https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com These hyper-local podcasts features local guests from the community discussing pertinent issues affecting African-Americans, cultural trends, and politics from a Black perspective, Fri, 15 May 2026 08:57:00 -0700 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en us Copyright INFO Media Distribution Society & Culture 1440 episodic INFO Media Distribution INFO Media Distribution No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22478550/252a25b16b0041745627b2b294048c37.jpg https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com 144 144 (5-11-26) Around the Table -The Community Spoke Local Elections Review w/Pastor BY Lewis, Mel Sander and Julia Dudley Najieb https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/5-11-26-around-the-table-the-community-spoke-local-elections-review-wpastor-by-lewis-mel-sander-and-julia-dudley-najieb/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/5-11-26-around-the-table-the-community-spoke-local-elections-review-wpastor-by-lewis-mel-sander-and-julia-dudley-najieb/#comments Fri, 15 May 2026 08:57:00 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72164330 Fresno County Voter Election Data February 2025 Voter Data About the show The Around the Table series is known for its candid discussion with community leaders, elected officials, and members of the community to talk about difficult topics, news items or issues affecting or influencing the community.]]> Attention Fresno County Voters: Listen On-Demand: (5-11-26) 'Around the Table' show hosts review street renaming change-back, local Juneteenth issues, and local elections

Hosts review candidates and discuss Juneteenth status from the community followed by Fresno local election commentary

In radio show, "Around the Table - The Community Spoke" which focuses on key issues in Fresno County and the surrounding areas with radio show hosts, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb, Pastor B.T. Lewis and guest host, Mel Sanders review the below topics:

Show Topics:
Street renaming; some feel it should have been much sooner
Juneteenth:  What do the people in this community want?
Election Drama: What is the community representation?
 
Fresno County Voter Election Data
February 2025 Voter Data

About the show
The Around the Table series is known for its candid discussion with community leaders, elected officials, and members of the community to talk about difficult topics, news items or issues affecting or influencing the community.]]> <i><b>Attention Fresno County Voters: Listen On-Demand: (5-11-26) 'Around the Table' show hosts review street renaming change-back, local Juneteenth issues, and local elections</b></i><br /><br />Hosts review candidates and discuss Juneteenth status from the community followed by Fresno local election commentary<br /><br /><b>In radio show, "Around the Table - The Community Spoke" which focuses on key issues in Fresno County and the surrounding areas with radio show hosts, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb, Pastor B.T. Lewis and guest host, Mel Sanders review the below topics:</b><br /><br /><b>Show Topics:</b><br /><b>Street renaming; some feel it should have been much sooner</b><br /><b>Juneteenth:  What do the people in this community want?</b><br /><b>Election Drama: What is the community representation?</b><br /><b> </b><br /><b><a href="https://www.fresnocountyca.gov/files/sharedassets/county/v/1/county-clerk-registrar-of-voters/1_ror/fresno-april-3-2026-ror-certificate.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fresno County Voter Election Data</a></b><br /><b><a href="https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/ror/ror-odd-year-2025/county.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">February 2025 Voter Data</a></b><br /><b></b><br /><b>About the show</b><br /><i><b>The Around the Table series is known for its candid discussion with community leaders, elected officials, and members of the community to talk about difficult topics, news items or issues affecting or influencing the community.</b></i> INFO Media Distribution false No 7313 full (Epi. 4; 3-2-26) Listen now to the ’Around the Table’ radio show with Julia Dudley Najieb who reviews voting information and local election https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/epi-4-3-2-26-listen-now-to-the-around-the-table-radio-show-with-julia-dudley-najieb-who-reviews-voting-information-and-local-election/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/epi-4-3-2-26-listen-now-to-the-around-the-table-radio-show-with-julia-dudley-najieb-who-reviews-voting-information-and-local-election/#comments Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0800 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70437199
Also, hear some interesting voting facts.]]> (Episode 4) Around the Table: In this Central California edition of Around the Table with news producer and host, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb, reviews the upcoming primary election voting information as well as reviewing the local levels of government: county, city, districts, special districts, commission and more.<br /><br />Also, hear some interesting voting facts. INFO Media Distribution false No 6963 full Around the Table: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Special featuring Pastor BT Lewis https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/around-the-table-rev-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-special-featuring-pastor-bt-lewis/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/around-the-table-rev-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-special-featuring-pastor-bt-lewis/#comments Tue, 13 Jan 2026 04:00:09 -0800 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69418123 Join us every Monday for an open discussion about everything California! INFO Media Distribution false No 6813 full Local-Fresno: California Connects: Final statewide convening in Fresno unites local networks https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/local-fresno-california-connects-final-statewide-convening-in-fresno-unites-local-networks/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/local-fresno-california-connects-final-statewide-convening-in-fresno-unites-local-networks/#comments Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0800 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70495495 On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications (OCPSC) hosted the concluding event of the California Connects: Regional Convenings series in Fresno held at Pardini’s Catering & Banquets in Fresno, CA. This pioneering, state-led initiative has traveled across California, aiming to fortify local networks and support community-driven solutions, setting the stage for stronger networks and more equitable access to resources throughout the state. INFO Media Distribution false No 270 full KOFP Radio Tea Episode 5: Learn more about the California Farmer Justice Collaborative https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/kofp-radio-tea-episode-5-learn-more-about-the-california-farmer-justice-collaborative/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/kofp-radio-tea-episode-5-learn-more-about-the-california-farmer-justice-collaborative/#comments Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:15:08 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68245130 Listen live online.]]> Listen to dynamic interview with California Farmers Justice Collaborative coordinator, Minkah Taharkah with radio show host, Kendren Carter.

Learn more about the billion dollar industry of farming and how small farmers of color are adapting to the vast changes in the industry so as not to be routinely left out.

Listen live at 5:00 PM, followed by an encore broadcast on Thursday at 5:00 PM.

Listen live online.]]> <i><b>Listen to dynamic interview with California Farmers Justice Collaborative coordinator, Minkah Taharkah with radio show host, Kendren Carter.</b></i><br /><br />Learn more about the billion dollar industry of farming and how small farmers of color are adapting to the vast changes in the industry so as not to be routinely left out.<br /><br />Listen live at 5:00 PM, followed by an encore broadcast on Thursday at 5:00 PM.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.kofpradio.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Listen live online.</a> INFO Media Distribution false No 3398 1 5 full KOFP Radio Tea Episode 4: Listen to exclusive interview with Vision View COO, Dr. Vernice Nellon https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/kofp-radio-tea-episode-4-listen-to-exclusive-interview-with-vision-view-coo-dr-vernice-nellon/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/kofp-radio-tea-episode-4-listen-to-exclusive-interview-with-vision-view-coo-dr-vernice-nellon/#comments Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:34:00 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68245131 Listen live online on Wednesdays.]]> Listen to Vision View COO Dr. Vernice Nellon with radio show host, Kendren Carter.

Business owner, Dr. Nellon, who is also the owner of Nellon's Consulting, shares her vast experience in business followed by an overview of upcoming events that are happening at Vision View for new and veteran businesses.

Listen live online on Wednesdays.]]> <i><b>Listen to Vision View COO Dr. Vernice Nellon with radio show host, Kendren Carter. </b></i><br /><br />Business owner, Dr. Nellon, who is also the owner of Nellon's Consulting, shares her vast experience in business followed by an overview of upcoming events that are happening at Vision View for new and veteran businesses.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.kofpradio.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Listen live online on Wednesdays.</a> INFO Media Distribution false No 3324 full Part 1: Listen to Oct. 16 Central Valley Community Election Forum featuring local candidates, key voting information, and vote deadlines https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/part-1-listen-to-oct-16-central-valley-community-election-forum-featuring-local-candidates-key-voting-information-and-vote-deadlines/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/part-1-listen-to-oct-16-central-valley-community-election-forum-featuring-local-candidates-key-voting-information-and-vote-deadlines/#comments Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62600604 Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Central Valley Community Election Forum was hosted by ONME News, in collaboration with community organizations, Black Women Organized for Political Action, Fresno, San Joaquin Valley Chapter, also known as BWOPA) Black American Political Association of California, Fresno Chapter,  also known as Bay PACK; The NAACP #1038, Fresno Chapter; and the African American Clergy Caucus.

ONME News executive producer and publisher Julia Ann Dudley Najieb was the moderator.

Part 1 of the October 16 Central Valley Election Community Forum features California State Assembly District 31 candidates Dr. Joaquin Arambula (incumbent) against opponent Solomon Verduzco followed by US House of Representative candidate and incumbent Congressman Jim Costa who talked about his Central Valley initiatives he looks forward to continuing.]]> The <b>Wednesday, October 16, 2024</b>, Central Valley Community Election Forum was hosted by ONME News, in collaboration with community organizations, Black Women Organized for Political Action, Fresno, San Joaquin Valley Chapter, also known as BWOPA) Black American Political Association of California, Fresno Chapter,  also known as Bay PACK; The NAACP #1038, Fresno Chapter; and the African American Clergy Caucus.<br /><br /><i>ONME News</i> executive producer and publisher Julia Ann Dudley Najieb was the moderator.<br /><i><b></b></i><br /><i><b>Part 1 of the October 16 Central Valley Election Community Forum features California State Assembly District 31 candidates Dr. Joaquin Arambula (incumbent) against opponent Solomon Verduzco followed by US House of Representative candidate and incumbent Congressman Jim Costa who talked about his Central Valley initiatives he looks forward to continuing.</b></i> INFO Media Distribution false No 5938 full Part 2: Listen to Oct. 16 Central Valley Community Election Forum featuring local candidates, key voting information, and vote deadlines https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/part-2-listen-to-oct-16-central-valley-community-election-forum-featuring-local-candidates-key-voting-information-and-vote-deadlines/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/part-2-listen-to-oct-16-central-valley-community-election-forum-featuring-local-candidates-key-voting-information-and-vote-deadlines/#comments Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62600603 Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Central Valley Community Election Forum was hosted by ONME News, in collaboration with community organizations, Black Women Organized for Political Action, Fresno, San Joaquin Valley Chapter, also known as BWOPA) Black American Political Association of California, Fresno Chapter,  also known as Bay PACK; The NAACP #1038, Fresno Chapter; and the African American Clergy Caucus.

