Category: Local & Community
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…
San Bernardino City Unified School District’s San Andreas High Named a 2025 Model Continuation High School
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—San Andreas High School, in the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD), has been named a 2025 Model Continuation High School by the California Department of Education (CDE) and the California Continuation Education Association Plus (CCEA Plus). The CDE announced last month that 74 schools throughout California were recognized as Model Continuation…
This Older Californians Month, Connect with Your Family and with California’s Resources to Help Older Adults Thrive
Start the conversation about aging by celebrating the wisdom, resilience, and strength of older Californians while making important plans for the future WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW — May is Older Californians Month, a time to celebrate the wisdom and strength of older adults and challenge outdated stereotypes. Starting the conversation about aging can begin…
City Of Barstow extends ‘call to action’ for local businesses as more applications needed for MULTIPLE ‘EQUITABLE COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION GRANTS’
Local businesses can apply for a unique opportunity to enhance their environmental standards via land testing BARSTOW, CA – April 30, 2025 – Businesses within the City of Barstow can apply for special grant funds through the City if they anticipate development and need the soil tested for environmental purposes. With the new BNSF Railway…
President Trump Deals More Blows to America’s Students
Statement from Denise Forte, president & CEO of EdTrust, on the recent wave of executive orders targeting education WASHINGTON – “Last evening, President Trump signed several new executive orders that will further weaken our nation’s education system. This marks yet another dangerous step toward limiting what students can do and learn, and will transform the…
California’s Progress, Challenges Noted in American Lung Association 26th Annual “State of the Air” Report
State, Local Air Agencies Need Consistent Resources to Keep Pace SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (April 23, 2025) – Released today, the American Lung Association’s 26th “State of the Air” report demonstrates California’s clean air policies and investments are working to cut harmful pollution. Despite facing the most difficult air pollution challenges in the United States,…
Ontario International Airport Authority presents nearly $54,000 to local USO in support of military servicemembers
(Ontario, California – April 28, 2025) – The third installment of Ontario International Airport’s (ONT) annual 5K at the Runway generated nearly $54,000 in support of the USO and its mission to serve military personnel and their families. This past week, officials from the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) presented USO representatives a check for…
SB Symphony Youth Orchestra to perform Spring Concert
The San Bernardino Symphony Youth Orchestra (SBSYO) will perform their spring concert on Sunday May 18 at 3 p.m. at the historic San Bernardino Valley College Auditorium. The repertoire will include Aaron Copeland’s Hoedown, highlights from “Wicked”, “An American in Paris”, and “How to Train Your Dragon”, Jeffrey Bishop’s Aethelinda, Jay Ungar’s Ashokan Farewell, and…
Dr. Kim Carter-Tillman Named 2025 National Remarkable Woman Of The Year
Inland Empire-Greater Los Angeles CA (April 2025) – The 2025 Remarkable Women program celebrated an extraordinary milestone as Dr. Kimberly Carter-Tillman was named the National Remarkable Woman of the Year. Dr. Carter-Tillman, who represented KTLA as their local finalist, joined 124 other remarkable women from across the nation for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Los Angeles,…
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…
Ranking Member Maxine Waters Slams Trump’s Latest Attack on Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement in response to recent actions by President Trump to reduce the workforce at the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). This action follows an Executive Order last month to gut the MBDA completely. “Donald Trump…
