Category: Local & Community

Gov. Newsom Swears in Tomiquia Moss as Head of California Housing and Homelessness Agency Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media  Gov. Gavin Newsom has sworn in Tomiquia Moss as secretary of the newly established California Housing and Homelessness Agency, placing a longtime housing official at the helm of California’s efforts to…

Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media    Former Vice President Kamala Harris said traveling the country since the 2024 Presidential election during her book tour gave her an opportunity to hear directly from Americans about the challenges they face every day, reinforcing her belief that many people feel unheard by Washington and increasingly look to state elected officials for…

Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media  In August 2000, the California Legislature confronted a little-known chapter of American history after records uncovered in the state archives revealed that, before the Civil War, some insurance companies issued policies to slaveholders that insured enslaved people against injury, death or escape, treating human beings as property. That…

Free School Supplies and Local Resources Available to Transitional Kindergarten Through 12th Grade Families at Bordwell Park RIVERSIDE, CA – The City of Riverside Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department, in collaboration with The Adrian Dell and Carmen Roberts Foundation, the Black Arts Museum, and Feed Them Kids, hosts its 24th Annual Backpack Giveaway and…

By ACoM The launch of the $18.75 million California Civic Media Program (CMP) marks a historic investment in California’s local journalism. For decades, community media outlets have provided essential reporting for millions of Californians facing language barriers, geographic isolation and information gaps; yet, these platforms have been historically excluded from large-scale public and private institutional…

Edward Henderson | California Black Media    Beginning July 1, several new California laws will take effect, bringing changes that affect workers, students, consumers, renters, and families across the state. While some of the new policies are administrative, others could have a direct impact on household finances, education, housing, and public safety.   Here are some…

By Wallace Pate, Esq. To: San Bernardino Board of Supervisors Re: Citizens’ Demand for Immediate Investigation of Fraud, Waste, Corruption, by Law Firms Under Contracts with the Board That Systemically Violate the Contract, Public Contracts Code, Public Law 96-272, CRC 5.534, CRC 5.660, CRC 5.682, WIC 317, WIC 355, and Title IVE of the SSA…

Staff | California Black Media   In Los Angeles, visitors attending a Juneteenth weekend event at the A.C. Bilbrew Library were welcomed by a museum exhibit featuring a wall of faces — filmmakers and freedom fighters, Olympians and lawmakers — honoring Black women’s achievement and leadership. For many of the Black women in the room, the…

The Economic Empowerment Growth Council (EEGC) recently recognized Juneteenth by participating in Juneteenth celebrations throughout the Inland Empire. The EEGC is a community-led initiative advancing economic mobility, entrepreneurship, collaboration and community well-being throughout San Bernardino County. The EEGC addresses racial and economic disparities in order to move equity from conversation to action. Members of the…

By Michael Burke, EdSource It soon could become much easier for California community colleges to create new bachelor’s degree programs. The state’s community colleges, which primarily offer certificates and two-year associate degrees, are permitted to create bachelor’s degrees that fill workforce needs, but existing law allows them to do so only if they don’t duplicate…

LOS ANGELES   The Licensed Adult Residential Care Association (LARCA) has been awarded $500,000 in Technical Assistance Funding to launch a pilot project to connect hundreds of underutilized licensed care facility beds to Los Angeles County’s affordable housing and homelessness prevention system, Bennie Tinson, Executive Director, announced. “Four years ago, I was hired with a…

RIALTO, CALIFORNIA — June 19, 2026 — What happened at Fergusson Park on Juneteenth was more than just an event — it was a movement. From 3 PM to 9 PM, thousands poured into Fergusson Park in Rialto, transforming the park into a sea of joy, celebration, unity, and hope. Families arrived from across the…

June is African American Music Appreciation Month! Created by President Jimmy Carter in 1979, this month celebrates the African American musical influences that comprise an essential part of our nation’s treasured cultural heritage. Formerly called National Black Music Month, this celebration of African American musical contributions is re-established annually by presidential proclamation. Though by no…

Join us for the World Faith Vision Church Juneteenth Community Fair & Concert on Friday, June 19th from 4 PM to 8 PM! This family-friendly celebration honors freedom, culture, and community with live music, food, local vendors, and activities for all ages. We are currently seeking vendors and volunteers to help make this event a…

DIANA LAMBERT A superintendent from a tiny school district in Kern County, working with only a dozen volunteers over three months, garnered at least 670,000 votes in her bid for California superintendent of public instruction, despite taking no campaign contributions.  Wendy Castañeda Leal, 42, superintendent and principal of Semitropic Elementary School District in Wasco, came…

As California continues counting ballots weeks after the primary election, some political leaders are raising questions about election integrity. But election officials say the lengthy process reflects safeguards designed to ensure every eligible vote is counted accurately — not evidence of fraud. California’s vote-counting process has come under renewed scrutiny after some Republican leaders questioned…

Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Matthew Parham, a professional voice actor, was among dozens of artists and creators from across California who traveled to Sacramento to witness the Senate Privacy, Technology and Consumer Protection Committee vote in favor of legislation that would require developers of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) models to disclose the…

Juneteenth Jam strengthens the village mentality within our community by creating a space where residents, business owners, nonprofit organizations, and leaders from all sectors, at every level, come together. We unite to foster a deeper understanding of humanity and reaffirm our unwavering commitment to our community,” said Davis. Rialto, CA — The City of Rialto…

Back In The Day Super Show (Saturday, June 27): Head over to the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds (14800 7th St, Victorville) for a massive West Coast music celebration featuring DJ Quik, Frankie J, and Luniz. Tickets start at $27.50.  Juneteenth Concert in the Courtyard (Friday, June 19): Celebrate freedom and Black musical heritage with live…