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…

UCR Researchers Receive Grant to Improve Pollinator Health

Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research award will identify best management practices to protect bees RIVERSIDE, Calif. (www.ucr.edu) — A team of researchers at the University of California, Riverside, have received a $490,000 Pollinator Health Fund grant from the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR). The grant will support a study measuring the effectiveness…

Illicit campaign money allegedly funding Hesperia campaigns – Part 1

Gail Fry Contributor Documents provided to the San Bernardino American News reveal that the California Fair Political Practices Commission has an open investigation into whether two members of the Hesperia City Council, Rebekah Swanson and Paul Russ accepted campaign funds from a purported non-existent entity, Mountain States Consulting Group.        According to a…

From The Bronx To The Big Screen — Actor Jermaine Wells Scores Supporting Role In “Furlough” With Whoopi Goldberg And Lala Anthony

Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Furlough, a new film starring Tessa Thompson, Whoopi Goldberg and LaLa Anthony, introduces the world to a new face. Actor Jermaine Wells appears as “Barry,” son-in-law to Whoopi’s character and husband to Lala’s character.   Jermaine comments, “Working with legendary actress Whoopi was a dream come true.” He says he wishes his…

Edison International and CSUSB seek to inspire students with scholarships for STEM or STEM related majors

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – The Cal State San Bernardino Philanthropic Foundation has been awarded $75,000 in STEM scholarships from Edison International, to encourage qualified students to pursue education in STEM or STEM related majors. The scholarship funds will pay for tuition and other related expenses to support economically disadvantaged,underrepresented, academically qualified students with about 75…

State Water Board Adopts Regulations for Augmenting Reservoirs with Treated Recycled Water

SACRAMENTO —  Providing local water suppliers with a new tool to improve their drought resilience, the State Water Resources Control Board today adopted water quality and other requirements to ensure the safe use of treated recycled water to augment surface water supplies. “Cities and counties around the state are looking to stretch their local water…

Women and Men Should Receive Similar Treatment Decisions for Heart Disease, Study Argues

International research team includes two UC Riverside cardiologists By Iqbal Pittalwala RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Women have conventionally been considered a risk factor for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), a type of open-heart surgery that improves blood flow to the heart. But a research paper by an international team of researchers, including two cardiologists at the…

Diana Z. Rodriguez Named 2018 ‘Woman of the Year’ by California’s 47th Assembly District

Diana Z. Rodriguez, the 14th President of San Bernardino Valley College. SAN BERNARDINO, California (March 12, 2018)?—Diana Z. Rodriguez, President of San Bernardino Valley College, was named 2018 Woman of the Year by California‘s 47th Assembly District today at a special ceremony in the State Capitol. She was presented with the award by Assemblymember Eloise…

Black Woman-Owned Retailer Of Licensed Baby, Toddler And Party Supplies And Home Of The Build A Box Expands Online

Bringing the latest licensed toddler items and custom made items, SmartGrind Shop and More offers customize products for all types of events or personal use. Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — SmartGrind Shop and More is excited to announce their new custom made and retail business. “Starting a new business is a bit frightening but I listened to…