Category: Local & Community
Bill Establishing Reparations Commission Advances in California Assembly
Watch the full Bill Presentation by clicking the link below, it begins at 3:55 https://www.assembly.ca.gov/media/4202-video By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Sacramento- The Assembly Judiciary Committee passed legislation today that would establish a commission to consider reparations for African American Californians who continue to experience the negative effects of Black slavery and…
Black Philanthropist And Entrepreneur Launches Productivity And Scholarship Application Challenge
“12 Days in 12 Hours Productivity Success Challenge” & “The Secure the Bag Scholarship Application Challenge” Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) — Popular philanthropist and entrepreneur Jay Cameron is hosting the online “12 Days in 12 Hours Productivity Success Challenge” & “The Secure the Bag Scholarship Application Challenge” on Saturday, May 2nd, 2020 and May 16th, 2020…
“The Rocking 50’s” Young Visionaries 2020 Gala Postponed
In light of the growing concern and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19), Young Visionaries, has decided it is best to postpone our upcoming Young Visionaries Annual Gala, scheduled for Friday, May 15, 2020 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Double Tree by Hilton Hotel San Bernardino. Young Visionaries is committed to the health, well-being…
South Coast AQMD Reaches $600,000 Settlement with Lead-Acid Battery Recycling Facility for Emissions Violations
DIAMOND BAR – Today, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) announced a recent settlement with Quemetco, Inc., for reporting and emissions violations at its facility located in the City of Industry. Under the agreement, the company is required to pay a $600,000 penalty. “Battery recycling facilities must comply with our rules…
Charles Hardy Thomas, Well Known Business Man and Community Leader, Passes
Charles Hardy Thomas was born August 10, 1935 in Humble, a small town in Texas, where he was raised with his sibling. In 1943, Charles’ parents moved to California and settled in Marin City and later moved to Sacramento where they resided in Oak Park. Charles attended grade school and graduated from McClatchy High School. …
Governor Newsom Provides Update on California’s Progress Toward Stage 2 Reopening
Governor issues Report Card on state’s progress in fighting COVID-19 Governor’s Report Card indicates California will be prepared to move into the early phase of Stage 2 of reopening this Friday, May 8 Stage 2 allows gradual reopening of lower-risk workplaces with adaptations including bookstores, clothing stores, florists and sporting goods stores, with modifications Governor…
California’s Educators Launch Redesigned Website to Enhance Experience & Connect Educators with Schools & Communities
State-of-the-art functionality, sleek design; CTA.ORG live Friday, May Day BURLINGAME – After months of hard work, dedication and member input, CTA is proud to launch its new and improved website. The new website provides great user experience with a faster, easier-to-navigate, mobile-friendly, visually appealing and interactive space that reflects the power and beauty of the…
Torres Announces Housing Relief Funds for Inland Empire
POMONA – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, today announced more than $1.7 million in new funding for local housing agencies. The funds, which are authorized as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will help prevent, prepare…
Inland Empire Emperors LATEST ABA EXPANSION TEAM
Indianapolis, IN. The American Basketball Association (ABA) announced that the Inland Empire Emperors are the latest expansion team getting set to begin play in November. “This has certainly been an unusual start to the off season for all sport leagues and the ABA is no exception,” stated ABA CEO Joe Newman. “However, we have continued…
Statement Regarding San Manuel Casino Temporary Closure | Update: April 27, 2020
“As the coronavirus pandemic and our response to it continues to affect just about every aspect of our world, we remain committed to the principle that the health and safety of our community is the most important priority. With that priority in mind, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has decided to extend the…
“The Trayvon Hoax” Film is now on YouTube for Free, Director says “Enjoy Stay at Home Bonus!”