ONME News executive producer and publisher Julia Ann Dudley Najieb was the moderator.

A representative for the city of Kerman mayoral candidate, Maria Pacheco, who is the incumbent, talked about Pacheco's dedication to helping the city to build and prosper.

Thereafter, moderator and host, Dudley Najieb, had a sit-down discussion with Fresno State professor, Dr. Thomas Holyoke, a specialist in American politics, about some of the difficult-to-understand state propositions on the ballot.

The night ended with Trustee Area 7 Yolanda Joy Moore who talked about the recent Clovis Unified School District school bond, Measure A that is on the ballot. Moore explains the importance of the measure and that the bond would be issued on the current tax rate for residents--taxes will not increase for local residents: CUSD is maintaining the current tax rate of $155 per $100,000 of assessed value, which is the lowest it has been in the district’s history.
]]> The <b>Wednesday, October 16, 2024</b>, Central Valley Community Election Forum was hosted by ONME News, in collaboration with community organizations, Black Women Organized for Political Action, Fresno, San Joaquin Valley Chapter, also known as BWOPA) Black American Political Association of California, Fresno Chapter,  also known as Bay PACK; The NAACP #1038, Fresno Chapter; and the African American Clergy Caucus.<br /><br /><i>ONME News</i> executive producer and publisher Julia Ann Dudley Najieb was the moderator.<br /><br />A representative for the city of Kerman mayoral candidate, Maria Pacheco, who is the incumbent, talked about Pacheco's dedication to helping the city to build and prosper.<br /><br />Thereafter, moderator and host, Dudley Najieb, had a sit-down discussion with Fresno State professor, Dr. Thomas Holyoke, a specialist in American politics, about some of the difficult-to-understand state propositions on the ballot.<br /><br />The night ended with Trustee Area 7 Yolanda Joy Moore who talked about the recent Clovis Unified School District school bond, Measure A that is on the ballot. Moore explains the importance of the measure and that the bond would be issued on the current tax rate for residents--taxes will not increase for local residents: CUSD is maintaining the current tax rate of $155 per $100,000 of assessed value, which is the lowest it has been in the district’s history.<br /> INFO Media Distribution false No 6710 full Part 2: Listen to Oct. 9 Central Valley Community Election Forum featuring local candidates, key voting information, and vote deadlines https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/part-2-listen-to-oct-9-central-valley-community-election-forum-featuring-local-candidates-key-voting-information-and-vote-deadlines/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/part-2-listen-to-oct-9-central-valley-community-election-forum-featuring-local-candidates-key-voting-information-and-vote-deadlines/#comments Sun, 13 Oct 2024 11:33:00 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62600080
ONME News executive producer and publisher Julia Ann Dudley Najieb was the moderator. 

In Part 2 of the October 9 Central Valley Community Election Forum hosted by ONME News, watch candidates David Tangipa; State Center Community College Area 2 incumbent candidate, Nasreen Johnson; Madera City Council District 4 incumbent candidate; Madera City Council District 4 candidate Derrick Robinson; State Assembly District 27 incumbent candidate Esmeralda Soria; and State Assembly District 27 candidate, Joanna Garcia Rose.]]> The Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Central Valley Community Election Forum hosted by ONME News, in collaboration with community organizations, Black Women Organized for Political Action, Fresno, San Joaquin Valley Chapter, also known as BWOPA) Black American Political Association of California, Fresno Chapter, also known as Bay PACK; The NAACP #1038, Fresno Chapter; and the African American Clergy Caucus features the following Central Valley candidates; Fresno City Council Area 6 candidate, Nick Richardson; State Assembly District 8 candidate, David Tangipa; State Center Community College Area 2 incumbent candidate, Nasreen Johnson; Madera City Council District 4 incumbent candidate; Madera City Council District 4 candidate Derrick Robinson; State Assembly District 27 incumbent candidate Esmeralda Soria; and State Assembly District 27 candidate, Joanna Garcia Rose. <br /><br />ONME News executive producer and publisher Julia Ann Dudley Najieb was the moderator. <br /><br /><i><b>In Part 2 of the October 9 Central Valley Community Election Forum hosted by ONME News, watch candidates David Tangipa; State Center Community College Area 2 incumbent candidate, Nasreen Johnson; Madera City Council District 4 incumbent candidate; Madera City Council District 4 candidate Derrick Robinson; State Assembly District 27 incumbent candidate Esmeralda Soria; and State Assembly District 27 candidate, Joanna Garcia Rose.</b></i> INFO Media Distribution false No 7067 full Part 1: Listen to Oct. 9 Central Valley Community Election Forum featuring local candidates, key voting information, and vote deadlines https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/part-1-listen-to-oct-9-central-valley-community-election-forum-featuring-local-candidates-key-voting-information-and-vote-deadlines/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/part-1-listen-to-oct-9-central-valley-community-election-forum-featuring-local-candidates-key-voting-information-and-vote-deadlines/#comments Sat, 12 Oct 2024 07:54:00 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62375982
ONME News executive producer and publisher Julia Ann Dudley Najieb was the moderator. 

Also featuring special guest Trustee Area 6 Karla Kirk who talks about the process of school bonds and the Central Unified School District school bond, Measure X that is on the ballot. 

In this part 1, here is who is featured:  The four political organization collaborators, candidate Nick Richardson and Trustee Karla Kirk on school bonds.]]> The Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Central Valley Community Election Forum hosted by ONME News, in collaboration with community organizations, Black Women Organized for Political Action, Fresno, San Joaquin Valley Chapter, also known as BWOPA) Black American Political Association of California, Fresno Chapter,  also known as Bay PACK; The NAACP #1038, Fresno Chapter; and the African American Clergy Caucus featured the following Central Valley candidates; Fresno City Council Area 6 candidate, Nick Richardson; State Assembly District 8 candidate, David Tangipa; State Center Community College Area 2 incumbent candidate, Nasreen Johnson; Madera City Council District 4 incumbent candidate; Madera City Council District 4 candidate Derrick Robinson; State Assembly District 27 incumbent candidate Esmeralda Soria; and State Assembly District 27 candidate, Joanna Garcia Rose. <br /><br />ONME News executive producer and publisher Julia Ann Dudley Najieb was the moderator. <br /><br />Also featuring special guest Trustee Area 6 Karla Kirk who talks about the process of school bonds and the Central Unified School District school bond, Measure X that is on the ballot. <br /><br /><b>In this part 1, here is who is featured:  <i>The four political organization collaborators, candidate Nick Richardson and Trustee Karla Kirk on school bonds.</i></b> INFO Media Distribution false No 5116 full Here are the MLK Events happening throughout the Central Valley (January 16, 2023) https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/here-are-the-mlk-events-happening-throughout-the-central-valley-january-16-2023/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/here-are-the-mlk-events-happening-throughout-the-central-valley-january-16-2023/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2023 11:56:56 -0800 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52405367 Check out the latest MLK events happening throughout the Central Valley.]]> <b>Check out the latest MLK events happening throughout the Central Valley.</b> INFO Media Distribution false No 412 4 full ONME Quick News Bits - June 27, 2022: Former Tesla employee and plaintiff Diaz rejects downsized lawsuit payout https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-quick-news-bits-june-27-2022-former-tesla-employee-and-plaintiff-diaz-rejects-downsized-lawsuit-payout/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-quick-news-bits-june-27-2022-former-tesla-employee-and-plaintiff-diaz-rejects-downsized-lawsuit-payout/#comments Thu, 30 Jun 2022 04:55:00 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50691980 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. INFO Media Distribution false No 574 4 full Listen to 2022 San Jose Juneteenth 41st year https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/listen-to-2022-san-jose-juneteenth-41st-year/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/listen-to-2022-san-jose-juneteenth-41st-year/#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2022 22:59:00 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50329827 This is the African American Community Service Agency's (AACSA) 41st year producing the Juneteenth in the Park Festival in San Jose.]]> 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. <br /> This is the African American Community Service Agency's (AACSA) 41st year producing the Juneteenth in the Park Festival in San Jose. INFO Media Distribution false No 3577 4 full 2022 Juneteenth in the Central Valley, CA https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/2022-juneteenth-in-the-central-valley-ca/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/2022-juneteenth-in-the-central-valley-ca/#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:24:00 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50329636 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. INFO Media Distribution false No 601 4 full ONME QNB: Listen to the north, Central Valley candidates’ review for the June 7 Primary Elections https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-qnb-listen-to-the-north-central-valley-candidates-review-for-the-june-7-primary-elections/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-qnb-listen-to-the-north-central-valley-candidates-review-for-the-june-7-primary-elections/#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2022 16:27:53 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50094097 Dudley Najieb reviewed candidates in the following counties: Madera, Merced, Stanislaus, and San Joaquin Counties.]]> 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.<br /> Dudley Najieb reviewed candidates in the following counties: Madera, Merced, Stanislaus, and San Joaquin Counties. INFO Media Distribution false No 1804 full ONME QNB: Here’s the south, Central Valley Elections candidates’ review https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-qnb-here-s-the-south-central-valley-elections-candidates-review/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-qnb-here-s-the-south-central-valley-elections-candidates-review/#comments Sun, 05 Jun 2022 08:46:00 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50094096 Dudley Najieb reviewed candidates in the following counties: Tulare, Kings, Mariposa, and Kern Counties.]]> 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.<br /> Dudley Najieb reviewed candidates in the following counties: Tulare, Kings, Mariposa, and Kern Counties. INFO Media Distribution false No 1031 full Listen to ONME Quick News Bits episode of Fresno County Elections Review, Friday, June 3, 2022 https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/listen-to-onme-quick-news-bits-episode-of-fresno-county-elections-review-friday-june-3-2022/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/listen-to-onme-quick-news-bits-episode-of-fresno-county-elections-review-friday-june-3-2022/#comments Fri, 03 Jun 2022 21:05:00 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50063523 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. INFO Media Distribution false No 1107 full ONME Quick News Bits for Fresno 5-27-22: City council members propose Measure V to help veterans https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-quick-news-bits-for-fresno-5-27-22-city-council-members-propose-measure-v-to-help-veterans/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-quick-news-bits-for-fresno-5-27-22-city-council-members-propose-measure-v-to-help-veterans/#comments Fri, 27 May 2022 18:32:47 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49974475 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.]]> 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. <br /> 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.<br /><br /> 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. INFO Media Distribution false No 1248 full ONME Quick News Bits for Fresno County, Thursday, May 26, 2022: Supervisor Pacheco seeks community partners to help struggling parents in hi https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-quick-news-bits-for-fresno-county-thursday-may-26-2022-supervisor-pacheco-seeks-community-partners-to-help-struggling-parents-in-hi/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-quick-news-bits-for-fresno-county-thursday-may-26-2022-supervisor-pacheco-seeks-community-partners-to-help-struggling-parents-in-hi/#comments Thu, 26 May 2022 18:01:00 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49974351 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. INFO Media Distribution false No 816 full Keeping It Honest & Real - Episode 8 - The Black Church Perspective https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/keeping-it-honest-real-episode-8-the-black-church-perspective/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/keeping-it-honest-real-episode-8-the-black-church-perspective/#comments Wed, 10 Nov 2021 19:56:00 -0800 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47490614 www.covid19.ca.gov to get the most updated information on the COVID-19 virus as well as the vaccine.]]>
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.]]> 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.<br /><br /> 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.<br /><br />“Keeping It Honest and Real on COVID-19” web-series has been brought to you by The Center at Sierra Health Foundation. Go to <a href="http://www.covid19.ca.gov" rel="noopener">www.covid19.ca.gov</a> to get the most updated information on the COVID-19 virus as well as the vaccine. INFO Media Distribution false No 565 full ONME Local Fresno: 10-6-21 -A neighborhood development is coming along, an elected official on hot-seat, and sex trafficking victims speak https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-local-fresno-10-6-21-a-neighborhood-development-is-coming-along-an-elected-official-on-hot-seat-and-sex-trafficking-victims-speak/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-local-fresno-10-6-21-a-neighborhood-development-is-coming-along-an-elected-official-on-hot-seat-and-sex-trafficking-victims-speak/#comments Wed, 06 Oct 2021 13:55:57 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46854122 In this episode of It's ONME Local - Fresno, producer host Julia Dudley Najieb reviews the latest headlines in Fresno County: Fresno Housing Boards of Commissioners appoint new CEO; Southwest Fresno college and housing development is moving forward; Residents of 93706 address Fresno County Supervisor Brian Pacheco in media briefing concerning his removal of social services from the community; Gov. Newsom signs bill, AB 262, introduced by Assemblymember Jim Patterson to help sex trafficking-victim survivors clear their names and restart their lives. INFO Media Distribution false No 6871 full Fresno County - ONME Quick News- Bits: 9-27-21 https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/fresno-county-onme-quick-news-bits-9-27-21/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/fresno-county-onme-quick-news-bits-9-27-21/#comments Mon, 27 Sep 2021 14:49:24 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46714646
Residents of 93706 address Fresno County Supervisor Brian Pacheco in media briefing concerning his removal of social services from the community
Southwest Fresno college and housing development is moving forward


