CTA Supports Proposition 50 to Safeguard Public Education and Democratic Processes

Proposition 50 will authorize the temporary use of new congressional district maps beginning in 2026 and ending in 2030, after which the independent Citizens Redistricting Commission will resume districting responsibilities. RIVERSIDE, CA–The California Teachers Association (CTA) strongly endorses Proposition 50, a ballot measure aimed at preventing President Trump’s cuts and protecting public education funding. Unions…

Governor Signs AB 385, Expanding Access to Public Parkland in San Bernardino County

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (October 6, 2025) — Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) and San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Chairman Dawn Rowe announced today that Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed AB 385, legislation authored by Ramos and sponsored by the County, allowing a land exchange that will expand public access to recreational space near…

Governor Signs AB 385, Expanding Access to Public Parkland in San Bernardino County

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (October 6, 2025) — Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) and San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Chairman Dawn Rowe announced today that Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed AB 385, legislation authored by Ramos and sponsored by the County, allowing a land exchange that will expand public access to recreational space near…

Documents Show Trump Lied About Fed Reserve’s Black Governor Mortgage Fraud Allegations

Nationwide — Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is being vindicated by newly revealed documents that undercut allegations of mortgage fraud leveled by the Trump administration. Financial forms obtained by NBC News show Cook’s Atlanta home was consistently identified as a “vacation home” and never claimed as her primary residence, directly contradicting accusations that she misled…

ALERT: The ‘Kissing Bug Disease’ Is Spreading

A little-known life-threatening illness, Chagas Disease–or the “Kissing Bug” disease–caused by blood sucking insects should now be considered endemic in the United States, experts say – and without recognition that it’s a constant presence in some parts of the country, more people will suffer unnecessarily. A report on the topic was published early September 2025…

Padilla Supports Legislation to Grant D.C. Officials Full Control Over Its National Guard, Police

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After the Trump Administration deployed National Guard troops across Washington, D.C. and took control of the city’s police department, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.-AL) in introducing legislation to grant the District full authority over the D.C. National Guard and…

Gladys Knight’s Son Says His Mom Has Early Dementia, Accuses Her Husband of Elder Abuse

Nationwide — Gladys Knight’s son, Shanga Hankerson, says his mother has early dementia and has accused her husband, William McDowell, of elder abuse. He claims McDowell is making her continue touring despite her declining health. Hankerson filed a complaint with the North Carolina Department of Human Services, saying his mother’s ongoing performances on “The Queen’s…

Secretary Rollins Statement on Dairy Industry Voluntarily Removing Artificial Colors from National School Lunch Program

(Washington, D.C., April 22, 2025) – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins applauded the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announcement on the IDFA Healthy Dairy in Schools Commitment, a voluntary, proactive pledge to eliminate Red 3, Red 40, Green 3, Blue 1, Blue 2, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6 in milk, cheese, and yogurt…

97-Year-Old Black Woman Froze to Death, Her Daughter Allegedly Intentionally Left Her in the Cold

(Black PR Wire)  Nationwide — The death of 97-year-old Corrye Brewer, an African American woman from El Paso County, Colorado woman who succumbed to hypothermia in January, has been officially ruled a homicide by the Coroner’s Office. Brewer, who had cognitive impairments and required daily medication, went missing after last being seen on January 24…

Valladares Urges Federal Action to Protect Energy Affordability & Consumer Choice

SACRAMENTO – Today, Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares ( R-Santa Clarita) joined Legislative Republicans to call on the U.S. Department of Energy to intervene against state and local efforts to ban natural gas, which drive up costs and limit consumer choice. In a letter sent to Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Valladares urged the federal government to…

Standing Against the Erosion of Equity and the Erasure of the Tuskegee Airmen’s Legacy

OLIVE BRANCH, Miss., Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The following statement is from Tennesse Garvey, Chair, Board of Directors, Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals: Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (PRNewsfoto/Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals OBAP) OBAP Speaks Out Against Repeal of Equity Order and Erasure of Tuskegee Airmen’s Legacy in USAF Training The Organization of…

Hispanic Public Service Employees More Likely to Worry About Retirement and Personal Finances Compared to Whites and African Americans, According to Recent MissionSquare Research Institute Survey

WASHINGTON, D.C., December 17, 2024 – A national survey conducted by MissionSquare Research Institute reveals that 43% of Hispanic employees in state and local government worry about having enough money to live comfortably in retirement. This figure is significantly higher than that of White (33%) and African American (25%) employees. Similarly, 44% of Hispanic respondents…

Signed, Sealed and Delivered: $3 Billion Grant Agreement for Brightline West Project Officially Signed

Washington, D.C. (Sept. 26, 2024) — Today, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) officially signed the $3 billion grant agreement awarded to the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) for Brightline West. In December 2023, President Biden announced the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant at a ceremony in Las Vegas and in April, U.S. Transportation…

California for Kamala: At DNC, State Leaders Rally Around One of Their Own

Maxim Elramsisy and Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌ ‌|‌ ‌California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media (CBM) – Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepted the Democratic party’s nomination for President of the United States on Aug. 22, the fourth and final night of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago.  Harris, a former California U.S. Senator and Attorney General, needed the…

Opinion: Trump Struggles to Counter Harris’s Campaign Momentum, Resorting to a Game Plan Stuck in the Past

Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media Since Pres. Joe Biden decided not to seek re-election, Donald Trump has struggled to find his footing in a campaign that was previously geared toward attacking Biden’s age and fitness. His performance at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention last week highlighted his inability to…

Supervisor Joe Baca Jr., Celebrates 3rd Annual Holiday Giveaway At Newmark Elementary

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. is excited to share the joy of the holiday season with Newmark Elementary School through the 3rd Annual Holiday Giveaway. This year, Supervisor Baca, Jr. adopted Newmark Elementary, recognizing the school’s needs and the difference a kind gesture can make. With generous support from Toys for Tots,…

ARS/Rescue Rooter Releases List of Most Energy Efficient Cities in the United States (Riverside, CA #1)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — July 11, 2023 – With predictions of the hottest summer on record, ARS/Rescue Rooter, the nation’s largest provider of residential heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and plumbing services, released a list of the 25 most energy-efficient cities and regions in America based on HVAC systems. The list is based on the installation…

SBCUSD, Elected Officials and Employers Celebrate Two Gold-Certified Linked Learning Pathways at San Andreas High 

Groundbreaking Recognition is the First in the Nation for a Continuation High School San Andreas High School is excited to announce that it has been awarded prestigious Gold Certification by the Linked Learning Alliance, making it the first continuation high school in the nation to receive this national distinction. The Linked Learning Alliance, an organization…

Wilk Announces Over $15,000 Awarded to City of Victorville to Support Pet and Veterinary Services for Those Experiencing Homelessness

VICTORVILLE – Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) is pleased to announce that the California Department of Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) has awarded the City of Victorville $15,959 from its Pet Assistance and Support (PAS) program to help support those with pets who are experiencing homelessness. “Pets are like family members and for so…