Category: Local & Community
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Life and Legacy Celebrated by Mentors Mentoring Youth of Beautillion Program
Mentors include Dr. Anthony Blacksher (Professor at SBVC), Mr. Hardy Brown II (SB County Board of Education Trustee), Mr. Rikke Van Johnson (Former Councilmember 6th Ward) with Social Lites Beautillion Knights at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast. Mr. Derek Williams, Chief of Police for City of Ontario speaks to participants of Beautillion program…
Covered California and Community Partners honor Martin Luther King Jr. at the 35th Annual Kingdom Day Parade
LOS ANGELES, CA, January 21, 2020 – On Monday, January 20, 2020, Covered California Executive Director, Peter V. Lee, was honored to join the Los Angeles community for the Kingdom Day Parade. The annual parade is the largest celebration of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and is the only federal holiday designated…
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education Names CSUN Professor an Emerging Scholar
California State University, Northridge psychology professor Que-Lam Huynh has been named an “emerging scholar” by leading education magazine Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. Each year, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education recognizes an interdisciplinary group of minority scholars under the age of 40 as “emerging scholars.” Scholars are selected based on factors such as commitment to…
Rep. Torres: Trump Move to Slacken Firearm Sale Regs helps Terrorists at America’s Expense
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) released the following statement today after the Trump Administration finalized a rule to loosen firearm export regulations, making it easier for gun manufacturers to sell weapons abroad. The rule change transfers oversight of commercial firearm exports from the U.S. Department of State to the Department of Commerce,…
Dangerous Vaping Products Seized From Unlicensed Cannabis Shops During Major Enforcement Operation
Officials Urge Californians to Avoid Unlicensed Cannabis Retailers, as More Than 10,000 Illegal Vape Pens Seized SACRAMENTO – A random sampling of the cannabis products seized from unlicensed retailers during a major enforcement operation in Los Angeles last month were found to contain undisclosed additives, some of them potentially dangerous, and significantly lower amounts of…
Dangerous Vaping Products Seized From Unlicensed Cannabis Shops During Major Enforcement Operation
Officials Urge Californians to Avoid Unlicensed Cannabis Retailers, as More Than 10,000 Illegal Vape Pens Seized SACRAMENTO – A random sampling of the cannabis products seized from unlicensed retailers during a major enforcement operation in Los Angeles last month were found to contain undisclosed additives, some of them potentially dangerous, and significantly lower amounts of…
Specialized Detectives are investigating the murder of a 23-year-old man in San Bernardino
DATE/TIME: Friday, January 24, 2020 5:02 a.m. INCIDENT: Murder Investigation LOCATION: 5300 block of Chiquita Lane, San Bernardino VICTIM: Bradley Marland, 23 years old, resident of San Bernardino SUSPECT(S): Unknown SUMMARY: On Friday, January 24, 2020 at 5:02 a.m. deputies responded to reports of a shooting and a man down…
CONGRATULATIONS Chef Basil & Lizet Angulo 2020 WINNERS:
Victorville Residents, Burning Bush Church Members Former Homeless Army Veteran, both Veterans Caucus Members CDP & ACF Chef Basil and his wife Lizet Angulo-Kimbrew are the first couple in the History of California to both win as a husband and wife in separate categories the Prestigious San Bernardino Black Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award….
Operation Safe Routes 2 School Walk
Every day, many elementary school students walk to school. San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Positive Youth Development Department is working to make sure students have safe routes to school, so that they are as safe walking to and from school as they are when they arrive at school or home. Join the Positive…
African American Voters Support Paid Family Leave Expansion
Governor Newsom’s 2020-21 Budget Unveils Both Policy Issues and Proposed Solutions Sacramento, CA – January 16, 2020 – A new public opinion poll conducted by Change Research demonstrates that California voters strongly support the expansion of Paid Family Leave which was recently proposed by the Newsom Administration. The online poll, funded by First 5 California,…
Covered California and Community Partners honor Martin Luther King Jr. at the 35th Annual Kingdom Day Parade
LOS ANGELES, CA, January 21, 2020 – On Monday, January 20, 2020, Covered California Executive Director, Peter V. Lee, was honored to join the Los Angeles community for the Kingdom Day Parade. The annual parade is the largest celebration of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and is the only federal holiday designated…
Rep. Torres Congratulates Congressional App Challenge Winners
Lorbeer Middle School Students Developed an App to Connect Young People with Entry Level Jobs POMONA, CA – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today visited Lorbeer Middle School to congratulate students who won the Congressional App Challenge for California’s 35th Congressional District. Alesandro Chuta, Arthur Lo, Benny Aquino and Nathan Paz – Pomona residents and…
South Coast AQMD issues violation to Delta Airlines for jet fuel release that impacted Los Angeles area schools, public
