Category: National News
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…
Installation of the First African American President of the Exchange Club in 99 years
Fontana resident R. Dale Evans, Sr. Was installed as the 99th President of the California Nevada District Exchange Club. R. Dale is the immediate past president of the Exchange Club of Fontana and Past President of the Exchange Club of Joliet, Illinois. Evans said ” It is an honor to be serve as the 1st…
Ajike Owens killed by white female neighbor; no arrest made
View this post on Instagram A post shared by amandaseales (@amandaseales) #AjikeOwens, a mother of 4, was shot to death by a white woman who lived next door to her. The white woman, Susan Lorick, was detained briefly and let go. @untilfreedom is working with Ajike’s family. GoFundMe Page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Justice-for-Ajike-Owens
LA County Library Recognized as a 2023 Recipient of Nation’s Highest Museum and Library Honor
National Medal for Museum and Library Service Recognizes LA County Library’s Community Contributions LOS ANGELES, CA— The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced LA County Library was selected as one of eight recipients of the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries that make…
Supervisors Require New Training Regarding First Responder Photographs
Los Angeles, CA – Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion authored by Supervisor Janice Hahn regarding new trainings for LA County Firefighters, paramedics, and Sheriff’s deputies about new County policies prohibiting photographs of human remains. Hahn’s motion is a follow-up to a previous motion she authored August, shortly after…
Takeoff from the Platinum Selling Hip Hop Group “Migos” dead at 28 (Updated)
The world of hip-hop is in shock over the death of one of the worlds talented stars. Born Kirshnik Khari Ball but widely known as “Takeoff” from the platinum selling Atlanta based rap group Migos was killed early Tuesday morning in Houston Texas. Authorities confirmed that around 2:30 a.m. central time on November 1st, Takeoff…
Protecting Students from the Danger Inside School
(Black PR Wire) Before the late 1990s school shootings, back-to-school was a time when parents shopped for deals on school supplies, fall clothes and prepared for crazy schedules. Fast forward to 2022 and now parents are shopping for bullet proof backpacks. In a futile attempt to keep students and educators safe from potential shootings, the…
Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino Joins Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month to Ensure Food Isn’t an Impossible Choice for 400,000 People at Risk of Facing Hunger in the Inland Empire
RIVERSIDE, CALIF. – Aug. 23, 2022 – For Hunger Action Month® this September, Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) will join Feeding America and other member food banks to inspire people to join the fight to end hunger and raise awareness of people experiencing food insecurity across the United States. Food banks around the…
The Threshold Program Designed to Help Previously Incarcerated Women with Children Make a Successful Re-Entry into Society
“We The People” Cultural Consortium’s program known as The Threshold is seeking participants for a unique opportunity to experience healing, mindset renewal, and a fresh start to achieving a successful reentry to society. The sessions will be held in San Bernardino, California, September 4, 2022 – August 20, 2023 1pm – 4pm. Alternating Sunday Schedule…
ONT Connect Shuttle Service Links Cucamonga Metrolink Station with Ontario Airport
San Bernardino, CA-Beginning today(08/08/22) there is a new car-free way to travel to the Ontario Airport. Residents from throughout the region can now take Metrolink right to Cucamonga Station where they will be met by ONT Connect, a direct shuttle operated by Omnitrans and powered by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority. ONT Connect shuttles…
Texas and California Agree: Depend on Wind Energy and Prepare for Blackouts
July 11, 2022, Fairfax, Va.—Americans for Limited Government President Rick Manning today issued the following statement responding to the latest power outages in Texas: “It might shock people to discover that the state of Texas has fallen into the same green energy dependency cycle which has captured California. At least that is what the agency…
Three Lawn Replacement Myths Debunked
Active changes to save water have a direct impact on ongoing drought Sacramento, Calif. – California is experiencing its third consecutive dry year, and while dry spells aren’t new, the current severe drought conditions call for an increase in water conservation efforts inside and outside of homes. Replacing the lawn with water smart plants is…
Mens Health Day Rialto
Men’s Event Agenda Table1: Why Men’s Mental Health Matters (Dr. Palmer) Table 2: Men of Color and the Criminal Justice System (Mr. Adams & Officer Kasib Thomas) Role Play: When they pull you over..? and debrief/ process the experience. Develop a list of best practices. Table 3: Gang Intervention and prevention (Mr. Weems) Table 4:…
‘Black Panther’ Director Ryan Coogler Mistaken for Bank Robber!
