Category: Political/ Government News

The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) is honored to have worked with HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge on a mission to expand affordable housing, increase homeownership for people of color, and reduce homelessness in America. NAREB congratulates Secretary Fudge on her retirement, recognizing that she will continue to embrace these goals as she writes…

WASHINGTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater presented the American Voice Award to Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on Thursday, February 22, 2024, as part of the Opening Night celebration for the world premiere of Kia Corthron’s Tempestuous Elements. Arena Stage Executive Producer Edgar Dobie, Justice Ketanji Brown…

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Building on community and public safety investments in the East Bay, Governor Newsom is deploying 120 California Highway Patrol officers to Oakland and the surrounding area to conduct a targeted law enforcement surge operation to crack down on crime. OAKLAND — Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that he is increasing…

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cynthia Mitchell Heard, President & CEO of the Los Angeles Urban League, (LAUL) and the LAUL Board of Directors, is pleased to announce the appointment of David P. Anderson, MSSE as its new Chief Operating Officer effective immediately. LOS ANGELES URBAN LEAGUE APPOINTS DAVID P. ANDERSON, MSSE AS…

XCast Labs Will Be Banned from Supporting Illegal Telemarketing Practices to Settle FTC Charges It Assisted and Facilitated in Sending Hundreds of Millions of Illegal Robocalls Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) provider XCast Labs, Inc., agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it funneled hundreds of millions of illegal robocalls through its network, even…

The Riverside County Department of Waste Resources will host a free backyard composting class and Make Your Own Worm Bin workshop Saturday, January 6, in Moreno Valley.  Learn how to recycle organic resources, such as yard trimmings, as well as fruit and vegetable waste into a dark, crumbly, sweet-smelling soil conditioner. The hands-on class will…

A new Women’s Media Center report spotlights 20 history-making women of color news executives, their landmark achievements and workplace inclusion strategies at a time when diversity in the journalism industry faces resistance. WMC’s “Women of Color in U.S. News Leadership 2023” focuses on women in legacy print and broadcast news as well as the fast-growing…

Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement today in response to the new 2024 ticket prices presented to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for approval by leaders from the County’s Department of Parks and Recreation and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association:  “I’m very pleased to hear that the Hollywood Bowl will remain affordable…

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Governor Newsom’s weeklong trip to China continued Tuesday with a tour of the world’s first zero-emission municipal bus fleet and a new climate partnership with the Province of Guangdong. GUANGZHOU – Governor Gavin Newsom spent Tuesday in a region known as China’s Greater Bay Area – a megalopolis of millions…

FTC says five firms could face civil penalties if they use or disclose data collected for tax preparation for unrelated purposes The Federal Trade Commission is warning five tax preparation companies that they could face civil penalties if they use or disclose confidential data collected from consumers for the purpose of preparing their taxes for…

Ramos holds CSU accountable after critical state auditor’s report SACRAMENTO—A measure prohibiting California State University campuses from using Native American remains and cultural artifacts for teaching or research cleared the Senate Education Committee today on a 5-0 vote. The bill also requires the CSU system to follow recommendations from the State Auditor—and to obey state…

Future awardees will revitalize public and/or HUD-assisted housing, surrounding neighborhoods. WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the availability of $256 million in Choice Neighborhoods Implementation (CNI) Grants funding to communities across the country. The CNI Grants will ultimately transform public and other HUD-assisted housing, while investing in the…

Convening marks a key next step in the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to advance diversity & opportunity in higher education following the Supreme Court ruling on Affirmative Action On Wednesday, July 26, the U.S. Department of Education will host the National Summit on Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, a one-day summit that will bring together senior…

Los Angeles, CA, July 18, 2023 — Junior Flight Academy (JFA), a leading provider of online aviation education, is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with the California Inland Empire Council, BSA (CIEC). This groundbreaking collaboration will empower all scouts with unprecedented access to cutting-edge online educational programs, aiming to cultivate the next generation of…