Category: Local & Community
The Golden Renaissance Scholarship Gala Recognizes IE Black Leaders with Lifetime Achievement Awards
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…
CalFood Funding at Risk Could Cause Food Insecurity to Rise
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…
Behind the pulpit, Black women battle violence and silence
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…
Scams Increasingly Preying on Fear, Desperation in Immigrant Communities
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…
Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
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….
Asm. Mike Gipson Makes His Case for California Board of Equalization Seat in High-Stakes Race
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…
A $37.2 Million Boost: California Announces New Funding for Apprenticeships and Workforce Training
Bo Tefu | California Black Media California is investing $37.2 million to expand apprenticeship and workforce training programs, aiming to support more than 60,000 residents and strengthen pathways into high-demand careers. On April 9, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the funding through the California Apprenticeship Council Training Fund and the California Workforce Development Board’s High Road…
Mayor and Council Candidate Forum at San Bernardino Valley College
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…
Memorial Day Remembrances Span Forest Lawn’s Six Southern California Locations
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,…
Little Sunshine Foundation Fundraiser Raises Much Needed Funds For Underserved Youth
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…
“Evidence of Us” by E. Tyler Burton at the County Museum
The San Bernardino County Museum presents Evidence of Us, a new exhibition by artist E. Tyler Burton, on view from May 9 through September 6, 2026. Evidence of Us explores the material record we are creating in real time. Through sculpture, projection, textile installation, cyanotypes and participatory elements, the exhibition invites visitors to consider what…
The Countdown Is On — Don’t Miss This Night.
We are 10 days away from one of the most inspiring nights of the year and we need to know — do you have your tickets yet? Time for Change Foundation’s 24th Annual Awards Gala, Anchored in Promise, Powered by Purpose, is just around the corner and seats are going fast. This is your community,…
California Advances a National Model for Early Wealth-Building at CEWAS Summit
Los Angeles, CA — Launched under the leadership of the State Treasurer’s Office and California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA, through the STO-FSFA (State Treasurer’s Office Financial Savings for All) initiative—the nation’s largest and most inclusive public savings collective—California is advancing one of the most comprehensive early wealth infrastructures in the nation, bringing together leaders…
California’s next governor to face tough choices for education as state budget tightens
John Fensterwald “This story was originally published by EdSource. Top Takeaways A new governor with an agenda of new programs could find a chilly reception from districts. A continuing decline in statewide enrollment will erode districts’ ability to cover operating expenses and increase staff pay. Ideas for financial relief include increasing money for special education,…
Wine and Cheese Pairing
Wanda Haynes-Certified Sommelier This wine and cheese pairing article is based on listings from several recent food and government websites. Top three cheeses consumed by Americans are: ● Mozzarella ● Cheddar ● Processed cheese With this in mind let’s do some wine pairing and create leisure moments in our lives. We all know that Americans…
Small Acts, Big Impact: Walmart and Sam’s Club Kick Off 13th Annual ‘Fight Hunger. Spark Change.’
In-store or online, Inland Empire residents can turn everyday shopping into local meals for families in need. Riverside, CA April 7th, 2026 – For the 13th consecutive year, all U.S. Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations are launching the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, including right here in the Inland Empire (IE). The goal of…
Bernard Hoyes: The Desert in Transition at the Victor Valley Museum
The Desert in Transition, an exhibition of watercolor landscapes by Bernard Hoyes, opens for public viewing at the Victor Valley Museum in Apple Valley from April 27 through June 28. For more than 30 years, Hoyes has drawn inspiration from the desert landscapes of Southern California, particularly the Coachella Valley, where he lives and works….
Historic Mission: NASA Astronaut Victor Glover Selected to Pilot Lunar Mission
By Staff Reporter United States — Victor J. Glover has made history as the first Black astronaut selected to pilot a mission traveling to the Moon, marking a groundbreaking moment for both space exploration and representation in science and technology. Glover serves as the pilot of Artemis II, the first crewed lunar mission in more…
CAIR Condemns President Trump’s Threat to Destroy Iranian Civilization; CAIR-SFBA’s Zahra Billoo Warns of Anti-Iranian, Anti-Muslim Hatred
Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization joins national call for Congress, presidential cabinet, and Pentagon to prevent genocidal attack on Iran (SANTA CLARA, CA, 4/7/2026) — The San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today joined a national CAIR condemnation of…
“It’s Bigger Than One Person”: Black Caucus Members Support Bill Renaming César Chávez Day to Farm Workers Day
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Last week, members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), through their voices and votes, supported Assembly Bill (AB) 2156, which proposed renaming César Chávez Day to Farm Workers Day. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law on March 26, allowing it to take effect immediately before…
The Ontario Museum of History & Art presents its inaugural Youth Art Month exhibition, a collaboration with Mariposa Elementary School
The Ontario Museum of History & Art presents its inaugural Youth Art Month exhibition, on view through May 17, 2026. The exhibition showcases outstanding artwork by students from Mariposa Elementary, inspired by the national Youth Art Month theme, “The World Needs Art,” and celebrates how art education and creative expression shape vibrant communities. The 2026…
University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education and Adams Motorsports Park Announce Partnership to Open New Doors for the Local Community
Irvine, Calif. (March 25, 2026) – Adams Motorsports Park and the University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education (UC Irvine DCE) have launched a new marketing partnership to introduce the park’s motorsports community to the educational and career development opportunities available through the division. For more than 60 years, UC Irvine DCE has helped…
After Deep Federal Cuts, California Lawmakers Push for Full Restoration of Medi-Cal Benefits
By Bo Tofu, California Black Media | L.A. Focus California’s public health programs could lose billions of dollars due to recent federal budget cuts, state health officials told lawmakers during a joint committee hearing on March 10. The hearing, held at the State Capitol, focused on the impacts of reductions to programs such as Medi-Cal,…
Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
Bo Tefu | California Black Media New Poll Shows Gender Divide Among Black Voters in California as 2026 Primary Approaches A new statewide survey of California voters reveals a notable gender divide among Black voters, with Black men more likely than Black women to lean Republican ahead of the 2026 primary election. The findings come…
