San Bernardino American News

11/11/2025

Sacramento California outside the capital building By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent In a political season defined by distrust, Californians did something rare on Tuesday night. They stood up for democracy. Proposition 50, approved by a wide margin, was more than a ballot measure. It was a statement of intent. Voters sent a message that when the system begins to fracture, citizens still have the power to restore it....

Sacramento California outside the capital building By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent In a political season defined by distrust, Californians did something rare on Tuesd…

11/11/2025

Michael: The King of Pop’s Story (Photo courtesy of LionsGate) By Stacy M. Brown The curtain has finally lifted on one of Hollywood’s most anticipated films. Lionsgate has unveiled the official trailer and release date for “Michael,” the sweeping biopic about Michael Jackson that has been years in the making. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film will arrive in theaters on April 24, 2026, with the singer’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, stepping into the spotlight to portray his legendary uncle....

Michael: The King of Pop’s Story (Photo courtesy of LionsGate) By Stacy M. Brown The curtain has finally lifted on one of Hollywood’s most anticipated films. Lionsgate has unveiled the official tra…

11/11/2025

"wooden houses in negril, jamaica" By April Ryan The United Nations reports that Hurricane Melissa has scattered nearly 5 million tons of debris across Western Jamaica, hindering crews from delivering aid and restoring critical services promptly. According to reports, crews are still working to clear roads, attempting to reach 27 communities cut off by landslides and flooding. Many of those communities are still without power and Wi-Fi....

“wooden houses in negril, jamaica” By April Ryan The United Nations reports that Hurricane Melissa has scattered nearly 5 million tons of debris across Western Jamaica, hindering crews …

11/11/2025

San Bernardino County Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. hands his business card to a student musician who is preparing to entertain his classmates during the lunch break. Baca toured San Bernardino City Unified School District’s Cajon High School as part of the annual Principal for a Day event on Oct. 23....

San Bernardino County Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. hands his business card to a student musician who is preparing to entertain his classmates during the lunch break. Baca toured San Bern…

11/11/2025

By: Dr. Donald Tavakoli, UnitedHealthcare National Medical Director for Behavioral Health For many, the holiday season is a time filled with celebration and opportunities to connect with loved ones. The same season can also contribute to heightened stress, anxiousness, and sad feelings as many people may experience increase mental health challenges during the holidays. This time of year can be especially difficult for those facing pressures related to navigating complex family relationships....

By: Dr. Donald Tavakoli, UnitedHealthcare National Medical Director for Behavioral Health  For many, the holiday season is a time filled with celebration and opportunities to connect with love…

11/11/2025

I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to Chaffey College for its many years of dedication to education and community advancement throughout the Inland Empire. I am deeply honored to have been invited as the Guest of Honor at the Annual Chaffey College Report to the Community Luncheon, held on November 5, 2025, at the Jesse Turner Community Center in Fontana, California....

I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to Chaffey College for its many years of dedication to education and community advancement throughout the Inland Empire. I am deeply honored to have…

11/11/2025

Jenova Dillon from the Wrightwood Branch Library, last year’s November gift basket winner, proudly poses with her prize. In honor of Family Literacy Month this November, the San Bernardino County Library (SBCL) system is encouraging families to check out books, foster learning at home, and enjoy a chance to win one of four exciting family-themed baskets. Patrons who check out 30 items from any library branch during November and present their receipt to library staff will receive an entry into the library’s family basket giveaway....

Jenova Dillon from the Wrightwood Branch Library, last year’s November gift basket winner, proudly poses with her prize. In honor of Family Literacy Month this November, the San Bernardino County L…

11/11/2025

Anniversary tour hit the road Sunday, bringing HBCU reps to 15 stops in California LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, in partnership with 38 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide, kicked off the 2025 California Community Colleges (CCC) to HBCU Transfer Caravan on Sunday, Oct. 26 in Los Angeles. This year marks the 10th anniversary of this statewide initiative connecting community college students with…...

Anniversary tour hit the road Sunday, bringing HBCU reps to 15 stops in California LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, in partnership with 38 Historically B…

11/11/2025

San Bernardino County, CA — The San Bernardino County Transitional Assistance Department (TAD) is sharing an important update regarding the anticipated resumption of CalFresh benefits. On Nov. 6, a federal court ordered the release of all CalFresh funding in California. Following that decision, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) directed the California Statewide Automated Welfare System (CalSAWS) to move forward with sending out benefit files....

San Bernardino County, CA — The San Bernardino County Transitional Assistance Department (TAD) is sharing an important update regarding the anticipated resumption of CalFresh benefits. On Nov. 6, a…

11/11/2025

What you need to know: California and the City of Fresno today reached an agreement which would allow Fresno to better work with the state to address unsheltered homelessness on state rights of way within its city limits. FRESNO – California announced today that the City of Fresno has entered into an agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to help clear encampments that migrate onto state rights of way in the city....

What you need to know: California and the City of Fresno today reached an agreement which would allow Fresno to better work with the state to address unsheltered homelessness on state rights of way…

11/11/2025

Russell Crowe and cast in Nuremberg By Dwight Brown NNPA News Wire Film Critic “The world needs to know what these men did.” That’s the thesis that drives The Allies who’d beaten Germany. The reason they form an International Military Tribunal and create the world’s first global trial, a reckoning that sought to hold the highest officers in the N**i regime accountable for their atrocities....

11/11/2025

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California Executive Director Jessica Altman issued the following statement on Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s announcement of her retirement on Thursday: “After nearly four decades of unmatched public service, Speaker Emerita Pelosi leaves behind a legacy that continues to affect the lives of millions of Americans every day. “Speaker Emerita Pelosi was one of the architects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the driving force in making sure the landmark legislation became the law of the land in 2010....

  SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California Executive Director Jessica Altman issued the following statement on Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s announcement of her retirement on Thursday:   …