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LA Art Show Kicks Off on Valentine’s Day with a Global Lineup
The LA Art Show returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center from February 14-18 to kick off the city’s 2024 art season. The fair debuts with an Opening Night Premiere Party on Valentine’s Day hosted by award-winning actress Lucy Hale in collaboration with LA Art Show’s new charity partner, American Heart Association, celebrating its centennial. The LA Art Show will donate 15% of proceeds from every ticket to the American Heart Association’s Life is Why ™ campaign.
Keeping it Real: Conflict and Controversy in California Over Youth Tackle Football
It was a proud moment for Jayden Daniels, his family, other loved ones, members of the inland community and supporters across the country when it was announced on December 9, 2023, that he had won the coveted Heisman Trophy. By all accounts, Daniels is definitely a hometown hero, a role model for aspiring scholar-athletes, and an all-around good guy. His accomplishments are laudable.
Op Ed: Dual Enrollment – A Gateway to Empowerment for African American Students
In America’s educational landscape, the dual enrollment program stands as a significant opportunity for African American students, meriting attention well before middle school. This initiative, allowing high schoolers to experience college-level courses, is more than an academic advantage; it’s a crucial empowerment tool. Enrollment in these programs offers African...
California Changes COVID-19 Isolation Recommendations
Breaking from guidelines set by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), California changed their COVID-19 isolation recommendations earlier this month. On Jan. 9, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued new guidance on when to isolate after testing positive for COVID-19. Previously, the health agency recommended that people who test positive for COVID-19 isolate for five days and stay at home — a recommendation the CDC still encourages.
Prepare for a “Tridemic”: Flu, RSV, and COVID-19
This year’s flu and cold season could be a bad one. During the holidays, emergency rooms and urgent care facilities saw increasing numbers of patients with respiratory infections. Although last week’s new hospitalization admissions (a metric used by the Centers for Disease Control to measure the severity of disease...
Amateur Golfer Nick Dunlap Wins The American Express
With both power and poise, University of Alabama sophomore Nick Dunlap simply beat all the professional players in the field on Sunday, to win the 65th edition of The American Express at PGA West in La Quinta. How often does an amateur player win a professional golf tournament? Rarely, only...
Heisman Hero Jayden Daniels Honored at Home
Former Cajon High School standout Jayden Daniels leaves for college and returns home to San Bernardino a Heisman Trophy winner. Honored by the city with a parade on Saturday, including a special tribute by his former high school to rename Cajon’s football field Jayden Daniels Stadium. Cajon High School...
Keeping it Real: Exhumation and Desecration — A Commentary on the Middle East
Every now and then something happens internationally that compels me to comment and although I recognize that any statement about Israel–unless it is glowing and supportive of their aggression against Hamas – is likely to be met with allegations of anti-semitism. However, I believe that comments related to the actions of a state are separate from commentary about its citizens, just as I believe criticism of acts by the American government is not an indictment of the American people.
Celebration of Life to be Held for Mark McKay Sr.
“A life isn’t significant except for its impact on others.” Mark McKay Sr. lived such a life, a life of service and care for others in partnership with his wife Robin McKay. Together they served countless families through McKay’s Mortuaries, their family- owned business, with locations in Fontana, Riverside, Victorville, and Los Angeles.
Survey: Biracial Identity and Oral History in the Inland Empire
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4th Annual SB MLK Day Parade & Extravaganza
San Bernardino’s MLK Day parade unfolded in a vibrant display of unity, honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Participants, donned in symbolic colors, marched through the streets, embodying the spirit of “pursuing the dream.” The event resonated with poignant speeches, emphasizing the ongoing quest for equality and justice. From community leaders to spirited performers, voices harmonized in a collective commitment to Dr. King’s vision. The parade served as a powerful reminder that, despite progress, the journey towards realizing the dream of a just society continues, igniting a renewed determination within the community to overcome challenges and foster inclusivity.
44th Annual MLK Breakfast “From Dream to Action”
The 44th Annual MLK Breakfast, titled “From Dream to Action,” was held on January 15, 2024, at Entrepreneur High School in Highland, CA. The event aimed to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and inspire attendees to transform their dreams into tangible actions for positive societal change. Keynote speeches from influential civil rights activists, community leaders, and scholars emphasized the importance of taking concrete steps to address social injustices and promote equality. The event successfully brought together a diverse group of individuals, including faith leaders, fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration to create a more just and equitable society.
Disney Imagineer First Since Walt to Receive this Honor
Frank Reifsnyder, Sr. Publicist & Communications Manager, Walt Disney Imagineering. Today, we’re excited to share that Lanny Smoot, the Disney Research Fellow and Imagineer behind mind-blowing special effects like making Madame Leota float inside the Haunted Mansion and our state-of-the art Star Wars lightsabers, is being inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame! Lanny is the first Disney Imagineer to receive this prestigious recognition and only the second individual from The Walt Disney Company to be inducted — the first being Walt Disney, honored posthumously for the multiplane camera.
PGA Golf’s American Express Event at La Quinta is Back
The 2024 American Express will once again host some of the top professional golfers in the world and will be played in the desert in its 65th year at La Quinta, January 18-21. Formerly known as the Bob Hope Desert Classic dating back to 1960, the American Express will be played over three courses, La Quinta Country Club, Nicklaus Tournament Course and Pete Dye’s Stadium Course. Among the players, 22 of the world’s top 50 are committed to tee-off on Thursday.
Doula Services in California’s Medi-Cal Program See Increased Reimbursement Rates
One year after adding doula services as a covered benefit under Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, California now offers the highest doula benefit reimbursement rate in the country for doula Medicaid services. Last January, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) added doula services, expanding access to essential maternal care...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy: The Fight for Health Justice Continues
As communities commemorated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday on Jan. 15 by observing the federal holiday, it’s important to recognize King’s legacy and examine what’s been accomplished since his death, and how much work is left to achieve. Dr. King is notably famous for several...
Keeping it Real: On War and Poverty
America has a penchant for war. Whether it is ours or someone else’s, whether declared or undeclared, this nation stands ready, at any and every given opportunity, to exercise its military prowess directly or by proxy. Although many of this nation’s undeclared wars are often pursued under the guise...
Macy’s Honors Black Change Makers in Celebration of Black History Month
Macy’s amplifies Black-owned, founded and designed brands and continues commitment to Black community through a round-up and online donation campaign benefitting UNCF. Macy’s honors the achievements and history of Black Americans this winter through a partnership with UNCF (United Negro College Fund), and a commitment to Black-owned, founded and designed brands.
FTC’s CARS rule takes on auto retail scams in California: What you need to know
California has long been identified with car culture. There’s the everyday car thing here in California —congested freeways, long commutes and traffic, everything spread out everywhere. But there’s also that other car thing . . . the one people cruised to, low-rode to, and hit corners to. It’s...
New California Laws Improve Health Care Access and Address Opioid Crisis
New laws that took effect with the new year will impact the lives of millions of Californians, including more than 700,000 undocumented Californians, ages 26-49, who are now eligible for full-scope MediCal coverage. This expansion makes California the first state to offer health insurance to all undocumented residents, further closing...
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