Category: Local & Community
CARES Program Hosts World Peace Day Celebration: “Act Now for a Peaceful World”
The CARES Program invites the community to participate in a World Peace Day Celebration scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025, at New Hope Family Life Center. This global observance, recognized by the United Nations each year, is devoted to strengthening peace awareness both locally and worldwide. This year’s theme, “Act Now for a Peaceful World,”…
Hire & Inspire: Workers’ Rights Job & Resource Fair to Connect Local Employers and Job Seekers in Apple Valley
Apple Valley, CA –November 18, 2025-The Way Resource Center is proud to host the Hire & Inspire: Workers’ Rights Job & Resource Fair on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Apple Valley Conference Center, located at 14975 Dale Evans Pkwy, Apple Valley, CA 92307 This one-of-a-kind fair is designed…
California Coastal Cleanup Day transforms into world’s largest scavenger hunt
SAN FRANCISCO — California Coastal Cleanup Day will celebrate its 41st year this September with its first ever “Trashure Hunt.” The state’s largest volunteer event is expected to draw more than 50,000 people at hundreds of locations across the state. The California Coastal Commission organizes the annual cleanup, which this year promises to be the…
Stronger Jobs, Stronger Communities: Six Ways the EDD Can Help Job Seekers and Employers Succeed
Labor Day is more than a long weekend. The holiday honors the contributions of workers and the legacy of the American labor movement, while also offering a moment to reflect on the challenges and opportunities facing today’s workforce — particularly in California’s diverse communities. As the world’s 4th largest economy, California is home to 4.2…
FARSB Harnesses Collective Action this Hunger Action Month
Riverside, CA, August 20th, 2025—Throughout history, people in America have united to drive change. This September, during Hunger Action Month, Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) is calling on the Inland Empire to come together once again to end hunger in this community. “People across the country have demonstrated immense care for their neighbors…
Ontario International Airport and UCR Health Upgrade Nursing Stations to Better Support Breastfeeding Families
(Ontario, California – August 25, 2025) – In honor of National Breastfeeding Month, Ontario International Airport (ONT) is proud to announce a comprehensive upgrade to its nursing facilities, in partnership with UCR Health. Building upon the modernized nursing stations initially launched in 2022, the newly upgraded spaces now feature expanded interiors, refreshed furnishings, and enhanced…
12,000 Stater Bros. Workers Vote Yes to Ratify New Contract
LOS ANGELES, CA – Today, members of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Locals 135, 324, 770, 1167 and 1428 voted to ratify a new three-year contract with Stater Bros. The contract was reached after months of negotiations and active participation from thousands of grocery workers at Stater Bros. stores across Southern California. The five…
Second Inland Empire Multi-Year High School BSU Reunion Hosted by San Gorgonio High School Alumni
Alumni of the San Gorgonio High School Black Students Union (BSU) is hosting its second Inland Empire multi-year, multi-school Black Students Union High School Reunion. The event is scheduled for September 12-14 and will include three days of fun, entertainment, and an opportunity to catch up and reminisce with old friends. The first Inland Empire…
Second Inland Empire Multi-Year High School BSU Reunion Hosted by San Gorgonio High School Alumni
Alumni of the San Gorgonio High School Black Students Union (BSU) is hosting its second Inland Empire multi-year, multi-school Black Students Union High School Reunion. The event is scheduled for September 12-14 and will include three days of fun, entertainment, and an opportunity to catch up and reminisce with old friends. The first Inland Empire…
Generous Endowment Will Ensure Regional Jazz Concert
SAN BERNARDINO, California – Among the many interests shared during their full lives, psychologists Mary Ellen and Tom Brigante loved jazz music. The two were regular attendees at Boston jazz clubs and Tom, who had begun his study of the trumpet as a boy, dreamt of becoming a professional trumpet player, later going on to…
The Kid Angle Kid-focused news from First Focus on Children Clawbacks: The newest weapon in the Administration’s War on Children
The March of the Recissions continues, apparently with an even greater focus on hollowing out supports for children. The Trump Administration is planning to claw back Congressionally appropriated funding from the Department of Education, according to reports that surfaced this week, moving another step closer to effectively disabling the one-and-only federal agency devoted to children….
FARSB Hunger Resource Center Acquisition Marks 1st Anniversary
Riverside, CA, July 29th, 2025— Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) celebrates as FARSB Hunger Resource Center in Riverside hits their 1st anniversary milestone, marking the first full year of operation as the food bank’s second building – which encompasses a Learning Center, the Fresh Start Pantry by Goodman, and a CalFresh Resource Center….
