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Ex-cop gets 3-to-9-year sentence in death of Black father of 3
By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK – A former New York City police sergeant has been sentenced…
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White man held for killing Black mom, son after parking dispute
Wire Report AKRON, Ohio – A white Ohio resident is being jailed on a $3 million bond after shooting and…
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Kamala Harris ‘thinking about’ running again for president
By STEVE PEOPLES And MATT BROWN NEW YORK – Against a spirited chorus of “Run again!,” former Vice President…
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In race for governor, agriculture takes center stage
By Juan Esparza Loera Contributing Writer FRESNO — In the race to take over the reins as governor of California,…
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San Francisco man sentenced to six years in prison for voluntary manslaughter
By Eric Arnold Contributing Writer SAN FRANCISCO — Sustained outpouring of community support — a defining aspect of Kevin Epps’s…
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Bryan bill would force corporations to disclose ties to slavery
California Black Media SACRAMENTO — Assemblyman Isaac Bryan, D-Culver City, has introduced Assembly Bill 2599, legislation that seeks to uncover…
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Black business leaders discuss boosting economic power
Wave Staff Report WASHINGTON — A national delegation of Black business leaders convened last month for high-level meetings organized through…
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Eric Swalwell wants to write new California story
By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — With California’s gubernatorial contest still taking shape, U.S. Rep Eric Swalwell — a…
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Mayors say state budget cuts to homeless funds threaten recent gains
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Between 2020 and 2024, Long Beach experienced a minimal but incremental decrease…
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Acquitted of murder, still convicted: Epps trial reveals racial gap in self-defense law
By Eric Arnold Contributing Writer SAN FRANCISCO — Kevin Epps shot and killed Marcus Polk inside his home in 2016,…
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