Category: Local & Community
California Awards $100 Million to Cities, Counties and Continuums of Care to Help People Experiencing Homelessness During COVID-19 Pandemic
SACRAMENTO – California has awarded $100 million in emergency grant funding to California counties, Continuums of Care, and the state’s 13 largest cities to help protect the health and safety of people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 17, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 89, which was approved unanimously by the state…
Arrowhead United Way establishes Emergency San Bernardino United Covid-19 Relief Fund to Support Community During Pandemic
San Bernardino, CA March 19, 2020-Arrowhead United Way has launched the San Bernardino United Covid-19 Relief Fund to Support those in the Arrowhead United Way service area who are most vulnerable during COVID-19 pandemic. “During times of crisis as a community, we must maintain the strength to support the needs of our families and work…
Charter, Comcast Offer 60 Days of Free Internet Service to Homes with Students
As many Southland educational institutions are closing as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, a pair of internet providers today announced plans to provide free internet to households with students. Charter and Comcast announced Friday that they would offer 60 days of complimentary broadband to homes with K-12 or college students. For households that do…
NFPA and State Farm encourage communities to participate in safety activities during Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
March 16, 2020 – In the last two years, wildfires have claimed more than 100 lives and cost more than $25 billion in property losses. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and State Farm are helping communities take steps toward safety with their national Wildfire Community Preparedness Day (Preparedness Day) event on Saturday, May 2,…
Meet The Five State Lawmakers Leading The Charge For The Next Round Of Mass Incarceration
Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) — Activists in Georgia say a new bill being proposed by five state lawmakers will lead to the mass incarceration of children as young as 13. It’s known as the Gang Bill (House Bill 994), and it was sponsored by State Representatives Bert Reeves, Barry Fleming, Chuck Efstration, Andy Welch, and Ginny…
$1.5 Million Settlement for Multiple Sewage Spills to Mojave River Tributaries
Victorville – A settlement agreement between the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board and the city of Victorville has been reached and imposes a $1.5 million fine on the City for violating the State Water Resources Control Board’s (SWRCB) general waste discharge requirements. The $1.5 million settlement fine addresses violations from six untreated sewage spills…
St. Mary Medical Center to begin patient screening outside Emergency Department entrance
APPLE VALLEY (March 17, 2020) – As a safety precaution — and in accordance with infection-prevention protocols, including surge-management solutions — St. Mary Medical Center will begin to conduct patient screening just outside the Emergency Department (ED) entrance of the hospital. This designated area will allow staff to more efficiently cohort patients with similar symptoms,…
The Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder will be closing its offices to the public
The Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder will be closing its offices to the public, effective Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 until further notice. We are joining other government agencies in closing their facilities in an effort to protect the public and slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. While our offices will be closed to the public,…
Brandman University to Host Webinar for K-16 Educators Switching to Online Lessons Due to Coronavirus
IRVINE, Calif. (March 16, 2020)– Brandman University educational technology expert Kimberly Greene, EdD, will deliver a free webinar providing guidance to instructors who are transitioning from face-to-face to online lessons in the midst of coronavirus-related school closures. Educators across the country are closing school districts and colleges to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus…
Emergency Relief Fund – Inland Empire
As we’re all experiencing disruptions in light of the current circumstances, what remains the same is the need in our community among the most vulnerable populations. At Time For Change Foundation, we operate two emergency shelters in the city of San Bernardino and one in the city of Hayward in the Bay Area, our Phoenix…
Who runs the world”? Phenomenal women! The San Bernardino County 52nd Black History Parade and Expo honored phenomenal women
The morning before the parade, the phenomenal honored guest where appropriately invited to the Jessie Turner community center (Jessie Turner organized the first San Bernardino County Black History Month Parade in 1968) for a breakfast reception, at which time they took part in a sash presentation, awarded by Diane Hall presenter for Rialto / Fontana…
West Valley Water District Board President Takes Immediate Action To Improve Financial Responsibility And Accountability
RIALTO, CA – In an effort to continue the improvement of financial responsibility and accountability standards at the West Valley Water District (WVWD) Board President Channing Hawkins announced a series of immediate actions effective immediately. WVWD Board President Channing Hawkins stated, “We have made great strides but there is a lot more work for us…
