is sharing an important update regarding the anticipated resumption of CalFresh benefits. On Nov. 6, a federal court ordered the release of all CalFresh funding in California. Following that decision, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) directed the California Statewide Automated…
California and Fresno unite to tackle unsheltered homelessness through new cooperative agreement
What you need to know: California and the City of Fresno today reached an agreement which would allow Fresno to better work with the state to address unsheltered homelessness on state rights of way within its city limits. FRESNO – California announced today that the City of Fresno has entered into an agreement with the…
New law backed by NAACP to transform reading education in California
By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media California is set to overhaul how it teaches reading to K-8 students after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB)1454, a landmark reform authored by Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) and supported by the NAACP California-Hawaii State Conference The legislation requires the state to adopt new instructional…
Operation Feed California Kicks Off to Support Families Hit by CalFresh Delays
By Edward Henderson | California Black Media Amid a crowd of thousands waiting for groceries at a San Diego food distribution site on Nov. 2, Josh Fryday, Director of the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GO-Serve), stood alongside California Service Corps members to launch Operation Feed California, a statewide effort to help the…
Los Angeles Chargers Defense Dominate Pittsburgh Steelers During PrimeTime Matchup
By Korbin McCarthy The Chargers have been stellar the entire season defensively and that showed in their Sunday night primetime match up against the Pittsburgh Steelers. In the first half, the Chargers held the Steelers to just 3 points, picked off future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers twice and caused a safety by sacking Rodgers…
California Connects: How the Governor’s Office Is Bringing Collaboration and Service to Communities
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media California Connects Regional, the statewide series of convenings hosted by the Governor’s Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications (OCPSC), made a stop in Sacramento on Oct. 21. The Sacramento meeting was part of an eight-city tour organized by the governor’s office to encourage service and collaboration…
How Black Caucus Members Are Standing Up – and Speaking Out — for CalFresh Recipients
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Before the federal government shutdown became imminent — and before the risk of a hunger crisis was clear — Assemblymember LaShae Sharp-Collins (D-La Mesa) introduced a bill aimed at preventing any reduction in CalFresh benefits, if federal funding were ever cut. Assembly Bill (AB 1211), “CalFresh Eligibility,” would’ve…
Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
Bo Tefu | California Black Media Gov. Newsom: USDA Needs to Release All Available SNAP Funds Gov. Gavin Newsom applauded two federal court rulings that found the Trump Administration illegally withheld Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds amid the ongoing government shutdown, calling the decisions a “major win for all Americans.” “I’m proud to see…
Black Women for Wellness Action Project Pushes ‘Yes on Prop 50’ as California Decides Its Future
By Niele Anderson, BPUSA Contributor Multimedia Journalist / Culture Curator Black women are disproportionately impacted by healthcare due to systemic inequities, resulting in higher maternal mortality rates, disparities in accessing care, and negative experiences with providers. This is why the California-based Black Women for Wellness Action Project (BWWAP) exists. The organization’s commitment to understanding and…
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…
SBCUSD Honors Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley as October Outstanding Community Partner
The Outstanding Achievement Awards Recognize District Students, Parents and Staff SAN BERNARDINO, CA—On Tuesday, Oct. 21, the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Board of Education presented its October Outstanding Community Partner Award to the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley for providing engaging classroom presentations and hands-on programs that teach kindness, empathy and…
Modernizing the State’s Unemployment Program: Helping EDD Pay Customers Faster and Accurately
What You Need to Know: California’s Employment Development Department is making it easier for customers receiving unemployment benefits to report required wages and income information while receiving benefit payments. This helps ensure the Department can pay benefits quickly and accurately to avoid unnecessary eligibility interviews or potential overpayments. SACRAMENTO — October 20, 2025 As part…
The CARE Project’s Adam’s Angels Supports Children Who Have Lost A Parent to Breast Cancer
“The grants provide a little relief to families following a death,” she said. “We give the grants so families can focus on the process of grieving and help keep life for kids as normal as possible after they lose a parent.” Riverside, CA. — The CARE Project, Inc., a Riverside, California–based nonprofit that provides emotional…
Chargers Running Kimani Vidal Plays Key Role Bounce Back Win
By: Korbin McCarthy What a difference a few days can make. Earlier in the week, the Los Angeles Chargers suffered a somewhat of an embarrassing 38-24 home loss to the 7-1 Indianapolis Colts, dropping them to 4-3 overall. Four days later, the Chargers hosted the 3-3 Minnesota Viking for a Thursday Night match up at…
Nominations Now Open for the 2026 Black Rose Awards: Honoring Unsung Heroes in the IE
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.—The Black Culture Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Black Rose Awards, which honor remarkable individuals dedicating their lives to community service and improvement in the Inland Empire. Nominations are due by November 10, 2025. The 34th Annual Black Rose Awards ceremony will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at…
The Social Lites Invite Incoming Knights To Attend Briefing For 59th Annual Beautillion
The Social Lites, Inc. invite all interested young men to attend an informational meeting for the 59th Annual Beautillion. 📅 Dates: Saturday, October 18 🕚 Time: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM 📍 Location: New Hope Life Center, Room 13 1505 W. Highland Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92411 Program meeting will take place weekly on Sundays…
University of Redlands Partnership Opens High-Tech Mapping Career Pathways for Arroyo Valley High Students
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) entered into a remarkable partnership with the University of Redlands that will allow qualifying Arroyo Valley High School (AVHS) scholars to enroll in the University of Redlands Dual Credit Program, with all associated academic privileges, at no cost to them and with the ability to take…
BMO Offers a Wealth of Information During Homeownership Workshop in Partnership With Sapphire Marketing Inc
Sapphire Marketing Inc. and BMO recently partnered to host a two-part homeownership workshop series in the High Desert. The first workshop was held over the weekend in Hesperia and was very well attended by interested homebuyers and those looking for a second home or invest-ment properties. The second workshop of the two-part series will be…
The Salvation Army Awards Hong N. Nguyen for Exceptional Service
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — The Salvation Army is proud to announce Hong N. Nguyen as the recipient of the Exceptional Service Civic Award by the San Bernardino Area Citadel. Recognized for outstanding service and dedication to community development, Nguyen has made significant contributions to strengthening the organization’s financial integrity and community outreach. Nguyen will be…
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…
Annual fundraiser Inland Ivy Foundation and Eta Nu Omega
Join The Inland Ivy Foundation, in partnership with Eta Nu Omega Chapter, for our Annual Fundraiser – a night of style, purpose, and community! This year’s theme is Fashion Forward, Future Ready, celebrating creativity while making a lasting difference. ️Your support helps us uplift local high school seniors, families, and adults right here in the…
LA Galaxy Brings Soccer Skills Camp to San Bernardino’s Mt. Vernon Elementary
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—Almost 500 Mt. Vernon Elementary School students laced up their sneakers on Sept. 18 for an unforgettable experience as the LA Galaxy brought their soccer camp directly to campus. The daylong clinic gave every student a chance to learn new skills, build teamwork and experience the joy of the game with one of…
Black and Missing Foundation, New Guide for Reporting on Missing Persons
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…
