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OpEd: Why Do We Need To Keep Defending Proposition 47 When It Isn’t The Real Problem?
Overview: Proposition 47, which reclassified simple possession and low-level theft crimes as misdemeanors, has not led to a significant increase in crime, according to data. The myth that Prop 47 has made theft under $950 effectively legal is false, and while there was an increase in property crimes, these trends are complex and influenced by various factors beyond Prop 47. The reduction in jail populations has allowed counties more flexibility in managing their criminal justice systems, prioritizing space for more serious offenders. Studies have shown a decrease in recidivism rates among individuals convicted of offenses affected by Prop 47. The Decarcerate Inland Region is a cross-collaborative coalition of member organizations and individuals from the Inland Region who are concerned with over-incarceration and overspending on incarceration, and pushes for a more holistic and equitable approach to community, community needs, and community safety.
California Bill for Work-Life Balance Shelved Due to Budget Crisis
Overview: California lawmakers have shelved a bill that would have given employees the right to avoid work-related text messages and emails outside of their work hours. The bill, modeled after a European work policy, aimed to promote a healthier work-life balance and support a workers’ right not to be accessible to their employers outside of their normal working hours. However, opponents of the legislation, including the California Chamber of Commerce, claim it could impede a company’s ability to operate with efficiency. The lines between home and work were blurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. This CA measure was one among dozens of potential laws set aside by legislators due to the state’s precarious budget shortfall.
OpEd: Disenfranchising San Bernardino’s Sixth Ward Through The City Manager Search
Overview: The investigation report by the JL Group has revealed that San Bernardino City Hall intentionally excluded Councilmember Kim Calvin from the process of selecting the new city manager, Charles Montoya. This has been described as taxation without representation and disenfranchisement of the Black community. The report also highlighted the racial demographics of the council selection decision, with white candidates overrepresented and Black candidates underrepresented. The Westside Action Group has requested the District Attorney to investigate the city on these issues.
Op-Ed: Perris Union High School District Decides Students are NOT Important
When the Perris Union High School District Board of Trustees decided in a 4 to 1 vote to eliminate the ONLY person in the district dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, they chose harm over help for students. This is a growing theme across the country with conservatives choosing to eliminate something that most of them think is anti-white. However, nothing could be further from the truth.
Street Medicine Team Provides Healthcare to San Bernardino’s Unhoused Populations
Overview: Kristen Malaby, a Fontana native, was injured in a warehouse in 2017 and found empowerment in organizing nature trash cleanups across the region. She encountered unhoused people in the process and brought them food and clothing. In 2022, she was hired by Healthcare in Action as a Peer Navigator, forming the first street medicine team in San Bernardino County. The team provides wraparound services, including medical care, preventative care, and housing assistance, to the region’s unhoused population. The team is the only street medicine team serving the county’s unhoused community with wraparound services.
Community Members Rally to Reinstate DEI Director at Perris Union High School District
Overview: Community members and local organizations attended a Perris Union High School District board meeting to discuss the elimination of positions under the CARES teams and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Department. The decision to eliminate these positions has been criticized by students, district staff, parents, and community members, with concerns about the impact on mental health and academic struggles. CART, NAACP and LULAC representatives argued that the decision undermines the district’s commitment to equality and marginalizes vulnerable groups. The board made no comments or decisions following the comments made by community members.
What Brown v Board Means To Us Today
As we commemorate the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, the landmark Supreme Court decision that declared state laws establishing separate public schools for Black and white students to be unconstitutional, it is imperative to reflect on the strides we’ve made and the steep challenges that persist in achieving access and inclusion in education.
Why It’s Crucial to Discuss End-of-Life Planning With Loved Ones
Overview: End-of-life planning is an important conversation to have with loved ones, especially those who may be experiencing cognitive decline and brain diseases that impact cognitive health. The brain is responsible for some of the most important functions of the body, including how well you think and remember, motor functions, emotional functions, and how well you respond to touch. Alzheimer’s disease is one of the leading brain diseases in the U.S. that is irreversible and impacts all aspects of daily living. It is important to start the planning before there’s an issue of whether or not an individual is competent enough to make important decisions regarding their end-of-life plans.
San Bernardino Celebrates Superstar Jayden Daniels Chosen 2nd Overall by the Washington Commanders In NFL Draft
Overview: Former Cajon High School star Jayden Daniels, a quarterback from LSU, was selected as the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Washington Commanders. Daniels, who won the Heisman Trophy last season, was the nation’s best collegiate player and is a proven leader who tends to make everyone around him better. The Los Angeles Chargers under new head coach Jim Harbaugh, took offensive tackle Joe Alt, while the Los Angeles Rams took edge rusher Jared Verse. The Rams built a 60-yard scale NFL turf field onto the sand at Hermosa Beach for fans and 2,000 local youth to experience football related activities.
