Eviction Moratorium & Rent Relief Plan Extension Passed by Legislature.

Sacramento – The Legislature voted to extend the COVID eviction moratorium and Rent Relief Plan extension, action which will prevent mass evictions as the existing moratorium was set to expire on June 30th.   Assembly Bill 832 jointly authored by Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Reyes (D-San Bernardino) extends the current eviction moratorium until September 30th,…

San Bernardino County Leaders Celebrate Grand Opening of New Behavioral Health Building

On Thursday, June 3, top local, state, and national leaders gathered in San Bernardino to celebrate the grand opening of a new 11,375-square-foot facility serving the Juvenile Justice Program (JJP) within San Bernardino County’s Department of Behavioral Health. The facility will serve an estimated 400 to 900 families per year, advancing the JJP’s mission to…

San Bernardino City Schools’ New Superintendent Officially on the Job Today

The San Bernardino City Unified School District’s new Superintendent, Harry “Doc” Ervin, the transformational leader hired in March by the Board of Education to steer San Bernardino County’s largest school district into continued excellence, officially took the helm today, June 1. A lifelong educator with a proven track record of educational leadership, Ervin’s priorities include…

Summer Performers in the Park

The San Bernardino County Library has partnered with our Regional Parks to offer Summer Reading Performers in the Park. Performers vary each day and a variety of family-friendly shows are in the line-up. Each show begins at 4 p.m., but arrive early for pre-show fun. Participants of the Summer Reading Program will receive a lanyard…

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA McDONALD’S RESTAURANTS SEEK TO HIRE THOUSANDS OF NEW EMPLOYEES WITH SECOND ANNUAL DRIVE-UP HIRING EVENT ON TUESDAY, MAY 18

Regional hiring push will provide job seekers with a convenient, safe way to interview on the spot at their participating neighborhood McDonald’s as Southern California restaurants prepare to reopen For participating locations, visit socalmcdhiring.com San Bernardino – May 11, 2021 – As McDonald’s prepares to welcome customers back for in-person dining, Southern California franchisees are…

“Racially Profiled Man Launches Apparel Line Called “U Fit The Description”

Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Founded by Scott Johnson, U Fit The Description is an apparel line that aims to put the spotlight on social justice and equality by fighting against racism and inequality within the community. Though the social injustice and discrimination by law enforcement gained limelight following George Floyd’s assassination, the bigotry is deep-rooted within…

Applications Now Being Accepted For The San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury

SAN BERNARDINO, CA―Applications for the San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury are being accepted. Successful applicants will serve as Grand Jurors for the 2022 calendar year beginning on January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022. The Civil Grand Jury is charged by the California Penal Code to investigate all aspects of the county, including…

The Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2021 Aims to Provide for Research and Education for Women Suffering With Uterine Fibroids

(Black PR Wire) Washington, D.C. – The Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) is proud to support the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2021, which was introduced by Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY). Women suffering from uterine fibroids in America has reached epidemic proportions, and Black women suffer at higher rates…

Youth Art Contest Seeks Invasive Species Detectives

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce the eighth annual California Invasive Species Youth Art Contest. This year’s theme, “Be An Invasive Species Detective,” encourages students to think about how paying attention to their surroundings can protect against the spread of invasive species.  “Detectives look for clues and use observation…

Rent Assistance Now Available for Income Eligible Households and Landlords

CA COVID-19 Rent Relief application portal opens today $2.6 billion in federal aid to assist Californians impacted by the pandemic Call Center, toll-free line, and community-based organizations assisting with effort; and applications available in multiple languages to connect hardest hit communities to relief SACRAMENTO – In keeping with Governor Gavin Newsom’s commitment to ensuring individuals…

Nursing Homes See 82 Percent Decline In COVID Cases Indicating The Vaccines Are Working

Lowest Amount Of New COVID Cases Since CMS Started Tracking In May 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and long term care facilities across the country that provide care to approximately five million people each year, released a report…

CPCA Applauds Biden’s FQHC Vaccination Program, Calls for Greater Supply to CA

Sacramento – The California Primary Care Association (CPCA) applauds the Biden Administration for sending vaccines directly to community health centers, recognizing the role they play within their communities as trusted providers of care. The Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) Vaccination Program was launched this week and included 25 FQHCs, five of which are in California,…

California Launches New Multilingual, Statewide Ad Campaign Featuring Real California Mothers Urging Families to Get COVID-19 Vaccines

SACRAMENTO – With six million administered doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered statewide, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today released a new public service announcement (PSA) campaign. The PSAs features real California mothers making an emotional connection to highlight the importance of getting the vaccine. The mothers talk about what COVID-19 has taken…

Ervin Padgett Charged With Murder In Fort Irwin

The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office has charged Ervin Padgett (Age 37 of Fort Irwin) with murder. CASE SYNOPSIS On Tuesday, December 1, 2020, detectives from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department conducted a death investigation at Fort Irwin. During their investigation, Ervin Padgett was arrested. After reviewing this case, our office has charged…