Inland Empire

Being truthful and honest, and observing the rules of transparency, I must admit that I have known Howard for quite a few years - not politically - but as a member of a local writer's group that I founded in Hemet in the early 1980's. I knew him as a writer and poet. I've never heard him speak politically, so I have no bias in this interview.

The coronavirus pandemic has changed many things in and around our communities. Not only have schools been forced into distance learning, but businesses and organizations must host meetings via Zoom or Webex to keep everyone informed and on task. A paramount adjustment has faced nonprofits that have had to find creative ways to continue to provide unity and support.

When the new school year began in August, Noli Indian School welcomed two new teachers to its high school level staff. The Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians Reservation school serves 120 students in grades six through 12. The experienced teachers were getting used to the new campus while welcoming their students via distance learning.

Poor planning coupled with extreme weather caused rolling blackouts that affected hundreds of thousands of people during an August heat wave, energy regulators said Tuesday.

As leaders of Native American tribes from across California virtually gather to celebrate the 53rd Annual Native American Day, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed Monday as Native American Day and advanced several policies that seek to examine and address historic wrongs and promote access and inclusion for California Native peoples.