Category: Local & Community
Aim High To Achieve Your Goals
There is no limit to what you can accomplish if you aim high. Zhane Jones a Chartered Member of Gamma Omega Chapter, of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. knows very well the importance of setting the bar high for yourself to reach your goals. Zhane graduated in 2016 from Victor Valley High School, and…
Inland Empire Ronald McDonald House Rallies Community Support For Families With Critically Ill Children As Walk For Kids Returns
Inland Empire Community Comes Together for the Annual Fundraising Event WHAT: Inland Empire residents and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California (RMHCSC) will lace up their shoes and join together in support of critically ill children and their families at the annual Inland Empire Walk for Kids, a fun, family-friendly 5k (3.1 miles) event…
Common, Danny Glover, Andrew Young, Dr. Bernice King, Martin Luther King III, Civil Rights, Labor and Faith Leaders to Launch “I AM 2018” Movement in Memphis
Tens of Thousands Expected to Descend Upon City April 2-4 to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of Sanitation Strike and Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Memphis, TN (March 24, 2018) – As the nation grapples with deep racial and economic injustices and inequality in communities from coast to coast, the American Federation of State County and…
Omnitrans Selects Connie Raya for Maintenance Director
(San Bernardino, CA) Southern California transit veteran Connie Raya recently joined Omnitrans as Director of Maintenance. Raya has over two decades of experience in public transit maintenance gained while working at the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). At Omnitrans, she will oversee a department of 108 employees responsible for maintaining a fleet of 188…
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Responds to Louisiana Department of Justice’s Decision Not to Charge Baton Rouge Police Officers for Shooting Death of Alton Sterling
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued a statement in response to today’s decision by the Louisiana Department of Justice to not pursue criminal charges against the officers responsible for the fatal shooting of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee…
Anderson Olympics, Where Every Athlete Is A Winner
The Winter Olympics thrilled audiences earlier this year, and the Paralympic Games recently ended. But in San Bernardino, the Anderson School Olympics are the big event. Opening ceremonies began at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 23 at the Anderson campus. Students of all abilities participated in events from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., with closing ceremonies…
Highland’s Ramos Family – Spirit of Compassion Award presented to Bobby Barzi
Highland CA March 23, 2018 – Since 2010, San Manuel Tribal members “James and Rowena Ramos and their entire family has honored individuals at the Time for Change Foundation’s Annual Awards Ceremony. The “Ramos Family Spirit of Compassion Award, is bestowed upon those who dedicate their lives to bettering the community. More importantly, it relishes…
HBCU-led Clean Energy Initiative Receives $250,000 Grant
March 20, 2018 — The Historically Black Colleges and University Community Development Coalition (HBCU CDAC) – a national non-profit organization that promotes, supports, and advocates for HBCUs and minority serving institutions, and community development corporations (CDCs) – was awarded a $250,000 one-year planning grant from The JPB Foundation. The grant was awarded to expand access…
Public comments sought for Master Permit Renewal of Southern California Edison power lines
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — The U.S. Forest Service is preparing to reissue powerline permits to Southern California Edison (SCE) for infrastructure serving local communities adjacent to and within the national forest. The existing Special Use Authorizations have exceeded their expiration dates and updated authorizations are needed for continued use and occupancy of national forest lands….
UCR-Led Initiative to Document the Stories of Veterans Interred at Riverside National Cemetery
VA-supported project will see UC Riverside faculty, students collaborate with local K-12 schools RIVERSIDE, Calif. (www.ucr.edu) — There’s a blue flag on a hill near the entrance to Riverside National Cemetery. It marks the final resting place of Ysmael “Smiley” Villegas, a World War II soldier who was killed in the Philippines in 1945, just…
ACLU: California Students Have the Right to Protest
LOS ANGELES – Ahead of planned student walkouts this month, the ACLU of California has advised school officials across the state to adhere to constitutional and state laws protecting students who are expressing themselves politically. Citing California Education Code, the ACLU stated that students may not be suspended for participating in walkouts or off-campus protests….
Edison International and CSUSB seek to inspire students with scholarships for STEM or STEM related majors
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – The Cal State San Bernardino Philanthropic Foundation has been awarded $75,000 in STEM scholarships from Edison International, to encourage qualified students to pursue education in STEM or STEM related majors. The scholarship funds will pay for tuition and other related expenses to support economically disadvantaged,underrepresented, academically qualified students with about 75…
Celebrating Dr. Harvey Nurick & Richard Michaelson 2018 Dynamic Duo Award
Riverside CA March 22, 2018 – Time for Change Foundation’s (TFCF) Dynamic Duo Award honors members of the Inland Empire who go above and beyond their professional careers to helping others less fortunate. This dynamic team reflects those values and concern for others that truly makes us a great nation. Dr. Harvey Nurick has spent…
CTA Human Rights Awards Go to 8 Educators Across State Who Inspired Communities and Students
BURLINGAME – Eight inspiring and dedicated educators from across the state are this year’s winners of the annual California Teachers Association’s Human Rights Awards for their outstanding dedication to social justice, and for promoting and protecting human and civil rights. “These awards honor the social justice and other community work that these educators do that…
Diana Z. Rodriguez Named 2018 ‘Woman of the Year’ by California’s 47th Assembly District
Diana Z. Rodriguez, the 14th President of San Bernardino Valley College. SAN BERNARDINO, California (March 12, 2018)?—Diana Z. Rodriguez, President of San Bernardino Valley College, was named 2018 Woman of the Year by California‘s 47th Assembly District today at a special ceremony in the State Capitol. She was presented with the award by Assemblymember Eloise…
Golden Valley Middle School Lauded as a School to Watch
The public is invited to attend the Schools to Watch ceremony on Thursday, March 8 at 9:30 a.m. at Golden Valley Middle School, 3800 North Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino. The California Department of Education will present Golden Valley Middle School with the 2017–2018 School to Watch-Taking Center Stage award. Golden Valley Middle School is 1…
CTA Ad Campaign Highlights Value of Public Schools Keeping Our Communities Strong
BURLINGAME – “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” That inspiring quote from South African leader Nelson Mandela is one of several used in a new, statewide CTA television and radio ad campaign launched today that underscores how neighborhood public schools create opportunities for students, for society, and…
Red Cross Says Test Smoke Alarms and Turn Clocks Ahead for Daylight Saving Time
Working Smoke Alarms Cut the Risk of Dying from a Home Fire in Half SANTA ANA, Calif. March 5, 2018 –Daylight Saving Time is this weekend and the American Red Cross reminds remind everyone to TEST the batteries in their smoke alarms as they TURN their clocks ahead an hour. “It’s important for everyone to…
Inland Empire NCNW Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary With Legacy Gala
Featuring Keynote Speaker, Dr. Paulette Brown-Hinds Rialto (March 2018) – In late 1967 a group of women gathered in the City of Rialto to learn more about a national service organization founded by Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune. Inspired by the organization’s call to serve these women, a few months later, organized to form the Inland…
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…
