Category: Local & Community
First 5 San Bernardino Stresses keeping children safe around water as summer kicks off
SAN BERNARDINO – May 27, 2022 – Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to summer, and with that comes pools opening for water play across San Bernardino County. First 5 San Bernardino wants to remind families to be hyper-vigilant of children around water and make the ABC’s of Water Safety a priority. According to…
SBVC’s 95th Anniversary Gala Raises $175,000 for Student Scholarships
(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) – It was a night of food, fun, and fundraising, as San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) celebrated 95 years of excellence at its Great Expectations Gala. Held April 1st on the SBVC campus, this sold-out event brought in more than $175,000 through sponsorships, seats, a silent auction, an opportunity drawing and additional…
Founding San Manuel Tribal Leader Santos Manuel Receives Honorary Doctorate
Cal State University, San Bernardino Recognizes Tribe’s Historic Contributions to the Region and Education San Bernardino, CA, May 20, 2022 –– Santos Manuel, the founding leader of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, was awarded In-Memoriam (Posthumous) an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) at the university’s commencement…
“Game Change Game” Set To Premiere At Tribeca Film Festival Powerful Documentary Gives A Rare Look Into The Lives Of NBA Players During the Unprecedented 2020 Season
“Game Change Game” is produced by THINK450, the Innovation Engine of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) in partnership with Good Company NEW YORK, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — “Game Change Game,” a powerful documentary that takes viewers inside the 2020 NBA season disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic, is set to make its festival debut…
California State Library Awards More than $5 Million in Grants to Ethnic Media Outlets
Funds will be used to raise awareness of services for survivors of hate crimes and incidents [Sacramento, Calif.] – The State of California has awarded $5,078,055 in grants to 46 ethnic media outlets and organizations serving communities that are historically vulnerable to hate incidents and hate crimes. A joint venture of the California Commission on…
Close to Volunteers Gather for Santa Ana Riverbed Cleanup in Riverside
RIVERSIDE, CA – On Wednesday, May 18, local nonprofit Inland Empire Waterkeeper led close to 100 Southern California McDonald’s volunteers in a cleanup at Martha McLean-Anza Narrows Park along the Santa Ana Riverbed where over a ton of trash was collected and disposed. The Martha McLean-Anza Narrows Park is a 40-acre park that offers public…
Statement By Dr. Gail C. Christopher, Executive Director Of National Collaborative For Health Equity, On Buffalo Shootings
Finding The Light To Drive Out Hate WASHINGTON – “Hate always terrorizes. That’s the intention. As an African American woman who came of age during the Civil Rights era, I know at heart how hate works to harm some and paralyze or, at least, to immobilize others. But movement is life. It’s certainly the way…
Educators Embrace Gov. Newsom’s May Revise to the State Budget Proposal Record funding for public schools and colleges
BURLINGAME — CTA President E. Toby Boyd issued the following statement in response to Governor Newsom’s May Revise State Budget proposal: “Educators welcome the very good news of robust revenues due to a strong economy and a budget proposal that would bring record funding for our public schools and community colleges. Our schools and students…
San Bernardino City Unified Superintendent Doc Ervin To Retire After 30 Years Of Service In Public Education
San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Superintendent Doc Ervin announced Tuesday, May 3 that he will retire at the end of this school year. In making the announcement, Ervin praised the educational community for putting students first during what he called “the most unprecedented time for public education.” “When I joined the SBCUSD team,…
San Bernardino City Unified Students Receive Free Covid-19 Tests Courtesy Of Amazon
Every student attending San Bernardino City Unified schools will receive COVID-19 rapid antigen tests thanks to a generous donation from Amazon. A longtime community partner, Amazon donated 150,000 COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to the District’s Making Hope Happen Foundation, which will be distributed to every SBCUSD school. Students will take the tests home in May…
Popular YouTuber & Relationship ‘Expert’ Kevin Samuels Passes Away at 56
Popular YouTuber and self-proclaimed relationship expert Kevin Samuels has reportedly passed away at age 56. He was known for dating advice and YouTube videos where he operated under the self-proclaimed title of an “image consultant.” Samuels has gained a following of over 1.4 Million YouTube subscribers and 1.2 Million Instagram followers through the way he…
Magic Johnson & Mike Tyson To Address Black Business Owners At Recession Proof Convetion May 27-28th In Las Vegas
4th annual convention welcomes Recession Proof members forging a pathway toward wealth for upcoming generations Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Sharing their competitive fire and strategies for success, professional athletes Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Mike Tyson have been confirmed as keynote speakers for the upcoming 4th annual Recession Proof Convention. Slated for May 27-28 at The Mirage…
Congresswoman Waters Introduces Resolution to Commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Los Angeles 1992 Insurrection