Gov. Newsom signs bill, AB 262, introduced by Assemblymember Jim Patterson to help sex trafficking-victim survivors clear their names and restart their lives


Part 2: California housing crisis continues as Gov. Newsom signs several bills this month to begin to combat the calamity]]> Here are the quick news bits: <br /><br />Residents of 93706 address Fresno County Supervisor Brian Pacheco in media briefing concerning his removal of social services from the community<br />Southwest Fresno college and housing development is moving forward<br /><br /><br />Gov. Newsom signs bill, AB 262, introduced by Assemblymember Jim Patterson to help sex trafficking-victim survivors clear their names and restart their lives<br /><br /><br />Part 2: California housing crisis continues as Gov. Newsom signs several bills this month to begin to combat the calamity INFO Media Distribution false No 359 full Keeping It Honest and Real on COVID-19 - An interview with Pastor Tobaise Brookins of The Bethesda Churches https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/keeping-it-honest-and-real-on-covid-19-an-interview-with-pastor-tobaise-brookins-of-the-bethesda-churches/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/keeping-it-honest-and-real-on-covid-19-an-interview-with-pastor-tobaise-brookins-of-the-bethesda-churches/#comments Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:01:00 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46731224
About Brookins:
Pastor Tobaise Bookins serves the spiritual community as pastor of large, diverse congregation, The Bethesda Churches. Bookins, originally from Los Angeles County, moved to the San Joaquin Valley with the encouragement of his mentor, the late senior pastor of Bethesda, Bishop Henry L. Johnson, founder of the Bethesda Church. By 2014, Bookins was able to quickly establish two locations for the church congregation: Bethesda Southeast and Bethesda River Park.

Bookins has also been an educator for over 20+ years: he holds master’s degrees in education and special education, teaching special education students in the Los Angeles Unified School District for 12 years and also in the New York Public School District.

Bookins is also the father of three daughters and husband to wife, Dr. Antionette Bookins, who is a licensed marriage and family therapist who owns her own practice called Destination Hope Counseling and Enrichment Center, which specializes in Christian counseling.]]> Listen to interview with Pastor Tobaise Brookins of The Bethesda Churches in throughout Fresno County.<br /><br />About Brookins:<br /> Pastor Tobaise Bookins serves the spiritual community as pastor of large, diverse congregation, The Bethesda Churches. Bookins, originally from Los Angeles County, moved to the San Joaquin Valley with the encouragement of his mentor, the late senior pastor of Bethesda, Bishop Henry L. Johnson, founder of the Bethesda Church. By 2014, Bookins was able to quickly establish two locations for the church congregation: Bethesda Southeast and Bethesda River Park.<br /><br /> Bookins has also been an educator for over 20+ years: he holds master’s degrees in education and special education, teaching special education students in the Los Angeles Unified School District for 12 years and also in the New York Public School District.<br /><br /> Bookins is also the father of three daughters and husband to wife, Dr. Antionette Bookins, who is a licensed marriage and family therapist who owns her own practice called Destination Hope Counseling and Enrichment Center, which specializes in Christian counseling. INFO Media Distribution false No 1421 full Resource #2 - Keeping It Honest and Real on COVID-19 https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/resource-2-keeping-it-honest-and-real-on-covid-19/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/resource-2-keeping-it-honest-and-real-on-covid-19/#comments Fri, 24 Sep 2021 13:23:00 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46783148 www.covid19.ca.gov to get the most updated information on the COVID-19 virus as well as the vaccine.]]> These online webisodes are lead by two dynamic Black doctors, Dr. Italo Brown, who is an emergency physician and chief impact officer of TRAP medicine, and Dr. Cedric Jamie Rutland, who is a pulmonary and critical care physician. He is also a spokesperson for the American Lung Association.

Both doctors sit down with a group of Black men with diverse backgrounds and ages to have a candid conversation in an outdoor, barbershop-setting about the COVID-19 vaccines. The doctors identify the vaccine hesitancy roots during the candid conversation with complete compassion and understanding, following up in the conversation with important or misinformation regarding the COVID-19 vaccines.

