Nation / State
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Rulings on race, voting rights fan ‘harsh winds of hatred,’ NAACP says
By MATT BROWN Contributing Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court recently wrapped up a term that yielded significant rulings…
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Police killing of Mississippi toddler was homicide, new autopsy shows
Wave Wire Services JACKSON, Mississippi – A preliminary independent autopsy commissioned by the family of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley has found…
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10 new state laws taking effect July 1 that you should know about
By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Several new California laws took effect July 1, bringing changes that affect workers,…
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ANALYSIS: Supreme Court affirms immigrants are part of America
By Edward Kissam Contributing Writer SAN FRANCISCO — The Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision on June 30 affirming the bedrock constitutional…
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Medi-Cal recipients to get full dental benefits for another year
By Nicole Chang Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — California’s full-scope dental benefits for undocumented Medi-Cal recipients, which were set to…
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Governor, Legislature reach deal on $355.9 billion budget
California Black Media SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic legislative leaders announced a final agreement June 26 on California’s…
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ID laws, redistricting could sideline millions of voters, advocates warn
By Selen Ozturk Contributing Writer SAN FRANCISCO — With the 2026 midterm elections still months away, voting rights advocates warn…
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Bill would require major corporations to disclose links to slavery
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — In August 2000, the state Legislature confronted a little-known chapter of American…
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Kamala Harris says state, local leadership matters
By Joe W. Bowers Jr. Contributing Writer WESTWOOD — Former Vice President Kamala Harris said traveling the country since the 2024…
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Art and Legacy of Mildred Howard on display in Oakland
By Teresa Moore Contributing Writer OAKLAND — It’s been ten years since the U.S. Treasury secretary announced that Harriet Tubman…
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