Sunday, 23 Nov 2025
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Republicans Demand More Transparency From Dems on Capitol Renovation Costs

Republican lawmakers are demanding clearer answers from Democratic leaders about the soaring cost of...

As Government Shutdown Finally Ends, Flight Delays Continue Into Holiday Season

Marcus Hill, 39, is an Oakland resident and professional who travels often for work. During his last...

Work & Education: Milestones Are Shifting for Young Californians

A new policy brief from the Public Policy Institute of California says the path from school to work is...

Republicans Demand More Transparency From Dems on Capitol Renovation Costs

As Government Shutdown Finally Ends, Flight Delays Continue Into Holiday Season

Work & Education: Milestones Are Shifting for Young Californians

Families Celebrate New Beginnings at San Bernardino County’s 25th Adoption Finalization Event

Families Celebrate New Beginnings at San Bernardino County’s 25th Adoption Finalization Event

Community members, adoptive families, social workers, judges and elected leaders gather to celebrate the San Bernardino County 25th Annual Adoption Finalization Event at the Ontario Convention Center on...
Families Celebrate New Beginnings at San Bernardino County’s 25th Adoption Finalization Event

Families Celebrate New Beginnings at San Bernardino County’s 25th Adoption Finalization Event

Community members, adoptive families, social workers, judges and elected leaders gather to celebrate the San Bernardino County 25th Annual Adoption Finalization Event at the Ontario Convention Center on Nov. 13. / IVN Photo by Aldon Stiles Ontario, CA — On Nov. 13th, 92 children officially found...

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Republicans Demand More Transparency From Dems on Capitol Renovation Costs

Republican lawmakers are demanding clearer answers from Democratic leaders about the soaring cost of California’s Capitol Annex renovation, a project that...

As Government Shutdown Finally Ends, Flight Delays Continue Into Holiday Season

Marcus Hill, 39, is an Oakland resident and professional who travels often for work. During his last trip, he brought along his wife and daughter for the...

Work & Education: Milestones Are Shifting for Young Californians

A new policy brief from the Public Policy Institute of California says the path from school to work is changing for young Californians, with many reaching...

Editor’s Picks

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Tommy Morrow Releases New Book: Timeless Wisdom — 52 Stories to Nurture Your Faith and Feed Your Soul, Volume One

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Andrea Dutton Provisionally Appointed to Chaffey College Governing Board

Local

SB Symphony presents A Christmas Festival Annual Holiday Concert will be Performed December 13

SB Symphony presents A Christmas Festival Annual Holiday Concert will be Performed December 13

The  SB Symphony Orchestra will present “A Christmas Festival” on Saturday, December 13th  at the historic...
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Upland Assistant City Manager to Lead Statewide Finance Organization

Stephen Parker elected President of the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers Upland, CA —...

San Bernardino County Children and Family Services 25th Annual Adoption Finalization Event Celebrating the Adoptions of Over 90 Children

San Bernardino County, CA – Members of the news media are invited to attend the San Bernardino...
Civil Rights Organization MPAC Launches Los Angeles Chapter With Call to “Be Strong” 1

Civil Rights Organization MPAC Launches Los Angeles Chapter With Call to “Be Strong”

Faith leaders, civic officials, and community advocates gather in unity for the official launch of MPAC’s...

Statewide

Reparations Rift- Advocates Take Aim at Black Caucus After Gov

Reparations Rift: Advocates Take Aim at Black Caucus After Gov. Newsom Vetoes Bills

Los Angeles-based attorney and reparations advocate Cheryce Cryer speaks in front of the California Native...

Gov. Newsom Will Consider Presidential Run After 2026 Midterm Elections

Gov. Gavin Newsom said he will consider a presidential run after the 2026 midterm elections, signaling...
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Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson: Prop 50 Isn’t Perfect, But It’s a Tough and Necessary Choice

California State Sen. Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson  State Sen. Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson (D-San Diego) has...
No Kings Protesters Push Back on Trump Admin Policies — With Costumes, Color and Community

No Kings Protesters Push Back on Trump Admin Policies — With Costumes, Color and Community

Crowds listen to a wide variety of speakers. The crowd was a varied mix of Americans, and grew to tens...

National

Halfway to Chains- What’s Already Been Enforced Under Project 2025

Halfway to Chains: What’s Already Been Enforced Under Project 2025

Republican Project 2025 (Photo by Douglas Rissing) Nationwide — They said it would never happen...
NEA President Becky Pringle Talks Voting And SNAP Funding- “Our Kids Can’t Learn If They Are Hungry

NEA President Becky Pringle Talks Voting And SNAP Funding: “Our Kids Can’t Learn If They Are Hungry.”

