Saturday, February 9, 2019 SoCal Black Chamber of Commerce to Honor Female Mayor’s During Luncheon

In honor of Black History Month, the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce, Inland Cities East will be hosting its annual Black History Awards Luncheon and Fundraiser.  Themed “This Woman’s Work” the luncheon is scheduled for Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 11:00am to 3:00pm. The luncheon will be held in the beautiful and historic Rezek…

Celebrate Christmas and the Holiday Season at the County Library

The San Bernardino County Library invites residents to celebrate the holiday season at the Library Christmas Events. Enjoy an amazing experience and meet some favorite characters, including Santa Claus.  Enjoy a variety of fun-filled crafts, face painting, balloon artists, and more.  These events are another opportunity to celebrate and support the Countywide Vision’s literacy campaign,…

MALDEF Decries ‘Zero Tolerance’ Travesty and Separation of Families, Calls for Attorney General Jeff Sessions to Resign

(LOS ANGELES) – Thomas A. Saenz, president and general counsel of MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund), released the following statement today on the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” immigration stance that has led to forced separation of families and horrific accounts of children being taken from their parents: “Our nation’s soul is at…

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…