Category: Local & Community
California Department of Public Health Issues Public Health Advisory Urging Everyone to Refrain from Vaping
Health Advisory Warns About Imminent Public Health Risks SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a health advisory today urging everyone to refrain from vaping, no matter the substance or source, until current investigations are complete. The health advisory follows an executive order signed by Governor Gavin Newsom last week to confront…
NAAIA establishes a Hurricane Relief Fund to benefit the Bahamas
On behalf of the NAAIA National Board, we would like to encourage you to make a tax deductible donation to the NAAIA Hurricane Dorian Relief Fund. The purpose of the fund is to benefit residents of the Bahamas affected by Hurricane Dorian. During our 2019 National Conference we shared with our attendees that we wanted…
LifeStream’s Third Annual 5K Life Run/Walk presented by OneLegacy set for Sunday, Sept. 29 at Cal State San Bernardino
SAN BERNARDINO, CA- Not everyone can donate blood, but everyone can support the cause of voluntary blood donation by supporting LifeStream Blood Bank’s Third Annual 5K Life Run/Walk presented by OneLegacy, Sunday, Sept. 29 at Cal State San Bernardino, 5500 University Parkway. Activities take place near the athletic fields at the east end of campus,…
Join The School District Literacy Task Force To Make Hope Happen For Students And The Community
“Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope. It is a tool for daily life in modern society. It is a bulwark against poverty.…Especially for girls and women, it is an agent of family health and nutrition. For everyone, everywhere, literacy is, along with education in general, a basic human right.” Those were the words…
Hogg Foundation to Award $2 Million in Grants for 2020 Census, Black Communities a Key Focus
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The African American community has been historically undercounted in the census. The Census Bureau estimates that African Americans were undercounted by more than 800,000 in the 2010 U.S. Census, and that approximately 7 percent of young African American children were overlooked by the 2010 Census, roughly twice the rate for young non-Hispanic…
Positive police approach is changing perceptions
SAN BERNARDINO, CA-Think about a situation where you might encounter a law enforcement officer. For most people the situation they imagine is negative. In San Bernardino, local police are changing that perception while making our community a safer environment to live and do business. We’ve restructured the force, and these efforts are already paying positive…
It’s Going Down in the Inland Empire with the I.E. Cut Fest
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—SEPTEMBER 4, 2019— It’s going down in the I.E.! On Sunday, October 20, barbers from across the Inland Empire region will be showcasing their skill sets for a night of fun and cuts. Come get your cut between 7 p.m. and midnight at 320 S E Street, San Bernardino, CA 92404. Featured barbers…
“Unity in CommUNITY Day” Chillin N Grillin BBQ ComPITition
Join us this Saturday, Sept. 14th from 11-3pm it’s a Family Affair!! The 2019 Super Bowl half time favorite L.A. Parmelette Drumline will kick this exciting event off. What an amazing time Miss Black Awareness Scholarship Pageant Contestants are going to have in making their appearance with Fiona The Move Car who has worked on…
Torres Launches Monthly Veteran Identification Card Assistance Program
ONTARIO, CA – U.S. Representative Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) recently launched a Veteran Identification Card (VIC) Assistance Program. The VIC allows veterans to access discounts at many restaurants, hotels, stores, and other businesses across the nation without having to carry sensitive documents to prove their veteran status. During the 30-minute appointments, Torres’ staff outline the…
San Bernardino Valley College Diesel Instructor Wins Excellence in Teaching Award from IEDRC
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – Berchman “Kenny” Melancon, instructor in the Heavy/Medium Duty Diesel Truck Technology (Diesel) program, was recently recognized by the Inland Empire/Desert Regional Consortium with the Excellence in Teaching award for his dedication to expanding vehicle technology, and developing course curriculum to help students get career ready for the long haul. Melancon has…
High Desert Survey Deadline Extended To September 15th
The deadline to submit responses to the High Desert Survey has been extended to September 15th, according to Joseph W. Brady, CCIM, SIOR, initiator of the survey and one of its key sponsors. The extension is intended to allow a key regional public service entity, with nearly 10,000 clients, to include notification of the survey…
SBCUSD Is Making Sure Students Can Concentrate On Learning Not Hunger
San Bernardino City Unified School District is pleased to offer a free, nutritious breakfast and lunch to every student every school day for the 2019–2020 school year. Multiple studies have shown that when children experience hunger, it can have serious and lasting impacts on their physical and intellectual growth. According to Feeding America, children from…
San Bernardino Valley College Foundation Board Member Strives to Eliminate Student Food Insecurities
