FTC says five firms could face civil penalties if they use or disclose data collected for tax preparation for unrelated purposes The Federal Trade Commission is warning five tax preparation … Read More
Ramos holds CSU accountable after critical state auditor’s report SACRAMENTO—A measure prohibiting California State University campuses from using Native American remains and cultural artifacts for teaching or research cleared the … Read More
Future awardees will revitalize public and/or HUD-assisted housing, surrounding neighborhoods. WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the availability of $256 million in Choice … Read More
Convening marks a key next step in the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to advance diversity & opportunity in higher education following the Supreme Court ruling on Affirmative Action On Wednesday, July … Read More
Los Angeles, CA, July 18, 2023 — Junior Flight Academy (JFA), a leading provider of online aviation education, is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with the California Inland Empire … Read More
Today, the Board of Supervisors approved $7.6 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support emergency shelter projects in Riverside County. These dollars will support the development of … Read More
Summer is in full swing, and with that, temperatures across the country are reaching alarmingly high levels. It’s hard to beat the heat even with easy access to air … Read More
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California is on its way to boosting job creation and ushering in a clean construction boom, thanks to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s freshly signed plan to accelerate development … Read More
When it comes to mental illness, there are plenty of stereotypes. But in reality, mood disorders can be hard to pinpoint—particularly in people with bipolar disorder symptoms. Don’t believe what … Read More
Today, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division (Justice) jointly released a Resource on Confronting Racial Discrimination in … Read More
Faith Communities Come Together to Address the Public Health Crisis Caused by Menthol Cigarettes and Other Flavored Tobacco Products The African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC) encourages all African … Read More
With what’s going on in healthcare, there are many things up in the air, especially when it comes to the health of African Americans. But instead of waiting to see … Read More
Think that a hug is just a nice way to greet someone you haven’t seen in a long time? Think again. There’s a reason why hugs feel so good, there’s … Read More
For decades, doctors had nothing more sophisticated than a stress test to identify potential heart problems. Not anymore. Cardiologists now use advanced imaging and blood tests that give a much … Read More
If you have lupus, you’re probably taken aback by the fact that it is incurable, but the good news is there is no shortage of treatment options, and with the … Read More
Diabetes can affect several of the body’s organs, including its largest – the skin. While there are certain skin conditions that anyone can develop, it’s been shown that people with … Read More
Washington, D.C. (February 14, 2023) – On a day devoted to matters of the heart, Congressmembers Chris Pappas (NH-1) and Ken Calvert (CA-42) announce the re-introduction of the HEARTS Act … Read More
Washington—Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today released the following statement announcing she will not run for reelection in 2024 but will continue to serve out her current term in office: … Read More
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California is reminding Californians that they still have an opportunity to sign up for quality health insurance and get financial help to lower the cost … Read More
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians donates $450,000 toward state-of-the-art therapeutic tool POMONA, Calif., (January 19, 2023) – The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has awarded Casa Colina Hospital … Read More
Men tend to ignore subtle symptoms that their health is in trouble. Black men might be even more likely to take health changes in stride because of cultural beliefs and … Read More
Two bean-shaped organs make up the kidneys in the renal system. They aid in the process of eliminating waste via urination. In addition, they aid in the filtration of blood … Read More
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/typhimurium-12-22/index.html. Key points: Fifteen people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have … Read More
SACRAMENTO – Following the Bruce family’s decision to sell their property to the County of Los Angeles, Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) released the following statement: “I fully support the decision … Read More
Have you tried walking for weight loss? There are so many health advantages to simply taking a walk. It can help reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, lower … Read More