Join us is “Keeping It Honest and Real on COVID-19” web-series, 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.]]> In this Resource #2 episode of Keeping It Honest and Real on COVID-19, the American Public Health Association YouTube channel has a unique web series from a Black perspective called, Barbershop Medicine. <br /> These online webisodes are lead by two dynamic Black doctors, Dr. Italo Brown, who is an emergency physician and chief impact officer of TRAP medicine, and Dr. Cedric Jamie Rutland, who is a pulmonary and critical care physician. He is also a spokesperson for the American Lung Association.<br /><br /> Both doctors sit down with a group of Black men with diverse backgrounds and ages to have a candid conversation in an outdoor, barbershop-setting about the COVID-19 vaccines. The doctors identify the vaccine hesitancy roots during the candid conversation with complete compassion and understanding, following up in the conversation with important or misinformation regarding the COVID-19 vaccines.<br /><br />Join us is “Keeping It Honest and Real on COVID-19” web-series, brought to you by The Center at Sierra Health Foundation. Go to <a href="http://www.covid19.ca.gov" rel="noopener">www.covid19.ca.gov</a> to get the most updated information on the COVID-19 virus as well as the vaccine. INFO Media Distribution false No 407 full Resource #1 - Keeping It Honest and Real on COVID-19 https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/resource-1-keeping-it-honest-and-real-on-covid-19/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/resource-1-keeping-it-honest-and-real-on-covid-19/#comments Fri, 17 Sep 2021 09:41:00 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46778131 Join us is “Keeping It Honest and Real on COVID-19” web-series, brought to you by The Center at Sierra Health Foundation. Go to covid19.ca.gov to get the most updated information on the COVID-19 virus as well as the vaccine. INFO Media Distribution false No 227 full Episode 5 - Keeping It Honest on COVID-19 vaccine https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/episode-5-keeping-it-honest-on-covid-19-vaccine/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/episode-5-keeping-it-honest-on-covid-19-vaccine/#comments Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:25:42 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46468632 www.covid19.ca.gov to get the most updated information on the COVID-19 virus as well as the vaccine.]]>
Join us is “Keeping It Honest and Real on COVID-19” web-series, 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.]]> Keeping It Honest and Real on COVID-19 Episode 5: In episode 5, Dr. W. Gene Egerton explains what the COVID-19 vaccine booster shot is and how it can help those already fully vaccinated.<br /> <br />Join us is “Keeping It Honest and Real on COVID-19” web-series, brought to you by The Center at Sierra Health Foundation. Go to <a href="http://www.covid19.ca.gov" rel="noopener">www.covid19.ca.gov</a> to get the most updated information on the COVID-19 virus as well as the vaccine. INFO Media Distribution false No 349 full Tuolumne County Registered Voters: Here is your Voter’s Choice Act locations for your area https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/tuolumne-county-registered-voters-here-is-your-voter-s-choice-act-locations-for-your-area/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/tuolumne-county-registered-voters-here-is-your-voter-s-choice-act-locations-for-your-area/#comments Thu, 09 Sep 2021 20:48:39 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46453535 www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/]]> www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/]]> Find out more about the Gubernatorial Recall Election happening right now, or vote in person before or on September 14: <a href="http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/" rel="noopener">www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/</a> INFO Media Distribution false No 620 full Madera & Mariposa Counties Voters: Here is your Voter’s Choice Act locations for your areas https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/madera-mariposa-counties-voters-here-is-your-voter-s-choice-act-locations-for-your-areas/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/madera-mariposa-counties-voters-here-is-your-voter-s-choice-act-locations-for-your-areas/#comments Thu, 09 Sep 2021 20:35:18 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46453835 www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/]]> www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/]]> Find out more about the Gubernatorial Recall Election happening right now, or vote in person before or on September 14: <a href="http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/" rel="noopener">www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/</a> INFO Media Distribution false No 733 full Santa Clara County Registered Voters: Here is your Voter’s Choice Act locations for your area https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/santa-clara-county-registered-voters-here-is-your-voter-s-choice-act-locations-for-your-area/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/santa-clara-county-registered-voters-here-is-your-voter-s-choice-act-locations-for-your-area/#comments Thu, 09 Sep 2021 20:20:52 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46453534 www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/]]> www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/]]> Find out more about the Gubernatorial Recall Election happening right now, or vote in person before or on September 14: <a href="http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/" rel="noopener">www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/</a> INFO Media Distribution false No 644 full Fresno County Registered Voters: Here is your Voter’s Choice Act locations for your county https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/fresno-county-registered-voters-here-is-your-voter-s-choice-act-locations-for-your-county/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/fresno-county-registered-voters-here-is-your-voter-s-choice-act-locations-for-your-county/#comments Thu, 09 Sep 2021 19:20:08 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46453179 www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/]]> www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/]]> Find out more about the Gubernatorial Recall Election happening right now, or vote in person before or on September 14: <a href="http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/" rel="noopener">www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/</a> INFO Media Distribution false No 640 full Episode 4 - Keeping It Honest and Real on COVID-19 https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/episode-4-keeping-it-honest-and-real-on-covid-19/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/episode-4-keeping-it-honest-and-real-on-covid-19/#comments Wed, 08 Sep 2021 14:43:44 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46434771 www.covid19.ca.gov to get the most updated information on the COVID-19 virus as well as the vaccine.]]> Finally, Dr. Egerton explains the FDA approval of of the BioNTech, Pfizer vaccine.

Join us is “Keeping It Honest and Real on COVID-19” web-series, 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.]]> Keeping It Honest and Real on COVID-19 Episode 4: In episode 4, Dr. W. Gene Egerton explains in detail why the COVID-19 virus has variants; he also explains why one should still take the vaccine even if the variants are infecting the fully vaccinated.<br /> Finally, Dr. Egerton explains the FDA approval of of the BioNTech, Pfizer vaccine.<br /><br />Join us is “Keeping It Honest and Real on COVID-19” web-series, brought to you by The Center at Sierra Health Foundation. Go to <a href="http://www.covid19.ca.gov" rel="noopener">www.covid19.ca.gov</a> to get the most updated information on the COVID-19 virus as well as the vaccine. INFO Media Distribution false No 352 full Keeping It Honest & Real Epi. 3 - Unsure about the vaccines? Dr. Johnson explains why that is so in ethnic communities https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/keeping-it-honest-real-epi-3-unsure-about-the-vaccines-dr-johnson-explains-why-that-is-so-in-ethnic-communities/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/keeping-it-honest-real-epi-3-unsure-about-the-vaccines-dr-johnson-explains-why-that-is-so-in-ethnic-communities/#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2021 18:31:29 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46240489 www.covid19.ca.gov to get the most updated information on the COVID-19 virus as well as the vaccine.]]> She also explains why she keeps it real and honest when patients of color have fear and/or inquiry on the COVID-19 vaccines; she spends more time with them going over what the data so that people can make informed decisions.

During many media briefing, Dr. Johnson reminds the public that the socio-economic and cultural factors have left many minorities unvaccinated and at risks of demonizing the unvaccinated.
She is a board-certified pediatric emergency medicine physician. Her research program is focused on race and racism and its impact on child health.

Dr. Johnson is currently exploring root causes of inequities in the healthcare and early childhood education settings, including research on bias and discrimination and its impact on the health and well-being of children.

Join us is “Keeping It Honest and Real on COVID-19” web-series, 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.]]> Keeping It Honest and Real on COVID-19 Episode 3: In episode 3, Dr. Tiffani Jenae Johnson, M.D., M.Sc. at the UC Davis Health Children's Hospital explains why the COVID-19 vaccines have been a difficult experience for those in ethnic communities. <br /> She also explains why she keeps it real and honest when patients of color have fear and/or inquiry on the COVID-19 vaccines; she spends more time with them going over what the data so that people can make informed decisions.<br /><br /> During many media briefing, Dr. Johnson reminds the public that the socio-economic and cultural factors have left many minorities unvaccinated and at risks of demonizing the unvaccinated. <br /> She is a board-certified pediatric emergency medicine physician. Her research program is focused on race and racism and its impact on child health. <br /><br /> Dr. Johnson is currently exploring root causes of inequities in the healthcare and early childhood education settings, including research on bias and discrimination and its impact on the health and well-being of children.<br /><br />Join us is “Keeping It Honest and Real on COVID-19” web-series, brought to you by The Center at Sierra Health Foundation. Go to <a href="http://www.covid19.ca.gov" rel="noopener">www.covid19.ca.gov</a> to get the most updated information on the COVID-19 virus as well as the vaccine. INFO Media Distribution false No 374 full Keeping It Honest and Real on COVID-19: Episode 2 - What’s the real on side effects? https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/keeping-it-honest-and-real-on-covid-19-episode-2-what-s-the-real-on-side-effects/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/keeping-it-honest-and-real-on-covid-19-episode-2-what-s-the-real-on-side-effects/#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:50:05 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46132215 Join us is “Keeping It Honest and Real on COVID-19” web-series, brought to you by The Center at Sierra Health Foundation. Go to covid19.ca.gov to get the most updated information on the COVID-19 virus as well as the vaccine. INFO Media Distribution false No 395 full ONME Local Fresno Special Report 8-11-21: Maxi Parks Center is clear to reopen Sept. 1; many are concerned https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-local-fresno-special-report-8-11-21-maxi-parks-center-is-clear-to-reopen-sept-1-many-are-concerned/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-local-fresno-special-report-8-11-21-maxi-parks-center-is-clear-to-reopen-sept-1-many-are-concerned/#comments Fri, 13 Aug 2021 07:23:00 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46108146 In this It's ONME Local Fresno Special Report: Maxi Parks Center is clear to reopen Sept. 1; community not convinced it is safe to open, producer host, Julia Dudley Najieb reviews excerpts of Tuesday night's (Aug. 10) 90-minute Councilman Miguel Arias District 3's meeting with local Southwest Fresno residents and community advocates concerning the potential health hazards of the facility--all is clear, according to District 3 Councilman Arias' office, city officials and contracted toxicologist. But community health advocates and residents are not quite convinced for several reasons. INFO Media Distribution false No 5047 full It’s ONME Local-CV-8-10-21: Dates approaching for CA Gov. Recall Elections; also there are two upcoming Central Valley elections https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/it-s-onme-local-cv-8-10-21-dates-approaching-for-ca-gov-recall-elections-also-there-are-two-upcoming-central-valley-elections/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/it-s-onme-local-cv-8-10-21-dates-approaching-for-ca-gov-recall-elections-also-there-are-two-upcoming-central-valley-elections/#comments Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:25:00 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46108103
Currently in the Central Valley this month, there are two special elections happening, one in Merced County, the other in Stanislaus County.

