Category: Government & Politics
Kelly Erving Announces Run for Rialto City Council
RIALTO, CALIF. Rialto City Council candidate Kelly Erving’s platform has five priorities: help the homeless, enhance public safety, grow local business, ensure a living wage for Rialto workers and improve the city’s infrastructure. Her campaign slogan reflects these initiatives: “Committed to the Community.” “If elected to City Council, my objective is to seek innovative, yet…
Sheriff Suspends Clean SWEEP Program as a Result of DOJ Investigation
DATE: August 31, 2022, NOTICE: Suspension of Clean SWEEP Program SUMMARY: The Sheriff’s Department has suspended the Clean SWEEP program, because of an investigation being conducted by the Department of Justice (DOJ). Clean SWEEP is a disciplinary program designed to address minor offences in the school setting through non-criminal procedures, with a focus to keep…
Heat advisory issued for Riverside County this week
More than 70 cool centers available for residents to escape the heat Health officials are urging residents to take precautions to protect themselves from triple-digit temperatures that are expected to hit the region this week. Temperatures are expected to top 100 degrees through the week and into the weekend. “Take this heat seriously, even if…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $100 Million in Biofuel Infrastructure Grants
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is accepting applications for $100 million in grants to increase the sale and use of biofuels derived from U.S. agricultural products. USDA is making the funding available through the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP). This program seeks…
Padilla Introduces Legislation to Protect Doctors from Republicans’ Anti-Abortion Attacks
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Patty Murray (D-Wash), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) held a press conference to announce the introduction of the Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act to protect doctors against Republicans’ non-stop attacks and ensure they can safely provide abortion care…
Innovation Law Lab Files Appeal in Louisiana v. CDC
Appeal Challenges Nationwide Injunction That Forces Continuation of Title 42 New Orleans, LA –7/26/22 Innovation Law Lab, a non-profit organization that seeks to advance refugee and immigrant justice, filed its appeal brief at the Fifth Circuit in Louisiana v. CDC, a case brought in the Western District of Louisiana by Arizona, Texas, and 22 non-border…
Marijuana Policy Project Releases Voter Guide Ahead of Hawaii Primary Election
Honolulu, HI — On Tuesday, the Marijuana Policy Project released their Hawaii Cannabis Policy voter guide. In order to help inform voters about their options, MPP sent a four-question survey to Governor, Lt. Governor, Legislative and County office candidates and compiled their responses. Additionally, the voter guide includes candidates’ public statements on cannabis policy and…
OTS, Caltrans release new “Slow the Fast Down” education campaign to raise awareness about the dangers and consequences of speeding
Elk Grove, Calif. – With traffic deaths linked to speeding at crisis levels and rising, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) today released a new “Slow the Fast Down” anti-speeding campaign that encourages drivers to follow the speed limit and recognize the dangers of speeding in an effort…
New State Budget Expands Efforts to Unite Californians in Service
California Volunteers, Office of the Governor receives $122 million investment to expand service opportunities for Californians California Volunteers will deploy up to 20,000 paid service members throughout the state—a force three times the size of the Peace Corps SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Reaffirming the State’s commitment to unite Californians in service, the Legislature and Governor…
U.S. Federal Trade Commission Returning Almost $25 Million to Consumers Worldwide Who Were Defrauded by Next-Gen Sweepstakes Scheme
Refunds will be Made Using Paper Checks, Prepaid Debit Cards, and PayPal Payments The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is sending payments to 244,745 consumers in the U.S. and abroad who were defrauded by the Next-Gen sweepstakes scheme that affected consumers in dozens of countries, including the United States and Canada. In total, the FTC is…
JULY 21: Southern California Nonprofit and Holistic Health Leaders to Discuss Navigating Mental Health, Burnout and Entrepreneurship
On Thursday, July 21, Accessity and Saffron & Sage will host an online webinar from 11 a.m. to noon to discuss mental health, wellness, and burnout while navigating entrepreneurship, explore common mental health challenges and demonstrate how small business owners can use different self-care strategies to cope when overwhelmed. The Navigating Mental Health & Entrepreneurship…
New California Law Holds Gun Makers Liable: “The Gun Industry Can No Longer Hide”
Governor Newsom signs legislation so irresponsible gun makers can be sued for the carnage their products cause New law bolsters California’s nation-leading gun safety policies credited with cutting gun death rate by half SACRAMENTO – Taking new steps to further hold the gun industry accountable, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation Monday allowing the state, local…
SoCalGas Awards More Than $80,000 in Scholarships Over the Next Three Years to Inland Empire and Imperial County Students Pursuing Higher Education
