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LLUH launches new smoking cessation program for pregnant smokers
Loma Linda University Health is launching the Smoke-Free HOPE initiative, a smoking cessation program for pregnant women in San Bernardino County that was developed in response to recent research on pregnant smokers published by Loma Linda University. Those who are interested can sign up at smokefreehope.org or call 909-558-8190 and...
Utility cuts natural gas service to landslide-stricken Southern California neighborhood
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. (AP) — Natural gas service to 135 homes was being cut Monday in a neighborhood on Southern California’s Palos Verdes Peninsula due to worsening conditions in an area where a long-running landslide has damaged houses, roads and utilities, authorities said. Southern California Gas Co....
Four CSUSB students named Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholars by the California State University
Four Cal State San Bernardino students were selected as the California State University’s 2024-25 Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholars. The program, which is awarded to juniors, seniors and graduate students, provides financial assistance for those interested in exploring and preparing for a doctoral program. Scholars receive one-on-one guidance provided by faculty members within the CSU and the opportunity to work with faculty from doctoral-granting institutions.
In Depth: Disability Pride, Mychal's Cafe, San Bernardino Animal Services
Kimberly Cohn, the Chief Marketing Communications Officer for Easterseals of Southern California and Andy Arias, a national policy expert for marginalized communities, join Hal to discuss Disability Pride Month.
California’s golden years, turning to dust
OPINION – A lot of assumptions about the “golden years” of retirement have been blown away by runaway rent increases. We used to believe that, if you worked hard, were thrifty, and saved up a nest egg, you would be comfortable in retirement. Most retired people live...
Is it expensive, or is it price gouging? State of emergencies in California protect your wallet
Drastic increases in prices for essential services or goods in Plumas, Tehama and Butte counties is illegal thanks to a statute that protects Californians from price gouging during a state of emergency. The consumer alert, issued by California Attorney General Rob Bonta on July 27, followed Gov. Gavin Newsom’s declaration of a state...
Desert Sun journalists win 15 prizes in latest California Journalism Awards
An in-depth examination of the controversy surrounding restorative justice programs in east valley schools and a harrowing look at the Joshua Tree tortoise rescue’s final days were among The Desert Sun's work from last year honored at the California Journalism Awards recently. The paper won a total of 15 awards, included one first-place...
KCET Wins Big at Local Emmy Awards, Sam Rubin Honored
Southern California PBS channel KCET dominated the 76th Los Angeles-area Emmy Awards, winning 10, including several for shows focusing on the local art scene. Veteran journalist Sam Rubin, who died May 10th, was honored with a posthumous Governors Award, recognizing his legacy of more than three decades of entertainment news reporting for KTLA5. Rubin also won an award for Best Entertainment News Story for his coverage of the 118-day SAG-AFTRA Strike in 2023.
City names Chapa new economic development director
Kenneth Chapa has been named San Bernardino’s economic development director. Chapa, who started work July 15, has more than 20 years experience in economic development and tourism, according to a statement on the city’s website. For the past four years, Chapa has been director of economic development and...
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