California’s Uber and Lyft Drivers May Soon Be Forced to Become Union Employees
By Edward Henderson | California Black Media The California Legislature may soon settle a long-standing debate over Assembly Bill (AB) 1340, a contentious proposal that would let rideshare drivers unionize by relinquishing their independent contractor status. Both sides of this issue have been in a standoff for over 10 years supporting different bills in the past and challenging them in the...
SBSO/CSUSB Summer Music Camp a Symphonic Success, Auditions Scheduled for SBSYO
SAN BERNARDINO, CA--- The recently completed Summer Youth Music Camp brought more than 50 middle-school and high-school woodwind, brass, percussion, keyboard, and string students together for a week-long series of rehearsals, coaching, sectionals, and masterclasses. The camp came about through a partnership between the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra (SBSO) and California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB) and participating student musicians...
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center is Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
COLTON, CA--- Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) has received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. ARMC was also honored with the Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite...
Prosperity Market’s 5th Annual Black Business Scavenger Hunt Features 100+ Black-Owned Businesses in Los Angeles
LA’s mobile farmers market brings back their popular campaign in honor of Black Business Month, which ends with a pop-up on Sunday, August 31 at the California African American Museum, including prizes for players who visit the most businesses In August, Prosperity Market–the mobile farmers market spotlighting Black farmers, food producers, chefs, and entrepreneurs in Los Angeles–hosts its 5th annual Black Business...
HDHCC Hosts Phenomenal Connexión Event to Elevate, Unite, and Empower the High Desert
HESPERIA, CA — The High Desert Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (HDHCC) proudly hosted its highly anticipated signature event, Connexión, on Saturday July 26, 2025, at the Courtyard by Marriott in Hesperia. With over 150 attendees, the event brought together an inspiring blend of business leaders, educators, legislators, and community champions under one roof to elevate, unite, and empower the...
FARSB Hunger Resource Center Acquisition Marks 1st Anniversary
RIVERSIDE, CA — Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) celebrates as FARSB Hunger Resource Center in Riverside hits their 1st anniversary milestone, marking the first full year of operation as the food bank's second building – which encompasses a Learning Center, the Fresh Start Pantry by Goodman, and a CalFresh Resource Center. "This journey has allowed us to strengthen our...
Meet the Black AI Developer Behind 19 Keys Who Has Helped Entrepreneurs Generate $17M in Revenue
NATIONWIDE — While many businesses are still experimenting with AI, one developer is already reshaping how companies operate and scale. Meet Gabe Wilson, co-founder of Edgy Design Group, automation expert, and Microsoft Certified AI Engineer, trusted by cultural icon 19 Keys and a roster of high-performing entrepreneurs. Gabe’s AI-driven systems have generated over $17 million in client revenue. His clients range from...
California Shakes Up State Gov’t to Better Tackle Housing Crisis, Homelessness
By Bo Tefu | California Black Media In a major shake-up of state bureaucracy, Gov. Gavin Newsom has approved the creation of two new agencies to address California’s housing crisis and strengthen consumer oversight. The move, which Newsom announced last week, establishes the California Housing and Homelessness Agency (CHHA) and the Business and Consumer Services Agency (BCSA). The reorganization dissolves the...
Young Black Inmate Graduates as High School Valedictorian at Rikers Island Prison
NATIONWIDE--- Tylik Thomas, a young African American inmate serving time at Rikers Island, stood proudly as valedictorian among 63 high school graduates at the East River Academy inside the prison facilities. This graduation marks a rare moment of hope and achievement behind the prison’s walls. “In some of the harshest and roughest living conditions known to man, we found light...
California Allocates $11 million to Support Job Training for People Left Out of Workforce
By Bo Tefu | California Black Media California is awarding nearly $11 million in grants to six organizations aimed at improving job training and employment opportunities for adults facing barriers to the workforce. The funding, provided by the California Employment Development Department (EDD), targets groups such as veterans, people with disabilities, English-language learners, older workers, and at-risk young adults. “Every Californian...