County continues to monitor COVID-19; reports no local cases
The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health (DPH) continues to work with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to respond to reports of coronavirus (COVID-19) as it is quickly evolving. No cases have been reported in San Bernardino County. As of March 9, 2020,…
Alleged car thief claims to be pop singer Beyoncé Knowles
LAS CRUCES – A woman caught driving a stolen vehicle early Saturday morning, allegedly told police she was pop singer Beyoncé Knowles. Las Cruces police had to use a fingerprint scanner to properly identify her. Surena Henry, 48, of the 1400 block of Alamo Street, is charged with one count of the unlawful taking of…
Corey Jackson To Become First African American Elected To Riverside County Board Of Education
In a historic win, Corey A. Jackson projected to become the first African American elected to be Riverside County Board of Education. After being outspent by over $100,000, Corey Jackson won convincingly defeating the California Charter School Association’s candidate. “The corporate charter school lobby tried to buy this election. The community fought back because our…
Assemblymember Reyes to Host Get Yo’ Money Tax Event
San Bernardino – Assemblymember Reyes has partnered with Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County, and the Office of State Controller Betty Yee to host a free tax assistance event in collaboration with VITA Day 2020. During the event, participants will have the opportunity to receive free tax assistance and to learn more about FAFSA,…
Secretary Ben Carson’s Bus Tour Arrives In Riverside For Faith And Public-Private Partnerships Discussion
Grove Church visit part of nationwide “Driving Affordable Housing Across America Bus Tour” RIVERSIDE—U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson today visited Riverside, California, as part of his “Driving Affordable Housing Across America Bus Tour.” Secretary Carson participated in a roundtable discussion about affordable housing and toured The Grove Village, which consists…
Is Paid Family Leave Doing Enough To Protect All Californians?
When Brooklynn Evans was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2015, the only thing on her mother’s mind was figuring out how to save her child’s life. Tamisha McNeally, a Contra Costa resident, was soon met with the prognosis that her young daughter’s in-hospital treatment would last many months—six months to be exact. To be…
Gayle King Blames CBS For Her Questions About Kobe Bryant’s Rape Case
Nationwide — Journalist Gayle King is reportedly upset at her long-time employer, CBS News, for resurfacing and sharing a video clip of her provocative line of questions about Kobe Bryant’s sexual assault case from 2003, which has sparked a national outrage against her. King, who is the host of CBS This Morning, has come under…
San Bernardino Black Culture Foundation Senior King & Queen 2020
Vicki Lee is a native of San Bernardino, California. She is a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist where she serves as the Director of the Drama Ministry and Children’s Church Instructor. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree and Master’s Degree from the University of Redlands. She worked at Covenant House California as Evening…
BLACK BOYS WANT TO CRY…WHEN WILL WE LET THEM?
He was the oldest brother of my first love. This gangly energetic boy who always had a smile on his face. Never took life too seriously, always looked out for me and made sure I felt included- no matter the game being played. He was known as “Crow” in our neighborhood and come to think…
NEW Research Initiative to Launch During Black History Month: “Slavery in the President’s Neighborhood”
A Focus on those who Built, Lived and Worked at the White House WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The White House Historical Association launches “Slavery in the President’s Neighborhood” today, February 3, a new ongoing research initiative to tell the stories of the enslaved and free African Americans who built, lived, and worked at…
New children’s book celebrates black inventor in honor of Black History Month
Jolted through time at the touch of a red button, gifted brothers Pook (10) and Boogee (7) embark on problem-solving quests spurred on by their enthusiasm for science and engineering. The series highlights lesser known yet influential historical figures beginning with accomplished black inventor Frederick McKinley Jones in The Adventures of Pook and Boogee: The…
Communities on the Front Lines of Climate Change Demand Vulnerable Working Families Be Prioritized in Transition off of Gas
Sacramento – On the heels of news reporting that the CPUC is launching a rulemaking process to manage a transition away from gas, community leaders from across California rallied on the steps of the Capitol to launch a statewide campaign aimed at powering up clean energy and powering down dirty gas to protect working families….
California Influencers Join State’s Campaign as ‘Census Ambassadors’
SACRAMENTO – The California For All: Census 2020 Campaign welcomes four Census Ambassadors to help educate and empower the hardest-to-count Californians to take part in the upcoming 2020 Census. The following influencers have committed to leveraging their own voices and platforms to support the Census campaign: Danny Trejo (@officialdannytrejo), actor and entrepreneur Ashlee Marie Preston…
