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Lawmaker proposes fix to curtail loss of food, health aid
By Mark Kreidler Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — One of the more nefarious aspects of the GOP’s so-called Big Beautiful Bill…
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Ex-Ohio deputy found guilty of reckless homicide in shooting of Black man
By Patrick Aftoora-Orsagos Contributing Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A former sheriff’s deputy was found guilty May 7 of reckless…
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Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving Supreme Court justice
By Lindsay Whitehurst Contributing Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The first baby boomer on the Supreme Court hit a milestone May…
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Black leaders call for urgent action on voting rights
By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Black elected officials, civil rights attorneys, and grassroots organizers from across California convened…
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Lt. Gov. candidate Michael Tubbs shares vision for state
By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — As a former mayor of Stockton and a nationally recognized advocate for economic…
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Event stresses needs for more mental health services
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer EXPOSITION PARK — At just 8 years old, Leonardo Mendoza stepped to the microphone May…
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CalFresh Awareness Month seeks to end food insecurity
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — CalFresh Awareness Month, a state Department of Social Services initiative, returns this…
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Court blocks Black exoneree’s first day as criminal court exec
By JACK BROOK Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — A Black man who spent decades in prison for a wrongful conviction…
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Little Lake teachers strike ends after 14 days
Wave Wire Services SANTA FE SPRINGS — Teachers in the Little Lake City School District returned to their classrooms April…
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Black organizations call for extension of ‘Stop the Hate’ funding
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Black-led organizations from across California that fight prejudice, hostility or violence directed…
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