Category: Local & Community

Valdez Educational Services opens its new headquarters, honoring civil rights leader Bonnie Johnson and the long fight for educational equity she helped lead. SAN BERNARDINO, CA – In a moving ceremony that blended celebration, reflection, and community unity, Valdez Educational Services dedicated its new headquarters facility on Friday, May 15, to Bonnie Cherie Johnson, a…

By Billie Pollisotto Trades jobs offer stable income, hands-on work, and strong long-term demand, making them one of the most practical career paths available today. From electrical and plumbing to HVAC and construction, these roles combine skill development with real earning potential without the need for a traditional four-year degree. A high school graduate watches…

In a political climate where voters are hungry for authenticity, real-life experience, and leaders who truly understand struggle, one name is beginning to spark conversations across San Bernardino County: Eugene Weems. A world champion kickboxer, community activist, bestselling author, and CEO of Vibrant Green for Vibrant Peace (VG4VP), Weems is now stepping into the political…

By John Fensterwald, EdSource Look for three key numbers affecting TK-12 funding when Gov. Gavin Newsom releases a much-anticipated revision of 2026-27 state budget on Thursday, known as the “May revision.” One big, one small and one huge. $5.6 billion: In his initial January budget, Newsom said he planned to withhold $5.6 billion from TK-12…

San Bernardino County Museum invites residents to participate in guided Mahjong sessions on May 26, held in conjunction with the Chinese Pioneers exhibition. Two sessions will be offered in the Fisk Gallery from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. These two-hour, instructor-led experiences introduce participants to the modern American style of…

AKAs, Zetas and Sigmas Rally at State Capitol to Advocate for Legislative Priorities On April 27, members of two Black sororities and one fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma – all members of the Divine Nine (D9) — visited the California State Capitol for a day of legislative advocacy, including presentations on the Senate and Assembly floors…

Tickets for the 2028 Olympic Games go on sale in August, but fans must register by July 22 to enter a random draw for access to purchase them. Selected participants will receive an email with a designated time slot to access the ticket sale when it opens in August. The upcoming sale is the second…

By Julian Do For millions of Californians, ethnic and community media are more than a patchwork of local news sources. These outlets are “trusted messengers,” part of an expansive information network connecting otherwise hard to reach communities across the state.  A new legislative proposal would, if approved, shift how California communicates with its residents leveraging…

History was made when Governor Newsom appoints Lizet Angulo a latina Community Leader and National Chef the first hispanic President on the SB County Fair Board and Governor Newsom appoints Kisha Collier, who was nominated by Lizet as the first black woman  to the San Bernardino County Fair Board   Kisha Collier, of Victorville, has…

Thomas Peele Student journalists at the Redwood Bark at Redwood High School in Marin County aren’t alone in facing recent attempts to control student journalism. Despite protections in a 1977 landmark state law, the Student Free Expression Act, which prohibits administrators from interfering with the gathering and publication of news, student reporters and their journalism…

The new headquarters of Valdez Educational Services will be dedicated to the late Bonnie Sheree Johnson, a civil rights advocate best known for her role in fighting school segregation during the 1960s and as a “torchbearer” for civil rights in the Inland Empire (advancing educational equality and community empowerment).   SAN BERNARDINO, CA —Valdez Educational…

Happy Birthday! Commander Victor Glover 🎉 Astronaut Victor Glover’s Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell By Ellen Turner On April 30, 1976, Astronaut Victor Glover was born with a dynamic spirit—grounded yet imaginative, realistic yet driven by possibility. From an early age, he carried a youthful, high-energy presence and a passion for flight that would one…

RIVERSIDE, CA —  Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Phi Upsilon Chapter’s inaugural Golden Renaissance Scholarship Gala recognizes Black leaders whose contributions have shaped education, public service, and community empowerment in the Inland Empire. The Gala is Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM, in the Grand Parisian Ballroom at the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa…

Riverside, CA April 21, 2026 – Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) is expressing concern for the CalFood program funding at risk of not being renewed for the upcoming year. This funding helps secure our current food system and offsets the negative effects of HR-1 and the CalFresh changes set to be implemented through…

by Rev. Dorothy Boulware By most accounts, the marriage between Tammy McCollum, pastor at The Well Worship Center in Statesville, N.C., and Eddie McCollum appeared to be loving and stable.  Their grown daughter never saw any signs of trouble between her parents, and Tammy McCollum herself exalted her husband, Eddie McCollum, on their 30th wedding…

By Roxsy Lin As immigrant detentions and deportations continue across the United States, fraudsters are seizing the moment. Scams targeting vulnerable families desperate to reunite with detained loved ones or to resolve outstanding immigration issues have proliferated. That was the consensus among experts from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) during a recent American Community Media…

Asm. Mia Bonta “Tells the Truth” About Bill Conservatives Say Would Silence Citizen Journalists Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media     Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland) is pushing back against criticism of her bill, Assembly (AB) 2624, releasing a video statement on X defending the legislation and accusing critics of spreading misinformation….

Edward Henderson | California Black Media   As California heads into the 2026 election cycle, all four elected seats on the State Board of Equalization are up for grabs, with voters in each of the agency’s four geographic districts choosing a representative. The board—which handles tax appeals, property tax oversight and equalization, and other key functions…

SAN BERNARDINO, CA – San Bernardino Valley College, in partnership with the League of Women Voters, San Bernardino Area, announces a nonpartisan candidate forum scheduled for April 29 and April 30.   Valley College supports civic engagement and voter education by hosting this nonpartisan candidate forum in partnership with the League of Women Voters. Date: April…

Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills’s Memorial Day commemoration is the featured event in family-friendly, parkwide observances Monday, May 25, 2026 Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks Cathedral City, Covina Hills, Cypress, Glendale, Hollywood Hills, Long Beach GLENDALE, CA—Forest Lawn will honor fallen veterans with free Memorial Day remembrances at each of its six Southern California locations: Cathedral City, Covina Hills,…

The Little Sunshine Foundation recently hosted its Little Sunshine Foundation/Sunshine Royale Casino & Music Night, which happens every two years. The sold out event was held at the Glendora Country Club, located in the City of Glendora at 2400 Country Club Dr., 91741, and the crowd enjoyed great food, great music, a lot of casino…