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – Since joining the San Bernardino Valley College Foundation three years ago, board member Patricia Nickols Butler has made it her mission to ensure that no SBVC student goes hungry or without hygiene products. She is president and CEO of the Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County, and during two recent…
Legislators Release Statement on Proposal to Establish a Child Detention Facility in the Inland Empire
SACRAMENTO, CA— Assembly members Jose Medina (D-Riverside), Sabrina Cervantes (D-Corona), Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella), Eloise Reyes (D-San Bernardino), Freddie Rodriguez (D-Pomona), and Senators Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) and Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) released the following statement in response to the announcement that the General Services Administration (GSA) is looking to lease space in the Inland Empire…
Villains hits the big screen exclusively at Regal
Regal Crown Club members will receive ticket discounts and additional concession deals on the Bill Skarsgård and Maika Monroe dark, comedic thriller KNOXVILLE, Tenn., August 26, 2019 – On Friday, September 20, Villains, which debuted to rave reviews at South by Southwest, will open exclusively in Regal theatres. Moviegoers can purchase their tickets to this…
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Celebrating 100 Years With Historic $100k Scholarship
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, an international women’s service organization with a focus on education, will celebrate its centennial year in January 2020 by awarding a historical $100,000 scholarship to a deserving young woman. Eligible students are encouraged to apply by January 16, 2020; a link to the application and detailed instructions can be found…
Community Action Partnership seeks applicants for a seat on CAP commission
Community Action Partnership of Riverside County is seeking applicants for a position on its Commission that will serve as the “low-income” representative for District 1. The low-income representative will be chosen by election of voters in District 1 on September 16, 2019. Those interested for the position must submit their application by 9 a.m. August…
ACLU SoCal Applauds Halt of Massive, Ineffective ‘Mental Health Jail’ Plan
LOS ANGELES – Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to halt development of a massive “mental health jail” that would have cost billions of dollars and been doomed to failure. The ACLU of Southern California has opposed the project since it was first proposed nearly a decade ago, and has stood with…
Emma Shaw 107th Birthday Celebration
On Saturday, August 10, 2019, in San Bernardino the Shaw family will gather together to celebrate the 107th birthday of the family matriarch, Emma Shaw. The celebration will be held at the Akoma Unity Center in Anne Shirrells Park from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. It is being sponsored by Akoma Community, Greenwood Bail Bonds,…
NAREB President Sets Agenda Urging Millennials To Build Wealth Through Homeownership
Washington, DC – August 5, 2019 – During his speech on August 1st at the conclusion of the 72nd Annual NAREB Convention held in Atlantic City, NJ, Donnell T. Williams, newly installed as the 31st president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) set a bold, yet targeted agenda to increase Black wealth…
10-Year Old Black Student Facing Assault Charges Over a Game of Dodgeball
Canton, MI — Cameishi Lindley, a mother from Michigan, says she was shocked and disappointed when she learned that her 10-year old son, Bryce, is facing assault charges for allegedly causing injuries to another student while they were playing a school game similar to dodgeball. Last week, Lindley reportedly got a call from Wayne County…
Obama Twitter Comment About Recent Violence In America
Barack Obama (@BarackObama) · Twitter Michelle and I grieve with all the families in El Paso and Dayton who endured these latest mass shootings. Even if details are still emerging, there are a few things we already know to be true. First, no other nation on Earth comes close to experiencing the frequency of mass…
Woodcrest Library Closing For Library Expansion
RIVERSIDE, CA. (August 6, 2019) — The Riverside County Library System (RCLS) would like to announce that the Woodcrest Library will be closing for a short period of time to make some improvements to the facility. The closure will begin on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. The current facility is a total of 10,082 square feet…
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Calls on Senate Republicans to Take Action on Gun Reform Now
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) released this statement on the need for common-sense gun reform in the wake of the deadly mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio: “My deepest sympathies and sincerest condolences to all those who lost loved ones in El Paso, Texas – my hometown – and…
7 Job Openings For Black Designers and Innovators
Nationwide — African American designers and innovators have been excelling for years in fashion, art and software development. Many have been successful as entrepreneurs with their own business enterprises, while others have been hired to work for Fortune 500 companies and other small businesses across the country. Here are 7 job opportunities that are very…