After an informative update of the California Recall Election, Dudley Najieb gives an overview of polling location time and dates availability, as well as where to find the 24/7 drop boxes available for the following counties: Fresno, Tulare, Madera, Stanislaus, Merced, County of Kings and San Joaquin.]]> In this episode of It's ONME Local Central Valley, producer host Julia Dudley Najieb reviews all the polling locations and special elections happening in August and September throughout the Central Valley.<br /><br /> Currently in the Central Valley this month, there are two special elections happening, one in Merced County, the other in Stanislaus County.<br /><br /> After an informative update of the California Recall Election, Dudley Najieb gives an overview of polling location time and dates availability, as well as where to find the 24/7 drop boxes available for the following counties: Fresno, Tulare, Madera, Stanislaus, Merced, County of Kings and San Joaquin. INFO Media Distribution false No 3700 full Keeping It Honest and Real on COVID-19 Episode 1 https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/keeping-it-honest-and-real-on-covid-19-episode-1/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/keeping-it-honest-and-real-on-covid-19-episode-1/#comments Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:36:50 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45998818 www.covid19.ca.gov to get the most updated information on the COVID-19 virus as well as the vaccine.]]> www.covid19.ca.gov to get the most updated information on the COVID-19 virus as well as the vaccine.]]> Join us is “Keeping It Honest and Real on COVID-19” web-series, brought to you by The Center at Sierra Health Foundation. Go to <a href="http://www.covid19.ca.gov" rel="noopener">www.covid19.ca.gov</a> to get the most updated information on the COVID-19 virus as well as the vaccine. INFO Media Distribution false No 223 full ONME Local Central Valley rundown: CSUB freshmen get iPads, EV car charging station in Fresno a hit https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-local-central-valley-rundown-csub-freshmen-get-ipads-ev-car-charging-station-in-fresno-a-hit/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-local-central-valley-rundown-csub-freshmen-get-ipads-ev-car-charging-station-in-fresno-a-hit/#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:00:08 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45803147 In this episode of ONME Local Central Valley, producer host Julia Dudley Najieb reviews the Bakersfield Observer story on California State University, Bakersfield is providing a free iPad to all incoming freshmen and new transfer students who register for the initiative, California State University Connectivity Contributing to Equity and Student Success (CSUCCESS); West Fresno receives new green commuter electronic charging station, a first. Finally, Dudley Najieb ends with a quick review of the Yvonne Spence case update. INFO Media Distribution false No 2201 full ONME News Special Report - Fresno: Yvonne Spence firing reveals more about the culture of City Hall https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-news-special-report-fresno-yvonne-spence-firing-reveals-more-about-the-culture-of-city-hall/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-news-special-report-fresno-yvonne-spence-firing-reveals-more-about-the-culture-of-city-hall/#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:56:06 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45763536
After the detailed review of the Spence firing, Dudley Najieb featured excerpts of the July 13 community press conference called by The Fresno Black Leadership Collective, lead by Pastor B.T., Lewis, (see entire press conference below) followed by the slew of public comments made at the 9:00 AM July 15 City of Fresno Council meeting at City Hall.]]> In this two-hour, ONME News Special Report - Fresno, an investigative analysis by Julia Dudley Najieb, reveals possible missteps according to the City of Fresno's own protocols and procedures regarding employee suspension and removals; the June 14, 2021 publicly announced removal of Yvonne Spence by the City of Fresno attorney, Douglas Sloan, without her prior knowledge, could hold legal ramifications.<br /><br /> After the detailed review of the Spence firing, Dudley Najieb featured excerpts of the July 13 community press conference called by The Fresno Black Leadership Collective, lead by Pastor B.T., Lewis, (see entire press conference below) followed by the slew of public comments made at the 9:00 AM July 15 City of Fresno Council meeting at City Hall. INFO Media Distribution false No 7389 full South & East Bay ONME Local - 7-8-21: Santa Clara was first to recognize Juneteenth holiday; Harris gives back; Moore promoted https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/south-harris-gives-back-moore-promoted/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/south-harris-gives-back-moore-promoted/#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2021 08:30:08 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45643885 In this ONME Local South & East Bays episode, producer host Julia Dudley Najieb reviews Santa Clara County's progressive step toward last year by making Juneteenth a holiday before President Joe Biden; former 1968 Olympian and San Jose State alumnus, Lee Evans, honored posthumously for his social justice advocacy; Vallejo's Randy Moore promoted by President Biden ; finally, a "Neighborhood Politics" review of the latest candidates for the California State Senate District 10 seat. INFO Media Distribution false No 3381 full ONME Local Central Valley: Here’s a review of upcoming elections this summer and fall https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-local-central-valley-here-s-a-review-of-upcoming-elections-this-summer-and-fall/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-local-central-valley-here-s-a-review-of-upcoming-elections-this-summer-and-fall/#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:52:47 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45643259 In this episode of ONME Local Central Valley, producer host, Julia Dudley Najieb reviews the latest upcoming special elections happening in July, August and the fall in Madera, Merced, Tulare and Stanislaus counties. People are reminded that all politics are local. INFO Media Distribution false No 1824 full It’s ONME Local Central Valley 6-29-21: UC Merced receives $20 million; Hubbard to run against Nunes; Olympian Evans remembered https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/it-s-onme-local-central-valley-6-29-21-uc-merced-receives-20-million-hubbard-to-run-against-nunes-olympian-evans-remembered/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/it-s-onme-local-central-valley-6-29-21-uc-merced-receives-20-million-hubbard-to-run-against-nunes-olympian-evans-remembered/#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2021 09:22:00 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45527317
As of May 29, 2021, MacKenzie Scott, who is 51 years-old, has a net worth of US$57.0 billion, making her the third-wealthiest woman in the world, and the 21st-wealthiest individual overall. When she legally separated from the Amazon chief executive in 2019, she was given a four percent stake in Amazon, worth around $38bn at the time. She and current husband gave $20 million to UC Merced to help them in their fight for social justice.

Lourin and three other Democratic candidates are running in the general election for U.S. House California District 22 on November 8, 2022 against Devin Nunes.]]> Lee Evans was honored at 2021 Juneteenth; Anita Evans, Council Member for District 4 representing the city of Madera, CA, opened the Junteenth Day celebration at Courthouse Park in front of the Madera County Courthouse Museum with a moment of silence.<br /><br />As of May 29, 2021, MacKenzie Scott, who is 51 years-old, has a net worth of US$57.0 billion, making her the third-wealthiest woman in the world, and the 21st-wealthiest individual overall. When she legally separated from the Amazon chief executive in 2019, she was given a four percent stake in Amazon, worth around $38bn at the time. She and current husband gave $20 million to UC Merced to help them in their fight for social justice.<br /><br />Lourin and three other Democratic candidates are running in the general election for U.S. House California District 22 on November 8, 2022 against Devin Nunes. INFO Media Distribution false No 3489 full ONME Local: City council to raise Pride flag; money needed for sidewalks; Merced playhouse to open https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-local-city-council-to-raise-pride-flag-money-needed-for-sidewalks-merced-playhouse-to-open/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-local-city-council-to-raise-pride-flag-money-needed-for-sidewalks-merced-playhouse-to-open/#comments Fri, 11 Jun 2021 18:45:58 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45269006
Also, Playhouse Merced will be back with its 2021-22 “The Story is Us” season of live, on stage productions starting this September. Its previous live season was unfortunately interrupted by the pandemic. The play, The Mountaintop, by African-American playwright, Katori Hall, will debut this season.
The play is a fictional depiction of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s last night before he was assassinated in 1968, and is set entirely in the Lorraine Motel, where he was staying.

Then Dudley Najieb reviews Fresno City Council and Mayor Jerry Dyer's once-escalated-now-resolved agreement regarding the raising of the Pride flag at City Hall located in downtown Fresno; an over 30-year request from the LGBQT&Other community was finally approved. A ceremony to recognize the raising of the Pride flag at City Hall was to continue forward this week.

Also in Fresno news, City of Fresno councilman, Miguel Arias holds press conference to reveal the 109 year-old promise broken by the City of Fresno to service its residents with the creation of gutters, sidewalks, as well as the fixing of streets and pavements; there are schools and neighborhoods deemed unsafe for children walking home alone because there are no sidewalks. He also pointed out the deep neglect of trimming shrubbery and tree in neighborhoods or in front of local small businesses.]]> In the beginning of this episode of ONME Local: Fresno, producer host, Julia Dudley Najieb reviews Merced County news: UC Merced's 13th Recipient of Spendlove Prize; Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Alicia Garza. <br /><br /> Also, Playhouse Merced will be back with its 2021-22 “The Story is Us” season of live, on stage productions starting this September. Its previous live season was unfortunately interrupted by the pandemic. The play, The Mountaintop, by African-American playwright, Katori Hall, will debut this season. <br /> The play is a fictional depiction of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s last night before he was assassinated in 1968, and is set entirely in the Lorraine Motel, where he was staying.<br /><br /> Then Dudley Najieb reviews Fresno City Council and Mayor Jerry Dyer's once-escalated-now-resolved agreement regarding the raising of the Pride flag at City Hall located in downtown Fresno; an over 30-year request from the LGBQT&Other community was finally approved. A ceremony to recognize the raising of the Pride flag at City Hall was to continue forward this week.<br /><br /> Also in Fresno news, City of Fresno councilman, Miguel Arias holds press conference to reveal the 109 year-old promise broken by the City of Fresno to service its residents with the creation of gutters, sidewalks, as well as the fixing of streets and pavements; there are schools and neighborhoods deemed unsafe for children walking home alone because there are no sidewalks. He also pointed out the deep neglect of trimming shrubbery and tree in neighborhoods or in front of local small businesses. INFO Media Distribution false No 4700 full ONME Local Fresno: Mayor Dyer reveals the 2021-22 budget; Arias calls for ordinance change with blight property owners https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-local-fresno-mayor-dyer-reveals-the-2021-22-budget-arias-calls-for-ordinance-change-with-blight-property-owners-1783451759/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-local-fresno-mayor-dyer-reveals-the-2021-22-budget-arias-calls-for-ordinance-change-with-blight-property-owners-1783451759/#comments Fri, 28 May 2021 11:22:57 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45081546 City of Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer explains the 2021-22 budget which includes more funds to the police and fire departments; crimes and local fires are up considerably. Meanwhile, District 3 Councilman Miguel Arias reviews a proposal to change the ordinance for blight property ordinances, changing their incentives if they do not take care of eye sores. INFO Media Distribution false No 4437 full ONME Local Fresno - Freedom School teaches children more than just farming https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-local-fresno-freedom-school-teaches-children-more-than-just-farming/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-local-fresno-freedom-school-teaches-children-more-than-just-farming/#comments Sat, 22 May 2021 09:00:13 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44962520
The church’s associate pastor, Rev. Floyd D. Harris, Jr., founded Freedom School in 2015 basing it off the Freedom Schools of the 1960s Civil Rights movement. Harris' also has an urban farm in his front yard to educate the neighborhood children in the area.]]> Freedom School New Light for New Life Church of God in West Fresno, is a year-round vegetable farm managed by a core group of 37 children and their adult mentors. It is for West Fresno youth, offering cultural, educational, and job skills programs to at-risk students in grades K-12. <br /><br />The church’s associate pastor, Rev. Floyd D. Harris, Jr., founded Freedom School in 2015 basing it off the Freedom Schools of the 1960s Civil Rights movement. Harris' also has an urban farm in his front yard to educate the neighborhood children in the area. INFO Media Distribution false No 2815 full ONME Local Profiles: Javan Childs, Sr. is the new principal at Edison Computech Middle School https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-local-profiles-javan-childs-sr-is-the-new-principal-at-edison-computech-middle-school/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-local-profiles-javan-childs-sr-is-the-new-principal-at-edison-computech-middle-school/#comments Mon, 17 May 2021 14:00:03 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44877207 Watch in-depth interview of new principal, Javan Childs, Sr. who will leading middle school, Edison Computech come this fall. Childs was formerly the vice-principal III at McLane High School. INFO Media Distribution false No 2210 full ONME Local- CV: Newsom reveals drought plan; youth program to give jobs; Fresno eviction crisis looming https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-local-cv-newsom-reveals-drought-plan-youth-program-to-give-jobs-fresno-eviction-crisis-looming/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-local-cv-newsom-reveals-drought-plan-youth-program-to-give-jobs-fresno-eviction-crisis-looming/#comments Thu, 13 May 2021 18:25:11 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44799957
Meanwhile, a pilot youth-jobs program beginning in Southwest Fresno plans to expand its footprint across the entire city after an evaluation evaluation of the current project. Students are able to work after school, as they get paid to help beautify their community, starting with painting address numbers on the curb.