Becky Pringle, President of the largest labor union, the National Education Association (NEA), appeared...
The Fed Confronts Government Shutdown and Mixed Economic Signals

The Fed Confronts Government Shutdown and Mixed Economic Signals

As the government shutdown enters its fifth week, a lack of federal economic data has left policymakers...
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Federal Budget Stalemate Threatens Health Subsidies: Black Californians Could Face Steep Insurance Hikes

As Congress scrambles to avoid a government shutdown, one critical issue at stake is the continuation...

Feature

My Door is Open” Steve Hilton Makes Case to Inland Empire Voters

“My Door is Open”: Steve Hilton Makes Case to Inland Empire Voters

Steve Hilton, Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton / Courtesy Photo Inland Empire, CA —...
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How Charles R. Drew University Navigated More Than $20 Million in Fed Cuts – Still Prioritizing Students and Community Health

Dr. David Carlisle (center), President of Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU),  with...
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Dope Dating Advice with Dr. Kerry Neal Healthy Versus Wellness: The Truth About Emotional Readiness

Fontana, CA — Healthy is defined as the state of being free from illness or injury. Wellness, however,...
OpEd- Can Black’s Really Trust Gavin Newsom

OpEd: Can Black’s Really Trust Gavin Newsom?

Rev. K.W. Tulloss, Western Regional Director, MPAC LA Statewide — For years, I have watched Governor...

Education

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Rialto Residents, Bassett Community Members Push Back Against Superintendent Hire at Nov. 12 Board Meeting

Rialto Unified Taps Dr. Alejandro Alvarez as Superintendent Rialto, CA — Community pushback over...

California’s 2025 School Dashboard Shows Progress — but Persistent Gaps for Black Students Remain

California’s 2025 School Dashboard shows steady gains in key academic and engagement indicators — but...
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California Students Sue Over Inequitable School Facility Funding in Low-Income Districts

A public interest law firm filed a lawsuit on Oct. 22 against the state of California, alleging that...
Head Start Gave the Author an Early Inspiration to Share Her Story

Head Start Gave the Author an Early Inspiration to Share Her Story

Author photo of Head Start alumna Atiya Henley It did not come as a surprise to Atiya Henley’s parents,...

Health

Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson Explains How Medi-Cal Cuts Will Hurt Families

California State Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson (D-San Diego) says the federal government’s decision to cut...
California Health Officials Outline Major Medi-Cal Changes Coming Through 2028

California Health Officials Outline Major Medi-Cal Changes Coming Through 2028

Yingjia Huang, DHCS Deputy Director for Health Care Benefits and Eligibility Statewide — California...
Sacramento- Lawmakers Hear From Health Advocates on “State of Black Maternal Health”

Sacramento: Lawmakers Hear From Health Advocates on “State of Black Maternal Health”

Adjoa Jones (right), Sandra Poole (left), Chief Director of the African American Infant and Maternal...
Top Reasons Why Most Americans Avoid Getting Their Check-Ups

Top Reasons Why Most Americans Avoid Getting Their Check-Ups

BPT — Did you know 90% of Americans put off check-ups or recommended screenings that could help...

Lifestyle

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Hidden Riches: What Sarah’s Oil Teaches Us About Faith, Legacy, and Purpose

Upland, CA — Every so often, a story comes along that reminds us of who we are, where we come from,...
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Essay: The Hidden Toll -- Federal Rollbacks Threaten Black Women’s Health in California

Kellie Todd Griffin, President and CEO California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute. ...
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Dope Dating Advice with Dr. Kerry Neal: Who Should Like the Other More?

I’m sure many of you have heard this interesting debate: Should the man like the woman more, or should...

Dope Dating Advice with Dr. Kerry Neal: You Just Might Be In Love

Fontana, CA — You know that feeling — your mind wanders to them during work, your phone buzzes...

Sports

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‘Let’s Go’ Beyond the Mound Joe Black’s Legacy of Brotherhood and Resistance

Joe Black (Wikimedia Commons) By: Stacy M. Brown,Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent As the...
Randolph Ross, an African American Olympic Gold Medalist, returns to the sport after 3-year suspension

24-Year-Old HBCU Olympic Gold Medalist Returns After Three-Year Ban

Randolph Ross, an African American Olympic Gold Medalist and former HBCU track athlete from North Carolina...
Black Woman Makes History as First Full-Time HBCU Female Football Announcer in Alabama

Black Woman Makes History as First Full-Time HBCU Female Football Announcer in Alabama

Huntsville, AL — Thai Floyd, an African American woman from Huntsville, Alabama, has made history...
Donna Marie Minano Receives ACSO’s 2025 Most Valuable Player Volunteer Award

Donna Marie Minano Receives ACSO’s 2025 Most Valuable Player Volunteer Award

The Association of California Symphony Orchestras (ACSO) is pleased to announce that Donna Marie Minano,...