Category: Local & Community
Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino Raises Over $61,000 to Fight Holiday Hunger
Community members enjoy a Grinch-themed event to raise funds for food bank programs (Riverside, CA – December 19th, 2024) – Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) hosted its 4th Annual Can Tree Wonderland presented by Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions Foundation on December 14th, raising over $61,000 to support hunger-relief programs. The festive event featured…
San Gorgonio High School Celebrates Grand Opening of New Culinary Arts Center, Aquatics Center and Tennis Courts
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—San Gorgonio High School (San G) proudly unveiled its state-of-the-art Culinary Arts Center and new Aquatics and Tennis Center during a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Nov. 22. The event marked a major milestone for San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) and the ongoing commitment to providing world-class facilities and resources for students….
Six SBCUSD Schools Named to Education Results Partnership Honor Roll
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—The Educational Results Partnership (ERP) named six San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) campuses to its 2024 Honor Roll for being high-performing schools that improve student academic outcomes. The award-winning schools are Hillside University Demonstration School, Kimbark Elementary School, Paakuma’ K–8 School, Richardson PREP HI Middle School, Rodriguez PREP Academy Middle School…
Ontario Museum of History & Art Presents Two Concurrent Exhibitions Celebrating Printmaking as a Voice for Community Issues and Culture
Mission Gráfica: Reflecting a Community in Print and Centered in Ink: Printmaking in the Inland Empire open January 9–March 9 The Ontario Museum of History & Art (OMHA) is pleased to present Mission Gráfica: Reflecting a Community in Print and companion exhibit, Centered in Ink: Printmaking in the Inland Empire. Both exhibits will open on…
Murder Charges Filed Against Drunk Driver That Killed Two Toddlers and Injured Others in Rialto
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. – On November 26, 2024, San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office prosecutors in our Office of Traffic Safety Unit filed multiple felony charges including murder against Alexis Jose Garcia (28) of San Bernardino. On the evening of November 24th, Defendant Garcia was allegedly driving under the influence, and ran a red…
Ramos reintroduces two measures
AB 31 would combat Missing and Murdered Indigenous People crisis and remedy safety perils created by decades-old federal statute; AB 53 would give retired veterans and spouses a state tax exemption on military pensions SACRAMENTO –Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) reintroduced a public safety bill to grant state peace officer status to tribal law…
Robinhood Launches First HBCU Partnership with Howard University
(TriceEdneyWire.com) – Robinhood, the popular financial app, has partnered with Howard University as its first historically Black college and university (HBCU) participant for its Money Drills program, extending comprehensive financial education to student-athletes. The partnership, announced earlier this month at Howard’s campus, underscores the critical need to advance financial inclusion and build generational wealth within…
SBCUSD Celebrates New Dental Career Pathway at Cajon High
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—San Bernardino City Unified School District’s (SBCUSD) Cajon High School held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 6, 2024, for its new Dental Pathway, which will provide students with a path towards both college and a career. SBCUSD’s career pathways provide participating students with strong, high-quality academic instruction that is aligned with a…
San Bernardino American News host Town Hall to combat hate crimes in our community
November 14th the San Bernardino American News hosted a town hall via zoom and brought together community leaders to discuss hate crimes in our community and how we can advocate for others and ourselves if we witness or experience a hate crime. San Bernardino county hate crimes are severely under reported and the purpose of…
SoCalGas Shares Five Simple Ways to Reduce Energy Use and Save
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12, 2024 – As cooler weather approaches, Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) shares energy-saving tips and tools to help customers prepare their homes. “As we transition into the cooler months, SoCalGas is here to support our customers in managing their energy use and by participating in energy efficiency programs, while maintaining comfort…
Wilk congratulates Victorville nonprofit Family Assistance Program on securing state grant
VICTORVILLE, Calif. – Today Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) offered his congratulations to Family Assistance Program, a Victorville nonprofit supporting victims of domestic violence and vulnerable youth, after the organization received a $320,000 grant from the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (CDFPI). “For decades, the Family Assistance Program has been a lifeline for…
Pepsico To Acquire Siete Foods For $1.2 Billion
PURCHASE, N.Y. and AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) (“PepsiCo”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Garza Food Ventures LLC, dba Siete Foods (“Siete”) for $1.2 billion. PepsiCo (PRNewsfoto/PepsiCo, Inc.) The acquisition will complement PepsiCo’s portfolio with the addition of an authentic, Mexican-American brand,…
LWVSB 2024 Citizens of Achievement & Civic Engagement Ceremony
