Category: Local & Community
Riverside County Treasurer-Tax Collector Announces Important Dates for Property Tax Payments
Property Tax Owners Should Submit the First Installment of Their Property Taxes Prior To Due Date to Avoid Penalties RIVERSIDE, CA – The Riverside County Treasurer-Tax Collector (TTC) Matthew Jennings is reminding residents and property owners of the upcoming deadlines for property tax payments. The first installment of property taxes is due on November 1,…
Sierra High is One of America’s Healthiest Schools
SAN BERNARDINO— San Bernardino City Unified School District’s (SBCUSD) Sierra High School has been recognized as one of America’s Healthiest Schools. The Alliance for a Healthier Generation is a Clinton Foundation-funded organization that is dedicated to health and wellness in public schools. It has awarded the distinction to Sierra this week for its dedication to…
Black Professor Reveals Hidden Truth About California Community Colleges
Nationwide — Manu Ampim, a tenured professor of History and Africana Studies at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, California, has revealed that the California Community College system, the largest educational system in the U.S. serving more than 1.8 million students, has omitted Africa in its curricula. He says that only 2 of the 116…
Clark Atlanta University’s School of Education Receives High Ranking on the U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate Schools List
ATLANTA, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Clark Atlanta University’s School of Education has earned recognition on the U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate Schools list released on April 25, 2023. “We are pleased to receive this recognition from U.S. News and World Report,” Dr. J. Fidel Turner, Jr., School of Education Dean, said. “The…
The 7 Deadliest Diseases in the Black Community
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that there are several deadly diseases that strike Blacks harder and more often than they do other groups, particularly whites. What are the ones affecting us the most? And more importantly, how can we better fight back? First, let’s look at why these disparities exist: Why These Disparities? Genes….
League of Women Voters, San Bernardino Honored Community Leaders and Organizations at 48th Annual Citizen of Achievement and Civic Engagement Ceremony
League of Women Voters, San Bernardino celebrated their 48th annual Citizens of Achievement and Civic Engagement Ceremony honoring community leaders and organizations on a beautiful Sunday, October 8, 2023, at the Sterling Natural Resource Center in Highland, CA. Honorees included Francine Cepeda Blacksher in recognition for being the founder of Pacific Islander Graduate Recognition…
Padilla Introduces Bill to Expand Access to Restaurant Meals Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) introduced the Meals for At-Risk Americans Act, which would streamline the application process and provide guidance to states for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Restaurant Meals Program. “Everyone deserves access to freshly cooked, nutritious meals, but for many vulnerable…
Book Club HQ 2-year Anniversary Honoring Black Liberation Spaces
Los Angeles, October 14th – Book Club Headquarters, home of the Noname Book Club and The Radical Hood Library will celebrate two years in the community. In those two years, the space has held all FREE community events and educational workshops such as open mic nights, birthwork training, harm reduction and narcan use, film screenings,…
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Helps Protect Coachella Valley Farm Workers and Supports Communities Through Secured Donation
COACHELLA VALLEY—In response to the record-breaking heatwaves and the alarming rise in heat-related illnesses, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond has stepped up to help the United Farm Workers Foundation and Coachella Valley farm working communities by receiving support for 200 double-wall vacuum insulated thermal flasks. These flasks, designed to keep liquids ice cold…
Temple Missionary Baptist Church invites the public to a FREE Seniors and Caregivers Workshop
Temple M.B. Church invites the public to our FREE Seniors and Caregivers Workshop. The topics will include: Senior Rights, Insurance, Veteran’s Benefits, Care Giving Resources, and more! The workshop date is Saturday October 21, 2023, 9:00am-12:00pm. Temple’s address: 1583 W. Union Street San Bernardino, CA 92411. Phone number: (909) 888-2038. Dr. Raymond W. Turner, Senior…
Corded Window Coverings are a Top Danger in the Home for Infants & Young Children
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…
SB City Unified Superintendent Hosts Forums to Form Vision
SAN BERNARDINO – San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) is seeking feedback from District employees, students, families, and community partners in order to identify and align key priorities for the District. “I’ve been spending time meeting with our staff, families, elected officials, community partners, groups and organizations so that together, we can start to…
Environmental Justice Community Forum Series (EJCFS) Addresses Critical Environmental Issues in Underserved Communities for Congressional Black Caucus and Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Washington, DC– The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) and Clean Fuels Alliance America (Clean Fuels) proudly announce the launch of the Environmental Justice Community Forum Series (EJCFS), a collaboration aimed at raising awareness and fostering dialogue on environmental justice (EJ) and the vital role of biodiesel in underserved or disadvantaged communities. The forum…
LWVSB Citizens Of Achievement And Civic Engagement Awards October 8, 2023, At 2:00 p.m.