Finally, City of Fresno Council Vice-President District 7 Nelson Esparza, District 4 Tyler Maxwell and District 3 Miguel Arias are weary of the pending June 30th eviction moratorium lift which will result in a tsunami of evictions throughout the city. Currently, 80 percent of Fresno County's evictions comes from the city of Fresno, according to councilman Arias.]]> In this episode of, It's ONME Local - Central Valley, podcast show host Julia Dudley Najieb reviews Merced County press briefing with Governor Gavin Newsom, who has declared a state of emergency for several counties already experiencing drought conditions. He also announce a $5.1 billion plan to tackle the chronic drought issue by dealing with infrastructure changes for the long term.<br /><br />Meanwhile, a pilot youth-jobs program beginning in Southwest Fresno plans to expand its footprint across the entire city after an evaluation evaluation of the current project. Students are able to work after school, as they get paid to help beautify their community, starting with painting address numbers on the curb.<br /><br />Finally, City of Fresno Council Vice-President District 7 Nelson Esparza, District 4 Tyler Maxwell and District 3 Miguel Arias are weary of the pending June 30th eviction moratorium lift which will result in a tsunami of evictions throughout the city. Currently, 80 percent of Fresno County's evictions comes from the city of Fresno, according to councilman Arias. INFO Media Distribution false No 5627 full ’It’s ONME Local - Central Valley’ recaps on both Big City Mayors’ and COVID-19 vaccine briefings https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/it-s-onme-local-central-valley-recaps-on-both-big-city-mayors-and-covid-19-vaccine-briefings/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/it-s-onme-local-central-valley-recaps-on-both-big-city-mayors-and-covid-19-vaccine-briefings/#comments Fri, 07 May 2021 09:00:02 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44674363
Then Dudley Najieb reviews COVID-19 vaccine media briefing with California surgeon general, Dr. Nadine Burke-Harris; she also reviews the African-Americans and a few words from Dr. Nadine Burke-Harris.

About the The Big City Mayors Coalition
Members of the The Big City Mayors include mayors from Los Angeles, San Diego, San José, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Long Beach, Oakland, Bakersfield, Anaheim, Riverside, Santa Ana, and Stockton.]]> In this episode of, It's ONME Local - Central Valley, podcast show host Julia Dudley Najieb reviews last Thursday's Big City Mayors' media briefing, a coalition of California's largest 13 cities' mayors; The Big City Mayors met with State Leadership, and at their urging, both the Assembly and Senate have included $4 billion a year in funding for housing and homelessness over multiple years in their budget priorities, released earlier this week. She features videos excerpts of three San Joaquin Valley mayors: Bakersfield, CA, Mayor Karen Goh; Stockton, CA, Mayor Kevin Lincoln; and Fresno, CA, Mayor Jerry Dyer.<br /><br />Then Dudley Najieb reviews COVID-19 vaccine media briefing with California surgeon general, Dr. Nadine Burke-Harris; she also reviews the African-Americans and a few words from Dr. Nadine Burke-Harris.<br /><br />About the The Big City Mayors Coalition<br />Members of the The Big City Mayors include mayors from Los Angeles, San Diego, San José, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Long Beach, Oakland, Bakersfield, Anaheim, Riverside, Santa Ana, and Stockton. INFO Media Distribution false No 5161 full ONME Local Profile: City of Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer: ’One Fresno’ is going to take some work https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-local-profile-city-of-fresno-mayor-jerry-dyer-one-fresno-is-going-to-take-some-work/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-local-profile-city-of-fresno-mayor-jerry-dyer-one-fresno-is-going-to-take-some-work/#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:50:55 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44540684 In this episode of ONME Local Profiles, producer host, Julia Dudley Najieb, interviews City of Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer after his first 100 days in office. Dyer talks about the programs happening throughout the City to "Beautify Fresno," one neighborhood at a time. Mayor Dyer also talks about the journey we will all have to take to become "one Fresno." INFO Media Distribution false No 2199 full ONME Local Fresno: Producer host reviews yesterday’s press conference regarding Chauvin verdict https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-local-fresno-producer-host-reviews-yesterday-s-press-conference-regarding-chauvin-verdict/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-local-fresno-producer-host-reviews-yesterday-s-press-conference-regarding-chauvin-verdict/#comments Tue, 20 Apr 2021 18:48:00 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44469895 The African-American Clergy Caucus of Fresno set up an emergency meeting with Fresno leaders from throughout the county to address the potential negative outcomes of the Chauvin verdict concerning the murder of George Floyd last spring in Minnesota. INFO Media Distribution false No 3868 full ONME Local CV: Solar farm will uplift disadvantaged community; Kern County using green tech in ag https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-local-cv-solar-farm-will-uplift-disadvantaged-community-kern-county-using-green-tech-in-ag/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-local-cv-solar-farm-will-uplift-disadvantaged-community-kern-county-using-green-tech-in-ag/#comments Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:16:47 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44360678 In this episode of It's ONME Local - Central Valley, producer host Julia Dudley Najieb features local governments who are implementing green technologies to benefit disadvantage communities, e-bikes and the agriculture industry. INFO Media Distribution false No 3423 full ONME Fresno: Get an update of Planning Commission meeting, Beautify Fresno and Black church food-giveaway circuit https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-fresno-get-an-update-of-planning-commission-meeting-beautify-fresno-and-black-church-food-giveaway-circuit/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-fresno-get-an-update-of-planning-commission-meeting-beautify-fresno-and-black-church-food-giveaway-circuit/#comments Thu, 08 Apr 2021 18:36:05 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44265070 Producer host Julia Dudley Najieb reviews April 7 Planning Commission meeting and the end result related to the Elm Ave. rezone request; Beautify Fresno Campaign is gowing to be very volunteer strong, and Black churches in Fresno continue their 10-year circuit food-drive to help residents with food insecurities. INFO Media Distribution false No 2383 full ONME Fresno: Rezone-request outrage caused by information obscurity; meeting tonight will confirm https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-fresno-rezone-request-outrage-caused-by-information-obscurity-meeting-tonight-will-confirm/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-fresno-rezone-request-outrage-caused-by-information-obscurity-meeting-tonight-will-confirm/#comments Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:29:51 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44246762
In this part 2 special report podcast of It's ONME Local - Fresno: Deny Rezone Request, producer host Julia Dudley Najieb reviews how the community outrage was caused by the lack of communication and transparency to southwest Fresno residents.

After the March 26 emergency media briefing organized by concerned Fresno community members and southwest Fresno residents who were upset about a group of landowners attempting to rezone 92.53 acres near Elm Ave., it was clear that a communication break-down has resulted in the recent riff between the City of Fresno and some of its southwest Fresno residents.]]> Producer host Julia Dudley Najieb addresses communication-breakdown ahead of tonight's potentially contentious Planning Commission meeting.<br /><br />In this part 2 special report podcast of It's ONME Local - Fresno: Deny Rezone Request, producer host Julia Dudley Najieb reviews how the community outrage was caused by the lack of communication and transparency to southwest Fresno residents.<br /><br />After the March 26 emergency media briefing organized by concerned Fresno community members and southwest Fresno residents who were upset about a group of landowners attempting to rezone 92.53 acres near Elm Ave., it was clear that a communication break-down has resulted in the recent riff between the City of Fresno and some of its southwest Fresno residents. INFO Media Distribution false No 6056 full ONME Local: Fresno residents say, ’Deny rezone request April 7, reinstate approved community plan’ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-local-fresno-residents-say-deny-rezone-request-april-7-reinstate-approved-community-plan/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/onme-local-fresno-residents-say-deny-rezone-request-april-7-reinstate-approved-community-plan/#comments Fri, 02 Apr 2021 08:45:14 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44154154
The media briefing was concerning a rezone effort of 92.3 acres near Elm Avenue in southwest Fresno; this effort could change the current neighborhood mixed-use area to "light Industrial" use, completely amending the community-based Southwest Fresno Specific Plan adopted by the City of Fresno in 2017.