Upcoming League of Women Voters, of San Bernardino Citizens of Achievement and Civic Engagement Event to honor local community leaders and an organization. Citizens of Achievement Honorees include Stacey Barnier, Nikki Dettman, Geraldine “Gerri” Foxall-Kater, Nefertiti Long, and Tansu Phillip. Civic Engagement Honoree include The American Association of University Women (AAUW) of Redlands. Date:…
Tito Jackson of the Jackson 5 Has Sadly Passed Away at Age 70
Nationwide — Tito Jackson, a founding member of the iconic Jackson 5 and brother to music legend Michael Jackson, passed away at the age of 70 on Sunday, as revealed by a former manager. Tito, the third oldest of the Jackson siblings, played a pivotal role in the success of the Jackson 5, a group…
As Latino enrollment reaches record highs, UC celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
OAKLAND – To honor National Hispanic Heritage Month, the University of California is celebrating the achievements and contributions of Latinos past and present at UC as Latino enrollment reaches record highs for this academic year. As part of its appreciation for Latino contributions to the University, UC has updated its wordmark across digital platforms and…
TERC researchers to further explore effectiveness of teaching algebra in K-2 in diverse classroom settings
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Teaching kids early algebra in K-2 is the best way to promote success in the seminal subject of high school algebra, posits a newly-funded study from researchers at TERC, a leading nonprofit in STEM education research and development. “We need to start treating math as many parents treat…
Looking for Heroes and Sheroes in the IE
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – Some individuals have dedicated their lives to serving others, going above and beyond in their contributions. “We are looking for Black Heroes and Sheroes in the IE,” said Carl M. Dameron, President of the Black Culture Foundation. On Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., the Black Culture Foundation will honor…
Covered California Announces Premium Change for 2025 Dental Plans and Increased Choices for Consumers Throughout the State
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California announced that the statewide weighted average rate change for dental plans offered through the marketplace in 2025 will be 1.55 percent. Covered California also announced that consumers will have more choice among dental plans with the addition of a new dental carrier, Humana, that will offer full statewide coverage in…
Get Your Costumes Ready & RSVP for the Fall Advocacy & Inclusion Fair!
San Bernardino, CA (August 23, 2024) The Legacy Bridges Foundation, Inc. is excited to announce its FALL Advocacy & Inclusion Fair on Saturday, October 12th, 2024 from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at San Bernardino Valley College located at 701 S. Mount Vernon Ave. San Bernardino, CA 92410 with access to the event from parking…
Telemarketer Fees to Access the FTC’s National Do Not Call Registry to Increase in 2025
The Federal Trade Commission announced today an update to the fees telemarketers must pay to access phone numbers on the National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry in FY 2025, which starts on October 1, 2024. All telemarketers calling consumers in the United States are required to download the numbers on the National DNC Registry to…
Ramos youth, education and public safety bills move forward after key fiscal committee hearing
SACRAMENTO— Assemblymember James C. Ramos’s (D-San Bernardino) legislation ranging from children and youth to public safety and tribes cleared the Senate Appropriations Committee Suspense file today. The approved measures will be voted on by the full Senate by the close of session on Aug. 31. Senate Appropriations approved the following bills: Children, Youth and Education…
SPONSORS NEEDED FOR MR. AND MISS CARDINAL CITY
One date in September, leading to one year of service for one Mr. Cardinal City winner and one Miss Cardinal City winner to represent San Bernardino High School (SBHS). It may seem like Mr. and Miss Cardinal City are just about pageant night, but that is far from the truth. The September 21, 2024, pageant…
Flu Vaccine Appointments Now Available at Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions Pharmacies to Help Protect Local Communities Against the Upcoming Respiratory Virus Season
WHAT: As the flu season approaches, Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions pharmacy teams are available now to administer flu vaccines. Appointments can be made online today via the Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions app or website. During these appointments, pharmacists can also administer additional vaccines, including those for shingles, pneumonia, tetanus, HPV and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which…
Volunteers needed for recycling classes and events
Are you interested in helping the environment? Do you like to compost or recycle? Become an outreach volunteer with Riverside County Department of Waste Resources and help the earth by helping others become better recyclers and composters. Outreach volunteers are needed to assist with classes and events by interacting with the public, answering questions on…
Fontana Unified School District Pays Out $14 Million Settlement in Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
The Fontana Unified School District reached a $14 million settlement on behalf of four victims of former teacher Garry Lee Gorgei, Sr., who brought the complaints against the district. The lawsuits alleged that within months of being hired by the district in 1996, Georgi, Sr. was already sexually abusing minor female students at Southridge Middle…