OpEd: San Bernardino’s Bogus Censure that Maligns and Disenfranchises Councilmember Kim Calvin and the Black Community
Allow me to give you my opinion of this bogus censure from two flawed investigations on San Bernardino Councilmember Kim Calvin and the Black Community. How did San Bernardino’s mayor and council get to this bogus 4-3 vote to censure Councilmember Calvin, alleging she leaked information of Closed Session meetings, while ignoring three others who are named in city manager candidate Steve Carrigan’s $2 million claim filed against the city?
Forging Identity– A Journey through the History of Multiracial People in California
If you are the victim of a hate crime, please contact your local law enforcement agency. For additional information please visit oag.ca.gov/hatecrimes. Multiracial history unfolds a tapestry woven from tales of resistance in the sun-filled landscapes of California. Critical moments where diversity, identity, and social justice intersect highlight a significant...
Keeping it Real: Homelessness–The State Must Do More Audit Says
Overview: California’s homelessness crisis has been growing, with over 180,000 people counted in 2023, a 53% increase from 2013. Despite billions of dollars spent on homeless programs, the state lacks current information on the costs and outcomes of these programs. The California State Auditor found that the California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH) has not consistently tracked and evaluated the state’s efforts to prevent and end homelessness. The auditor recommended that the California State Legislature mandate reporting by state agencies on the costs and outcomes of their homelessness programs and require Cal ICH to compile and publicly report this information.
Join the GirlTREK Walk for Black Motherhood
For this Solutions Saturday —the day before Mother’s Day, we are sharing an early special message from our friends at GirlTREK for Black mothers and the people who love them. As they recommend, “Ask every Black woman you know to take a walk this weekend in honor of a woman whose footsteps she walks in. Forward this email and let the love of our mothers go viral.”
Brittany’s Caregiving Journey with Her Grandmother
Overview: Brittany Ball, a caregiver for her grandmother, Cathy Teague, has faced challenges as her grandmother’s health continues to decline. Brittany, a part-time caregiver, has struggled with the emotional and financial strains of caregiving. She has noticed her grandmother’s cognitive decline and is considering enrolling her in an adult day program. The cost of care in California can be expensive, and placing a loved one in a facility can be daunting. Brittany is working to find a more balanced life and hopes to inspire others through her poetry.
Keeping it Real: Amazon Workers Will NOT Be Silenced
Overview: Amazon workers at the San Bernardino air hub are raising concerns about back pay for working more than ten hours without a break, despite state law mandating such breaks. This is part of a larger push for fair employment practices and safe working conditions at Amazon, which has faced labor challenges in recent years. Workers have filed complaints with the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health and walked out in 2022, alleging unfair labor practices and retaliation. The turnover rate for warehouse workers in counties with Amazon fulfillment centers is high, and a study by the Strategic Organizing Center found that Amazon workers are injured more frequently and severely than workers at other warehouses.
64th Mt. Sac Relays Return to the Southland
Overview: The annual track and field meet at Mt. San Antonio College, known for attracting the best athletes, took place over the weekend. Olympic hopeful Julien Alfred won the Women’s 200 and anchored her St. Lucia team to a strong performance in the 4 x 100. USC’s Temi Ojora and her brother Tade Ojora, representing Great Britain, won the Elite triple jump and 110 hurdles, respectively. Former USC star Madison Richards won the Elite long jump, and Rai Benjamin won the Elite men’s 400 in his first outdoor meet as he prepares for the Olympic trials.
We Define The Future: Celebrating CSUSB’s Black Alumni Success Series
Theatre arts student Dea Armstrong will present an abstract from her paper during the S. Randolph Edmonds Young Scholars award ceremony on July 22 at the 37th annual Black Theatre Network Conference in St. Louis, Mo. Dea Armstrong. Cal State San Bernardino theatre arts major Dea Armstrong has been awarded...
Keeping it Real: A Culture of Lawlessness in Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
Overview: Millions of dollars worth of illegal drugs were seized by Riverside authorities in a nearly year-long investigation. The drugs were part of a Mexican cartel trafficking operation and resulted in the arrest of 15 people, including an allegedly corrupt Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy. The article raises concerns about the leadership of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, with questionable performance and a history of mishaps. Rumors of a bid for governor by Sheriff Bianco are questioned, as his leadership skills and abilities to lead the Sheriffs Department continue to be questioned.
OpEd: Did Racism Play a Part in the Selection of Montoya for City Manager?
I want to make a correction in my last article where I stated that three Council members voted to extend a contract to Steve Carrigan; it should have read “three Council members did *not* vote to extend.” I apologize for the error. Continuing with my investigation of the...
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