New CalAssist Fund Offers $105M Lifeline to Homeowners Hit by Fires, Floods
By Bo Tefu | California Black Media California is launching the CalAssist Mortgage Fund to deliver $105 million in mortgage relief to homeowners whose properties were destroyed or rendered uninhabitable by recent natural disasters, including the Los Angeles County firestorms in January. The program opens for applications on June 12, offering grants of up to $20,000 per eligible household. “Homeowners whose...
Kamala Harris Surprises Compton High Grads at 2025 Ceremony
By Bo Tefu | California Black Media Former Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance at Compton High School’s graduation on June 5, joining more than 300 seniors and their families in a celebration held at the school’s new football stadium. Although Harris did not deliver a speech, she stayed on stage throughout the ceremony. In a post on X,...
San Bernardino’s California Theater Temporarily Closes for Major Improvements
The City of San Bernardino has announced that its historic California Theater temporarily closed on June 2 as the facility undergoes an $6.8 million renovation. The 1,700-seat theater, which is home to the San Bernardino Symphony, concerts, and national touring performances of Broadway productions, is expected to reopen in early October. “The California Theatre is well known as a major...
Operation Spring Cleaning: San Bernardino County Probation joins national effort to protect children and enforce supervision compliance
SAN BERNARDINI COUNTY---- During April, the San Bernardino County Probation Department proudly partnered with affiliate members of the Los Angeles Internet Crimes Against Children (LA ICAC) Task Force to conduct “Operation Spring Cleaning,” a targeted compliance operation focused on individuals under supervision for sex offenses involving electronic technology and child abuse offenses. This year marked a significant milestone, as ICAC...
Letter to the Editor: FAFO Ain’t a Forcefield: Why Black Silence on Immigration Won’t Save Us
By Jasmyne A. Cannick This might come as a shock to some Black folks sipping their tea, minding their own melanin-rich business, and lounging comfortably in their FAFO suite watching Latinos get rounded up in full slave catcher cosplay—but let me remind you: FAFO is not a forcefield. Let's get right to it: I've been hearing a lot of Black folks...
Event Listings: Juneteenth Events in the Inland Empire
Celebrating the powerful history in the city of Rialto via food, music, film, skate, basketball. Rialto Juneteenth Jam When: Thursday 06/19/25 Where: Alec Fergusson Park, 2395 West Sunrise Drive Rialto CA 92377 Tickets: Rialto Juneteenth Jam 2025 Rhythm in Action- A Celebration of Juneteenth When: June 19th 11:00 am- 4:00 pm Where: 3933 Mission Inn Avenue, Ste 102 Riverside, CA 92501 Tickets: FREE More info: Visit Us | Civil Rights Institute Inland Southern...
SBCUSD Board of Education Presents April Outstanding Awards
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—On Tuesday, April 15, the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Board of Education presented the Outstanding Achievement Awards to students, parents and staff of Davidson Elementary School, Del Rosa Elementary School, Serrano Middle School and Sierra High School. The Board recognizes Outstanding Student Award winners to honor excellence in academics, athletics, fine arts, citizenship and most improvement. The Board also presents the...
This Father’s Day, EDD Highlights the Benefits Dads Can Receive Through California’s Paid Family Leave Program
What You Need to Know: This Father’s Day, the Employment Development Department is highlighting the State’s first-in-the-nation Paid Family Leave program. We want to encourage all Californians to visit Paid Family Leave for Fathers to learn more about the valuable financial assistance available when workers need to take time off work to care for their families. SACRAMENTO — This Father’s...
Wings of Opportunity: Free Aviation Program for Teens from Underserved Communities
Millionaire Mind Kids (MMK) is hosting the 2025 Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy for students aged 13 to 18 with a strong interest in aviation and aerospace careers. The program, limited to 25 students, is free for those from low to moderate-income backgrounds and will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 16-18 and June 20-27, with...
Dr. Dre Attends Ribbon-Cutting for Revamped Compton High School, Featuring Performing Arts Center in His Name
Compton, CA — Hip-hop icon and philanthropist Dr. Dre returned to his hometown of Compton this week to celebrate the grand reopening of Compton High School, now completely reimagined with more than $200 million in upgrades. At the heart of the new campus is a state-of-the-art performing arts center bearing his name — a tribute to both his legendary...
