We’ve been calling it the end of an era for a long time now. Caroline H. Little is president and CEO of the Newspaper Association of America, the industry’s largest trade organization. Prior to being named president in September 2011, she served for four years as CEO, North America of Guardian News and Media Ltd., […]
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$700,000 Raised for Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital at Barrett Jackson Car Auction
A gorgeous, 1957 Lincoln Continental Mark II sold for $700,000 at Barrett Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™ on Sept 26 at the Las Vegas auction. Not only did the classic car earn the highest bid at the event, but all proceeds from the sale will go to Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital (LLUCH). […]
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Unsung Heroes Honored by Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church
Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church and Pastor Dr. Rev. James Baylark recently honored local unsung heroes of the community during their Mountain Movers Banquet held at the Moreno Valley Civic Auditorium. Honorees were chosen in the categories of media, education, medicine, art, business, and religion. During the emotional program, Rev. Baylark stated it is important […]
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Crafton Hills College Inauguration of President Dr. Cheryl A Marshall
Dr. Cheryl A, Marshall was recently inaugurated as president of Crafton Hills College. Before her current post, she was named the Interim President of the college in July 2012 after the retirement of Gloria Harrison. Dr. Marshall had served as the Vice President of Instruction since July 2007. Her operational duties included oversight of all […]
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San Manuel Annual Pow Wow to Draw Hundreds of Native Artisans
From Montana to the Dakotas and Alaska to Canada, dancers, singers and artisans from across North America will travel to Southern California to celebrate their culture at San Manuel Band of Mission Indians’ 18th Annual Pow Wow at California State University, San Bernardino. Honoring traditional music, dance, crafts and – of course! – food, the […]
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California Endowment Announces $50M Commitment to Sons & Brothers
By Bames Carter California Black Media Contributor In the wake of grim statistics and reports highlighting disparate outcomes for young African-American men and an attorney general’s report underscoring the link between elementary school truancy and crime, The California Endowment announced it will commit $50 million over the next seven years to help improve the health […]
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Reforming San Bernardino
This past Sunday afternoon on my way to my parents’ house for dinner, I decided to drive through downtown San Bernardino. It was my own impromptu experiment of sorts. I had just driven through downtown Riverside and watched as excited families walked from museum to museum as part of the city sponsored “First Sundays” art […]
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According To Concerned Citizens A Series of Truths Surround Moreno Valley Recall Effort
There is an old adage: “politics makes for strange bedfellows.” And when one tries to assess allegations of who is doing what wrong, and what sparked the recall efforts in the city of Moreno Valley, the scenario far surpasses “bedfellows.” The Moreno Valley recall effort has begun to play out like a real life reality […]
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Recall Petitions Deadline Met
Triggers Recall Process of Two Yucca Valley Politicians By Samuel Williams, Jr. Rumor within the Yucca Valley political arena became reality for the city’s Mayor George Huntington and Councilman Robert E. Lombardo recently when members from the Morongo Basin Property Association (MBPA) met the deadline and submitted enough signatures to warrant a recall election. MBPA […]
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Gary D. Saenz, City Attorney Candidate City of San Bernardino
We have before us the perfect opportunity to lift the City of San Bernardino out of bankruptcy and begin the process of rejuvenating her back to a proud All American City. To reverse course, change is required. My candidacy for the office of City Attorney offers what I believe will contribute significantly to a brighter […]