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Here are the MLK Events happening throughout the Central Valley (January 16, 2023)

Check out the latest MLK events happening throughout the Central Valley.

ONME Quick News Bits - June 27, 2022: Former Tesla employee and plaintiff Diaz rejects downsized lawsuit payout

In this ONME Quick News Bits, producer host, Julia Dudley Najieb, gives an update concerning the racial discrimination case against billion-dollar, electric ca,r manufacturing company, Tesla, owned by Elon Musk: Although a jury found for the plaintiff, Owen Diaz who is African American, and ordered Tesla to pay US $137 million in damages for the racial bias lawsuit in 2021, federal judge, William Orrick,reduced the total award down to $15 million in April of 2022.

Listen to 2022 San Jose Juneteenth 41st year

In Santa Clara County, one Juneteenth block-party stood out in the middle of Downtown San Jose, where elected officials from the California Senate, state assembly, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, city of San Jose mayor, city of Cupertino mayor, and city of Morgan Hill mayor all participated in the grand affair. This is the African American Community Service Agency's (AACSA) 41st year producing the Juneteenth in the Park Festival in San Jose.

2022 Juneteenth in the Central Valley, CA

Watch a quick excerpt of Tulare County's Juneteenth followed by the city of Fresno flag raising ceremony performed at City Hall on Monday, June 20, 2022.

ONME QNB: Listen to the north, Central Valley candidates’ review for the June 7 Primary Elections

In this ONME Quick News Bits episode, Julia Dudley Najieb gives a detailed rundown of the north, Central Valley election candidates for voting residents participating in the June 7, 2022 Primary Elections. Voters still have from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, June 7, 2022 to cast their ballots in person at a voting location or dropbox location. Dudley Najieb reviewed candidates in the following counties: Madera, Merced, Stanislaus, and San Joaquin Counties.

ONME QNB: Here’s the south, Central Valley Elections candidates’ review

In this ONME Quick News Bits episode, Julia Dudley Najieb gives a detailed rundown of the latest south, Central Valley election candidates for voting residents participating in the June 7, 2022 Primary Elections. Voters still have from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, June 7, 2022 to cast their ballots in person at a voting location or dropbox location. Dudley Najieb reviewed candidates in the following counties: Tulare, Kings, Mariposa, and Kern Counties.

Listen to ONME Quick News Bits episode of Fresno County Elections Review, Friday, June 3, 2022

In this ONME Quick News Bits episode, Julia Dudley Najieb gives a quick rundown of the latest Fresno County election candidates for voting residents participating in the June 7, 2022 Primary Elections. Voters still have up to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, June 7, 2022 to cast their ballots in person at a voting location or dropbox location. Fresno County is a Voter's Choice location.

ONME Quick News Bits for Fresno 5-27-22: City council members propose Measure V to help veterans

During a press conference Wednesday at The Fresno Memorial Auditorium, located on 2425 Fresno St. in Fresno, CA, councilpersons, Miguel Arias, Luis Chavez and Nelson Esparza proposed Measure V to fund services and improvements for facilities used by local veterans. The auditorium was built in 1935; asbestos is still in the walls of the facility. The HVAC system is in a makeshift status--hence, the reason why the building is unable to cool during Fresno's extraordinarily hot summer season. Measure V would supersede Measure P expenditure restrictions dedicated specifically for parks. For instance, the expensive restructuring of the antiquated, historical auditorium can utilize Measure P funds to fix the structures in and outside the building: uprooted flooring, asbestos, slipping roof tiles and replacement of original electrical work. It will cost millions of dollars just to fix the building; yet, veterans still need personal services and housing. Although it would cause an incremental tax raise for city of Fresno residents, 1/8th of a penny, Measure V, would generate $9.8 million per year, providing a permanent revenue source for veteran services and facilities, for such needs as housing, transportation and mental health services, to name a few.

ONME Quick News Bits for Fresno County, Thursday, May 26, 2022: Supervisor Pacheco seeks community partners to help struggling parents in hi

Fresno County District 1 Supervisor Brian Pacheco was a major player in ensuring a collaboration with several community organizations to provide for the struggling parents in his area: On behalf of his district, Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission received major donations of diapers, wipes, cleaning supplies, and personal protective equipment (PPE) from SupplyBank.org to help families and childcare programs.

Keeping It Honest & Real - Episode 8 - The Black Church Perspective

In this final episode of the limited web series, Keeping It Honest and Real on COVID-19, an excerpt from an audio podcast interview with Pastor Tobaise Brookins about COVID-19 reveals his pandemic experience from his eyes. Meanwhile, Rev. Dr. Paul Binion, Jr. expresses encouraging words to the Central Valley community as to why Black people should not be fearful of getting the COVID-19 vaccine.“Keeping It Honest and Real on COVID-19” web-series has been brought to you by The Center at Sierra Health Foundation. Go to www.covid19.ca.gov to get the most updated information on the COVID-19 virus as well as the vaccine.