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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Prop. 50 opponents say new maps would dilute Black vote
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs Assembly Constitutional Amendment 8 in August, adopting a temporary congressional map to counteract potential gerrymandering efforts…
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Education bills clear Legislature, reach governor’s desk
Several education-related bills have cleared the state Legislature and are awaiting the signature of Gov. Gavin Newsom. Newson has until…
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