In August of 2021, the US Armed Forces pulled their troops from Afghanistan which led to the Taliban taking over the country. This led to hundreds of thousands of Afghans and their families trying to flee their home country mainly due to safety reasons. Southern California continues to welcome refugees, but are we doing enough for them? Refugees from Afghanistan continue to arrive in Southern California, but unaffordable rents are complicating the process of resettlement as they pursue a better life and hopefully join friends and family already here. As stated on Ca.gov, “The State of California welcomes Afghan newcomers as they resettle and integrate into Californian communities. … [Read more...] about Is San Bernardino County doing enough for the Afghan refugee crisis?
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Homelessness affects Californians the most
By Catherine Orellana Throughout the recent years, COVID-19 has been one of the biggest issues due to it tremendous repercussions, such as financial burden, and many believe it has been the main contributing factor in homelessness. Although, it is a component, it is not the main one. Instead, the biggest burden that has led many in Californians to homelessness is “the rising housing cost that has exceeded growth in wages,” as stated by the California State Government. California is no stranger to high price tags, let alone certain counties like San Bernardino. Although wages have increased, so has housing costs, making it impossible for many to have a home of their own. This … [Read more...] about Homelessness affects Californians the most
Local officials encourage campus community to vote
With elections around the corner, Senator Melissa Melendez, Dr. Robert Radi, a La Quinta City Council Member, and Lisa Middleton, a Palm Springs City Council Member, speak about the importance of your vote during the virtual press conference held by ASI. Dr. Radi started off the event by thanking ASI for organizing an event that emphasized the importance of voting to the CSUSB community. “It is of urgent need to inform every one of the importance of the upcoming election in a democracy. We don’t need to agree with each other, but we must participate,” said Dr. Radi. Middleton agreed with Dr. Radi, believing that citizens should exercise their right to vote. “The vote is fundamental the … [Read more...] about Local officials encourage campus community to vote
Lowell Bergman’s fight against the distorted truth
In recent years, public trust on government officials as well as business, media and NGOs institutions in the United States has steadily declined, according to the Edelman Trust Barometer. The Department of Public Administration at CSUSB conducted "The Abdication of Truth and the Decline of Public Trust" forum at the Santos Manuel Student Union Theater with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Lowell Bergman as a guest speaker. The discussion focused on why the public has grown tolerant to accepting false statements from government officials which has increased the distrust the public has on the government. Bergman has been recognized for exposing the truth to the public in many of … [Read more...] about Lowell Bergman’s fight against the distorted truth
Immigration raids in SoCal
By Brittanie Gutierrez |Staff Writer| Immigration raids have increased following President Donald Trump's executive order to crack down on immigration, causing nationwide uproar. Arrests took place across the nation, with 13 of them occurring in San Bernardino. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested over 680 illegal immigrants with records of criminal activity, over the second week in February. "It's disturbing. From a historical standpoint, nobody in America is technically a true American," said history minor student Joanna Barry. For some, these raids were disheartening. “I felt heartbroken when I heard about these raids,” said student Loida Ramirez. “Yes, … [Read more...] about Immigration raids in SoCal
Decoding Apple: Cook refuses
By Carolyn Solar |Staff Writer| In response to the San Bernardino mass shooting on Dec. 2, 2015, the FBI asked Apple to design a software that would allow them to gain access to the iPhones used by shooters Syed Farook and his wife Tashfeen Malik. Apple is refusing to cooperate with the demands the court has ordered. With access to the phone, the FBI is hoping to find out whether others were involved in the attack. Specifically, the FBI wants the company to disable the feature that wipes an iPhone clean after 10 password entry attempts. In a situation as severe as this one, why is Apple refusing to assist the government? Unlocking the device would allow FBI access to … [Read more...] about Decoding Apple: Cook refuses
FCC says no to “Do not Track”
By Raequan Harrison |Staff Writer| A proposal to shutdown Internet tracking was annulled on Friday, Nov. 6. According to Rueters, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) dismissed a petition that would have required Internet giants, such as Facebook and Google, to let consumers opt out of having their online activity tracked. The FCC regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories, according to FCC.gov According to The Inquirer News, Consumer Watchdog, a lobby group, filed a petition in June with the FCC asking that it enforce the honoring of tracking requests … [Read more...] about FCC says no to “Do not Track”
CC Briefs
By Raequan Harrison |Staff Writer| Big tippin’ pastor (Oct. 19) An Alaska pizza man was given a $1,900 tip. In the city of Anchorage, "pizza man was asked what's the highest tip you've ever gotten?" according to the Voice of Alexandria. When he replied $100, Pastor Dan Krause asked him, "How does a tip of $1,900 sound?" According to the Voiceofalexandria.com, Krause said "this was an opportunity to do something small that would really have a big impact on somebody's life." Cat day the Uber way (Oct. 28) Over 50 cities teamed up with Uber for National Cat Day according to CBS New York. By using … [Read more...] about CC Briefs
Gov. Brown pushes for pot
By Raequan Harrison |Staff Writer| Gov. Jerry Brown is advocating for new bills to govern medical marijuana laws. Three bills were approved to the ballot this past week that propose reform in the medical marijuana industry. According to thecannabist.com, “The California medical marijuana legislation includes separate licenses for indoor and outdoor cultivation, transportation, product testing, distribution and dispensaries of different sizes.It also charges various state agencies to develop guidelines for packaging, potency, pesticide use and advertising.” According to the Los Angeles Times, an estimated 1,250 medical marijuana dispensaries are operating in the state, with sales of … [Read more...] about Gov. Brown pushes for pot
Congress inaction; land and water fund runs dry
By Raequan Harrison |Staff Writer| National and state parks have part of their funding due to the expiring of the law Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) by Congress. The LWCF’s purpose was to protect wildlife forestries and lands to provide a safe place for the public to visit. State and national parks haven’t always been open to the public. They were opened and maintained by the government under this law. In 1965, the bill was signed into law “to establish a land and water conservation fund to assist the States and Federal [H. R. 3846] agencies in meeting present and future outdoor recreation demands and needs of the American people, and for other purposes,” according to the … [Read more...] about Congress inaction; land and water fund runs dry