Category: Local & Community
Hesperia man sentenced to life for raping 14-year-old girl
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – A Hesperia man who broke into a house and raped a 14-year-old girl was sentenced Thursday to 15 years to life in prison. Julio Moncada, now 24, confessed to raping the girl after breaking into the home in Hesperia at night. Moncada did not know the victim, but had a brief…
Three California institutions Tapped as Finalists for 2018 National Medal for Museum and Library Service
Local community encouraged to ‘Share Your Story’ on IMLS social media in March, April WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 5, 2018) – The Institute of Museum and Library Services today announced that California’s Pretend City Children’s Museum, LA County Library, and Sacramento Public Library are among the 29 finalists for the 2018 National Medal for Museum and…
State Grant To Fund Training For School Leaders
Every principal in the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD), as well as vice principals clearing their credential, will participate in professional training over the next three years thanks to a $1-million state grant designed to help them succeed. The California Center on Teaching Careers grant will equip school principals and vice principals with…
Aguilar Announces 2018 Congressional Art Competition for Inland Empire High School Students
Community Education News San Bernardino, CA— Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-San Bernardino) announced that his office will once again participate in the Congressional Art Competition, an annual showcase of art from high school students from across the country. The competition allows high school students in every congressional district to submit works of art to their local…
Omnitrans Ridership Gains in January Reverse Trend
Omnitrans posted its first system-wide ridership gain in over three years when passenger boardings in January 2018 were 1.7% higher than January 2017. Growth was led by increased use of freeway express routes, up 14.2%, and the sbX bus rapid transit line, up 4.5%. In all, 22 of Omnitrans’ 35 bus routes carried more passengers…
Trump Administration Proposes Sale of Sham Insurance, Turning Back the Clock to When Insurers Could Discriminate against People with Pre-existing Conditions
Washington, D.C. —Today, the Trump administration proposed another policy that threatens the health care and financial security of children, parents, and other adults. The draft rule released by HHS allows insurance companies to sell sham insurance plans that do not cover essential health benefits or preexisting conditions, protections that are required under the Affordable Care…
Former Sir Knight Inspires 2018 Beautillion Knights!
On a beautiful sunny Sunday morning, Beautillion Knights spent time worshipping on February 18, 2018 at one of the former Sir Knight’s church, Dr. Regional Woods, Senior Pastor of Life Changing Ministries (LCM) and President of the Inland Empire Concerned African American Churches (IECAAC). Social Lites, Inc. has been in the Inland Empire for 61…
3 Reasons Saying ‘I’m Sorry’ And ‘Thank You’ Can Change Corporate Culture
Companies that train their employees in what are commonly referred to as “soft skills” are finding those efforts pay off in productivity and retention. People with soft skills are adept in areas such as interpersonal communication, leadership, problem solving and adaptability. But often still missing in the soft-skills department, some corporate analysts say, is the…
“Us” Too Movement – Black Women Move to End Workplace Discrimination
Riverside, CA (BlackNews.com) — Marine Corps veteran and long-time university adjunct professor, Dr. Shirley Ann Johnson, who stands in support of the worldwide call to action for the #MeToo Movement, seeks to include in the conversation another women’s issue. She has coined it “Us” Too – a movement which will focus on the mistreatment of…
California Family Sues Starbucks After Drinking Barista’s Blood
Manager offers family free drinks for a week Superior Court of California Case No. CIVDS1802216 SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., – One year after a San Bernardino, California family was exposed to a Starbucks Coffee Company barista’s blood in their drinks, the family is suing the company. On February 6, 2016, a woman, her husband, her mother-in-law…
What’s Old Is New Again
50 years ago on Saturday February 24th 1968 in North Fontana was the first Black History Parade where Whitman Mayo a resident of Fontana, and co-star of Sanford and Son was Grand Marshal. Now on Saturday February 24th 2018 in North Fontana in our Black History Parade, former House of Representative Rahn Mayo, son of…
‘The Vagina Monologues’ Returns To Cal State San Bernardino
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – The award-winning play, “The Vagina Monologues,” will be performed at Cal State San Bernardino on Friday, Feb. 16, and Saturday, Feb. 17, at the university’s Santos Manuel Student Union theater. Both performances will be from 8-10 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Option House in San Bernardino, an organization that helps victims…
Gamma Omega Chapter Advocates For The Youth In The Community
The youth today is the future for tomorrow. Our youth must be given every opportunity possible to excel in their educational pursuits. Gamma Omega Chapter of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc remains faithful to the sorority’s vision of promoting higher scholastic standards for the youth in the community, They encouraged the youth to continue…
The San Bernardino Black Culture Foundation 2018 Senior King & Queen, Don & Celeste Griggs
Please allow me to introduce you to the San Bernardino Black Culture Foundation 2018 Senior King & Queen, Don & Celeste Griggs. Congratulations Royalty! Mrs. Celeste Brown Griggs was born in Waterloo, Iowa. She graduated from East Waterloo High School in 1963, where she was a class mate and sweet heart of Don Griggs. Mrs….
