Author: Precinct Reporter News
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Habitat for Humanity Offers Vet & Senior Services
By Dianne Anderson Seniors 50 or older who can’t afford a contractor or handyman to take care of their homes can now learn how ... -
S.B. Civil Rights Icon Bonnie Johnson Succumbs
Bonnie Sheree Johnson An end of an era. With the sudden loss of Bonnie Johnson, the legendary “League of Mothers” is no more. They ... -
Beat the Holiday Blues: Akoma Toy/Coat Giveaway
By Dianne Anderson Feeling a little down? Feeling a little blue? Grab an extra coat and head over to the Akoma Unity Center to ... -
Tree of Hope Brings Holiday Cheer
By Dianne Anderson Pamela Foddrell is wrapping up a fast-paced year of getting everything from health care resources and case management services, to food ... -
Nonprofits Host Giveaways and Jazzy Christmas
By Dianne Anderson Holiday festivities are in full tilt for nonprofits dedicated to getting toys and food to local families in need, and entertainment ... -
House Passes Voting Rights Measure
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent More than four years after sections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 were taken out ... -
SBVC Helps Students Succeed With CalWORKs
LaToya Scott may have been a late bloomer, but once she started on her academic journey at San Bernardino Valley College, she didn’t look ... -
STD Awareness: HIV Almost Cured Doesn’t Count
By Dianne Anderson What once struck fear in the hearts of everyone can now be managed with a simple pill or two a day. ... -
Long Beach Library Pilots Social Work Internship Program
To better meet the needs of patrons of the Long Beach Public Library (LBPL) who may be experiencing homelessness, mental illness or have substance ... -
Covered California Helps Prevent Disease in Black Communities
Sheila Head has been an entrepreneur in Oakland for 36 years. “I love what I do,” said the hairstylist and owner of Head Designs. ...