Riverside’s Gram’s BBQ: A Hub for Community and Second Chances

Gram’s Barbecue, a restaurant in Riverside, California, has been a staple in the community for over three decades, founded by a man who turned his life around after serving time in prison and now operated by his daughter, who sees it as a testament to her father’s transformation and a place for second chances.

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by Aryana Noroozi

The Fire Next Time

As California updates its wildfire hazard maps for the first time in nearly two decades, the Inland Empire stands at the epicenter of a new reality: wildfire risk is no longer confined to remote hillsides, but increasingly threatens dense urban neighborhoods and historically marginalized communities. This series is designed to help readers understand the dangers, risks and how to prepare for The Fire Next Time.

Part 7 The Kevin Epps Murder Trial:

The Kevin Epps case, a murder trial in San Francisco, ended in a mistrial after the jury rejected three of the four aggravating factors tied to the firearm conviction, and the remaining factor will be challenged at a Romero hearing in February 2026.

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BlackLash 2025

Project 2025 is a sweeping policy blueprint driven by the Heritage Foundation and advanced by the Trump administration. It has sparked alarm among civil rights and advocacy groups for its potential to erode hard-won protections in education, health care, housing, voting rights, and economic opportunity, with especially dire consequences for Black Americans.

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