LOS ANGELES, April 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The best-selling film, The Trayvon Hoax: Unmasking the Witness Fraud that Divided America, is now available to watch on YouTube for free for a limited time. Director and producer Joel Gilbert describes this free offer as a “stay at home bonus.” The Trayvon Hoax was first screened to…
Concerned about accuracy and low response rates, Latino leaders ask for Congress to monitor and “save” Census 2020
Coronavirus afflicts and delays the decennial count and creates obstacles for door-to-door essential work Pilar Marrero (Ethnic Media Services) “A nightmare” is how Arturo Vargas, executive director of the National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO), defines what the coronavirus pandemic has meant to the carefully planned efforts to make the nation’s Latino community count…
Inland Chinese Association in Collaboration with San Bernardino Valley College and Inland State Legislators Donate Masks and Shields to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
San Bernardino – There continues to be a shortage of personal protective equipment for our hospital personnel during these difficult times. San Bernardino County is nearing 1,000 positive cases of COVID-19, and tragically, we have lost 31 lives. Fortunately, there is not a shortage of community angels who are willing to step up and help…
West Valley Water District Waives Late Fees During State Of Emergency, Temporarily Lifts Hiring Freeze To Increase Financial Accountability
RIALTO, CA – The West Valley Water District (WVWD) Board of Directors approved a resolution waiving late fees for water services during the local state of emergency due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. WVWD Board President Channing Hawkins said, “We know many families and small businesses throughout our community that are experiencing challenges. This…
Gang Member Arrested for Possession of an Assault Weapon
RIALTO,CA-This morning the Rialto Police Department served search warrants at two Rialto residences. The Inland Valley SWAT (IVS) served search warrants in the 1200 block of W. Grove St. and the 300 block of N. Linden Ave., resulting in the arrest of Jeron Durrah for multiple felonies. Officers were investigating information that gang members…
State of California Department of Transportation COMMUTER ALERT April 13, 2020
District 8 Maintenance Repairs Potholes on State Route 18 SAN BERNARDINO – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Victorville Maintenance Crew continues to repair potholes on State Route 18 (SR-18) near United States Route 395 (US 395) which formed due to weathering from the recent precipitation. The typical hours for this maintenance work will range…
McDonald’s Southern California Franchisees Offer Free Breakfast To First Responders
Starting April 2, healthcare workers, police officers and firefighters with valid ID or uniform will receive free coffee and Egg McMuffin sandwich at participating McDonald’s restaurants in Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura and Imperial counties WHAT: To help support those who are working around the clock to keep us safe, McDonald’s…
California Receives Preliminary Federal Approval to Free Up Funds for Crisis Response
SACRAMENTO —The U.S. Department of Education has granted preliminary approval to California’s request for flexibility in using federal funds to ease the immediate impacts of COVID-19 school closures. State Superintendent Tony Thurmond and State Board of Education President Linda Darling-Hammond submitted the request for waivers, authorized under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)…
Homeless sheltering effort to protect all county residents gets underway
The County’s efforts to protect the community from the spread of novel coronavirus by temporarily sheltering the homeless population are underway with the arrival of 20 state-funded trailers at Glen Helen Regional Park in Devore and the placement of 26 people in a hotel in San Bernardino. Agreements are in the works with lodging facilities…
COVID-19 crisis endures, but County plans for recovery
The peak of the COVID-19 crisis locally and nationally has not yet arrived, but County Government has begun planning for a multi-faceted recovery by creating a San Bernardino County COVID-19 Recovery Coalition led by Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman that will include several government, private-sector and community partners from throughout the county. “The impacts…
National Civil Rights Museum to Host Virtual Commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Death
Remembering MLK: The Man. The Movement. The Moment. MEMPHIS, TN – (April 2, 2020) — The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel will present a virtual commemoration in honor of Dr. King’s life and legacy on April 4, the 52nd anniversary of his death. Since the pandemic surge, the museum has retooled its…
Mompreneur Launches Education And Lifestyle Brand For African American Kids Ages 10 And Under
Creating diversity in the animated early childhood development space and supplementing the curriculum taught in traditional schools. Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Elite Kids is an education and lifestyle brand for babies, tots, and kids ages 10 and under. The company stands out as one of the only brands for children that center around black and brown…
California to Send 500 State-Owned Ventilators to the National Stockpile to Help States in Need
SACRAMENTO –Recognizing that states like New York are experiencing immediate supply shortages as a result of COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California would help meet this moment by loaning 500 state-owned ventilators to the Strategic National Stockpile inventory. “California is stepping up to help our fellow Americans in New York and across the…
County Public Health will conduct a drive-thru sample collection event for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the High Desert on Thursday, April 2.
LOCATION: San Bernardino County Fairgrounds ADDRESS: 14800 7th St., Victorville TIME: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. for appointments, 1 – 2 p.m. (or until supplies last) for walk-ins (no appointment needed) This event is open to San Bernardino County residents only. Residents can request an appointment at sbcovid19.com at 2 p.m. today, March 31. Residents…
COVID – 19 RESPONSE Omnitrans to Implement Reduced Service, New Procedures
(San Bernardino, CA) In response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and California Governor Newsom’s “Stay at Home” order, Omnitrans will implement a reduced service plan, rear boarding procedures, and the suspension of fares beginning Monday, March 23. “Omnitrans has no higher priority than the safety of our employees and customers,” said Interim CEO/General Manager Erin…
