SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the launch of the Clean California Community Designation Program, a statewide effort encouraging local engagement to make communities cleaner, safer, and more sustainable. The innovative program – in partnership with Caltrans, Keep America Beautiful, and Keep California Beautiful – is the latest feature of Clean California, Governor Newsom’s…
Dear Editor, As a lifelong Californian, I’m proud of the significant strides our state has taken in setting nation-leading goals that help clean our air and combat climate change. However, as we continue to see reports indicating that we are nowhere close to achieving these goals, the time has come for us to ask whether…
By Archana Dubey, MD, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of California It’s that time of year when families are busy checking off those back-to-school lists, including making sure your student has the right pencils, notebooks, and backpack. But even more important than school supplies may be making sure your child is feeling emotionally and mentally…
Last week, the Los Angeles Times published a strong editorial in support of AB 886, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks’ California Journalism Preservation Act (CJPA). The bill, currently sitting in Senate Appropriations after passing the Senate Judiciary Committee with a 9-2 vote, would require Big Tech companies like Google and Meta to negotiate with publishers and broadcasters…
Rhonda Smith | Special to California Black Media Having spent more than 25 years advocating for equitable healthcare, I’ve listened to countless stories from individuals whose lives have been forever changed by the historic inequities that exist within our healthcare system. I’ve heard mothers share their heartbreak over traumatic birth experiences and outcomes, and families…
Prepare Like a pro without an attorney By Nancy Grimm Special to the AFRO Preparing for a custody proceeding can be overwhelming and scary. Here are several steps to make the process easier. Once you have filed or been served with a complaint for custody, it is important to begin preparing for your case as…
OAKLAND – The suit brought by the Department of Justice against Google, represents a shift in the wind of public opinion about the economic and social power of Big Tech. Not since a similar antitrust suit was brought against Microsoft in 2002 has there been such an intentional and direct attempt to limit the power…
By Lou K. Coleman I don’t know whether you know this or not, but EVERY TIME the Bible has predicted a future event, it happened EXACTLY as Scripture said it would. Please don’t wait until it’s too late to repent and give your life to Jesus for [Luke 21:26] says that people’s hearts would faint…
Helen Smith My delegation mates are in awe. Nestled in the mountains of Guatemala, pristine forest and a rushing, dammed river stretches out below us. Yet, surrounded by all this beauty, I feel the most unsettled I’ve been since touching down in Guatemala five days earlier. As we take in the beauty of the mountains…
Toni Braxton, the renowned singer behind hits like “Un-Break My Heart”, has not only captured hearts with her music but also inspired many with her courageous battle against lupus. In 2008, Braxton was diagnosed with lupus, an autoimmune disease that can affect various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, and organs. In a…
BY STEVE KARNOWSKI and JOHN HANNA | Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — Vice President Kamala Harris has decided on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate in her bid for the White House, according to people familiar with the choice. The 60-year-old Democrat and military veteran rose to the forefront with a series of plain-spoken…
After Hurricane Beryl, Megan Thee Stallion’s nonprofit stepped up to provide generators for seniors in her hometown. by Willy Blackmore The power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl across Houston and surrounding parts of Texas’ Gulf Coast were by no means a new phenomenon. When a powerful derecho storm blew through a few months ago, around…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Assemblymembers Mia Bonta (D-Alameda) and Issac Bryan (D-Ladera Heights) introduced a bill in January that requires lock-up facilities to provide menstrual products to incarcerated persons without requiring a request. The bill will be reviewed by the Senate Appropriations Committee after the Legislative recommences in August. Assembly Bill (AB…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Kamala Harris is the leader America needs,” the Obamas announced in a forceful statement. “We are thrilled to endorse Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for President of the United States.” By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have officially…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Three days after U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro posthumously exonerated the remaining 256 African American Port Chicago defendants who were court-martialed for mutiny in 1944, he visited the historical site to participate in the 80th-year commemoration of the worst homefront disaster in the U.S. history….
Tanu Henry | California Black Media At a rally held in front of City Hall on July 22 in San Francisco — where Kamala Harris served as D.A. from 2004 to 2001 before becoming Attorney General of the state — Bay Area elected officials, advocates and other stakeholders gathered to show support for one their…
Summer is here, and many Californians are headed out to enjoy the warmer weather and wonders of the outdoors with friends and family. Before recreating outside, be sure to think about your impact and do your part to keep public lands clean to protect the natural ecosystems. Caltrans, Clean California, and California State Parks recommend…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced awards totaling $150.9 million for new affordable and innovative housing investments in Tribal communities. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Richard Monocchio made the announcement today in Anchorage, Alaska, where he presented $6 million to the Cook Inlet Housing Authority to build 51 new…
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) held a record-breaking, annual Back-to-School Extravaganza (BTSE) July 24 at San Bernardino Valley College to help District families get ready for the start of the new school year. There were more than 60 booths providing information and free school supplies. Families could collect stamps from select…
LOS ANGELES, July 24, 2024 – Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) announced today that 29 students in Central and Southern California will receive a total of $314,000 from the SoCalGas Scholarship Program to pursue higher education at four-year universities, community colleges, and trade schools. For those attending four-year universities, the $5,000 scholarship can be renewed,…
(SANTA ANA, Calif.) – A Latino civil rights organization is suing a national mortgage lending company for its policy of unlawfully denying a loan to a recipient of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) based on his immigration status, according to papers filed in federal court last week. MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational…
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer President Joe Biden recently announced new efforts to reduce housing costs for Americans. The proposals include imposing rent caps on corporate landlords and building more affordable housing. The move comes after the Biden-Harris administration revealed its Housing Supply Action Plan in May. It is designed to drive down housing…
by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent In a series of alarming rallies, former President Donald Trump has made his intentions clear, signaling plans that many critics describe as dictatorial. At Turning Point Action’s Believers Summit, Trump urged Christian voters to turn out for the 2024 election with an unprecedented promise: “Christians, get out…
