No More Bridge to Nowhere: San Bernardino County Breaks Ground on Glen Helen Parkway Bridge
By Josie De Vera San Bernardino County officials broke ground on the Glen Helen Parkway Bridge project, a $52.15 million project that will complete the infamous “bridge to nowhere”, over Cajon Wash. This project will construct a four-lane bridge that will help ease traffic congestion, enhance emergency response, and make travel to and from Glen Helen Regional Park much more...
“Reduce the Risk”: California Campaign Presents Critical Info on Gun Violence Protection Orders
By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media On August 8, in a Sacramento County courtroom, Tajee Michael was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the shooting death of high school football coach Greg Najee Grimes. The shooting occurred outside a Sacramento nightclub on July 4, 2022. Michael was arrested in February 2024 in North Carolina with the...
Newsom’s Office Challenges Report on $20 Fast Food Wage Increase
By Edward Henderson | California Black Media The California Governor’s Office is pushing back on the findings of a July 2025 study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). The study reports that California’s 2024 minimum wage increase to $20 for fast food workers cost the state 18,000 jobs. Gov. Newsom's deputy director of communications Tara Gallegos disputed the findings of...
Grand Opening of Ayala Park Splash Pad Brings Fun, Sustainability, and Community Joy to Bloomington
SAN BERNARDINO, CA--- It was a splash-tastic day in Bloomington as families gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the brand-new Ayala Park Splash Pad! The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official unveiling of this exciting $1.4 million project—bringing a fun, free, and safe water play space to the heart of the community. Designed with both accessibility and sustainability in mind,...
New Swing Sets Coming to Ayala Park in Bloomington
Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. has allocated $67,038 to the $267,038 project which will bring two brand-new swing sets to Ayala Park. This investment comes at the request of community members.
From vision to reality: SPARK program ignites opportunities for youth at San Bernardino County
The applause filled the room long before the last name was even called. Inside the packed Bear Springs Hotel event center, tables of youth and young adults —some adjusting collared shirts, others beaming shyly—rose one by one to accept certificates. It was a graduation. But not the usual kind. For 132 young local San Bernardino County residents —including 48 from the...
California Dems “Squabble Up” in National Redistricting Battle
By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media “California cannot sit back and let that happen. We have a responsibility to step up. We are going to step up,” said Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (D-Ladera Heights). Bryan was speaking at a news conference in Sacramento where Gov. Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro tem Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg), Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas), U.S. ...
SKIN Peels Back the Pain of Colorism in U.S. Premiere at Oscar-Qualifying 2025 HollyShorts Film Festival Following Its World Premiere at Fantasia Festival in Montreal
Writer-director Urvashi Pathania makes a striking return to the short film landscape with SKIN's U.S. premiere. at the prestigious 2025 HollyShorts Film Festival following its world premiere at the renowned Fantasia Festival in Montreal. A psychological thriller rooted in personal history and cultural critique, SKIN explores the corrosive impact of colorism and beauty standards through the story of a...
Medi-Cal Cuts Threaten Health Care Access for Inland Empire’s Most Vulnerable Residents
In the Inland Empire, Medi-Cal—California’s Medicaid program—is more than just health insurance. For people with disabilities, individuals recovering from addiction, and thousands of families across the community, it serves as a vital lifeline, providing access to the care needed to live healthy, independent lives. However, recent cuts to Medicaid under what critics have dubbed “Trump’s One Big Ugly Law” are...
San Bernardino County Museum Celebrates Big Win with 12 National Achievement Awards
SAN BERNARDINO, CA--- The San Bernardino County Museum (SBCM) has earned 12 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), doubling last year's total of six and setting a new benchmark of excellence for its institutions and historic sites. Each year, the NACo Achievement Awards recognize outstanding programming in 18 categories aligned with the vast, comprehensive services counties provide....
