Category: Local & Community
Food 4 Less/Foods Co. Workers Announce Strike Authorization Votes as Contract Expires
Strike Authorization Votes To Be Held Next Week After Months of Unlawful Conduct by Employer During Contract Negotiations Los Angeles, CA – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Locals 8GS, 135, 324, 770, 1167, 1428 and 1442, together representing 6,000 Food 4 Less/Foods Co. workers across California, released the following statement on the…
First Partner Siebel Newsom kicks off summer with Annual Summer Book Club
SACRAMENTO – California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom today announced the start of this year’s First Partner’s Summer Book Club. The Summer Book Club, part of the First Partner’s California for ALL Kids initiative, is an annual program and partnership with the California State Library that aims to increase literacy and reduce learning loss by…
OpEd: Embracing Hope
Celebrating the Achievements of San Bernardino’s Area Graduates The National Black Grads (NBG) Inland Empire (IE) Black Grad Recognition Event held on May 5, 2024, was a resounding success, celebrating academic excellence and empowering future leaders. The event highlighted the transformative power of education in shaping individuals, families, and communities. Recognizing students for their dedication,…
The California Community Colleges Commences Roundtable Discussion on Brown v. Board of Education with a Distinguished Panel of Experts
SACRAMENTO, Calif.— The California Community Colleges’ ICanGoToCollege.com campaign is closing out the first season of its EDUCATE. ELEVATE. podcast with three special episodes on Brown v. Board of Education. The first two episodes feature a roundtable discussion by a distinguished expert panel of legislators, educators, and thought leaders on the state of education for Black…
Nearly Half Of Pacific High School’s 270 Graduates Completed A Career-Technical Education Pathway
WHAT: San Bernardino City Unified School District’s (SBCUSD) Pacific High School expects to graduate 270 students in the Class of 2024, with nearly half successfully completing a Career-Technical Education (CTE) Pathway and 34% completing at least one college course while in high school. WHO: Interview Opportunities (5:15–5:45 p.m.): Alexia Leon, Class of 2024 graduate, is…
EdTrust, AASA, NAMI to Host Discussion on Students’ Social, Emotional, and Academic Development with Panel of Black Female Superintendents
WASHINGTON – To mark the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board decision and Mental Health Awareness Month, EdTrust and AASA, the School Superintendents Association, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will host a panel of outstanding Black female superintendents discussing how they meet their students’ social, emotional, and academic development (SEAD) needs. …
Partners Against Violence Fighting Back Against VOCA Cuts to Support Survivors of Crime
Inland Empire – Partners Against Violence (PAV), a leading organization dedicated to supporting survivors of violence, is issuing an urgent call to action in response to the devastating cuts to the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding. These cuts, if not addressed, will have catastrophic consequences for our organization and, most importantly, for survivors of…
Teacher Appreciation Week Kicks Off With New UNCF Study Finding Black Parents and Caregivers Report Better Outcomes When There are More Black Teachers at School
Black parents and caregivers report higher college aspirations for their child and fewer school suspensions when there are more Black teachers at their child’s school compared to schools with few or no Black teachers WASHINGTON, DC (May 7, 2024)—As the country celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week, UNCF (United Negro College Fund) released a groundbreaking…
San Bernardino City Unified School District Approves Ground Lease for New Fire Station in North San Bernardino
SAN BERNARDINO, CA – The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) announced the approval of a ground lease agreement with the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (SBCFPD) to facilitate the construction of a new fire station intended to serve the Wildwood Park neighborhood and surrounding areas of the City of San Bernardino. This…
SBCUSD School Hosts Exciting NFL Draft Party Celebrating Cajon High Alumnus Jayden Daniels
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) hosted a thrilling NFL Draft Party on April 25 at Cajon High School, where the anticipation was palpable as more than 100 attendees eagerly awaited the selection of 2023 Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels. Students, staff, alumni and community members gathered at the Cajon High…
$10 Million Awarded to St. John’s Community Health for Climate Resiliency
Los Angeles – Today, St. John’s Community Health – a network of community health centers serving South, Central, and East Los Angeles; the Inland Empire; and the Coachella Valley – announced they have been awarded $10 million by the California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) to help build a community resilience center in South Los Angeles. …
San Bernardino City Unified School District’s Sierra High Named a 2024 Model Continuation High School
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—Sierra High School, in the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD), has been named a Model Continuation High School by the California Department of Education (CDE). This is the third time the campus has received this prestigious designation, recognizing Sierra for its exemplary programs and services that support students who have faced…
NIIMBL announces 63 students for the 2024 NIIMBL eXperience
