Compton Mayor Emma Sharif speaks during a protest against attorney general regulations to monopolize gaming industry Oct, 20. The protest was held outside the downtown […]
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Advocates demand legislative action on reparations in 2025
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — A coalition of community leaders and reparations advocates are demanding that the California Legislature, Attorney General Rob […]
Black Leadership Council honors state constitutional officers
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — The Black Leadership Council honored Secretary of State Shirley Weber, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond […]
The California Jails Crisis, Part 1
Holding Thousands Fewer, But Far More Are Dying in Them Gov. Gavin Newsom pledged to address a rise in jail deaths early in his administration. […]
That election is almost 1,000 days away but already crowded
California’s Next Governor? More than two years until the first votes are cast, former Senate leader Toni Atkins became the fourth big-name Democrat to jump […]
State officials seek to lower Black maternity death rate
Wave Wire Services LEIMERT PARK — More than 81% of the state’s health facilities have trained pregnancy care providers to recognize and overcome implicit or […]
Newsom signs several bills improving gun safety
By Tanu Henry and Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writers SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed new legislation enhancing gun safety measures, further solidifying California’s position […]
New councilwoman intends to keep water district seat
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — New Councilwoman Gloria Gray was sworn into office in front of an over capacity crowd in City […]
Vice president takes part in reproductive rights discussion
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Joined by local elected officials, Vice President Kamala Harris visited the Mid-City area Oct. 17 for a discussion on […]
State attorney general takes over Kuehl investigation
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The state Attorney General’s Office has seized control of a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department investigation into allegations of […]