Category: Local & Community
55th Social Lites, Inc. Beautillion Ball Set for April 2, 2022 Young Men Striving For Excellence
Four distinguished young men will be presented to society on Saturday, April 2nd 2021 at the beautiful campus of California State University, in the new Santos Manuel Student Union North building. This year marks the 54th Beautillion Ball featuring the theme “Young Men Striving For Excellence”. The Beautillion Program was started in the Inland Empire…
The First Cohort of Community Schools in San Diego Unified School District to be Designated
SAN DIEGO – Tomorrow, on Tuesday, March 22, the San Diego Unified School District Board of Education will be voting on which schools will be designated as the first five community schools in the district. This is a critical moment for educational transformation of the public education system in San Diego. Students in the San…
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…
Fact Check: Can Prolonged Face Mask Use Cause an Asthma Attack?
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, face masks have become an integrated part of everyday life. Although mask mandates vary across states, school districts and employers, wearing a mask is required at airports, federal properties, public transit and for the duration of flights. Failure to comply with mask mandates within the aviation industry can result in…
Rehab or Steroid Shots: What’s Best for Arthritic Knees?
Physical therapy for arthritic knees tends to cost patients more out-of-pocket and involves a lot more hassle than a quick steroid shot to soothe an aching joint. But in the long run, physical therapy is at least as cost-effective as steroid injections and is more likely to provide longer-term relief, a new study concludes. “Even…
Alexis G. Philius Scholarship for students of black/African descent
Research shows that lack of diversity has significant consequences on health outcomes, health equity for patients, and communities of color. UNAC/UHCP has decided to address underrepresentation in health professions with our Alexis G. Philius scholarship. The scholarship is named after Alexis G. Philius, an RN and community leader. For students of Black/African descent in the…
Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino Names New Ceo
(Riverside, CA – March 14, 2022) – Following an extensive search, the CEO Selection Committee for Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) announced today that Carolyn Solar would be named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective April 4, 2022. Solar, a Riverside resident, has served on the FARSB team since 2017 and is only the…
COVID Long Haulers: Long Term Health Issues Caused by COVID
COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has sickened hundreds of thousands and killed large numbers of people worldwide. There are also several long-term effects of COVID. It is largely regarded as life-threatening for its effects on the lungs. COVID-19 can also cause heart damage, even in people without underlying heart problems. Coronaviruses cause…
International Spellman HV Clean Tech Competition Calls for High School Student STEM Project Submissions
Entrants to Submit Projects Focused on Sustainability and Protecting Our Natural World; Registrations Due April 22 ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY — March 7, 2022 — Students from around the world are invited to share their innovative solutions as part of the 2022 Spellman High Voltage Electronics Clean Tech Competition. This competition engages students in identifying and…
Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino Announces Free Registration for Kids Nutritious Education Program
(Riverside, CA – February 28, 2022) – Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB), the regional food bank of the Inland Empire, has opened registration for the bi-annual child nutrition education program known as The Goodness in Food (TGIF) and space is already filling up! The free of cost 4-week program will educate kids aged…
Educators on New Guidance for Schools and Colleges
Local school communities should proceed with caution, focused on health, safety and science BURLINGAME — Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced new COVID-19 guidance that move from universal mask requirements to mask recommendations in all schools after March 11. The new guidance, along with the revised metrics from…
SB Symphony Starts Season with Shakespearean Saga
The San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra is currently preparing for the start of their 93rd performance season which begins with “Romeo and Juliet vs. West Side Story” on March 12, 2022. The concert considers Shakespeare’s iconic tale of tragic love through some unique artistic perspectives. “I’m excited that the San Bernardino Symphony will have the opportunity…
Ontario Convention Center Celebrates 25 Years
ONTARIO, California (Tuesday, March 1, 2022) – Ontario Convention Center has announced the 25th anniversary of Ontario Convention Center! A community event is planned for late summer to enjoy an open house at the 225,000 square foot venue. “We look forward to a year-long celebration of our 25th Anniversary with several events.” said Shannon Perry,…
Happy Black History Month!
