Prop. 36 will hurt people of color, opponents say

Katrina Ruiz speaks out against Proposition 36 on the Nov. 5 ballot at a Hollenbeck Park press conference Oct. 14. Opponents of the bill say it would restore harsh penalties for theft and drug trafficking in the state, which will negatively impact Black and Latino communities.

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Watts water issues bring help from feds

Federal Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan, Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilman Tim McOsker discuss water contamination issues in Watts Oct. 5. Bass said she is using a whole government approach to solving lead contamination issues in Watts housing projects.

Governor signs bill apologizing for slavery

Gov. Gavin Newsom, seated, signs bills Sept. 26 in a priority reparations package introduced by the California Legislative Black Caucus. Pictured, from left, are Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer, state Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, Assemblyman Corey Jackson, (D-Moreno Valley; CLBC Chair and Assemblywoman Lori Wilson, Assemblyman Mike Gipson, Assemblywoman Mia Bonta and Assemblyman Kevin McCarty.