Friday, 17 Oct 2025
Friday, 17 October 2025

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Black Lawmakers, Newsom Urge ‘Yes on Prop. 50’ as Opponents Warn of Power Grab That Could Reshape Inland Valley Representation

Statewide — Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers on Oct. 7 made their case to Black media...

“It’s Official”: State Controller Malia Cohen is Running for Reelection

California State Controller Malia Cohen has officially launched her bid for reelection, highlighting...

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...

Black Lawmakers, Newsom Urge ‘Yes on Prop. 50’ as Opponents Warn of Power Grab That Could Reshape Inland Valley Representation

“It’s Official”: State Controller Malia Cohen is Running for Reelection

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

Ontario City Council Approves Rate Increases For Water, Sewer and Solid Waste After Hours of Testimony

Ontario City Council Approves Rate Increases For Water, Sewer and Solid Waste After Hours of Testimony

Screenshot of Ontario City Council’s meeting held on October 7, 2025. / Courtesy Photo, City of Ontario   Ontario, CA — After a meeting on Oct. 7, the Ontario City Council voted 4-0, with Mayor...
Ontario City Council Approves Rate Increases For Water, Sewer and Solid Waste After Hours of Testimony

Ontario City Council Approves Rate Increases For Water, Sewer and Solid Waste After Hours of Testimony

Screenshot of Ontario City Council’s meeting held on October 7, 2025. / Courtesy Photo, City of Ontario   Ontario, CA — After a meeting on Oct. 7, the Ontario City Council voted 4-0, with Mayor Pro Tem Alan Wapner absent, to approve rate increases for water, sewer and solid waste services...

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Black Lawmakers, Newsom Urge ‘Yes on Prop. 50’ as Opponents Warn of Power Grab That Could Reshape Inland Valley Representation

Statewide — Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers on Oct. 7 made their case to Black media and state voters in support of Proposition 50, the...

“It’s Official”: State Controller Malia Cohen is Running for Reelection

California State Controller Malia Cohen has officially launched her bid for reelection, highlighting her commitment to transparency, accountability, and...

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 Medicaid funding could devastate families who depend...

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Dr. Bill Releford owns Bloom Ranch in Acton, a 250-acre farm in Acton. Releford, a podiatrist based in Los Angeles started the 250-acre Bloom Ranch — he largest Black-owned ranch in Los Angeles County — in 2023. The ranch provides access to nutritional fruits and vegetables, a part of Releford’s strategy for focusing on wellness and preventive care.

Prescribing Prevention: Doctors Turn to Lifestyle, Herbs and Veggies to Protect Against Chronic Illness in Black Californians

Lorraine Bonner is a retired physician. She is also a sculptor who works in clay, exploring issues of trust, trustworthiness and exploitation, as well as visions of a better world.

Essay: Intentional Self Care and Community Connections Can Improve Our Wellbeing

Local

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Daddy-Daughter Dance to Be Held Nov. 29 in Pomona to Support Art Literacy Program

 Pomona’s Inaugural Poet Laureate, David Judah Oliver, Founder of LionLike MindState Pomona, CA —...
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CSUSB Students Protest Supreme Court Ruling, Call for Campus Sanctuary Policies

Students, faculty, and community supporters peacefully protest on the campus of California State University,...
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CIELO Fund Celebrates Growth, Scholarships and Immigrant Justice at Annual Brunch

Temecula, CA — The CIELO Fund marked its third anniversary Saturday with a packed brunch program...
San Bernardino County Leaders Outline Vision for Growth at 2025 State of the County

San Bernardino County Leaders Outline Vision for Growth at 2025 State of the County

San Bernardino County — San Bernardino County leaders gathered last Thursday evening to present...