Washington, D.C. – (5/02/22) Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the Financial Services Committee, who was deeply involved in the response to the 1992 insurrection in Los Angeles, announced that she is introducing a resolution in the House of Representatives to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Los Angeles 1992 Insurrection. “Thirty years ago,…
SBCUSD 2022 High School Graduation Information
Anderson School Graduation: Wednesday, June 1, 9 a.m., Anderson School, 24302 East 4th St., San Bernardino Graduates: 39^ Arroyo Valley High School Graduation: Friday, June 3, 6 p.m., San Manuel Stadium, 280 South E Street, San Bernardino Graduates: 600* Valedictorians: Michelle Le, Alexa Tapia-Plazola, Wendy Aguilar Martinez, and Frankie Grant Salutatorians: Leticia Morales Ruiz, Leonardo…
Three In SBCUSD Honored As Administrators Of The Year
Each region of the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) annually recognizes the outstanding performance and achievement of individual school administrators and classified managers in several categories. This year, three San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) administrators were honored by ACSA Region 12 for their exceptional leadership in managing school programs, commitment to professional…
SBCUSD Invites Families And Community To Weigh In on New Pre-Kindergarten Textbooks
As part of its process for selecting new textbooks for transitional kindergarten (TK), a pre-kindergarten program, the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) invites all stakeholders to review the books under consideration and provide their input. TK is an opportunity for students not old enough for kindergarten to access a quality, free education surrounded…
Riverside County health officials looking for cause of sickness for dozens of people after meal
Riverside County health officials are trying to find out why dozens of employees of a shuttle bus company became ill after eating a catered meal for hundreds of people. More than 40 people were taken to three hospitals in the Coachella Valley early Monday after they complained of various symptoms, including stomach cramps, dizziness, nausea,…
Meeting the Learning Needs of Our Youngest Learners
SBCUSD is now enrolling students for the 2022-2023 school year. And, transitional kindergarten (TK) is now open to children who will turn 5 years old by February 2, 2023. Families can stop by their neighborhood school to enroll children in TK and kindergarten. You can also enroll children in transitional kindergarten and kindergarten by visiting…
Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. to Host College and Career Day for High School Seniors in Our District
San Bernardino, CA. – San Bernardino Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. to host a College and Career Day for High School Seniors in our San Bernardino County School Districts. The event will take place on April 18th from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event is meant to assist high-school seniors with their next…
Senator Leyva’s Universal Preschool Bill Graduates From Senate Education Committee
SB 976 Supported By Children, Parent, Education and Community Organizations SACRAMENTO – Affirming the need to expand access to care and early learning opportunities for California’s youngest learners, an important bill by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) that establishes universal preschool in California passed from the Senate Education Committee today. Sponsored by the Child Care…
San Bernardino City Schools To Delay Late Start Until August 2023
Starting in August 2023, San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) students will have new school hours, with classes starting later for those in middle school and high school as part of a state law designed to give adolescents more time to sleep. Starting with the 2023–2024 school year and in compliance with Senate Bill…
SBCUSD Teacher Named California League of Schools State High School Educator of the Year
San Bernardino City Unified School District’s (SBCUSD’s) Keith Brockie is the California League of Schools (CLS) State High School Educator of the Year for 2022. Brockie is a classroom art teacher, a demonstration teacher, a teacher induction coach, and the Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) department chair at Arroyo Valley High School, and that’s just…
Part-Time Instructors File Class-Action Lawsuit Over Minimum Wage Violations at Long Beach City College
Case Has Statewide Implications; New Legislation Would Address Pay Parity on Community College Campuses LOS ANGELES — In a news conference this morning, two Long Beach City College (LBCC) part-time faculty members announced they have filed a class-action lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against Long Beach Community College District (LBCCD) over failure to compensate…
Six Drought Friendly Ways to Deep Clean This Spring
Sacramento, Calif. – For many Californians, spring represents a time of new beginnings. The tradition of spring-cleaning gives residents the chance to renew their homes and reach areas that aren’t regularly touched. As you start to refresh your space, it is important to remember that California has just recorded its driest January and February in…
Linked Learning Alliance to Celebrate San Bernardino City Unified School District for High-Quality College and Career Readiness Efforts
The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) and the Linked Learning Alliance will celebrate and congratulate the Digital Media Arts Academy and the Business and Logistics Academy at Arroyo Valley High School, as well as the Digital Design and Communications Academy at Pacific High School for achieving Linked Learning Gold certification on Tuesday, April…