The League of Women Voters, San Bernardino Area (LWVSB), celebrating its 68th Anniversary, will be honoring five individuals and three community organizations in the League’s annual award ceremony. This year, the 48th ceremony will be held on Sunday, October 8, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Sterling Natural Resource Center, 25318 5th…
SBCUSD Welcomes New Director of Communications, Strengthening Engagement and Communication Efforts
The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) announced the appointment of MaryRone Goodwin as the District’s new Director of Communications and Community Relations, effective Tuesday, Sept. 5. This cabinet-level position reflects the District’s commitment to building strong relationships with its education partners and furthering the goals and vision set forth by Superintendent Mauricio Arellano….
Stater Bros. Markets CEO Pete Van Helden Delivers Keynote Address at The Salvation Army 2023 Red Kettle Campaign
REDLANDS, CALIF.— Pete Van Helden, Stater Bros. Markets[NN1] [CMD2] Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board, will deliver the keynote address at the kickoff event for The Salvation Army’s Annual Red Kettle campaign. The “miracle” of Christmas is repeated through the joy of caring, sharing and donations to The Salvation Army’s Red Kettles. The…
LA County Library Now Taking Entries for 44th Annual Bookmark Contest
Calling All Creative Kids and Teens! Pick Up an Entry Form and Let Your Imagination Shine. LA COUNTY, CA – LA County Library’s 44th Annual Bookmark Contest for grades K – 12, which celebrates the joy of reading and creativity, kicks off today, September 5. Submissions will be accepted through October 21, 2023. Kids and…
High Desert Pearls to Host Black Tie Sneaker Gala Fundraiser to Aid Children and Families
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…
SBCUSD Reaches Out to 409 Students and their Families During Annual Operation Student Recovery
The San Bernardino City Unified School District’s (SBCUSD) Positive Youth Development department hosted a successful Operation Student Recovery on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, visiting the homes of 409 students who have not attended school since the start of the new school year on July 31, 2023. Operation Student Recovery (OSR) is designed to take a…
Black Women Winners of 2nd Annual “Invest in Progress” Program
25 Black women entrepreneurs from across the U.S. awarded $10K in funding and yearlong mentorship Nationwide — The BOSS Network, an online community of professional and entrepreneurial women who support each other through digital content, programs, and event-based networking, and Sage (FTSE: SGE), the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and…
Statement on President Biden Lowering Costs for Seniors
The following is a statement from Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Campaign Manager for Biden-Harris 2024: For decades, presidents have tried to take on Big Pharma on behalf of seniors, but President Biden finally got it done. Thanks to President Biden’s leadership, millions of seniors, including those taking life-saving medication to prevent heart failure or to manage…
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond, Inspirational Speakers Discuss Importance of Establishing Ethnic Studies Curriculum
SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond hosted a webinar featuring a variety of inspirational speakers who discussed the importance and journey of ethnic studies in California. The webinar provided an opportunity for local educational agencies (LEAs) to become acquainted with the benefits of ethnic studies and to be reacquainted with the Ethnic Studies Model…
FTC Stops Scammers Charged with Preying on Students Seeking Debt Relief
Agency says defendants used “Biden Loan Forgiveness” to lure students and collect millions of dollars in illegal junk fees The Federal Trade Commission has stopped scammers who the agency says facilitated an operation to prey on students seeking debt relief. The agency charges that the defendants pretended to be affiliated with the U.S. Department of…
” 57 Years of Providing Community & Educational Support ”
The 56th Beautillion Scholarship Program culminated on April 1, 2023, at California State University, San Bernardino. Master of Ceremonies, Raafi Bell, Principal at Hardy Brown College Prep and 2004 Beautillion Sir Knight tied the past fifty-five Beautillion themes into an empowering history of the Beautillion, closing with this year’s theme, “I AM…Changing the Narrative.” Keynote…
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Launches Statewide Coalition with Teacher Recruitment Summit
SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond hosted a Teacher Recruitment Summit at the California Department of Education (CDE) today and formally launched a coalition to further engage in direct recruitment of teacher candidates statewide. The Summit brought together around 350 attendees—about one quarter joined in person—from teacher credentialing programs, school districts, county offices of…
