LOS ANGELES – Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that the 10 Freeway in Los Angeles is on track to at least partially reopen to traffic in three to five weeks. The major artery that serves 300,000 vehicles daily closed in both directions this weekend after a fire caused significant damage to up to 100 support…
NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Corded window coverings are considered one of the top hidden hazards in the home, due to the potential strangulation hazard to young children. To increase awareness of this danger, October is recognized as Window Covering Safety Month. The Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) and safety experts urge parents…
The High Desert Pearls, an official interest group of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, will host its inaugural fundraising event, September 30, at the Dolphin Estates, 20365 Rancherias Road, Apple Valley, CA. “A Night Under The Stars, A Black Tie Sneaker Gala,” begins at 6 p.m., with food, networking and fun. In addition to raising…
Luvina Beckley (shown above) was a featured speaker at the Re-stored Brunch & Summit held recently. The event catered to fe-male leaders and activists who hold mindfulness in high regard. The attendees and speakers included influencers, industry pro-fessionals and change makers. The summit topics included networking, having a health mindset as well as health and…
Schools and Local Communities Set to Receive $2.35 Billion Sacramento – Today, the California State Board of Equalization (BOE) unanimously adopted the $146.1 billion in state-assessed property values of 336 companies within California, which include telephone, gas, and electric companies, independent power producers, regulated railroads, and intercounty pipelines. In the upcoming fiscal year, schools and…
SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond will convene a webinar to assist school districts in building strategies to counter declining enrollment. Thurmond will host and moderate the webinar on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. “It has been our priority to ensure that students and families are engaged in public schools and that…
Join SBCUSD for the upcoming Multilingual Programs College and Career Readiness Fair at San Bernardino Valley College! April 22, 2023 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Click on the flyer below to register!
San Bernardino, CA March 27th – The Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce recognized women entrepreneurs in celebration of Woman’s History Month and the 6 nominees were: Alydda Hill- Alydda is recognized for her contributions to the community through entertainment and music. Also known as Amoré The Songstress, Alydda has been singing and performing throughout…
This Field Looks Green To Me is a sports epic about how kids helped change racial inequalities in the Jim Crow south in the 1950s. MIDDLESBORO, Ky. and PADUCAH, Ky., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — This Field Looks Green To Me is a feature length fictionalized telling of a true Appalachian story about three kids…
VICTORVILLE, Calif. — The City of Victorville will hop into spring with its annual Spring Festival and Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hook Park located at 14973 Joshua Street. All are invited to come and enjoy this event that will feature an egg hunt for children, local…
On Thursday, April 20, students from across the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) will test their knowledge of Latin-American and Hispanic history and culture during the Latino History Bee. The Latino History Bee is the only event of its kind in the nation. The bee is divided into multiple rounds, with each round…
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 (Ontario, California) Toyota Arena has announced the position of General Manager has been filled by Gus Le Grand. He took on the day to day duties of General Manager as of March 20, 2023. “We are pleased to welcome Gus to Ontario and look forward to his expertise in managing our…
San Bernardino, CA, March 14, 2023-Are you overwhelmed with clutter or excess of personal items occupying your space and don’t know where to begin organizing it? There’s no time like the present to clean out your closets and cupboards and donate your old gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, books, blankets, small appliances and other home…
General Contractor’s Expertise in Public Safety and Education Facilities Converge with Campus Project Escondido, CA, February 21, 2023 – On January 20, 2023, Erickson-Hall Construction Co. joined more than 150 members of Crafton Hills College leadership, elected officials, fire chiefs, and other stakeholders to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Public Safety Training Center at Crafton…
Get Boosted! Join us at Ecclesia Christian Fellowship Church at 1314 East Date Street, San Bernardino, CA 92404 From 10am – 3pm The first 50 people to receive a COVID vaccine or booster will receive a $50 gas card. Arrive early to improve your chances!
Initiative aims to reduce preeclampsia and eliminate health disparities experienced by Black women Moreno Valley, CA— Riverside University Health System (RUHS) – Medical Center has joined a pilot program led by the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) to promote the use of low-dose aspirin as an effective means to prevent preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is a…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) introduced legislation to close the gaps in our health care system that have left behind minorities and underserved communities by incentivizing increased health provider participation in disadvantaged areas. The Health Enterprise Zones Act would direct the Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary to accept applications for…
Executive Director Bruce: “Keeping our current dysfunction on auto-pilot is bad for democracy and bad for Black and Brown communities who need real leadership in Washington.” Washington, D.C./December 20, 2022 – Today, Concerned Communities for America (CCA) Executive Director DaQuawn Bruce issued the following statement calling for the current Lame Duck Congress to avoid passing…
The Hill Teen Center is named after the late educator and community leader Dr. Margaret Hill. The center will provide support for teenagers suffering from homelessness, hunger, gang violence, drugs, alcohol, and poverty. San Bernardino, Calif. – The ROGO Foundation in partnership with Sandals Church, The San Bernardino City Unified District School Board, and small…
Constituent Update November 21, 2022 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted warning letters to five companies for illegally selling products containing cannabidiol (CBD). Warning letters were sent to the following companies: 11-11-11 Brands Naturally Infused LLC Newhere Inc dba CBDFX Infusionz LLC CBD American Shaman, LLC These companies are selling CBD containing…
Maxim Elramsisy |California Black Media “This is my home, and with my whole heart, I’m ready to serve, and my pledge to you is that we will hit the ground running on Day One,” Los Angeles Mayor-elect, Rep. Karen Bass pledged Nov. 16 after the Associated Press (AP) declared her the projected winner in a…
November 15, 2022 – As Thanksgiving nears, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) urges added caution when preparing the holiday feast, as Thanksgiving Day represents the leading day of the year for home cooking fires. Between three and four times as many cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving Day as a typical day of the year….
Los Angeles, CA – Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion authored by Supervisor Janice Hahn regarding new trainings for LA County Firefighters, paramedics, and Sheriff’s deputies about new County policies prohibiting photographs of human remains. Hahn’s motion is a follow-up to a previous motion she authored August, shortly after…
The outdoor affair will showcase 185 world-class, jury-selected artists from 32 states and five countries exhibiting their original artworks. La Quinta Art Celebration returns over the four days of Veteran’s Day Weekend, November 10-13, 2022, at the visually stunning La Quinta Civic Center in La Quinta, CA. The hours for this fall show have been…