Education advocates and members of the state Assembly listen to public comments during an Assembly Education Committee hearing on AB 1454 earlier this year. Gov. […]
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Food distributions support families hit by CalFresh delays
Food distribution organizations like the Los Angeles Food Bank have been stretched to the limit by the federal government shutdown that delayed payments under the […]
Advocates target Black Caucus after governor’s vetoes
Coalition for a Just and Equitable California member Chad Brown speaks in front of the California State Capitol last January before a group of reparation […]
Disabled struggle to find accessible housing after fires
Residential facility administrator Retha De Johnette holds a photo of an Altadena assisted living home that was destroyed by wildfire in January. Behind her are […]
Government shutdown threatens SNAP, Head Start programs
Youngsters in a Head Start program work on a coloring project. The federal government shutdown could affect Head Start programs nationwide beginning Nov. 1. Courtesy […]
Bill requiring family notification of inmate death is signed
Stephanie Jeffcoat, right, speaks in support of Assembly Bill 1269, ‘Wakeisha’s Law,’ at an Assembly Public Safety Committee hearing at the State Capitol in April. […]
Community college students receive immigration support
Students head to class at East Los Angeles College in Monterey Park. A state program, Find Your Ally, provides free immigration legal aid to the […]
Waters bill would protect Head Start from shutdown impacts
Maxine Waters Wave Staff Report WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters has introduced legislation to protect children and families in the Head Start program from […]
Lawmakers make their case for yes vote on Proposition 50
Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks at an August press conference announcing a special election for Proposition 50, the Election Rigging Response Act, Nov. 4. If approved […]
State creates first reparations agency in U.S.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs Senate Bill 518 as members of the California Legislative Black Caucus look on. Pictured with Newsom are, from left, State Sens. […]