By Tara Perry Guest Columnist The California Legislative Black Caucus has once again thrown Black Californians under the bus to protect the Democratic Party’s political […]
Tag: Gov. Gavin Newsom
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 […]
Black activists combine Pride, Juneteenth celebrations
By Aldon Thomas Stiles Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued a proclamation for Pride Month in California, joining others around the world […]
Advocates discuss foster care reforms for Black youth
By Lila Brown Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Before becoming a nationally recognized social justice leader and a member of California’s Mandated Reporting Taskforce, Shane […]
Anti-hate campaign received 1,000 reports in first year
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Slightly more than 1,000 hate crimes were reported during the first year of the California vs. Hate […]
Assembly approves bill allowing warrantless arrests for shoplifting
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Members of the state Assembly have advanced a bill that allows warrantless arrests for shoplifting throughout the […]
Guv on Healthcare: Let Them Eat Cake?
It’s the Single Largest Cut in Gavin Newsom’s New Budget Gov. Gavin Newsom contends his budget maintains core health care services for Californians. Doctors and […]
Bradford to run for lieutenant governor in 2026
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — State Sen. Steven Bradford says the “time is right” and he is “up to the challenge” of […]
America and Political Violence
How to Protect California Politicians Facing Rampant Threats With continuing concerns about political violence, a bill would allow candidates and elected officials to use campaign […]
Governor avoids tax hikes, furloughs in revised budget
By Joe W. Bowers Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom presented his annual revision of the state budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year May […]