Category: Government & Politics
OneUnited Bank, Largest Black Owned Bank And Visa Launch OneTransaction Campaign
Focusing on Closing the Racial Wealth Gap LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank and first and only Black owned digital bank in the country and Visa are proud to announce for Black History Month the OneTransaction Campaign to close the racial wealth gap. The Campaign includes a…
Jacob Lewis, owner of The Gym HD in Victorville, arrested for alleged role in U.S. Capitol riot
Martin Estacio | Victorville Daily Press Jan. 27, 2021 9:20 PT This story was originally published by The Victor Valley Daily Press The owner of a Victorville gym, who defied public health orders last year by keeping his fitness center open amid the coronavirus pandemic, was arrested by FBI agents Wednesday for his alleged role in…
Gun Industry and NRA Target Blacks and Latinos as First-Time Gun Owners and Future Pro-Gun Advocates, New Violence Policy Center Study Details
Washington, DC – In response to stagnation in the traditional white male market, the gun industry and National Rifle Association (NRA) are now targeting Blacks and Latinos as potential new gun buyers according to a new study from the Violence Policy Center (VPC). The 39-page report, How the Firearms Industry and NRA Market Guns to…
African American Women Provide Financial Security For Survivors Of Domestic Violence
TACOMA, Wash., Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Blessings From My Heart To Your Table IS ON A MISSION to revive women and their children that have been traumatized (sexually, physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually) and equip domestic violence survivors with job skills and provide financial security. “Blessing customers tables to save women from violence” Blessings From…
CTA State Council of Education Unanimously Re-Elects President E. Toby Boyd, Vice President David Goldberg, and Secretary-Treasurer Leslie Littman
Leadership Terms End June 2023 BURLINGAME — CTA President E. Toby Boyd, a kindergarten teacher, was elected to another two-year term as president of the 310,000-member California Teachers Association during the quarterly meeting of the State Council of Education held virtually today. CTA Vice President David Goldberg and Secretary-Treasurer Leslie Littman were also re-elected to…
State announces regional stay-at-home order lifted, Riverside County businesses to resume within purple tier restrictions
Local officials remind residents to wear masks, avoid gatherings to slow the spread The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced today that the stay-at-home order for Southern California is lifted. This puts Riverside County in the state’s purple tier, which allows many businesses to resume either indoor or outdoor operations. “So many of our…
Senator Leyva Reintroduces “Protect School Employees on Medical Leave Act”
While on Extended Sick Leave, School Employees Would Receive Full Pay SACRAMENTO – Building on her commitment to continue supporting California teachers and other school employees, Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) today introduced legislation that would repeal the 40-year-old California law requiring public school and community college employees—including teachers—to pay for the cost of their…
The Youth Shelter Program An Organization That Offers Young Men A Second Chance Teams Up With Michael Eric Dyson For A Discussion About MLK, Race And Reckoning
MOUNT VERNON, NY — The Youth Shelter Program of Westchester will host its second virtual event to feature a high-profile author, Michael Eric Dyson. The Youth Shelter provides a home-like alternative to jail for young men awaiting disposition of various criminal charges. While in their care, the staff of the shelter also provides those in…
California Legislative Black Caucus Statement on Nomination of Leadership Positions for 2021-2022
SACRAMENTO –The California Legislative Black Caucus has elected Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) and Assemblymember Kamlager (D-Los Angeles) to serve as Chair and Vice-Chair respectively, through the 2021-2022 legislative session. In addition, Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) will now serve as Secretary and Assemblymember Jim Cooper (D-Elk Grove) will remain in his position as Treasurer. “I am honored…
Sen. Melendez Introduces Measures to Protect Small Businesses from Malicious COVID-19 Fines
RIVERSIDE – Senator Melissa Melendez (R -Lake Elsinore), introduced two measures today aiming to protect small businesses from malicious COVID-19 fines. “Business owners are draining their finances to comply with COVID regulations, and the Governor has continued to change the rules with no data to support his mandates,” said Melendez. “Now small businesses are facing…
California State Treasurer Fiona Ma Supports Nasdaq Proposal for Stakeholder Transparency by Providing Diversity Data
Sacramento – California State Treasurer Fiona Ma today sent a letter to Nasdaq expressing her support for a proposal that seeks to provide stakeholders with more transparency by providing diversity data on the company’s board composition, asking members to include at least two diverse directors on their boards, or explain their rationale for not meeting…
Coalition Representing Minority Communities Sends Letter to Congressional Black Caucus: 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines Risk Excluding People of Color
Signers Include American Psychological Association, Grapevine Health, NAACP, National Hispanic Medical Association, Native American Agriculture Fund, The Nutrition Coalition, WANDA: Woman Advancing Nutrition Dietetics and Agriculture Washington, D.C. – The Food 4 Health (F4H) Alliance sent a letter to the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) highlighting a recent F4H report that found more than 90% of…