February is a time to honor Black history in the American experience, lift up the accomplishments of Black Americans, and recommit to addressing the inequities and systemic injustices endured by Black communities. As we celebrate Black History Month, let us take time to learn about Black leaders, humanitarians, scientists, authors, innovators, and pioneers – and…
STEM Education Leader Calvin Mackie Asks America’s Math Teachers To Restore Hope To Their Students
Speaking at Teacher’s Convention, Dr. Mackie Makes Inspirational Appeal NEW ORLEANS – In a stirring speech to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), Dr. Calvin Mackie called on the nation, and particularly its educators, to bring hope back into the lives of children, families and communities. “We have to bring back hope,”…
Secretary Cardona Lays Out Vision for Education in America
In major address, Secretary Cardona discusses his priorities for continued recovery through the pandemic and improving America’s education system more broadly In a major address at the Department of Education, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona laid out his vision for continued recovery through the pandemic and his priorities for broader investments in America’s education…
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces Applications for Free Summer Meal Programs
SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today announced that applications are available for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Seamless Summer Option (SSO), both federally funded, state-administered programs that serve free meals to children eighteen and younger when school is out of session. Summer meals provide children with access to essential nutrition during…
Omicron Lasts Longer on Skin, Plastic & Other Surfaces (How to Clean Omicron)
After a new report, researchers are saying the Omicron variant survives longer on plastic and skin than other COVID-19 variants. That may be one possible explanation for why Omicron has spread so rapidly around the world. In a lab experiment, samples of different variants were applied to pieces of plastic and human skin collected from…
SBCUSD School Of Choice Applications Open Through March 15 For 2022-2023 School Year
San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) believes that all families should have choices and input when it comes to their children’s education. To that end, SBCUSD offers several Signature Programs, middle school lottery programs, and School of Choice options. If your child is currently enrolled at an SBCUSD school, you can apply now for…
Meet The Founder Of A $500K Scholarship Fund That Support Black Women Entrepreneurs
The fastest-growing entrepreneurship accelerator program helps women-owned businesses get to the next level. Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Award-winning entrepreneur Dr. Velma Trayham has launched a $500,000 scholarship fund to support Black women entrepreneurs across the country. The fund, which is a part of her upcoming Millionaire Mastermind Entrepreneur Accelerator Program this spring, is being offered by…
Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino CEO Stephanie Otero Announces Resignation
Food Bank Board of Directors to Form Selection Committee for Successor (Riverside, CA – January 24, 2022) – After 6 years of feeding the hungry, Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) CEO, Stephanie Otero has announced her resignation. “While I am sad that my time at FARSB will be coming to an end in…
Anaergia Commissions Facility in California that Creates Renewable Natural Gas from Wastewater and Food Waste
Victor Valley facility is the first in California to make renewable natural gas from both wastewater and food waste and inject into a utility pipeline BURLINGTON, ONTARIO and VICTORVILLE, CALIF.—January 21, 2022 – Anaergia Inc. (“Anaergia” or the “Company”) (TSX: ANRG) announced today that its subsidiary SoCal Biomethane will officially commission operations at the Victor…
Now Enrolling San Bernardino and Highland Children in Kindergarten for 2022–2023 School Year
The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) is eager to enroll the Class of 2035. Enrollment is underway in SBCUSD for students who will start kindergarten or transitional kindergarten in 2022. Children who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2022, are eligible to enroll in kindergarten for the 2022–2023 school year. Transitional…
Surge in COVID-19 Cases Sparks Questions, Recommendations During Cold and Flu Season
Doctors recommend steps for preventing viral infections Sacramento, Calif. – With the cold and flu season in full swing at the same time as a dramatic uptick in COVID-19 cases due to the highly transmittable Omicron variant, many people wonder how to tell the difference between the viruses which can share similar symptoms. Likewise, California’s…
They Thought I Was Having Seizures, It was Migraines
When I was about 16 years old, I told my pediatric care doctor that I was having headaches very often, and they “sucked.” My mother had a benign meningioma that had grown over 10 years and two brain surgeries and doctors told her for years it was just her sinuses, and my pediatrician knew that….