City Of Barstow Renews Partnership With Barstow Humane Society To Expand Animal Control Services
BARSTOW, CA – July 28, 2025 – The City of Barstow announced today a renewed service agreement with the Barstow Humane Society aimed at enhancing animal control services throughout the community. Effective July 1, the agreement includes the construction of new City Kennels on the Humane Society’s property at 2480 E. Main Street, where the…
In historic first, California powered by two-thirds clean energy – becoming largest economy in the world to achieve milestone
What you need to know: Clean energy reliably powered California to levels never seen before – 67% in 2023 – as renewable energy and clean resources continue to advance the state’s world-leading energy transition while fueling the nation’s largest clean energy workforce, more than a half-million strong. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced California…
Is Your Parent Showing Signs Of Alzheimer’s? How To Tell…
Chances are, you have a friend, coworker, or relative who is currently caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. With over six million Americans living with the disease and diagnoses rising steadily every year, especially among younger individuals, Alzheimer’s is no longer something only associated with advanced age. More and more, families are facing this…
New President at California State PTA
SACRAMENTO, CA (July 2, 2025) – Today, Heather Ippolito, President and the 2025-2027 California State PTA Board of Directors takes office for their two-year term. The incoming board is one of the most diverse and geographically spread across California bringing their passion for the PTA mission to positively impact the lives of all children and…
California’s Commitment to Education Renewed with 2025–26 Budget Agreement
SACRAMENTO—The California 2025–26 state budget was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday, securing critical investments for public education and directing key investments to areas specifically identified as priorities by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and the California Department of Education (CDE). The budget package supports educators, strengthens early learning, and removes barriers…
High-Speed Rail Recognizes 17 Students Completing Central Valley Training Center Pre-Apprenticeship Program
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Established in 2020, the Central Valley Training Center offers hands-on, 10-week pre-apprenticeship training to prepare students for careers in the construction trades. To date, 268 graduates have completed the program, moving on to join unions, work for subcontractors, and contribute to high-speed rail construction in the Central Valley. SELMA,…
Evidence-Based Early Literacy Bill AB 1454 Passes California Assembly with Unanimous 75-0 Vote
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assembly Bill 1454, jointly authored by Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas), Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), and Assemblymember Blanca Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) – passed the full Assembly floor with a unanimous 75-0 vote – a rare and resounding bipartisan show of support. California’s reading achievement gaps by both income and race are…
Legacy Bridges Foundation Launches Free 4-Week Virtual Advocacy Workshop to Empower Families, Caregivers, and Self-Advocates
Inland Empire, CA – June 9, 2025 — The Legacy Bridges Foundation is proud to announce the launch of Your Voice, Your Power—a free, 4-week virtual advocacy workshop designed to equip individuals with the tools, confidence, and community support needed to create meaningful change. This dynamic workshop is open to parents and caregivers of individuals…
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…
Rialto Black History Committee Founder Hattie Mae Love Pettway Inge Passes in Rialto
San Bernardino, Calif. – The life of Hattie Mae Love Pettway Inge will be honored in service on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Loveland Church, 17997 Merrill Ave, Fontana, CA. Pastor Chuck Singleton will deliver the eulogy. Viewing is from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by the service at 11:00 a.m. Inge passed on…
SBCUSD Breaks Ground on the New James Ramos Center for Public Safety
New $20M facility honors District alum and state leader deeply committed to safety, equity and student success SAN BERNARDINO, CA—The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) officially broke ground on a new Public Safety Building named in honor of California State Assemblymember James C. Ramos, a proud attendee of San Bernardino schools and lifelong…
Job Fair & Expungement Clinic May 28 10am-2pm
San Bernardino County is offering a valuable opportunity for job seekers and individuals seeking to clear their records with an upcoming Job Fair and Expungement Clinic. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 28th, from 10 am to 2 pm and will be held at Ontario International Airport, Terminal 1, located at 1940 Moore Way,…
How Much Discrimination Do Americans Say Groups Face in the U.S.?
Republicans are less likely to say there is discrimination against Black, Hispanic, Asian and White people than a year ago WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 20, 2025) – A new Pew Research Center survey finds that large majorities of Americans say numerous groups in the United States face at least some discrimination, including immigrants, transgender people and…
