Category: Local & Community
Ecclesia Christian Fellowship- February 1st, 2023 10AM
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!
Justice Department Secures Over $31 Million from City National Bank to Address Lending Discrimination Allegations
Largest Redlining Settlement Agreement in Department History; Department’s Combating Redlining Initiative Secured Over $75 Million for Neighborhoods of Color to Date The Justice Department announced today an agreement to resolve allegations that City National Bank (City National) engaged in a pattern or practice of lending discrimination by “redlining” in Los Angeles County. City National is…
Dr. King Annual Gala to Honor Award Recipients January 14th
“This is a diverse event that honors Black, Latino, Asian, white and all ethnicities,” said LuCretia Dowdy, president of LUE productions, the event’s organizer. “All races and creeds are welcome to this celebration of unity.” SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. On January 14th from 5:00 to 9:00 pm, the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Gala Awards…
Beautillion Participants Learn About 35th Annual Oratorical Program
On Sunday, January 8, 2023, at the Community Youth Center in San Bernardino at the Social Lites, Inc. Beautillion meeting, former Sir Knight of Beautillion, Dr. Charles Brown of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Inc., Mu Xi Lambda Chapter along with member Dar’rell Jones and Twillea Evans-Carthen of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Eta Nu Omega…
Declutter Your Home And Donate Your Items To Support A Good Cause
Fontana, CA, January 10, 2023- The Legacy Bridges Foundation, Inc. upcoming Clothing Donation Drive-Thru Event that was scheduled to be held on Saturday, January 14th, 2023 9:00a.m. – 2:00p.m. at the New Hope Family Life Center located at 1505 W. Highland Ave. San Bernardino, Ca 92411 will be postponed due to the upcoming winter storm….
RUHS joins pilot program to promote low-dose aspirin as preeclampsia preventative
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…
Hahn Releases Statement on Bruce Family’s Decision to Sell Bruce’s Beach
Los Angeles, CA—The Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Janice Hahn has released the following statement regarding the Bruce Family’s decision to sell the Bruce’s Beach property back to the County of Los Angeles for nearly $20 million, the estimated value of the property. This decision comes nearly six months after Supervisor…
Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy Killed by Convicted Felon
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. – On December 29, 2022, William Shea McKay was identified as the shooter that killed Deputy Isaiah Cordero with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department during a traffic stop in Jurupa Valley. The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office prosecuted McKay, who was convicted of his third strike in November 2021. Despite…
The State Of California Launches Boost Up/Stay Well And Boost Our Health Covid-19 Campaigns
Both Campaigns are Part of On-Going Outreach to the Black and African American Community SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The state of California has launched two campaigns designed to engage the Black and African American community by providing information about COVID-19 vaccines and boosters and opportunities to get boosted through January 2023. Shot of Faith returns with…
The Right Way to Treat RSV—Respiratory Syncytial Virus
“Parents of infants and seniors should see their doctor right away if symptoms are not responding to treatment, to make sure that the illness does not get worse and turn into a case of bronchitis or pneumonia,” said Dr. Albert Arteaga, CEO of LaSalle Medical Associates. SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. Respiratory syncytial virus, better known as…
Affirmative Action — Does it Have a Future?
Supreme Court weighs a potential ban on Affirmative Action For nearly 60 years, federal government-enacted policies have granted sweeping changes to the workforce and education system as people of all races, colors, creeds, religions and disenfranchised groups advance their pathways in America. Affirmative action, initiated under President Lyndon B. Johnson’s administration in the 1960s, granted…
SBCUSD Students And Families Invited To First Annual Brick Blast On January 7, 2023
Building Block Event to Encourage Creativity and Collaboration To welcome San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) students back for the new semester, the District’s Expanded Learning Department is hosting a fun-filled Saturday morning of creativity and collaboration featuring Lego building blocks and more. Expanded Learning, also known as Sunrise/CAPS, has organized its First Annual…
San Bernardino School District Holiday Schedule
Winter Break began Friday, December 16, 2022, for the vast majority of San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) students. Students return to class on Monday, January 9, 2023. The District’s non-school-based offices are open with limited hours December 19–22, 2022. Visitors may be required to make an appointment before in-person visits to District offices…
Clean Out Your Closets and Cupboards for the Largest Clothing Donation Drive-Thru Event!
Fontana, CA, December 19, 2022- Do you have lots of “stuff” and not quite sure what to do with it? During this holiday season, make room in your closets and cupboards for your new wardrobe and home decor, by donating your old gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, books, blankets, and other home goods to the…
Padilla Introduces Bill to Increase Health Provider Services in Disadvantaged Communities
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…
CCA Calls Lame Duck Spending Bill A Threat To Black Communities
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…
SBCUSD Students Provide Music And More To Brighten The Holiday Season
Students from across San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) will be singing, dancing, acting, and playing festive music leading up to the winter holidays. The public is invited to attend, and most performances are free. All adults will be required to show valid photo ID when visiting a school campus during school hours. Chavez…
NFPA urges added caution this holiday season, as Christmas Day and Christmas Eve are among the leading days of the year for U.S. home fires
December 12, 2022 — Many hallmarks of the holiday season, including Christmas trees, holiday decorations, and festive meals, present potential fire hazards that contribute to an annual increase in U.S. home fires at this time of year. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Christmas Day and Christmas Eve are among the leading days…
The Neighbors United Political Action Committee Hosts Annual Fundraiser
The Neighbors United Political Action Committee(NUPAC.) based in Fontana, California sponsored their annual fundraiser that raises money in support of African-American Democrats, who seek local offices. They were founded in August 2019, and have raised over $30,000 these past two years. Every month each member deposits $25 into a bank account, in an effort to…
Two Familiar Sights Returning to LAX This Holiday Season — Pre-Pandemic Numbers of Travelers and Jehovah’s Witnesses
As the bustle of holiday traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels, travelers shuffling through LAX with their bags and passports in tow can expect to see another sight return to LAX for the first time since March 2020: Jehovah’s Witnesses standing next to mobile carts featuring colorful literature in a variety of languages. Industry analysts and…
Black couple wins $1.2 M grant to reimagine STEM education
STEM-related pathways are the future of learning in and out of schools and for the workforce. “We are excited to receive support for our mission to prepare learners for the future of work,” said HEPH Foundation founder Steven Conner. “Our work helps children quantum leap beyond their fears of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)…
Hope Lutheran Church of Riverside donated 10% of their property sale net proceeds to Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino
(Riverside, CA – November 29, 2022) – Hope Lutheran Church of Riverside has served the community of Riverside for the past sixty years and counting. On Tuesday, November 15, they donated 10% of the net proceeds of the sale from their property to Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB), a longtime partner in our…
The San Bernardino MLK Day Parade & Extravaganza Returns to San Bernardino’s Westside in Celebration of Dr. King’s Birthday
SAN BERNARDINO, CA-San Bernardino Calif. Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce brings back The San Bernardino MLK Day Parade & Extravaganza in celebration of Dr. King’s birthday on Monday January 16th, 2023, at 11:00 AM. The Parade starts at Graciano Gomez Elementary School at Mt. Vernon and Baseline and continues west on Baseline ending…
Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino Receives over $128,000 given by the Nourishing Neighbors Grant from Albertsons/Vons Foundation’s Breakfasts for Kids Fundraiser
(Riverside, CA – November 16, 2022) – Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) received a $128,288 grant from Albertsons/Vons Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbor Program. The grant was provided from funds donated by generous customers at checkout in September and will be used to ensure every child in the Inland Empire gets access to a healthy…
Sandals Church Fights to Help Inland Empire Teens with New Center
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…
