Category: Local & Community
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…
Panera Bread Opens at Riverside University Health System – Medical Center
The newest addition to the expanding campus at Riverside University Health System – Medical Center (RUHS-MC) Hospital Pavilion features a Panera Bread bakery. Riverside County Board of Supervisors Jeff Hewitt and Karen Spiegel cut the ribbon at the grand opening. “We are thrilled hospital workers, patients and people in the area have another food choice…
Mason Applauds All Time High In San Bernardino County Treasury Funds
San Bernardino, CA — San Bernardino County Treasury funds reached an all-time high pool balance of $7,925,534,924.70 at close of business on Monday, December 16, 2019 according to San Bernardino County Treasurer Ensen Mason. “Thanks to strategic money management, a strong economy and my outstanding Treasurer staff, San Bernardino County has been able to achieve…
Security Guards Confront Innocent Black Man for Taking Photos in His Own Neighborhood
Oakland, CA — Kenya Wheeler, an African American man from California, says he was racially profiled by three security guards who confronted him — one even drew a weapon at him — because he was taking photos while walking home. Kenya believes he was treated that way because of his race. Kenya posted what happened…
West Valley Water District Board of Directors Makes First Steps Towards Achieving Transparency and Accountability for Ratepayers
RIALTO, CA – During the first-ever live-streamed meeting of the West Valley Water District (WVWD) Board of Directors, the group took several steps towards meeting transparency and accountability standards recognized by the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF). Board President Channing Hawkins stated, “The Board of Directors is moving in a new direction towards earning the…
The San Bernardino Community Mourns The Death of Bonnie Sheree Johnson
Bonnie Sheree Johnson was born on Christmas day 1934 in Kansas City, Missouri to Oscar and Mary (Celestine) Buckles. Her family moved to San Bernardino when she was 10 years old and attended Mills Elementary School, Sturgis Jr. High School and San Bernardino High School. Bonnie enrolled in San Bernardino Valley College and received a…
Social Lites, Inc. Honored at Educators’ Prayer Breakfast
Over 200 attendees witnessed Social Lites, Inc. honored for their dedicated service for over 60 years in the Inland Empire and for over 50 years working with youth through the annual Beautillion program at the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. Delta Rho Chapter 9th Annual Educators’ Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, December 14, 2019…
Submissions Now Open for SBVC Media Academy Wolverine Con and 9th Annual International Film Festival
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) Inland Empire Media Academy announces that submissions for panels, artists, and student films are now open for the Wolverine Con and 9th Annual SBVC International Student Film Festival. The SBVC Media Academy continues its annual celebration of student filmmakers and additionally calls all area artists and…
Amid a Surge in Enrollment Last Week, Covered California Extends Deadline for Jan. 1 Coverage Through Friday
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In response to a strong surge in enrollment, Covered California extended the deadline for consumers to sign up for health insurance that would start on Jan. 1. They will now have through Friday, Dec. 20, to sign up and have their coverage go into effect on New Year’s Day. “Covered California is…
Alert: White Castle Recalls Frozen Burgers Due To Listeria
White Castle has initiated a voluntary recall of a limited number of frozen 6 pack cheeseburgers, frozen 6 pack hamburgers, frozen 6 pack jalapeno cheeseburgers, and 16 pack hamburgers, 16 pack cheeseburgers for the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenesis an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail…
Black Law Enforcement Speaks Out on Proposed Menthol Ban
Proposed Legislation Will Have Drastic and Debilitating Impact on Communities of Color Several state legislatures have recently proposed laws which are being directed towards what may only be viewed as a mephitic approach to issues as they relate to youthful use of e-cigarettes and vaping. We stress the concept that these proposed legislative acts would,…
Former San Bernardino City Councilman Celebrating 65 Years in Ministry and 70th Birthday
Bishop Daniel Frazier who has been a resident of San Bernardino, California for 40 plus years is celebrating 65 Year in ministry and his 70 Birthday. He was born December 23, 1949 to Bishop Horace and Mattie Frazier in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He started preaching at the tender age of five under the tutelage of his…
SBCUSD Invites Families To Give Input On Science Textbooks
As part of its process for selecting new science textbooks, the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) invites all stakeholders to review the books and give input. The books are available for review now through December 13, 2019, at all Family Engagement Centers. The books are also available for review during business hours at…
“12 Cars of Christmas” Kicks Off Holiday Season with Car Donations to Three SoCal Families
WHEN Tuesday, December 10 at 11:00 am WHERE Family Car Show at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital |Hematology/Oncology Clinic 250 E. Caroline Street | San Bernardino, CA (LOS ANGELES, CA) – Three SoCal families with children who are currently undergoing medical treatment at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital will receive…
Ahead of School Break, Discovery Cube & SoCalGas Introduce Fun New Film that Teaches Kids About Renewable Energy
Discovery Cube teams up with SoCalGas to produce the film on renewable natural gas, open for viewing at Southern California Discovery Cube locations LOS ANGELES, Dec. 9, 2019 – Just in time for the holiday school break, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) and Discovery Cube are releasing a fun adventure film about renewable energy. The…
County in need of Ombudsmen Volunteers
Advocates for seniors and disabled adults living in long-term care facilities are needed in San Bernardino County. The Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) is recruiting volunteer advocates who will be trained and certified to investigate and monitor long-term care facilities and resolve complaints on behalf of residents of skilled nursing and assisted living…
Local Responder Attends Homeland Security Training
Emergency Responder Janelle Aguilera Ringer, from Loma Linda University Health, recently completed training offered by the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP), in Anniston, Ala. The CDP is operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and is the only federally-chartered Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) training facility in the nation….
