San Bernardino County highlights 2025 accomplishments in public service and community impact
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY---- As 2025 draws to a close, San Bernardino County reflects on a year of significant progress in delivering innovative, efficient public services that enhance residents' quality of life across California's largest geographic county. The impacts of the Christmas storm and recovery efforts will extend into 2026 and were therefore not included in the county’s review of 2025....
San Bernardino Valley College Earns Official Designation as a Black-Serving Institution (BSI)
SAN BERNARDINO, CA— San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) has been officially designated as a Black-Serving Institution (BSI) by the Black-Serving Institution Governing Board, a national advisory body whose work is administered through the CSU Statewide Central Office for the Advancement of Black Student Success. The milestone recognizes SBVC’s longstanding commitment to advancing Black student success, equity, and belonging. BJ Snowden,...
Honoring Roots and Unity: California 175 ‘Matunda Ya Kwanza’ Kwanzaa Celebration Returns to Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, CA--- The public is invited to experience California 175 – Matunda Ya Kwanza and a special tribute to Minister Imhotep Alkebulan of Wo’se Community of the Sacred African Way as part of the 27th Annual kickoff of the “California Grown” Pan-African Global Holiday. The opening ceremony will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, December 26, 2025, on...
2025 in Review: Seven Questions for Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom, Chair of the Emergency Management Committee
By Edward Henderson | California Black Media Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom represents the 13th Assembly District, which includes Stockton, Tracy and Mountain House. With over 20 years of experience in public service, Ransom is a former Tracy city councilmember and an outspoken advocate for social justice, equitable education and economic empowerment. Ransom currently serves as chair of the Assembly Emergency Management Committee and...
FARSB Raises Over $60,000 Through Can Tree Wonderland Food Drive Event
RIVERSIDE, CA — Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) hosted its 5th Annual Can Tree Wonderland presented by Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions Foundation, raising over $60,000 to support hunger-relief programs. This holiday event featured an NY Rockin’ Christmas-themed food drive, bringing community groups together to feed the IE alongside the food bank. “We’re grateful to our community members, organizations, and businesses who supported...
2025 in Review: Seven Questions for Assemblymember LaShae Sharp-Collins –Advocate for Health, Aging Californians and More
By Edward Henderson | California Black Media Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins was elected to the California State Assembly in November 2024 to represent the 79th District, which includes southeastern San Diego, El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Africana Studies, a master’s in education with an emphasis in Multicultural Counseling, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership...
SBCSS Brings Holiday Joy to Youth Experiencing Homelessness
SAN BERNARDINO, CA —– SAN BERNARDINO — The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) Children Deserve Success (CDS) team brought holiday joy to nearly 200 students experiencing homelessness in San Bernardino County. Children, aged 0-18 years, living in transitional housing and/or foster care were treated to delicious dinners, gifts from their wish lists, winter clothing, books and much more. One...
2025 in Review: Seven Questions for Assemblymember Sade Elhawary, Coalition Builder and Social Justice
By Edward Henderson | California Black Media Assemblymember Sade Elhawary -- an educator, organizer, and lifelong advocate for social justice -- represents California’s 57th Assembly District, representing communities in Los Angeles like Exposition Park, South L.A., and Downtown. A daughter of Egyptian and Guatemalan immigrants, she grew up in Los Angeles and spent more than a decade at Community Coalition, where...
Volunteers Needed For County’s Annual Homeless Count
A volunteer speaks with a person experiencing homelessness. SAN BERNARDINO, CA — The annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, a collaboration between the San Bernardino County Office of Homeless Services and the San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership, provides a snapshot of the county’s homeless population, which helps officials track progress toward reducing homelessness and ensures resources are being directed to the communities...
Start 2026 Strong by Claiming Your CalKIDS Scholarship
SACRAMENTO, CA — As the year comes to a close and families begin setting goals for the year ahead, California is reaffirming its commitment to young people through CalKIDS, the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program. Backed by a $2 billion statewide investment for more than 5 million children, CalKIDS is the largest education-focused asset-building effort in the...
