Black Caucus and Black Chamber Host Black History Event Recognizing Businesses
By Antonio? ?Ray? ?Harvey? ?|? ?California? ?Black? ?Media? In celebration of Black History Month, the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) and the California Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) recognized 16 honorees at the annual Black Business Brunch on Feb. 10 at the Citizen Hotel in Sacramento. The small business owners from every corner of the state were recognized for their entrepreneurship,...
Found It Again Reuse Store is open on February 22
Ever heard the saying “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure?” That’s why the Department of Waste Resources created the Found It Again Reuse Store! Many items that come to the landfill are unwanted but still useful to resourceful residents. Creative staff had a great idea – to save good, working, and valuable items from the waste stream and...
“Get Going… Walk if You Have to But Finish the Damned Race.”
By Lou K. Coleman | WSS News Contributor “Destiny demands that you dig deep and finish strong. You didn’t come this far to only come this far. Dig deep, finish strong, and make yourself proud! Get going. Walk if you have to but finish the damned race.” and get under the Umbrella of the Almighty God NOW! There...
Calling All Veterans: Active Duty & Spouses
The Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship is honored to empower Active-Duty Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses through our FREE Veterans Entrepreneurship Program! Ready to launch or grow your business? Join us for an action-packed 5-month program featuring hands-on training, dynamic peer workshops, and expert consulting—all tailored to your success! Learn from top-tier faculty at Cal State San Bernardino’s nationally recognized...
California Flu Rates are Highest in 4 Years: Here is how to Protect Yourself
By Edward Henderson | California Black Media Flu cases in California have surged to the highest levels the state has seen in years. By the end of January, 26% of tests sent to state laboratories had come back positive for influenza. This is a significant increase compared to flu season peaks over the past 4 years, according to the most recent...
City of San Bernardino Announces “Love Your Block” Grants to Encourage Resident Led Community Improvement Projects
SAN BERNARDINO, CA – On Valentine’s Day, the City of San Bernardino joined fifteen other cities across the nation to launch the “Love Your Block” initiative. The program, in partnership with the Bloomberg Center of Public Innovation, offers mini grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to neighborhood, student, and civic groups to organize local art projects and community cleanups. “San...
Opening of New Franklin Residential Care Facility & Behavioral Health Clinic Expands Critical Services
RIVERSIDE, CA — Local leaders and behavioral health advocates joined the Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health (RUHS-BH) team for a ribbon-cutting event celebrating the Franklin Residential Care Facility & Behavioral Health Clinic. The 84-bed Adult Residential Facility fills a critical gap in behavioral health and recovery services for adults who need structured support. Located at 3021 Franklin Ave....
Black Lawmakers and Educators Highlight Importance of AP African American Studies
By Antonio? ?Ray? ?Harvey? ?|? ?California? ?Black? ?Media? The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) and the College Board brought together educators, students, and lawmakers at the State Capitol to celebrate the progress of the Advanced Placement African American Studies program. The AP African American Studies program is available to 117 schools across the state and is implemented in 42 states nationwide....
San Bernardino Public Library Offers Scholarships for Residents to Earn Their High School Diploma
The San Bernardino Public Library (SBPL) has announced it is offering scholarships to residents 19 years and older looking to obtain an accredited High School Diploma and Career Certificate online at no cost. The initiative, in partnership with Career Online High School (COHS), is part of the adult education program at the Library’s Jack L. Hill Lifelong Learning Center, which...
San Bernardino County Department of Veterans Affairs Announces New Office Hours in Barstow
SAN BERNARDINO, CA--- The San Bernardino County Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will provide claims assistance to veterans in Barstow the third Thursday of every month beginning Feb. 20. This initiative, in partnership with the County Department of Aging and Adult Services-Public Guardian (DAAS-PG), supports the County's ongoing commitment to ensuring veterans receive the benefits they earned through service...
