Evidence-Based Early Literacy Bill AB 1454 Passes California Senate With Unanimous Vote (38-0), Taking Major Step to Close Literacy Gaps
SACRAMENTO, CA – Assembly Bill 1454, jointly authored by Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas), Assemblymember Blanca Rubio (D-Baldwin Park), and Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), passed the full Senate floor on September 12 with a resounding 38-0 vote, marking a historic step toward transforming reading instruction for millions of California’s children. The bill now heads to the Governor’s desk for final signature. California’s reading achievement...
Statewide Solution? LA Pilot Program Shows Unarmed Civilian Crisis Teams Can Work
By Edward Henderson | California Black Media Last month, rapper Montero Lamar Hill -- better known as Lil Nas X of ‘Old Town Road’ fame -- was arrested in Los Angeles after wandering the streets in his underwear while under the influence of a substance. Armed officers confronted Hill. As that encounter escalated, the entertainer was arrested on four felony counts,...
Landmark AI Chatbot Bill, Addressing Youth Risks, Moves to Gov. Newsom’s Desk
By Edward Henderson | California Black Media Adam Raine, a 16-year-old California teen, made the decision to end his life last April. Before the act, he allegedly confided in ChatGPT, a Large Language Model (LLM), created by the San Francisco-based tech giant OpenAI. According to a lawsuit filed by Raine’s parents against OpenAI, in their final exchange, ChatGPT allegedly reframed Adam’s...
Now Accepting Applications for 17th Annual Veterans Diploma Project
SAN BERNARDINO — Applications for the 17th Annual Operation Recognition Veterans Diploma Project are now being accepted. The annual ceremony, held by San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS), in partnership with the San Bernardino County Department of Veterans Affairs, awards diplomas to eligible individuals whose high school education was interrupted due to military service or internment by federal order during World War...
DJ Madout Named Lead Investor as HipHop Launches “Testing the Waters” Campaign on Wefunder
POMPANO BEACH, FL -- The .HipHop domain registry (Dot Hip Hop, LLC), the official ICANN-accredited operator of the .HipHop top-level domain, proudly announces that DJ Madout has joined as Lead Investor in its upcoming equity crowdfunding campaign. This milestone coincides with the launch of .HipHop's "Testing the Waters" phase on Wefunder, inviting the global Hip Hop community and investors to reserve their spot...
Legislature Approves Five Black Caucus Reparations Bills, Sending Them to Newsom
By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Assembly Bill (AB) 62, authored by Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (Inglewood), passed in the Assembly with a 66-4 vote on Sept. 9. It now advances to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk for a signature or veto by Oct. 12. The measure -- part of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) multi-year “Road to Repair” legislative...
The Black Vote, Polling and Redistricting
By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper | Chairman of the Board, National Newspaper Publishers Assoc As California enters the redistricting battle over control of the U.S. House of Representatives, it is very interesting to observe the line up for and against Proposition 50 which would place Redistricting on the November Ballot. From the moment...
Rep. Aguilar Meets with Firefighters and Joins Training at Rancho Cucamonga Fire District All-Risk Training Center
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA – Rep. Pete Aguilar recently visited the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District All-Risk Training Center, where he spoke with local firefighters and joined them in training exercises to learn more about the work they do every day to keep the Inland Empire safe. “Here in Southern California, we know that fire season is becoming an all-year-round reality, and it’s seemingly...
Rep. Aguilar Highlights Rising Cost of Living and Importance of Affordable Housing in the Inland Empire
RIALTO, CA – Rep. Pete Aguilar recently held a press conference at the National CORE Metro View affordable housing development in Rialto, CA, to highlight the importance of affordable housing in the Inland Empire. “Right now, families in our community and across the country are struggling to make ends meet as costs continue to rise on everything from housing to health care,” said...
SBCSS Honors Exceptional Employees at Stars in Education Awards Celebration
SAN BERNARDINO, CA---- SAN BERNARDINO — San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) welcomed the 2025-2026 academic year by honoring 17 extraordinary employees during the Stars in Education Celebration held on Sept. 3. This year’s honorees include four Teachers of the Year, two Classified School Employees of the Year, ten Teachers for Tomorrow recipients, and two educators who completed the...