The approved recommendation request goes before City Council on April 7 at 6:00 PM; the community is outraged at the antics used to bypass proper community notification and community input on the matter and intend to express it at this meeting as well, according to the emergency press conference organizers.]]> In this episode of It's ONME Local - Fresno, producer host Julia Dudley Najieb reviews excerpts of Friday, March 26's emergency press conference led by Pastor B. T. Lewis of Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church; Mrs. Mary Curry, leader of Concerned Citizens of Southwest; Ivanka Saunders of Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability and community advocates and leaders, Dr. Venise Curry and Mr. Bob Mitchell.<br /><br />The media briefing was concerning a rezone effort of 92.3 acres near Elm Avenue in southwest Fresno; this effort could change the current neighborhood mixed-use area to "light Industrial" use, completely amending the community-based Southwest Fresno Specific Plan adopted by the City of Fresno in 2017.<br /><br />The approved recommendation request goes before City Council on April 7 at 6:00 PM; the community is outraged at the antics used to bypass proper community notification and community input on the matter and intend to express it at this meeting as well, according to the emergency press conference organizers. INFO Media Distribution false No 9129 full It’s ONME Local CV: Listen about Fresno’s COVID-19 equity concerns, Tulare moving to orange tier, Kern County’s ShePower movement https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/it-s-onme-local-cv-listen-about-fresno-s-covid-19-equity-concerns-tulare-moving-to-orange-tier-kern-county-s-shepower-movement/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/it-s-onme-local-cv-listen-about-fresno-s-covid-19-equity-concerns-tulare-moving-to-orange-tier-kern-county-s-shepower-movement/#comments Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:30:46 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44041552 In this episode of It's ONME Local - Central Valley, producer host Julia Dudley Najieb reviews excerpts of Fresno County Department of Health media briefing concerning COVID-19 variants and equity issues among ethnic groups, featuring Dr. Rais Vohra - Interim Health Officer for the Fresno County Dept of Health and Eric Payne of the State of Calif. Health ; Tulare County is almost to the orange tier; Arleana Waller's ShePower benefits young girls in Kern County and the African-American Chamber of Commerce of San Joaquin County has some helpful free workshops for businesses, entrepreneurs and non-profits. INFO Media Distribution false No 658 full 3-17-21: It’s ONME Local -Central Valley https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/3-17-21-it-s-onme-local-central-valley/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/3-17-21-it-s-onme-local-central-valley/#comments Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:16:00 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43965259 Producer host Julia Dudley Najieb reviews Fresno, CA's press conference on the rental relief program; Kingsburg Fire Dept. is giving COVID-19 vaccines via mobile; Tulare County is the only Central Valley county cleared to open and Bakersfield superintendent is leaving this June to San Bernardino. INFO Media Distribution false No 3560 full It’s ONME Local-Central Valley-3-2-21 with host Julia Dudley Najieb https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/it-s-onme-local-central-valley-3-2-21-with-host-julia-dudley-najieb/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/it-s-onme-local-central-valley-3-2-21-with-host-julia-dudley-najieb/#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:13:00 -0800 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43761351
Merced: New MLK mural in South Merced was revealed at the end of Black History Month.

