Jamaica Rises: One Love, One Jamaica, One Mission After Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa Relief Effort in Jamaica – Bob Marley Foundationhttps://bobmarleyfoundation.org/news/hurricane-melissa-relief-effort-in-jamaica/ When the fierce winds of Hurricane Melissa blasted through Jamaica as a Category 5 tempest, they didn’t just tear off zinc roofs and flood coastal roads — they tested the spirit of a people who have always known how to turn struggle into strength. Across the island — from the...
Judges: SNAP Payments Must Resume — But California Families Still Face Uncertainty
By Edward Henderson | California Black Media Two federal judges have ordered the Trump administration to release emergency funds to keep the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) afloat — but only temporarily. The rulings, issued Friday, October 31, require the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to tap into $5.3 billion in contingency reserves to partially cover food stamp benefits for...
Riverside Police Department Makes Major Donation Supporting Breast and Ovarian Cancer Initiatives
RIVERSIDE, CA — The Riverside Police Department announced a generous donation of $28,850 to be shared between two local breast cancer organizations. They are the CARE Project, Inc., a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals affected by breast cancer, and the Pink Ribbon Place, which supports both breast and ovarian cancer patients. This significant contribution was raised through the efforts...
Crafton Hills cross country team to go the ‘extra mile’ at regionals
YUCAIPA, CA-- Crafton Hills College’s cross-country team is making big strides one race at a time. Just four years after the program’s inception, its men’s team and runner Elizabeth Garcia have qualified for the Southern California regionals in San Diego on November 7. The team earned its regional spot in late October after the men placed fourth overall and Garcia...
Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. Supports Ridgeline Little League with $12,000 for Batting Cage Netting Upgrades
By Josie De Vera Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. proudly presented a $12,000 check to Ridgeline Little League to fund new batting cage netting at Blair Park, reinforcing his continued commitment to supporting youth recreation and community pride across the Fifth District. In a check presentation event on October 21, San Bernardino City dignitaries, including Mayor Tran, Councilmember Knaus, Councilmember Ortiz, and...
A new Library Animaker Space is coming to the Rialto Branch Library
RIALTO, CA--- This $2.6 million investment will bring hands-on STEAM programs (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), new equipment, and training for library staff — giving kids and families the chance to learn real-world skills and spark creativity. Funded through the Library Enhancement Reserve, this project builds on our successful partnership with Garner Holt Education Through Imagination in Fontana and...
Six SBCUSD Schools Repeat Success for Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—The Educational Results Partnership (ERP) named six San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) campuses to its 2025 Honor Roll for being high-performing schools that improve student academic outcomes. The award-winning schools are Hillside University Demonstration School, Kimbark Elementary School, Paakuma' K–8 School, Richardson PREP HI Middle School, Rodriguez PREP Academy Middle School and Middle College High School. All six schools were also recognized last year. "Having six schools...
Ramos receives prestigious 2025 Outstanding Achievement in California Indian Law Award
ROHNERT, CA — Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) announced that the California Indian Law Association, Inc. (CILA) recently presented him with the 2025 recipient of CILA’s Outstanding Achievement in California Indian Law Award. Erica Costa received the 2025 Outstanding Young Attorney Award. Upon accepting the award, Ramos said, “Tonight I was honored to receive the 2025 Outstanding Achievement in Indian...
Reparations Rift: Advocates Take Aim at Black Caucus After Gov. Newsom Vetoes Bills
By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Over the last two legislative sessions, Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed 11 of 30 reparations-focused bills authored by members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC). However, last month, the governor vetoed five key bills among 16 other reparation-focused bills in the CLBC’s “Road to Repair” that CLBC members introduced in the Legislature...
Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. and SBCUSD Announce “Field of Dreams” Project at Curtis Middle School
SAN BERNARDINO, CA---Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. and the San Bernardino City Unified School District unveiled the Field of Dreams project before more than 600 students at Curtis Middle School on October 16, a transformative plan to renovate and expand a baseball field for children and families. The announcement drew cheers from students and staff gathered in the school’s multipurpose room as Supervisor...
