Category: Local & Community
Community invited to celebrate new San Bernardino Head Start
The grand opening of a new Head Start preschool will mark a new beginning for a San Bernardino community. San Bernardino County Preschool Services Department will celebrate the Arrowhead Grove Head Start Grand Opening at 1151 N. Crestview in San Bernardino from 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15. The new site, made possible…
ACLU Asks Federal Court to Halt Unlawful Ongoing Family Separations
Over 900 more families — including babies — have been separated since last summer’s nationwide injunction SAN DIEGO — The American Civil Liberties Union asked a federal judge today to block the Trump administration from continuing to separate hundreds of families in defiance of a previous court order. More than 900 parents and children —…
Food Drive by Caliber Teammates in High Desert Part of National Total of Over $900,000 in Donations or 5.4 Million Meals
VICTORVILLE, CA (July 18, 2019) – Feeding America San Bernardino is among more than 85 food banks across 37 states who will be able to restock their shelves to ensure at-risk kids do not go hungry this summer thanks to Caliber Collision’s 2019 Rhythm Restoration Food Drive collecting over $900,000 in donations or 5.4 million…
Concerned Citizens for the Development of North Fontana host School Safety Law Enforcement Forum
In the event of a school emergency do you know where to pick your child up? Panelist, Fontana Unified School District Police Officer G. Johnsen, Fontana Police Sgt. Kellen Guthrie, Lieutenant M. Keaunt, and Lieutenant J. De La Torre answered questions for the parents that attended the “Everything You Wanted to Know About Law Enforcement…
Veterans Receive Job Assistance In Riverside County
The County of Riverside has been awarded $488,635 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds to support the Riverside County Veterans’ Employment-Related Assistance Program (RivCoVEAP), which will be provided to eligible applicants between July 1, 2019, and March 31, 2021. “As a Navy veteran, I know it can be tough to adjust to life after…
AKC Reunite Helps Displaced Pets in Wake of CA Earthquakes
Our thoughts are with the people and pets affected by the earthquakes in Ridgecrest, California. In response to the devastating natural disaster, AKC Reunite has made donations to shelters in the area that are accepting displaced pets. On Monday, July 8th, AKC Reunite made a $2,500 donation along with a ProKit, containing 75 microchips and…
Man Pretends to Be Black While in Court Facing Road Rage Charges
Oahu, HI — Mark Char, a man from Hawaii who was charged with attempted murder and assault for a road rage incident in 2016, appeared in court wearing blackface as he was claiming that the justice system was unfair to him. “Now this kangaroo court is trying to give me a life sentence for me…
Deadly Bat Fungus Detected in California
The fungus that causes White-nose Syndrome (WNS), a deadly disease of bats, has been detected in low levels in California for the first time. Fungal DNA of Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd) was detected in samples collected this spring from bats on private land in the Plumas County town of Chester. The California Department of Fish and…
Research Reveals That Black Children Were Fed To Hogs And Used As Alligator Bait In The Early 1900’s
Research ReA man named Johnny Lee Gaddy recently shared with peonage researcher, Dr. Antoinette Harrell, that in 1957 he witnessed African American children being literally fed to the hogs that were on the campus of the infamous Arthur G. Dozier Reform School in the Florida Panhandle. In addition, a 1923 article in Times Magazine reported…
The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Responds to DOJ Confirming Citizenship Question Will Not Appear on 2020 Census
Washington, D.C. – In response to the Department of Justice confirming today that the decision has been made to print the 2020 Decennial Census questionnaire without a citizenship question, and that the printer has been instructed to begin the printing process, Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under…
Children Nationwide Announce I HAVE A VOICE NOW!
