University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education and Adams Motorsports Park Announce Partnership to Open New Doors for the Local Community

Irvine, Calif. (March 25, 2026) – Adams Motorsports Park and the University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education (UC Irvine DCE) have launched a new marketing partnership to introduce the park’s motorsports community to the educational and career development opportunities available through the division. For more than 60 years, UC Irvine DCE has helped…

Etiwanda High School junior’s Shakespeare performance carries her to the national stage

“Make thick my blood…” When Etiwanda High School junior Vanessa Mejia delivered that line from Macbeth, the room fell silent. The intensity of her performance — drawn from one of Shakespeare’s most famous passages — was so powerful that even her drama teacher, Christian Kiley, was stunned. “Vanessa is one of the most natural actors…

Little Sunshine Foundation to Host Sunshine Royale Bi-Annual Fundraiser Aiding Underserved Youth 

The Little Sunshine Foundation is hosting its Little Sunshine Founda-tion/Sunshine Royale Casino & Music Night, which happens every two years. This year, the fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, April 11 at the Glendora Country Club, located in the City of Glendora at 2400 Country Club Dr., 91741. The   Little   Sunshine   Foundation, which…

Verizon Announces $125,000 in New Grant Funding and Digital Resources for California Small Businesses

San Bernardino, CA – Verizon today announced a new round of support for California’s small business community, offering $5,000 grants to 25 eligible entrepreneurs through the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready platform. In partnership with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), this initiative aims to provide vital capital and digital training to help small businesses…

Grocery Pharmacists, Patients, and Community Leaders Call for Safe Staffing After New Survey Reveals Long Waits and Safety Risks

Pharmacists and Patients from Ralphs, Vons, Albertsons, and Pavilions Demand Action From the Companies LOS ANGELES — Grocery pharmacists, patients, labor leaders, and community advocates gathered today in front of a Ralphs in Los Angeles to release new survey findings showing rising wait times and medication safety concerns inside neighborhood grocery pharmacies. The survey of…

38th Annual Oratorical Contest Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity & Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, Mu Xi Lambda chapter, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Eta Nu Omega chapter, will be hosting the 38th Annual Oratorical Contest at San Bernardino Valley College, 701 S. Mt. Vernon Avenue, Room: Business 100, Parking Lot 11, San Bernardino, California, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday March 14,…

Cheryl Brown Gerontology Scholarships Now Available

 SACRAMENTO, CA – California State University, Sacramento, is now accepting applications for the 2026/27 Cheryl Brown Gerontology Scholarship program. This initiative aims to support students pursuing gerontology majors and minors, emphasizing diversity and inclusion in the field of aging. Eligible students from the Black Honors College and those from San Bernardino and Riverside counties in…

Every Story Counts… A Week in the Life of Your County Library

From storytime giggles to late-night research sessions, every library visit tells a story—and the San Bernardino County Library (SBCL) wants to hear yours! As part of the statewide Every Story Counts initiative, happening Jan. 25–31, we’re inviting county residents to share their experiences, memories, and favorite moments at their local library branches. Libraries are more…

National Sports Association of Wellness and Mental Fitness Launches to Advance Mental Fitness as a Core Pillar of Athlete Development

RIVERSIDE, CA – The National Sports Association of Wellness and Mental Fitness (NSAWMF) announces the launch of its national nonprofit association dedicated to advancing mental fitness as a core pillar of athlete development, performance, and lifelong well being. Built to serve athletes, parents, coaches, and institutions nationwide, NSAWMF is designed to make mental fitness education…

HPV Testing Via Easy Self-Collection Now Available to Patients at Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties

ANAHEIM, CA (January 13, 2026) – January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and patients of Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties (PPOSBC) now have access to a compassionate, lower-stress method of getting tested for human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common cause of cervical cancer. Self-collection HPV testing is now available as an option…

SBCUSD Honors Inland Empire Children’s Book Project as November Outstanding Community Partner

