Safety, Satisfaction are Highlights for Omnitrans in Annual Customer Survey
SAN BERNARDINO, CA--- Omnitrans received marked improvement in customers’ feelings of safety when waiting for and riding the bus, as well as a five percentage point increase in overall satisfaction, in the 2025 American Bus Benchmarking Group (ABBG) Survey. Conducted annually every spring, the customer survey measures satisfaction with 20 questions in nine key areas among ABBG members. The ABBG...
Operation Feed California Kicks Off to Support Families Hit by CalFresh Delays
By Edward Henderson | California Black Media Amid a crowd of thousands waiting for groceries at a San Diego food distribution site on Nov. 2, Josh Fryday, Director of the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GO-Serve), stood alongside California Service Corps members to launch Operation Feed California, a statewide effort to help the 5.5 million Californians struggling with...
SheWorks California Tackles Job Inequity with Bold Support for Black Women
y McKenzie Jackson | California Black Media A new initiative launching in early 2026 aims to help Black women across Southern California build careers, break job barriers, and reclaim economic power. The California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute is set to give Black women who are unemployed, underemployed, or rebuilding their lives after incarceration an opportunity to receive free career development...
Covered California Opens Enrollment; Warns of Premium Hikes If Tax Credits End
By Joe W. Bowers Jr | California Black Media With the federal government shutdown now in its second month, Covered California officials are warning that nearly two million residents who rely on federal tax credits to keep their coverage affordable could face steep premium increases—or lose insurance—if Congress fails to act during open enrollment. Speaking during a virtual media briefing hosted...
Human Migration Institute Celebrates 10 Years of Refugee Empowerment with Gala at The Cheech
RIVERSIDE, CA--- On Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m., Human Migration Institute (HMI) will celebrate a decade of transformation and resilience at its 10th Anniversary Gala, held at the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture in Riverside, California. The evening will spotlight powerful stories of refugee and newcomer families who have turned courage into...
Letter to the Editor: TV Therapist Dr. Keisha Downey Shares Tips on How to Keep Holiday Stress in Check with Simple Strategies
By Dr. Keisha Downey The holidays are often described as “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many people, the season can also bring intense pressure, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. Between family dynamics, financial strain, packed schedules, and the desire to make everything perfect, it’s no wonder that so many individuals feel overwhelmed during this time. To help people...
VP Records Mourns the Passing of Consul General Alsion Roach-Wilson
NATIONAL--- VP Records joins the Jamaican community at home, in New York, and across the diaspora in mourning the passing of Alsion Roach-Wilson, CD, Consul General of Jamaica to New York. Appointed in 2019, Consul General Roach-Wilson served as Jamaica's principal representative to the Northeastern United States, where she worked to strengthen cultural and economic ties between Jamaica and its...
In Loving Memory of Beverly Wingate Maloof
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA--- The Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts announces the passing of Beverly Wingate Maloof, widow of Sam Maloof, champion of historic preservation and the environment. Beverly was 94. In 2001, Beverly Wingate married long-time friend, widower, and distinguished studio woodworker Sam Maloof, who had received the MacArthur Fellowship (known as the "Genius Grant") in...
Community Sees How SBCUSD Shines During Annual Principal for a Day Event
More Than 70 Community Leaders Shadowed Principals Across SBCUSD SAN BERNARDINO, CA — San Bernardino City Unified School District's (SBCUSD's) annual Principal for a Day event kicked off with a brief breakfast and orientation on October 23 before more than 70 guest principals traveled to school sites across San Bernardino and Highland. The event is designed to allow community members from all...
Medi-Cal Is Changing—What Black Californians Need to Know in 2025 and Beyond
Medi-Cal is undergoing major changes. For Black Californians, these shifts bring both opportunities and challenges. As California continues to reshape its health care system through initiatives like California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM), the state is working to close long-standing racial disparities in care, especially in areas like maternal health, mental health, and preventive services. With new rules around eligibility,...