Over 85 percent of SoCalGas scholarship recipients are minority students majoring in STEM, accounting and finance LOS ANGELES—June 30, 2022– Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced nine students from San Bernardino County, Riverside County and Imperial County who have been awarded funds from the 2022 SoCalGas Scholarship Program. The recipients will receive scholarships eligible…
Black Activists Celebrate Supreme Court’s Protection of Religious Freedom
Washington, D.C. – Members of the Project 21 black leadership network praised a landmark win for religious freedom and free speech, as the U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that a school district wrongly fired a high school football coach who prayed at the conclusion of a game. “This decision marks a return to America’s true…
Connecting Employers and Job Seekers
Local employers will participate in several hiring events at all three of the County’s America’s Job Centers of California (AJCCs) in the coming weeks: Thursday, June 16: West Valley AJCC, 9650 9th St., Suite B, Rancho Cucamonga. Register here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-bernardino-county-hiring-event-east-valley-tickets-344435003367 Thursday, June 23: High Desert AJCC, 17310 Bear Valley Road, Suite 109, Victorville. Register here. Thursday,…
Padilla Joins Bipartisan Effort to Improve Safety for Legal Cannabis Businesses
Bipartisan Group of Senators Calls to Include the SAFE Banking Act in Compromise House-Senate Competitiveness Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and 21 of their Senate colleagues in a bipartisan effort requesting that congressional leadership include the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking…
Majority Leader Reyes’s Budget Request to Save Families Up to $600 a Month in Child Care Fees Included in Governor’s May Revise
Colton – On May 13th, Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gómez Reyes’s (D-Colton) budget request to extend the waiver of child care family fees was included in Governor Newsom’s May Revision. The waiver, which was set to expire in June of this year, is now proposed for extension through June of 2023. “The pandemic has shown…
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Chapter To Honor Community Leaders Dr. Regina Patton Stell And Dina Walker
RIVERSIDE – The San Bernardino-Riverside Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated will honor two outstanding community leaders during its annual Culmination program this month. On Saturday, May 14, 2022, Dr. Regina Patton Stell, President of the Riverside NAACP, will receive the 2022 Waudieur Rucker-Hughes Social Action Advocate Award; and Rialto Unified Board…
Employers Have 60 Days to Meet CalSavers Mandate
SACRAMENTO – (5/02/22) State Treasurer Fiona Ma reminded employers to register for the CalSavers Retirement Savings Program before the June 30, 2022, deadline if they do not offer a private retirement plan and have five or more employees. “Thousands of employers of all types have already joined CalSavers. The evidence is clear: it works.” said…
Padilla Calls on Congress to Codify Roe v. Wade
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, called on Congress to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act following media reports of a draft Supreme Court opinion overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling: “It’s time for Congress to get off the sidelines and protect women’s fundamental right…
Congresswoman Waters Introduces Resolution to Commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Los Angeles 1992 Insurrection
Washington, D.C. – (5/02/22) Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the Financial Services Committee, who was deeply involved in the response to the 1992 insurrection in Los Angeles, announced that she is introducing a resolution in the House of Representatives to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Los Angeles 1992 Insurrection. “Thirty years ago,…
San Manuel Recruitment Center To Celebrate One Year Anniversary With A Massive Hiring Event To Fill Hundreds Of Positions On April 29 & 30
After a successful year of filling over 3,000 jobs, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel aims to hire even more talent at the hiring event with onsite job recommendations, interviews, workshops, and giveaways WHAT: Yaamava’ Resort & Casino will host…
Asian Americans and Black Civil Rights Leaders Reflect on the Media Reporting on the 1992 LA Uprising/Saigu
APRIL 18, 2022, LOS ANGELES, CA—Black and Asian civil rights leaders involved in the aftermath of the unrest in 1992 gathered to discuss past news coverage, how it impacted racial tensions and what members of the press can do to change the divisive narrative. The April 14th virtual panel was convened by Asian Americans…
Lawmakers Must Confront Racist History of Illegal Reentry Statute To Stop Perpetuating White Supremacy
AOKI, CILP, and SPLC file amicus brief in United States v. Carrillo-Lopez LOS ANGELES, CA – Last Friday, the Center for Immigration Policy, the Aoki Center for Critical Race and Nation Studies, and the Southern Poverty Law Center filed an amicus brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in…
Department of Education Announces Actions to Fix Longstanding Failures in the Student Loan Programs
Additional steps help at least 3.6 million borrowers move closer to debt forgiveness, 40,000 borrowers to receive immediate forgiveness April 19, 2022-The Department of Education announced steps that will bring borrowers closer to public service loan and income-driven repayment (IDR) forgiveness by addressing historical failures in the administration of the federal student loan programs. Federal…