DIAMOND BAR—The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) today issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to Delta Airlines following a jet fuel dump on January 14, 2020 that impacted students, teachers and other members of the public in Los Angeles County. The NOV alleges that Delta Airlines caused a public nuisance in…
Chief Joseph Paulino Speaks to Future Leaders of Beautillion Program on Leadership Joined by Sir Knight 2019 Neuman Sneed II
Mr. Joseph G. Paulino, Chief of Police for San Bernardino City Unified School District Police Department spoke to participants of the Social Lites, Inc. Beautillion program on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Center for Youth in San Bernardino on leadership and facts about police youth contact. Chief Paulino emphasized, “when people see you they…
Lenovo Releases Fy 2018/2019 Diversity & Inclusion Report
Harvard Law School’s First Deaf-blind Graduate Joins the Company as a D&I Consultant MORRISVILLE, NC – Lenovo, a leader in innovation and developing transformative products, services and solutions, recently released its 2018/2019 Diversity & Inclusion Report. One key highlight is Haben Girma, Harvard Law School’s first deaf-blind graduate joining the team as the first external…
The Shops at University Park Celebrates Grand Opening with Free Event of Family Fun this Saturday, January 11, 12 – 3pm
The community is invited to celebrate the Grand Opening of the second phase of The Shops at University Park, this Saturday, January 11, from 12 to 3pm. Located at 1725 -1775 W. Northpark Boulevard, at University Parkway across the street from California State University San Bernardino, The Shops at University Park offers an array of…
Natural Grocers Launches Innovative Strategic Partnership with Jack and Jill of America, Inc. to “Support America’s Families Together”
Natural Grocers investments include fundraising, job and internship opportunities, and general management career training for the JJOA network LAKEWOOD, Colo., Jan. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — One of America’s leading natural and organic grocery retailers, Natural Grocers, has joined forces with Jack and Jill of America, Inc. (JJOA) for a first-of-its-kind innovative partnership to “Support America’s…
San Bernardino Valley College to Host First-ever ‘MLK Dream Rally’
SAN BERNARDINO, California—The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be celebrated at San Bernardino Valley College during its first-ever “MLK Dream Rally” on Tuesday, Jan. 14. “Dr. King was most well-known for his campaigns to end racial segregation on public transport, and for racial equality in the United States,” said Leslie…
Inland Empire Economic Partnership Announces 2020 Annual Award Recipients
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA (Jan. 07, 2020) — The Inland Empire Economic Partnership (IEEP) is pleased to announce its 2020 honorees. The IEEP Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony recognizes individuals and organizations that have demonstrated exemplary leadership in bettering the business climate and quality of life of the Inland Empire. By using their talents, expertise and…
ARMC Hosts GenerationGo! Students for Work-Based Learning
High school students spend semester learning marketable skills Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) recently hosted several high school students in the Marketing, Nutrition Services and Medical Imaging departments. In 2018, ARMC was the pilot location for the GenerationGo! Career Pathways Program, which was established by the San Bernardino County Workforce Development Department in collaboration with…
Majority Whip Clyburn Hails Passage of H.R. 3 Landmark Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Also Includes Clyburn Effort to Expand Community Health Centers WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn hailed House passage of H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act. This landmark legislation gives Medicare the power to negotiate directly with drug companies and extends those lower prices to Americans with…
The High Desert Community Mourns The Loss Of Friend Jimmie Lee Veal
Jimmie Lee Veal, age 85, passed away on December 15, 2019. Born April 23, 1934 in Doddsville, Mississippi, he was the youngest of eleven sons born to Mingo and Healena Veal. Mr. Veal attended school in a country school in Doddsville, Mississippi and received his High School from Okolona College in Okolona, Mississippi…
A Statement on the Passing of ESPN’s Edward Aschoff
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) offers its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Edward Aschoff. Edward was an ESPN college football reporter and considered a “rising star” in sports journalism. He was respected as a powerful storyteller on camera and as a writer. Sadly, Edward passed on Christmas Eve, on his…
Denzel Washington At 65: The One Decision That Changed HIs Life
If you were to ask a random person what their favorite Denzel Washington film was, many will be quick to spew out a list of Hollywood’s biggest films. Anything from Glory, to Mo’ Better Blues or even Training Day , Equalizer and Fences, it’s always a list of some of the best films . Whatever…
This Man From Alabama is in Prison For Life For Stealing $9 in 1982
Escambia County, AL — Willie Simmons, a 62-year old Black man from Alabama, has been behind bars for the last 38 years for stealing $9. He was convicted of 1st-degree robbery and was sentenced to life without parole in 1982 due to Alabama’s Habitual Offender law. He already had 3 prior convictions. Beth Shelburne, a…