YouTube Originals Starts Production Today on “Creators for Change with Michelle Obama: Girls’ Education” in Vietnam
YouTube Creator Liza Koshy Travels to Vietnam with Former First Lady Michelle Obama to Highlight the Importance of Girls Education Worldwide New Learning Focused Series Premieres March 2020 on YouTube.com/Learning LOS ANGELES, CA — December 9, 2019 — Today, YouTube creator and actress Liza Koshy joined Michelle Obama, Julia Roberts, Lana Condor, and Ngô Thanh…
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces California High School Students for the 2020 U.S. Senate Youth Program
SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today announced two outstanding high school students to represent California in the 58th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP), sponsored by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. Violet Wang of Petaluma (Sonoma County), a senior at Casa Grande High School in Petaluma City Schools, and Arushi Avachat of…
ATC Mason Honors Terrorist Attack Victims
San Bernardino, CA — San Bernardino County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (ATC) Ensen Mason today joined Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman, County Environmental Services, and Public Health in remembering the victims of the terrorist attack at a County office four years ago today. Fourteen people died, including 13 members of our County family, and many more…
The Salvation Army Raises $72,000 to Serve the Needy in San Bernardino County
(Redlands, Calif.) Cooking guru, entrepreneur and auctioneer extraordinaire, Martha Green served as the keynote speaker at the recent Salvation Army Red Kettle Kick Off at the ESRI Café in Redlands. The event raised $72,000 of the $100,000 goal. All funds raised will go to help the Homeless, Hungry and Hopeless. “Please give at the Red…
In affiliation with Positive Change Foundation Black Women for Positive Change “Changing the Culture of Violence in America and the World”
U. S. Cities Lead Eighth Annual Week Of Positive Change, Non-Violence & Opportunities-Endorsed By Five (5) U.S. Governors Washington, DC – Black Women for Positive Change (BWFPC) organized the Eighth Annual Week of Positive Change, Non-Violence and Opportunities, October 12-20, 2019 and beyond, in 9 cities in the United States, and London. National BWFPC Co-Chairs…
California Sells Innovative Social Bonds to Assist the Homeless
SACRAMENTO – California State Treasurer Fiona Ma announced the sale of $500 million in revenue bonds for the State’s No Place Like Home (NPLH) program, a groundbreaking effort to use voter-approved income tax revenues earmarked to help relieve the state’s homeless problem. The bonds sold today are designated as “Social Bonds” because they follow the…
Barons Market Creates New Program to Bring Meals to Southwest Riverside Families in Need This Holiday Season
Local grocer joins forces with Feeding America Riverside San Bernardino Counties for new ‘Give Where You Live’ campaign Each $1 donated by Barons Market shoppers results in nine meals for families facing food insecurity WHAT: This holiday season, Barons Market will team up with Feeding America Riverside San Bernardino Counties for its new ‘Give Where…
Idyllwild grinding facility to close Mondays starting Dec. 1
Facility remains pen Wednesdays and Fridays The Idyllwild grinding facility will be closed Mondays starting Dec. 1 through April 30. Operations will continue on Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed noon to 1:00 p.m.). The facility will resume Monday operations on May 1. The facility is located at the 5,000-foot marker,…