SAN BERNARDINO, CA—On Tuesday, Nov. 18, the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Board of Education presented its November Outstanding Community Partner Award to the Inland Empire Children’s Book Project for helping ignite a lifelong love of reading by placing thousands of free books into the hands of children across the District. “A home…

San Bernardino County Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. Delivers Holiday Joy to Muscoy Elementary Students

SAN BERNARDINO, CA—San Bernardino County Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., in partnership with the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD), brought holiday cheer to Muscoy Elementary School on December 9 by distributing toys to all 650 students and presenting the school with $5,000 to be used for the school’s greatest need. The event…

Ontario High, Chaffey District helping to fill the growing demand for automotive service technicians and mechanics

ONTARIO – Step inside Rich Lewis’ auto maintenance and repair shop at Ontario High School, and you will quickly forget that you’re surrounded by students. There’s a small group repairing brakes, another replacing an alternator and vehicle charging system, and yet using computer technology to inspect an engine – all under the tutelage of Lewis,…

California Celebrates National Scholarship Month by Empowering Over 5 Million Children with CalKIDS Scholarships

SACRAMENTO, CA — As National Scholarship Month shines a spotlight on the power of educational opportunity, California is celebrating the growing impact of the CalKIDS Scholarship Program, the nation’s largest children’s development account program, serving more than five million children statewide. Launched in 2022, the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS) provides scholarships…

Kwanza Jones & José E. Feliciano Commit $6 Million to Boost Access to Real-World Learning and Community Impact at Cardozo

Transformational gift will result in the creation of a new, state-of-the-art facility, which will be named the Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano Program for Clinical Education. LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Powerhouse philanthropists, investors, and change makers, Kwanza Jones, Cardozo Class of 1999, and José E. Feliciano, commit $6 million to the…

Community Sees How SBCUSD Shines During Annual Principal for a Day Event

More Than 70 Community Leaders Shadowed Principals Across SBCUSD SAN BERNARDINO, CA—San Bernardino City Unified School District’s (SBCUSD’s) annual Principal for a Day event kicked off with a brief breakfast and orientation on Oct. 23 before more than 70 guest principals traveled to school sites across San Bernardino and Highland. The event is designed to…

Toyota Arena and Soboba Casino Resort unveil new Soboba VIP Lounge in Ontario

Partnership ushers in a new era of premium hospitality for concert and sports fans   (ONTARIO, California, November 4, 2025) – Toyota Arena and Soboba Casino Resort on Monday officially unveiled the new Soboba VIP Lounge, completing a $1.3 million transformation of one of Southern California’s premier live entertainment venues. Located inside Toyota Arena, the…

SBCUSD Honors Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley as October Outstanding Community Partner

The Outstanding Achievement Awards Recognize District Students, Parents and Staff SAN BERNARDINO, CA—On Tuesday, Oct. 21, the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Board of Education presented its October Outstanding Community Partner Award to the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley for providing engaging classroom presentations and hands-on programs that teach kindness, empathy and…

Modernizing the State’s Unemployment Program: Helping EDD Pay Customers Faster and Accurately

What You Need to Know: California’s Employment Development Department is making it easier for customers receiving unemployment benefits to report required wages and income information while receiving benefit payments. This helps ensure the Department can pay benefits quickly and accurately to avoid unnecessary eligibility interviews or potential overpayments. SACRAMENTO — October 20, 2025 As part…

The CARE Project’s Adam’s Angels Supports Children Who Have Lost A Parent to Breast Cancer

 “The grants provide a little relief to families following a death,” she said. “We give the grants so families can focus on the process of grieving and help keep life for kids as normal as possible after they lose a parent.”  Riverside, CA. — The CARE Project, Inc., a Riverside, California–based nonprofit that provides emotional…

Nominations Now Open for the 2026 Black Rose Awards: Honoring Unsung Heroes in the IE

 SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.—The Black Culture Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Black Rose Awards, which honor remarkable individuals dedicating their lives to community service and improvement in the Inland Empire. Nominations are due by November 10, 2025.  The 34th Annual Black Rose Awards ceremony will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at…