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As of June, more than 35,000 people who enrolled in health care plans through Covered California self-identified as African American.

Covered California’s Open Enrollment Period is Closing But There’s Still Time to Choose a Plan

by Breanna Reeves January 26, 2023January 26, 2023

Breanna Reeves | Open enrollment for Covered California, the state’s free online service to find affordable health insurance, is set to end on Jan. 31. Established under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the first enrollment period for Covered California began on Oct. 1, 2013. According to a Covered California report, from Oct. 1, 2013 to […]

In 2022, guns became the leading cause of death among children and adolescents.

Keeping It Real

Keeping it Real: America Love Guns More than It Loves Its Children

by S.E. Williams January 26, 2023January 26, 2023

S.E. Williams By now, most people are keenly aware of the disturbing news about three mass shootings in California in eight days that resulted in the loss of 18 lives. By Wednesday January 24, only 24 days into the new year, 39 mass shootings have occurred nationwide already. What is wrong with Americans? Why is […]

Sara Fee poses for a portrait after speaking about her experience as an Amazon worker at the picket outside of KSBD, the Amazon air hub warehouse in San Bernardino, on October 14, 2022.“We’re working for the biggest corporation in California, Amazon, and I have to choose whether to buy food or gas.” Fee says Amazon has ignored many issues that workers and advocates have raised and that they must continue fighting for safe working conditions and against retaliation. “It's not always just about the pay. It's about the way they treat the workers.”

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San Bernardino Amazon Worker Sara Fee Fights Retaliation

by Aryana Noroozi January 26, 2023January 27, 2023

Aryana Noroozi Amazon worker Sara Fee said she and her coworkers have to make hard choices. “Gas or food,” she said. “Nobody wants to live like that.” This month, Fee returned to work after she was put on paid suspension and investigated by Amazon for organizing in support of workers’ rights. She was also surveilled […]

Riverside city council member Clarissa Cervantes takes a selfie with event organizers, Christel Reyna and Maliha Williamson, along with community members and local activists at the Women’s March and rally in downtown Riverside on January 22, 2023.

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IE Women and Allies March to Mark What Would Have Been Roe vs Wade 50th Anniversary

by Breanna Reeves January 25, 2023January 25, 2023

Breanna Reeves | On January 22, 1973, in a 7-2 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the right to an abortion was protected under the constitutional right to privacy. January 23, 2023 marked the 50th anniversary since the Supreme Court’s historic ruling that became known as Roe v. Wade. The majority opinion, issued by Justice […]

A very young United States Men's National Soccer team performed above expectations at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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US Men’s National Soccer Team Playing Two Matches in Los Angeles Area

by Jon Gaede January 23, 2023January 23, 2023

Jon D. Gaede | BVN Sports One month after the World Cup Final in Qatar, the US Men’s National Soccer Team (USMNT) will play two friendly matches in Southern California. The first against Serbia on January 25th at Banc of California Stadium, home of MLS Champion LAFC, at 7:00 pm, and the second on January […]

The entrance to Star Ballroom Dance Studio is blocked by police and marked as a crime scene on January 22, 2023. The night before, on the eve of the Chinese Lunar New Year, a gunman walked into the venue and opened fire, killing 10 people and injuring at least 10 more. Monterey Park’s population of approximately 60,000 is about 65 percent Asian American. “We need to get this person off the street,” the Los Angeles County sheriff said.

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Shooting in LA’s Monterey Park leaves 10 dead, scores injured

by Aryana Noroozi January 22, 2023January 22, 2023

Aryana Noroozi | This story has been updated to reflect new information. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna confirmed the identity of the Monterey Park shooter during a press conference held on the evening of Jan. 22. The suspect, identified as 72-year-old Huu Can Tran, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside a […]

The historic Roosevelt Bowl at Perris Hill Park in San Bernardino is (surrounded by stately oaks, which provide shade for the open-air seating.

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San Bernardino’s Historic Roosevelt Awarded $1.4 Million in Federal Funds

by S.E. Williams January 22, 2023January 22, 2023

S. E. Williams | On Monday, January 23rd at 10:30 am, Congressman Pete Aguilar will announce $1.4 million in funding from the recently approved Federal budget to restore, renovate, and upgrade the historic Roosevelt Bowl at Perris Hill Park in San Bernardino. The Roosevelt Bowl is located at 925 E Highland Ave, San Bernardino. Joining […]

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is sworn in by Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin on January 4, 2023.

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Keeping it Real: Arrogant and Self-Assured, Sheriff Chad Bianco Begins New Term

by S.E. Williams January 22, 2023January 22, 2023

S.E. Williams Could the saying “pride comes before the fall” be a premonition of what’s to come for Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco? Will his cocky arrogance result in more missteps that may one day result in his setback or failure in the coming six years? No one knows for sure, but we can certainly bet […]

The Valero Refinery, which sits in the middle of Wilmington, California, runs operations on January 11, 2023. According to the city of Long Beach, Wilmington is the third largest drilling site in the U.S., producing 46,000 barrels per day from 1,550 active wells. The majority of Wilmington’s residents identify as Latino. SB1137 would create protections for communities like Wilmington, requiring oil and gas facility operators to implement strict pollution controls and develop response plans to protect the health of frontline communities living within 3,200 feet of existing oil wells.

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Oil and Gas Referendum May Halt SB 1137’s Intent to Protect CA Communities from Toxic Oil Operations

by Prince James Story and Aryana Noroozi January 18, 2023January 18, 2023

Prince James Story Last month, the California Independent Petroleum Association (CIPA) collected enough signatures for their referendum seeking to halt SB1137. SB1137 mandates oil and gas facility operators in protected areas to implement strict pollution controls and develop response plans to protect the health of frontline communities. These frontline communities or “health and protection zones” […]

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“Living the Dream” San Bernardino Martin Luther King Parade and Extravaganza

by Aryana Noroozi January 16, 2023January 16, 2023

Aryana Noroozi This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the city of San Bernardino gathered at “Living the Dream,” a Martin Luther King Parade and Extravaganza sponsored by the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce and hosted in West San Bernardino. The event held space for the community to watch performances, hear from elected officials and […]