Category: Local & Community
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…
FDA Warns Companies for Illegally Selling Food and Beverage Products that Contain CBD
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…
In Historic Win, Rep. Karen Bass Is Elected First Black Woman Mayor of L.A.
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…
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Hosts Webinar to Help Educators and Parents Protect Students from Opioid Crisis
SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today convened a panel of experts to speak about strategies to combat the opioid/fentanyl crisis, the fastest-growing cause of death in California. The webinar was open to all educators and parents, and featured subject matter experts from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, California Health and Human Services, local…
NFPA urges extra caution when preparing your feast this Thanksgiving, by far the leading day of the year for U.S. home cooking fires
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….
Supervisors Require New Training Regarding First Responder Photographs
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…
SBCUSD Board Of Education Launches Nationwide Superintendent Search
The San Bernardino City Unified School District governing Board is seeking applicants for superintendent. Applications can be accessed via the application link and will be accepted through November 30, 2022. The new educational leader for California’s seventh-largest school district is slated to be named by February 2023. Candidates must have the background, skills, and abilities…
The Nurses Pub Launches Rock The Sox Campaign To Honor Veterans and Residents of The Inland Empire
With the support of Bombas.com, Wesley Health Centers (IWCH Institute) and Opera-tion Be Kind, The Nurses Pub will launch a community giveaway to support San Ber-nardino and Inland Empire Veterans and families needing high quality socks and a chance to win $50 Visa Gift Cards. 500 pairs of socks and a complimentary Nurses Pub goodie…
La Quinta Art Celebration Returns November 10-13, 2022, La Quinta, CA
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…
