Bottomline: Why Did Trump’s Lawyer Visit Child-Sex-Abuser Ghislaine Maxwell in Prison? To Make the Deal of Course!
Publisher’s Commentary by Wallace J. Allen IV United States Deputy Attorney General, Todd Blanche, went to the maximum-security prison that housed Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted sex trafficker/child abuser associate of convicted sex trafficker/child abuser, Jeffery Epstein, to make a deal! A deal was made! What are all the elements of the deal? I am not sure; however, one element of the...
Banning Unified School District Kicks Off 2025–2026 School Year with a Unified Welcome Back Event
BANNING, CA — The energy was high and the spirit of unity was even higher as Banning Unified School District welcomed back its incredible team of educators, support staff, and administrators for the start of the 2025–2026 school year. Held on Monday, August 4, 2025, at the Banning High School Performing Arts Center, the District's annual Welcome Back event...
Crafton Hills College Respiratory Care Program Receives National Award for Outstanding Credentialing
YUCAIPA, CA--- Crafton Hills College Respiratory Care Program has once again received the Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success Award from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), representing several consecutive years of national recognition for student outcomes. Crafton Hills is one of only about 16 percent of accredited programs nationwide to receive this award for 2025. To receive the award,...
Muscoy Community Loses Vital Food Resource After 35-Year Partnership Ends
Muscoy, CA — The Muscoy community is grappling with a significant loss after learning that the PAL Center, a cornerstone institution in the area for over four decades, will no longer serve as a USDA food distribution site after September 2025. This development follows the abrupt end of a 35-year partnership with the Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino...
First District Communities Invited to National Night Out for Safety, Fun, and Connection
First District residents are invited to come together for National Night Out —a nationwide event that strengthens police-community partnerships and builds neighborhood unity for safer, more connected communities. It's the perfect chance to enjoy a fun, family-friendly evening while getting to know your local law enforcement and first responders. In Hesperia, the celebration takes place at Civic Plaza Park (15833...
Get Affordable Health Insurance for Your Growing Family with Covered California
Congratulations, you’ve just brought home a new addition to the family, a truly life-changing event that brings unlimited joy to go along with limited sleep in those early days. You’re probably thinking a lot about your future, and those plans should start with making sure you have quality health insurance for your growing family. “As a parent of a toddler myself,...
U-Haul Brings 60 Jobs to San Bernardino with New Repair Shop
SAN BERNARDINO, CA— U-Haul® opened its newest repair shop today at 1235 E. Baseline St., a sprawling one-story facility that will create 60 jobs in San Bernardino. San Bernardino Repair is on a 4.5-acre lot and is strategically located to better service the Company’s rental fleet of do-it-yourself moving equipment across San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. “We are excited about this location,”...
ATech Transmission Celebrates 25th Anniversary and Ribbon Cutting
Policy Director Christopher Porter was pleased to join ATech Transmission for its 25th anniversary celebration and ribbon cutting with the Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations, and thank you for providing quality automotive services for residents in the First District!
Bill to Reclaim Land Lost to Unlawful Eminent Domain Gets Bipartisan Support in California Senate
By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood), a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), won bipartisan support last week for her bill aimed at helping victims of racially motivated eminent domain -- and their descendants -- recover lost property. On July 15, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved Assembly Bill (AB) 62 with a unanimous...
‘Stuff the Bus’ to Benefit Residents in Need
Victor Valley Transit is partnering once again with The Life Church in Victorville for "Stuff the Bus," the kickoff to High Desert, We Love You week. Last year, the community donated more than 22,000 pounds of clothing, which were distributed to five local nonprofits to support residents in need. This year's drive focuses on professional attire to benefit individuals served...
