Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass rallied support for the proposed expansion of the California Film Tax Credit program Feb. 26 joining Assemblyman […]
Tag: Gov. Gavin Newsom
Governor approves $2.5 billion wildfire recovery package
By Lila Brown Contributing Writer PASADENA — In a move to assist Los Angeles County in its recovery from recent firestorms that devastated tens of […]
Scammers trying to prey on vulnerable in Altadena, some say
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer ALTADENA — The smoke and flames from the Eaton fire may have finally vanished here, but many Black residents say […]
Magic Johnson to help lead fire recovery initiative
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A wildfire-recovery fundraising initiative called LA Rises has been launched by Gov. Gavin Newsom to support rebuilding efforts from […]
2025-26 state budget unveiled amid wildfire crisis
By Joe W. Bowers Jr. Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Standing in for Gov. Gavin Newsom, state Department of Finance Director Joe Stephenshaw presented the state’s […]
Recovery centers assist victims of Eaton, Palisades fires
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A pair of disaster recovery centers opened Jan. 14, offering local and federal resources for Los Angeles County residents […]
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 […]
Newsom’s homeless plan directs funds to counties, cities
By Joe W. Bowers Jr. Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — With an expansive plan to tackle homelessness across the state, Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced an […]
Palm Springs approves $27 million reparations deal
California Black Media PALM SPRINGS — This Southern California city has approved a $27 million reparations compensation package for Black and Latino families who were […]
Officials hope new film tax credit improves diversity
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Assemblyman Mike Gipson, D-Gardena, says he supports Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to expand the state’s Film and […]