Statewide

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New Law Tackles Hate, Anti-Semitism in California

On Oct. 7, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two landmark bills aimed at combating hate and anti-Semitism in California...
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After $4 Billion Loss, Gov. Newsom Signs Bills to Strengthen FAIR plan

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bipartisan package of bills last week aimed at improving California’s insurer...
Prop 50- Opponents of California’s Redistricting Effort Take Their Case on the Road

Prop 50: Opponents of California’s Redistricting Effort Take Their Case on the Road

The Protect Voters First Coalition is voicing concerns about Proposition 50, arguing that California’s...
CA’s Public Policy Playback News You Might Have  Missed 

California Officials Urge Early Voting Amid Postal Delays

California voters living 50 or more miles from six regional mail processing facilities risk having their...

National

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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...
Supreme Court Ruling On ‘Roving’ Immigration Arrests Sparks Condemnation In Inland Empire

Supreme Court Ruling On ‘Roving’ Immigration Arrests Sparks Condemnation In Inland Empire

By: Anthony Victoria, Frontline Observer   The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for immigration...
The Cost of Trump’s Authoritarian Agenda Black Health and Rest

The Cost of Trump’s Authoritarian Agenda: Black Health and Rest

By: Stacy M. Brown, Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Washington, D.C. — In these...
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Trump Didn’t Just Fail to Protect Black Jobs. He’s Leading Us to Black Unemployment

By: Fred Redmond, AFL-CIO Secretary – Treasurer Nationwide — President Trump likes to say he is...

Feature

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Lt. Col. George Hardy, Tuskegee Airman and Patriot, Dies at 100

Lieutenant Colonel George Hardy Tuskegee Airman. Photo taken at the EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh Wisconsin...
Award-Winning Filmmakers Seek Funding for Documentary About the Founding Members of the Congressional Black Caucus

Award-Winning Filmmakers Seek Funding for Documentary About the Founding Members of the Congressional Black Caucus

Nationwide — At a moment when American democracy is divided and the nation seeks moral clarity...
A Life Beyond the Plate- Chef Kenny Minor on Food, Storytelling, and Serving with Soul

A Life Beyond the Plate: Chef Kenny Minor on Food, Storytelling, and Serving with Soul

Kenneth “Chef Kenny” Minor, founder of Chef Kenny Catering In a world where food trends flicker like...
A Lovely Place of Refuge” Interfaith Justice Forum Tackles Hate in California

A Lovely Place of Refuge”: Interfaith Justice Forum Tackles Hate in California

Americans became more polarized in the last decade than at any time in U.S. history since the Civil War,...

Education

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Report: More Spending Has Not Solved California’s Teacher Crisis

Despite billions in increased funding over the past decade, California still faces a teacher shortage,...
Student Mental Health Should Be Everyone’s Concern On College Campuses

Student Mental Health Should Be Everyone’s Concern On College Campuses

Henry D. Shannon, Ph.D. serves as Chaffey College superintendent/president. By: Henry D. Shannon, Ph.D.,...
The Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation presents $10,000,000 to SAC Health

SAC Health Announces $10 Million Gift from Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation at Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate New Brier Campus Opening

The Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation presents $10,000,000 to SAC Health San Bernardino, CA — SAC...
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Howard University President Ben Vinson Will Suddenly Step Down as President on August 31

Howard University President Ben Vinson In a surprising announcement, Howard University President Ben...

Health

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...
Op-Ed- Can You Hear Us? Our Pain Is Real

Op-Ed: Can You Hear Us? Our Pain Is Real

By: Kellie Todd Griffin, Special to California Black Media Partners Carson, CA —  The voice of...

Lifestyle

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Dope Dating Advice with Dr. Kerry Neal: The Tea App

Fontana, CA — Imagine this: You’re about to go on a first date. You’ve swiped, you’ve chatted,...
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California vs. Hate Hotline Logged Nearly 1,200 Incident Reports in 2024

Statewide — The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) released new data on Sept. 18 indicating...
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Dope Dating Advice with Dr. Kerry Neal: Break Babies

What in the world is “Break Baby”? A Break Baby occurs when a child is conceived with someone outside...
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When Life’s Interruptions Are Really Interventions

Upland, CA — Looking back over my life there were times when I was trying to accomplish a certain...

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,...