OKLAHOMA CITY, June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — I HAVE A VOICE NOW! (www.ihaveavoicenow.org) a national youth advocacy movement, with origins tethered to historic national and Oklahoma civil rights movements, is calling all children to let their voices be heard through a national YouTube listening session starting June 26, 2019. Ayanna Najuma, Age 7, Katz Drug…
Water Safety: Red Cross Issues Steps to Follow at the Beach, Pool or Water Park
Los Angeles, June 20, 2019— Warmer weather means more people are spending time in a pool, at the beach or visiting a water park. The American Red Cross has some steps people can follow to help them enjoy their summer water fun. “It’s important to be ‘water smart’ which includes having swimming skills and knowing…
Montclair Place Invites The Public To A Free Family Movie Night Featuring ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ On July 3rd
WHAT: Montclair Place invites the community to its free Family Movie Night featuring “Mary Poppins Returns.” Held at the shopping center Wednesday, July 3rd, the movie is FREE and open to the public. There will also be entertainment 15 minutes before the movie, as well as gift bags filled with valuable coupons. Participating Montclair Place…
Torres Addresses ICE Raids Targeting Immigrant Communities, Establishes 24 HR Hotline
ONTARIO, CA — Today, U.S. Representative Norma J. Torres (CA-35) issued the following statement in response to reports that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will conduct large-scale immigration raids this weekend: “I am deeply concerned for the well-being and safety of my constituents, and I am committed to ensuring accountability for any abuses that…
Community needs outlined in 2019 assessment survey results of Riverside County residents
Dental care, employment and financial assistance are three of the biggest needs for community members who responded to a needs assessment survey conducted of Riverside County residents. The results of the 63-question survey conducted by Community Action Partnership (CAP) were presented to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors June 25. The survey, done in collaboration…
Forest Service seeking committee members to advise on recreation site fees
VALLEJO, Calif., April 15, 2019– The United States Department of Agriculture’s Pacific Southwest Region of the Forest Service is seeking nominations to fill the eleven member Recreation Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) in California. Recreation RAC members provide recommendations to the Agency on recreation fee changes at national forest sites throughout the state of California. This…
MALDEF Statement on Trump Administration’s Request for the Supreme Court to Rule on Equal Protection Census Lawsuit
(LOS ANGELES) – The U.S. Department of Justice today sent a letter to the U.S. Supreme Court asking the justices to rule on the Equal Protection claim currently before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth District and a district court in Maryland. The Trump administration’s request, seeking disposition of the lawsuit filed by…
Pet safety for Fourth of July begins now
The Fourth of July holiday is nearly here, but the fireworks have already begun in neighborhoods throughout San Bernardino County. Animal Care and Control (ACC) advises pet owners to begin preparing now to help keep their pets safer. Fireworks can frighten pets, causing them to flee from their homes, but there are some basic steps…
SBVC Graduates One of Largest Classes in College’s History
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – On May 24, San Bernardino Valley College ushered in its newest class of graduating students, and reflected on the many milestones that were achieved by the college’s students, staff, and faculty in the past academic year. Clad in black gowns and a variety of colorful stoles and tassels, the students were…
Torres Congratulates Local Students Accepted to U.S. Military Service Academies
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) recently congratulated seven area high school students accepted to the U.S. military service academies. The students were nominated by a panel of judges with military backgrounds. Following a rigorous application and interview process, the judges made their recommendations to the respective service academies for final approval….
SBVC Basketball Coach Brewer Named Coach of the Year
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – Men’s basketball head coach Quincy Brewer was named the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference North Division’s Coach of the Year. He led the team to a division championship, with a 9-1 record. SBVC center Roman Silva was selected co-player of the year for the North Division, earning the honor alongside David Thompson…
Student tests positive for active tuberculosis at Shadow Hills High School in Indio
A student at Shadow Hills High School in Indio has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis and Riverside County health officials are working with school representatives to identify students and staff who might have been exposed to the illness. The student is receiving treatment and is expected to recover, although the individual will not return to…
J.,E.T.M.A.C., Inc. Juneteenth Education Technology Mobile Arts Center Teaching Today Tomorrow’s Leaders
J.,E.T.M.A.C., Inc. and the Juneteenth Committee of Southern California, invite you to join us at our 29th year celebration of our Pomona Valley Juneteenth Jazz and Arts Festival on June 15th, 2019, from 10am to 6:30pm at the Ganesha Park , at 1575 N. White Ave. Pomona, Ca 91768. Our event will start with presentations…
Transforming Leadership Team to Expand Education for Refugee Teenage Girls – A Global Village Project Update
ATLANTA – June 4, 2019 – Global Village Project (GVP), the only school in the United States for refugee teenage girls who have had their education interrupted, today announced the appointment of Dr. Amy Pelissero as Director of Academic, Student and Global Affairs. With this new role, the organization furthers its GVP Strategic Plan 2018-2021,…