Black Panther director Ryan Coogler was mistaken for a robber when trying to withdraw money from Bank of America. Coogler walked into the bank wearing Black shades, a cream-colored hoodie, and a COVID-19 mask. A Bank of America employee in Atlanta, Georgia thought Coogler was attempting to pull a heist after he gave the teller…
Son of Award Winning Actress, Regina King, Passes Away at 26
Ian Alexander Jr, the only child of the Oscar-winning actor and director Regina King, has died only a few days after celebrating his 26th birthday on Wednesday. “Our family is devastated at the deepest level by the loss of Ian,” a statement shared by a spokesman for King said. “He is such a bright light…
Legendary SiriusXM Urban View Host and Human Rights Activist Joe Madison Continues Hunger Strike Until Voting Rights Gets Signed Into Law
“The difference between a moment and a movement is sacrifice” Madison stated. NEW YORK – November 22, 2021 – Joe Madison, host of SiriusXM Urban View’s Joe Madison The Black Eagle and member of the National Radio Hall of Fame, has announced on his program that he has started a hunger strike in protest of…
42.6% Of Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Millennial Householders Own Their Home, Above U.S. Average
Compared to prior generations, millennials—defined by the Pew Research Center as people born between 1981 and 1996—are known to be better educated, more likely to live in big cities, and more likely to delay marriage and start families. While they have also had lower homeownership rates than older generations of the same age, millennial home…
SBCUSD Superintendent Doc Ervin Joins U.S. Dept. of Education Secretary for Virtual Discussion About Student Mental Health
San Bernardino City Unified School District Superintendent Doc Ervin will join Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona on Friday, November 12, 2–3:30 p.m. ET, for a webinar about student mental health hosted by The Kennedy Forum. The webinar, titled School-Based Mental Health: A National Priority, will explore how education systems across the country can address…
Battery, Resisting, and Disturbance of Public Meeting Among Multiple Charges Filed Against Victorville Councilwoman Blanca Gomez and Constituent Robert Rodriguez, as Co-Defendants
SAN BERNARDINO Calif. –The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office has filed a misdemeanor complaint against Blanca Gomez, a Victorville councilwoman and Robert Rodriguez from Victorville. In our filing, three separate incidents occurred that resulted in these charges. On July 20, 2021, the following counts are alleged to have occurred at a City Council meeting…
Snoop Dogg’s Mother Passes Away at 70: “An Angel for a Mother”
After asking for prayers this past summer and spending months in the hospital, Beverly Tate, the mother of hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg, has passed away. She was 70 years old. Snoop Dogg confirmed his mom’s death on Sunday (October 24). The rapper took to social media to share tribute posts with his 65 million followers,…
Tommy DeBarge, of Legedary R&B Group, Passes away at 64
Tommy Debarge, of the well-known R&B singing family and 70’s group Switch, has died. According to TMZ, Debarge died on Oct. 21 at the age of 64. Debarge’s family said he had battled with kidney and liver failure for many years. A few weeks ago, his health declined and he had to be hospitalized. His…
From Wellness To Resilience: AmeriHealth Caritas Announces Creation of Social Determinants of Life, Inc.
New company to focus on life outcomes, beginning with $29 million investment to leverage social networks for improved health and mobility out of poverty Philadelphia, Pa. — AmeriHealth Caritas, a national leader in Medicaid managed care and other solutions for those most in need, announced today the creation of a new company, Social Determinants of…
Prayers Up! Snoop Dogg’s Mom Hospitalized: “She’s Still Fighting”
Legendary rapper Snoop Dogg said his mother is “still fighting” as he visited her at the hospital Sunday. The update came in a recent Instagram post, more than two months after the “Gin and Juice” rapper asked fans to pray for his mom. “Happy Sunday me and my brothers went to c mama today and…
Michèle Stephenson’s latest film tackles racism in Dominican Republic
Stateless Available to Stream on pov.org Until August 18th New York, NY — June 15, 2021 — What does it mean to be rejected by the only country you call home? When a ruling from the Dominican Republic Supreme Court strips citizenship from Dominicans of Haitian descent, over 200,000 are suddenly rendered without nationality,…