Bakersfield: Bakersfield mom urges African-Americans to donate bone marrow.]]> Fresno: FAX bus transportation system has started giving its residents free rides temporarily, Mayor Jerry Dyer launches Beautify Fresno, Councilman Miguel Arias voices his concerns about children going back to school.<br /><br />Merced: New MLK mural in South Merced was revealed at the end of Black History Month.<br /><br />Bakersfield: Bakersfield mom urges African-Americans to donate bone marrow. INFO Media Distribution false No 1877 full 2-19-21: It’s ONME Local - Fresno-Virtual Townhall series part 3 with Mayor Dyer, Nurse Stanley and Nurse Ledee-Lewis https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/2-19-21-it-s-onme-local-fresno-virtual-townhall-series-part-3-with-mayor-dyer-nurse-stanley-and-nurse-ledee-lewis/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/2-19-21-it-s-onme-local-fresno-virtual-townhall-series-part-3-with-mayor-dyer-nurse-stanley-and-nurse-ledee-lewis/#comments Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:15:02 -0800 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43546489 Producer host Julia Dudley Najieb talks to Fresno, CA community leaders about their COVID-19 experiences from illness to vaccines: Mayor Jerry Dyer, Carla Stanley and Karen Ledee-Lewis. INFO Media Distribution false No 6634 full 2-18-21: It’s ONME Local - Fresno-Virtual Townhall series part 2 with The Honorable Kimberly Tapscott-Munson https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/2-18-21-it-s-onme-local-fresno-virtual-townhall-series-part-2-with-the-honorable-kimberly-tapscott-munson/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/2-18-21-it-s-onme-local-fresno-virtual-townhall-series-part-2-with-the-honorable-kimberly-tapscott-munson/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:07:00 -0800 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43546251 Producer host Julia Dudley Najieb talks with Kimberly Tapscott-Munson regarding her COVID-19 experiences and vaccine experience as of recent. Tapscott-Munson is the vice-president of the Fresno County Office of Education Board of Directors and the community liaison for City of Fresno Councilman Miguel Arias' office. INFO Media Distribution false No 3826 full 2-17-21: It’s ONME Local- Fresno: The message from Fresno Black churches on CVOID-19 https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/2-17-21-it-s-onme-local-fresno-the-message-from-fresno-black-churches-on-cvoid-19/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/2-17-21-it-s-onme-local-fresno-the-message-from-fresno-black-churches-on-cvoid-19/#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:27:00 -0800 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43513982 Producer host Julia Dudley Najieb talks to Pastor B.T. Lewis, Rev. Dominic Holland and Rev. Chester L. McGensy about the churches stance on COVID-19 along with their personal experiences and stories relating to the vicious virus. INFO Media Distribution false No 7191 full African-American Museum Juneteenth Jazz Blues Day 1-Pt 3-June 13-2020 https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/african-american-museum-juneteenth-jazz-blues-day-1-pt-3-june-13-2020/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/african-american-museum-juneteenth-jazz-blues-day-1-pt-3-june-13-2020/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2020 20:39:00 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39826954 Sponsored by the 2020 Census San Joaquin Valley Health Fund, the African-American Museum in the San Joaquin Valley hosted a San Joaquin Valley Juneenth Celebration featuring community activist and leaders, musical performers and local history around Juneteenth and Black Music Month. Music legend Chaka Khan honors the two AAHCMSJV Awardees of the Juneteenth Jazz & Blues event: Ed Burke & Mother Williams. INFO Media Distribution false No 7786 full African-American Museum Juneteenth Jazz Blues Day 1-Pt 2-June 13-2020 https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/african-american-museum-juneteenth-jazz-blues-day-1-pt-2-june-13-2020/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/african-american-museum-juneteenth-jazz-blues-day-1-pt-2-june-13-2020/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2020 20:32:00 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39826906 Sponsored by the 2020 Census San Joaquin Valley Health Fund, the African-American Museum in the San Joaquin Valley hosted a San Joaquin Valley Juneenth Celebration featuring community activist and leaders, musical performers and local history around Juneteenth and Black Music Month. INFO Media Distribution false No 6162 full African-American Museum Juneteenth Jazz Blues Day 1-Pt 1-June 13-2020 (Central California) https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/african-american-museum-juneteenth-jazz-blues-day-1-pt-1-june-13-2020-central-california/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/african-american-museum-juneteenth-jazz-blues-day-1-pt-1-june-13-2020-central-california/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2020 19:48:00 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39826613 Sponsored by the 2020 Census San Joaquin Valley Health Fund, the African-American Museum in the San Joaquin Valley hosted a San Joaquin Valley Juneenth Celebration featuring community activist and leaders, musical performers and local history around Juneteenth and Black Music Month. INFO Media Distribution false No 9238 full 2020 Census State of Black Tulare County Part 2 - Black health: mental, physical, and social https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/2020-census-state-of-black-tulare-county-part-2-black-health-mental-physical-and-social/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/2020-census-state-of-black-tulare-county-part-2-black-health-mental-physical-and-social/#comments Fri, 01 May 2020 18:13:48 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26533197 Moderator Ken McCoy and host Gregory Melancon review mental, physical and social health with experts Kelly Blake, Bishop Larry Dodson and social work and health administrator Grady Dodson. INFO Media Distribution false No 9002 full Chris Finley - Episode 11: Education Under the COVID-19 Pandemic - State of Emergency https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/chris-finley-episode-11-education-under-the-covid-19-pandemic-state-of-emergency/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/chris-finley-episode-11-education-under-the-covid-19-pandemic-state-of-emergency/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2020 21:00:16 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26320473 Host Chris Finley discusses the challenges for children and students from an educator's perspective during the COVID-19 era. INFO Media Distribution false No 2145 full 2020 Census TulareCounty Part 1 https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/2020-census-tularecounty-part-1/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/2020-census-tularecounty-part-1/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2020 08:58:00 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26320570 Moderator Ken McCoy talks with community advocates from Tulare County: Dr. Janeen Goree, Councilman Carlton Jones and Minister James Johnson, Jr. INFO Media Distribution false No 7413 full Chris Finley - Episode 10: What if they all could? https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/chris-finley-episode-10-what-if-they-all-could/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/chris-finley-episode-10-what-if-they-all-could/#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2020 22:17:38 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25212163 Chris Finley talks about how educational institutions must serve the needs of the communities in which they exist. INFO Media Distribution false No 1861 full Chris Finley - Episode 9: I Thought I Knew https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/chris-finley-episode-9-i-thought-i-knew/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/chris-finley-episode-9-i-thought-i-knew/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2020 07:00:15 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24910631 Chris Finley dispels the myths and misconceptions of Africans, slaves, and African-American in white America. INFO Media Distribution false No 2104 full It Is What It Is- Episode 6: Colorism... (Hosts Ashlee Nicole & Alexandria Benn) https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/it-is-what-it-is-episode-6-colorism-hosts-ashlee-nicole-alexandria-benn/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/it-is-what-it-is-episode-6-colorism-hosts-ashlee-nicole-alexandria-benn/#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2020 21:55:23 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24910535 Alexandria and Ashlee Nicole talks about their experience as dark skinned and light skinned and the inner prejudices in the African-American community. INFO Media Distribution false No 2266 full Chris Finley - Episode 8: The crisis of identity https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/chris-finley-episode-8-the-crisis-of-identity/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/chris-finley-episode-8-the-crisis-of-identity/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2020 22:08:00 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24514763 Listen to education extraordinaire host, Chris Finley as he breaks down what happens when a person cannot identify his or her own identity due to societal influence. INFO Media Distribution false No 2079 full It Is What It Is- Episode 5: View of a Woman... (Hosts Ashlee Nicole & Alexandria Benn) https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/it-is-what-it-is-episode-5-view-of-a-woman-hosts-ashlee-nicole-alexandria-benn/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/it-is-what-it-is-episode-5-view-of-a-woman-hosts-ashlee-nicole-alexandria-benn/#comments Sun, 22 Mar 2020 22:00:00 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24236005 Ashlee Nicole and Alexandria break down their experiences as young women and what they hope others know and understand when it comes to looking at a woman for her beauty or her sex appeal ... INFO Media Distribution true No 2008 full Chris Finley - Episode 7: Who I Am https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/chris-finley-episode-7-who-i-am/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/chris-finley-episode-7-who-i-am/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2020 22:00:39 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24082498 Chris Finley talks about a personal experience with his daughter regarding her Black identity. INFO Media Distribution false No 2082 full It Is What It Is- Episode 4: Situationships ... (Hosts Ashlee Nicole & Alexandria Benn) https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/it-is-what-it-is-episode-4-situationships-hosts-ashlee-nicole-alexandria-benn/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/it-is-what-it-is-episode-4-situationships-hosts-ashlee-nicole-alexandria-benn/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2020 20:00:20 -0700 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24001030 Ashlee Nicole and Alexandria discuss "situationships" and their own experiences with "boys." Check it out! INFO Media Distribution false No 2206 full Chris Finley - Episode 6: World View https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/chris-finley-episode-6-world-view/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/chris-finley-episode-6-world-view/#comments Thu, 05 Mar 2020 21:38:00 -0800 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23588800 Chris Finley explains how the world view encompasses powers to a different level of understanding individualistically. INFO Media Distribution false No 2298 full It Is What It Is- Episode 3: Woman to Woman ... (Hosts Ashlee Nicole & Alexandria Benn) https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/it-is-what-it-is-episode-3-woman-to-woman-hosts-ashlee-nicole-alexandria-benn/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/it-is-what-it-is-episode-3-woman-to-woman-hosts-ashlee-nicole-alexandria-benn/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:23:00 -0800 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23421657 Ashlee Nicole and Alexandria break down the woman to woman code and what needs to happen to change these relationships to the positive--Black woman power! INFO Media Distribution false No 2102 full Drapetomania Episode 2 - Cultural Appropriation (Hosts FKA Limbo and TJ Ermias Bingwa) https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/drapetomania-episode-2-cultural-appropriation-hosts-fka-limbo-and-tj-ermias-bingwa/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/drapetomania-episode-2-cultural-appropriation-hosts-fka-limbo-and-tj-ermias-bingwa/#comments Tue, 25 Feb 2020 22:03:31 -0800 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23198390 Join hosts TJ Ermias Bingwa and FKA Limbo as they discuss cultural appropriations, Black people labeled white-washed and more to the story ... INFO Media Distribution false No 1881 full It Is What It Is- Episode 2: Talking About Drama ... (Hosts Ashlee Nicole & Alexandria Benn) https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/it-is-what-it-is-episode-2-talking-about-drama-hosts-ashlee-nicole-alexandria-benn/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/it-is-what-it-is-episode-2-talking-about-drama-hosts-ashlee-nicole-alexandria-benn/#comments Mon, 24 Feb 2020 21:17:00 -0800 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23180178 Ashlee Nicole and Alexandria break down all about drama from social media to their own lives; then they talk about what to do about it. INFO Media Distribution false No 2131 full Chris Finley - Episode 5: African and African-American History https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/chris-finley-episode-5-african-and-african-american-history/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/chris-finley-episode-5-african-and-african-american-history/#comments Tue, 18 Feb 2020 21:00:00 -0800 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23121636 Host Chris Finley takes a deeper look into African and African-American history. INFO Media Distribution false No 2617 full It Is What It Is- Episode 1: Self-Development & Social Media Influences (Hosts Ashlee Nicole & Alexandria Benn) https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/it-is-what-it-is-episode-1-self-development-social-media-influences-hosts-ashlee-nicole-alexandria-benn/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/it-is-what-it-is-episode-1-self-development-social-media-influences-hosts-ashlee-nicole-alexandria-benn/#comments Thu, 13 Feb 2020 23:05:00 -0800 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22758956 Alexandria and Ashlee Nicole introduce themselves to their new podcast audience as they also explore their ideals in self-development. INFO Media Distribution false No 2148 full Drapetomania Episode 1 - (Hosts FKA Limbo and TJ Ermias Bingwa) https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/drapetomania-episode-1-hosts-fka-limbo-and-tj-ermias-bingwa/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/drapetomania-episode-1-hosts-fka-limbo-and-tj-ermias-bingwa/#comments Wed, 12 Feb 2020 20:46:00 -0800 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22756103 Hosts FKA Limbo and TJ Ermias Bingwa talk about Drapetomania on their first podcast show pilot. INFO Media Distribution false No 1520 full Chris Finley - Episode 3: Will-What I Look Like https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/chris-finley-episode-3-will-what-i-look-like/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/chris-finley-episode-3-will-what-i-look-like/#comments Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:08:00 -0800 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22685917 Host Chris Finley goes over "WILL" What I Look Like, and how it relates to African-Americans in education; he also gives a detailed review of Schools & Communities First INFO Media Distribution false No 1981 full Chris Finley - Episode 2: School Choice https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/chris-finley-episode-2-school-choice/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/chris-finley-episode-2-school-choice/#comments Wed, 22 Jan 2020 13:01:36 -0800 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21961859 Learn more about school choice and what matters to our children INFO Media Distribution false No 2409 full Chris Finley - Episode 1: Black Republicans, taxation and more ... https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/chris-finley-episode-1-black-republicans-taxation-and-more/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/chris-finley-episode-1-black-republicans-taxation-and-more/#comments Mon, 06 Jan 2020 22:00:18 -0800 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21426156 Host Chris Finley reveals his thoughts on abortion, Black Republicans, taxation and more ... INFO Media Distribution false No 1824 full 2019 Kwanzaa Day 6: Kuumba - Drumming circle and explanation https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/2019-kwanzaa-day-6-kuumba-drumming-circle-and-explanation/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/2019-kwanzaa-day-6-kuumba-drumming-circle-and-explanation/#comments Thu, 02 Jan 2020 05:00:00 -0800 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21426104 For Kuumba night here's a special treat; moderated by Kehinde Solwazi, African drumming circle explained in detail ... INFO Media Distribution false No 2058 full 2019 Kwanzaa Day 4: Ujamaa using Shawn Rochester’s ”Black Tax” book https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/2019-kwanzaa-day-4-ujamaa-using-shawn-rochester-s-black-tax-book/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/2019-kwanzaa-day-4-ujamaa-using-shawn-rochester-s-black-tax-book/#comments Tue, 31 Dec 2019 07:56:00 -0800 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21265363 Hear excerpts from the night's moderator and excerpts from the Shawn Rochester speech and book. INFO Media Distribution false No 4308 full 2019 Kwanzaa Day 3: Ujima with Rena Mitchell https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/2019-kwanzaa-day-3-ujima-with-rena-mitchell/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/2019-kwanzaa-day-3-ujima-with-rena-mitchell/#comments Mon, 30 Dec 2019 07:32:00 -0800 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21233660 Rena Mitchell gives a candid speech on the current condition of the Black community in Fresno, CA INFO Media Distribution false No 683 full 2019 Kwanzaa Day 2: Kujichagulia - Della Garrick https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/2019-kwanzaa-day-2-kujichagulia-della-garrick/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/2019-kwanzaa-day-2-kujichagulia-della-garrick/#comments Sat, 28 Dec 2019 08:38:00 -0800 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21205625 Listen to excerpts of Day 2 of Kwanzaa: kujichagulia, featuring Della Garrick. INFO Media Distribution false No 2354 full 2019 Kwanzaa Day 1-12-26-19: Umoja - Kehinde Solwazi on Short History of Libations https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/2019-kwanzaa-day-1-12-26-19-umoja-kehinde-solwazi-on-short-history-of-libations/ https://onmenewscentralca.podbean.com/e/2019-kwanzaa-day-1-12-26-19-umoja-kehinde-solwazi-on-short-history-of-libations/#comments Sat, 28 Dec 2019 07:57:00 -0800 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21150768 Prof. Kehinde Solwazi gives a detailed historical lesson on the importance of the libations. INFO Media Distribution false No 2761 full