The Inland Empire Caucus recognized the inclusion of funding in the 2026-27 State Budget to begin expanding judicial capacity in California’s most under-resourced courts, including the Inland Empire. The budget provides $44 million annually, to support the phased implementation of 13 new superior court judgeships and $100 million for related court facilities authorized by Chapter…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — CalRecycle is partnering with the 40 Acre Conservation League to launch Black Conservation Week 2026 with a youth-focused land tour and hands-on composting experience designed to connect Sacramento-area students with California’s natural spaces and the everyday actions that help protect them. During the tour, middle and high school students will explore the…
Sacramento — Caltrans announced today it has awarded $23.6 million in planning grants to 58 local projects statewide that will enhance climate resiliency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve bicycle and pedestrian safety and increase natural disaster preparedness throughout California. The projects selected focus on multimodal transportation and help improve mobility options for under-resourced communities. Nearly…
SB 873 would put local law enforcement into no-win scenario, Shannon Dicus writes “SB 873 places county sheriffs in an impossible position, creates direct conflict with federal law, exposes counties to significant liability, and undermines public safety,” Dicus wrote in a March 26 letter to Reyes in which he expressed “strong opposition” to the bill….
It’s true that DUI checkpoints can reduce the number of impaired drivers on the road if they’re used in a consistent manner that supports larger enforcement efforts, such as public education campaigns. Local data shows that DUI checkpoints have resulted in a decline in alcohol-related crashes in areas where such checkpoints occur on a regular…
The San Bernardino County Museum presents Evidence of Us, a new exhibition by artist E. Tyler Burton, on view from May 9 through September 6, 2026. Evidence of Us explores the material record we are creating in real time. Through sculpture, projection, textile installation, cyanotypes and participatory elements, the exhibition invites visitors to consider what…
Early this year, the California Budget & Policy Center (Budget Center) released timely analyses examining the impacts of federal policy changes on Californians’ access to food and essential services, along with an overview of the governor’s proposed 2026-27 California state budget. To learn more about each publication, please see below: Timeline of Funding Cuts to…
Nationwide — Attorney Zulu Ali, a former police officer and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, has released a powerful commentary titled “Attorney Zulu Ali Speaks on Justice: Trying Cases in a System Built to Oppress Black People.” In it, Ali argues that the American court system is racially biased beyond repair, compares being Black in the…
ORANGE COUNTY, CA––In anticipation of the 2025 Special Election, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL), the nation’s largest civil rights and legal services organization serving Asian American and Pacific Islander communities (AAPI) is sharing voting rights education throughout the region expanding its voter protection and poll monitoring efforts across Orange County. With community partners,…
The Riverside County Probation Department (RCP) announced the rollout of two fully equipped Mobile Service Centers designed to bring community supervision services directly to unhoused individuals and clients who face transportation challenges. The new units will travel throughout the county, to local parks, public libraries, shelter parking lots, and resource fairs, making it easier for…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) joined Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and 10 other Western Democratic Senators to sound the alarm over threats to the removal of hazardous fuels on U.S. public lands. The Bureau of Land Management recently issued stop work orders to…
The devastating fires in Los Angeles County underscore the urgent need for proactive measures to reduce wildfire risk and improve community resilience in California. While no preparation can entirely prevent tragedies when 100 MPH winds ignite urban canyons, there are practical steps local and regional leaders can take to better prepare for the next wildfire….
The devastating fires in Los Angeles County underscore the urgent need for proactive measures to reduce wildfire risk and improve community resilience in California. While no preparation can entirely prevent tragedies when 100 MPH winds ignite urban canyons, there are practical steps local and regional leaders can take to better prepare for the next wildfire….
New partnerships and funding aim to expand housing resources, improve services, and end veteran homelessness WASHINGTON – The Biden-Harris Administration announced a series of measures to address homelessness across the country, reaffirming the Administration’s commitment to ensuring all Americans have access to safe, stable housing. This includes updating regulations that streamline the repurposing of surplus…
The Inland Empire’s emergence as a global trade hub and the impact of steady population growth on key industries such as health care, retailing, and hospitality will continue to drive economic expansion in the two-county region over the next year, according to a new economic report. The report, released Thursday by the Southern California Association…
What you need to know: More than $100 million was approved for 13 projects across the state that are building safer walking and biking routes. It’s yet another example of infrastructure projects building California’s future. SACRAMENTO – More walking and biking routes are coming to California. Governor Gavin Newsom announced today the California Transportation Commission…
SACRAMENTO (November 21, 2024) – The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) today approved the release of over $108 million in grant funding through the Cohort 4 Adult Reentry Grant (ARG). The ARG supports community-based organizations (CBO) to provide warm handoff, reentry, and rental assistance programs that support individuals released from state prison. The…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released this statement following the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s latest action to supervise widely used payment apps provided by Big Tech and other nonbank companies and ensure they are held accountable for protecting personal data, responding to fraud,…
What you need to know: Californians will benefit from better parks, healthier fish and wildlife, and more clean transportation in their communities. SACRAMENTO – In just the last week, California has received $360 million from the Biden-Harris Administration to support critical projects across the state, including habitat restoration, park improvements and rail and highway investments. …
Bill would help stop child trafficking and other dangers to missing kids SACRAMENTO—A bill requiring county social workers or probation officers to immediately notify parents or legal guardians, attorneys for parents, court-appointed special advocate, the court of jurisdiction and others when they receive information that children receiving child welfare services – including non-minor dependents –…
SACRAMENTO – The Biden-Harris Administration is sending hundreds of millions of dollars to California to help upgrade its transportation infrastructure. California, along with Oregon and Washington, have secured $102 million to install charging stations and hydrogen fueling stations for zero-emissions trucks along Interstate 5 and other key freight corridors. An additional $47 million is going…
Where is the promised unity? “Dictator” on “day one.” “Bloodbath.” “Unhinged.” That is what Donald Trump and his allies are promising if they lose this November. A campaign about revenge and retribution. Now, JD Vance is kicking off his first campaign event introduced by a Republican official warning of a “civil war” if Donald Trump…
The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo (BPIR) has celebrated its 40th Anniversary with sold-out shows across the nation, making stops in Denver, CO; Fort Worth, TX; Memphis, TN; and Oakland, CA from January to July 2024. Highlights of this milestone year included the announcement of BPIRs 2024 Buckle Series at The BPIR Texas Connection Series and…
WASHINGTON, June 24, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced resource enhancements designed to simplify and streamline access to contracting information for businesses interested in selling their products and services to USDA. These substantial updates include the addition of new and targeted contracting information on USDA.gov, along with improved functionality that makes…
Nationwide — A group of young people from Philadelphia who are a part of the National Youth Foundation are stepping up to care for and beautify the grave site for the stolen remains of 19 African Americans who died in the 1800s. Their remains were previously housed at Penn Museum which is owned by the…