LOS ANGELES — The NAACP California-Hawaii State Conference honored former State Sen. Steven Bradford and California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber at its 13th […]
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California doubles film and TV tax credits to $750 million, aims to keep productions in state
BURBANK — Gov. Gavin Newsom joined with state and local officials July 2 celebrating the passage of legislation that will more than double California’s Film […]
Practice strikes hit LA as grocery workers fight for new contract
LOS ANGELES — The first negotiations for a new contract for workers at Albertsons, Pavilions, Ralphs and Vons grocery stores from San Luis Obispo to […]
Whittier WWII vet who survived internment camps celebrates 100th birthday
WHITTIER — In a packed room June 30, family, friends and veterans erupted in a chorus of “Happy Birthday” to celebrate U.S. Army veteran and […]
Black Freedom Fund shifts from initiative to permanent California institution
SACRAMENTO — The California Black Freedom Fund, previously a five-year, $100-million initiative to ensure that Black power-building and movement-based organizations have the sustained investments and […]
Rising hate crimes spark California lawmakers to ramp up hearings
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers and state agencies are intensifying efforts to combat the growing prevalence of hate crimes and bias incidents across the state. On […]
California defends immigrant students as federal aid fears mount
With federal protections for immigrant students threatened, California has a lifeline: the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). Last spring, the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) […]
African immigrants feel targeted by ICE, despite following rules
African migrants say they are unfairly being targeted for detention and deportation because of racial bias. ”The same thoughts that fueled slavery are alive today,” […]
L.A. County D.A. warns of 35-year sentences for illegal fireworks as July 4th celebrations canceled
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman is warning residents they face up to 35 years in prison for illegal fireworks use, […]
East L.A. educator uses AI to help daughter read, earns global recognition
CITY OF INDUSTRY—An East Los Angeles educator who used artificial intelligence to help his daughter learn to read has been selected as an Adobe Creative […]