NEWARK, Del., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL) is pleased to announce 63 students from 41 academic institutions have been selected to take part in the 2024 NIIMBL eXperience, the largest cohort since the Program’s launch in 2019. Students will participate in one of five NIIMBL eXperience…
FREE Online Tutoring and Homework Help Available Just in Time for Year-end Finals
24/7 Access to Expert Tutors for California Students SAN MATEO, Calif. – As the academic year draws to a close, many California students – especially those in middle and high school – are preparing for their final exams in a myriad of subjects. With the HelpNow Program, these students can have access to free online…
Inland Empire Black Education Congress Pushes Top Education Officials for Greater Accountability for Black Students
[San Bernardino, CA] — On Saturday, April 27, 2024, BLU Educational Foundation is hosting its 3rd Annual Inland Empire Black Education Congress. Marked as “A gathering to create the educational goals for the Inland Empire’s Black Education Agenda and Black student success,” this convening is designed to bring the decision-makers, educators, local elected officials, state…
HBCU Recruiting Platform Celebrates 25 Years With DEI Conference and Career Fair
Nationwide — HBCU Connect, the largest online platform for professional networking within the HBCU student and alumni community, is partnering with the DC Metro HBCU Alumni Alliance (DCHBCUAA), Inc. to celebrate its diversity recruitment contributions over the past 25 years. From June 28-29, the two entities will host the Annual Conference and Career Fair, which…
SBCUSD Board of Education Honors Outstanding Individuals
Feb. Outstanding Achievement Awards Recognize District Students, Parents and Staff SAN BERNARDINO, CA—In Feb., the Board of Education presented the Outstanding Achievement Awards to students, parents and staff of Lincoln and North Park Elementary Schools, Rodriguez PREP Academy Middle School and Arroyo Valley High School (AVHS). The Board recognizes Outstanding Student Award winners to honor…
The California Community Colleges Black Student Success Week Returns for its Fifth Year of Fostering Black Student Achievement
The California Community Colleges system marks its fifth anniversary of intentional advocacy for a better future for Black students with its annual Black Student Success Week, April 22-26. The series of virtual events is expected to draw more than 5,000 students, parents, educators, college administrators, and community and civic leaders throughout the week. In 2020,…
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Finalized Science-Driven Updates to Foods Provided Through WIC
Enhancements will promote nutrition security and maternal and child health, increase flexibility for participants and follow Administration’s successful efforts to fully fund WIC Chicago, April 9, 2024 – Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has finalized updates to the foods prescribed to participants in the Special Supplemental…
California Student Aid Commission and California’s public higher education segments collaborate to ease access to financial aid
California Dream Act Applications will open to first-time financial aid applicants from mixed-status families to meet financial aid deadlines for fall 2024 The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), together with the University of California (UC), the California State University (CSU), and the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) announced today (April 9) an alternative financial…
California Announces $25 Million in Awards for Youth Mental Health
Awards Support Efforts by Local Organizations to Promote Equity, Prioritize Youth Needs, and Empower Caregivers and Communities WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California is awarding grants to dozens of tribal and community-based local organizations to reduce stigma and discrimination and support youth in seeking help when they are facing mental health struggles. SACRAMENTO – To…
How Parents Coped with the Infant Formula Shortage
In 2022, the United States experienced an infant formula shortage due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a large voluntary recall, and related supply chain issues. By summer 2023, about 20% of parents said they had a hard time finding formula — more than a 14 percentage point drop from fall 2022, according to the experimental Household…
Health Groups File Second Lawsuit Against The US FDA
WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 2, 2024 – The African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC), Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), and the National Medical Association (NMA), represented by Christopher Leung of Leung Law PLLC, have filed a second lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the agency’s inaction on issuing a…
Padilla, Booker Announce Bill to Make Access to Equitable Health Care a Protected Civil Right
WASHINGTON, D.C. — (3/26/24)U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) announced the Equal Health Care for All Act, bicameral legislation that would make equal access to medical care a protected civil right to help address the racial inequities and structural failures in America’s health care system that have led to higher mortality rates…
Jehovah’s Witnesses Launch Invitation Campaign
Southern California Residents Invited to Two Special Events in March Southern California – March 24 — While the date Sunday, March 24, may pass imperceptibly for many, millions around the world will gather at sundown to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ. Considered the most important day of the year for Jehovah’s Witnesses, the Memorial…
