Letter to the Editor: How CalMatters Turned a Handbag into a Political Firestorm and Exposed a Journalism Blind Spot
By Joe W. Bowers Jr. A question recently emailed to the office of Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) was not about legislation, policy, or governance. Instead, it...
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Recognizes Arrowhead Regional Medical Center with Gold Beacon Award for Excellence
COLTON, CA — The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently conferred a gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence on the Four-North Medical Intensive Care...
California Lawmakers Propose Bills Responding to Fatal Shootings by ICE Agents
By Solomon O. Smith | California Black Media Responding to recent fatal shootings and an uptick in misconduct and excessive use-of-force incidents by federal policing...
Sacramento: Survivors of Violence Demand More Resources for Prevention and Support at State Capitol
By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Survivors of violence, community activists, and lawmakers from across California joined forces at a press conference at...
Bottomline: Who is responsible for the crash, the drunk man driving, or the people who let him keep the keys?
Publishers Commentary by Wallce J. Allen IV Donald Trump is drunk with power. He is driving America in reverse against oncoming traffic blindfolded! He has...
Ali Siddiq Brings “In The Shadows” Tour to San Bernardino
By Angela M. Coggs San Bernardino is about to get loud—in the best way possible. Acclaimed stand-up comedian Ali Siddiq brings his nationally celebrated In...
Photo Recap: 6th Annual San Bernardino Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade & Extravaganza
SAN BERNARDINO, CA---- The Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce – Inland Cities East, YouthBuild Inland Empire, and LUE Productions Community Umbrella Services proudly...
Governor Newsom Issues Proclamation Announcing June 2 as Primary Election Day
By Bo Tefu | California Black Media California voters will head to the polls on June 2, 2026, after Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation...
CalPERS Hires Shari Slate as Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer
By Bo Tefu | California Black Media The California Public Employees’ Retirement System announced it has hired Shari Slate as its new chief diversity, equity,...
Joy Atkinson, Advocate for Black Women in Public Policy, Remembered
By Bo Tefu | California Black Media Joy Atkinson, a longtime civic leader and advocate for Black women in public policy and political leadership, has...