DMV Extends Temporary Halt to Behind-the-Wheel Driving Tests Until January 4
Offices remain open. Customers encouraged to go online first Sacramento – The California Department of Motor Vehicles will continue its temporary suspension of behind-the-wheel driving tests until at least January 4. The DMV previously announced a two-week suspension through at least December 28. The DMV is taking this step for the health and safety…
California Worker Safety Concerns Intensify During the Holiday Season Due to Increased Demand for Products and Services
California Labor Agency, DIR address COVID-19 pandemic health and safety concerns Oakland, CA— In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the heightened demand for products and services during the winter holiday season, the California Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) and its Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) encourage employees and employers to learn more about…
Riverside County health officials anticipate first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine Dec. 18
The first shipments of a much-anticipated vaccine for COVID-19 could arrive in Riverside County on Friday (Dec. 18), and local health officials are working with area hospitals to vaccinate thousands of first-line health care workers. The recently approved vaccine is expected to arrive at several pre-selected hospitals and at Riverside University Health System (RUHS) –…
Photo Contest Unites Themes of Pandemic Life and Fight Against Discrimination
Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) members of Arts Administrators of Color network receive free Mixtiles photo tiles for original works around theme of “Life in the Time of COVID” New York, December 15, 2020 — A recently completed contest organized by the nonprofit arts service network Arts Administrators of Color (AAC) and leading printed…
Senator Bradford and Pro Tem Atkins Introduce Police Decertification Bill
SACRAMENTO -– Today, Senator Bradford (D-Gardena) and Senate President pro Tempore Atkins (D-San Diego) introduced Senate Bill 2 to increase accountability for law enforcement officers that commit serious misconduct and illegally violate a person’s civil rights. “The time is now to pass meaningful and common-sense police reform,” said Senator Steven Bradford. “California is able to…
Governor issues Stay-at-Home order for Southern California region for at least three weeks
The governor announced regional stay-at-home restrictions for all Southern California, including Riverside County, for a minimum of three weeks. The stay-at-home order will go into effect on Sunday evening at 11:59 p.m. The regional restrictions are in response to weeks-long surge in cases, hospitalizations, positivity rates and coronavirus-related deaths throughout the state. “We have seen…
CADEM to Implement Changes to the 2021 ADEM Elections Process, Here’s What You Should Expect
SACRAMENTO, CA – Amidst the global pandemic, the California Democratic Party (CADEM) will implement changes to the 2021 Assembly District Elections Meeting (ADEM) process. Prioritizing the health and safety of all Californians, the ADEM Elections is traditionally a meeting that is held in each of the 80 Assembly Districts in January of each odd-number year…
New Report Calls on Community Choice Aggregators & Other Energy Stakeholders to Rise Above Systemic Inequities in Energy Sector
Report Provides Key Recommendations for CCAs and Energy Utility Companies to Prioritize Energy Equity and Democracy in Communities of Color, Households with Low Income SACRAMENTO, CA—The California Environmental Justice Alliance (“CEJA”) released a new report today that calls for energy justice to be a central part of energy democracy—through the expansion of community owned energy…
Property Tax Deadline – Property Owners Reminded To Pay
San Bernardino, CA — San Bernardino County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (ATC) Ensen Mason encourages property owners to pay the first installment of their property taxes by Thursday, December 10, to avoid a 10% penalty. The Tax Collector’s Office offers many convenient ways to pay, including online, by phone, by mail, and in person. “Property taxes fund…
CSU Dominguez Hills Secures Grant Funding from Bureau of Cannabis Control
SACRAMENTO -– Last Friday, the Bureau of Cannabis Control announced that it has awarded over $29 million in public university research grant funding to universities across California. $1,866,311 has been awarded to CSU Dominguez Hills to conduct research on the cannabis industry in the South Bay Los Angeles area. “I am delighted that CSU Dominguez…
Baseless Lawsuits That Tried to Disrupt Voter Outcomes in Four States Are Withdrawn
Cases Were Brought in Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin (Washington, D.C.) – Four federal lawsuits filed by private plaintiffs in Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin submitted notice of their intent to withdraw their claims today. The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is involved in several of the post-election lawsuits that have been filed…
Prop Spending Breaks Records, And Then Some
Voters are seeing an additional $153,466,506 being spent on ads for ballot measures in 2020 as compared to the last Presidential cycle, so far with over two weeks to go. SACRAMENTO – The California Target Book has compiled charts to easily track how much money is being spent in 2020 compared with past election…
Three ways to cast a ballot this Presidential General Election
As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, voting will be different this year to accommodate for social distancing. All registered voters in California were mailed vote by mail ballots. In Riverside County, ballots started going out by mail on Oct. 5, with the final mailings on Oct. 9. There are three ways to cast, or…
