Category: Government & Politics
Valladares Urges Federal Action to Protect Energy Affordability & Consumer Choice
SACRAMENTO – Today, Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares ( R-Santa Clarita) joined Legislative Republicans to call on the U.S. Department of Energy to intervene against state and local efforts to ban natural gas, which drive up costs and limit consumer choice. In a letter sent to Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Valladares urged the federal government to…
Standing Against the Erosion of Equity and the Erasure of the Tuskegee Airmen’s Legacy
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss., Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The following statement is from Tennesse Garvey, Chair, Board of Directors, Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals: Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (PRNewsfoto/Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals OBAP) OBAP Speaks Out Against Repeal of Equity Order and Erasure of Tuskegee Airmen’s Legacy in USAF Training The Organization of…
Padilla, Schiff Applaud Record-Breaking Confirmations for California-Based Federal Judgeships
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.), members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, applauded the confirmations of Judge Benjamin Cheeks and Judge Serena Murillo to fill vacancies on the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Central Districts of California, respectively. These confirmations mark the 234th and 235th federal…
Padilla Statement on Swearing in of Senator Adam Schiff
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) released the following statement after U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) was sworn into the Senate: “Throughout his career, Adam has been a tireless champion for middle-class families, working to lower the cost of housing and health care while protecting our fundamental freedoms. As California and the…
California Tracking Increase in Diseases Spread by Mosquitoes
Recent cases in Los Angeles County and the Central Valley show importance of “taking charge of your yard” and protecting yourself from mosquito bites What You Need to Know: California is experiencing an increase in diseases spread by mosquitoes, including West Nile virus and dengue. Californians can protect themselves by preventing mosquito bites and getting…
Seventh Annual United Against Hate Week Kicks Off as Partners LA vs Hate, CA Civil Rights Department, Stop The Hate, and Dozens of Local Government and Community Partners Issue a Call for Solidarity
LOS ANGELES – LA vs Hate, the county’s anti-hate program, will host a press conference for the launch of United Against Hate Week, welcoming coalition partners Not in Our Town, CA vs Hate, and Stop the Hate. Partners, activists, organizations, schools, and communities will join the coalition to rally together and spread messages of hope,…
California for Kamala: At DNC, State Leaders Rally Around One of Their Own
Maxim Elramsisy and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media (CBM) – Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepted the Democratic party’s nomination for President of the United States on Aug. 22, the fourth and final night of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago. Harris, a former California U.S. Senator and Attorney General, needed the…
Rialto City Council Candidate Ana Gonzalez to Speak at the Democratic Luncheon Club
RIALTO, CALIF.– Ana Gonzalez will speak to the San Bernardino Democratic Luncheon Club’s August 23rd Noon meeting. She is running for a seat on the Rialto City Council. Gonzalez is a mother, educator, nonprofit executive director, volunteer, and community advocate. She attended public schools in Rialto. “My first priority is to promote equal access and…
Opinion: Trump Struggles to Counter Harris’s Campaign Momentum, Resorting to a Game Plan Stuck in the Past
Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media Since Pres. Joe Biden decided not to seek re-election, Donald Trump has struggled to find his footing in a campaign that was previously geared toward attacking Biden’s age and fitness. His performance at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention last week highlighted his inability to…
LA Times Editorial: “Can California save local news? The future of community, democracy is at stake”
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…
BREAKING NEWS: President Joe Biden Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election
NNPA NEWSWIRE — President Biden, who faced intense scrutiny following a disastrous debate performance last month, made the announcement in a letter posted on his X account. “And while it has been my intention to seek re-election, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand…
CDC Investigating Multistate Outbreak of Listeria Infections Linked to Meats Sliced at Delis
A CDC Investigation Notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/delimeats-7-24/index.html. Key Points: 28 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported from 12 states. Twenty-eight people have been hospitalized and two deaths have been reported, one from Illinois and one from New Jersey….
Nearly $2 billion going to California public transit
What you need to know: Close to $2 billion is going to support public transportation in California communities as part of the first wave of funding from the $5.1 billion transit recovery package in last year’s state budget. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the approval of over $1.9 billion to support public transportation…
Padilla Statement on Supreme Court Decision Granting Trump Partial Immunity From Criminal Prosecution
WASHINGTON, D.C. — (July 1, 2024) U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) released the following statement after the Supreme Court granted former President Donald Trump partial immunity from criminal prosecution in the Trump v. United States ruling: “Today, former President Trump’s handpicked justices have cast aside our nation’s bedrock principle of the rule of law, afforded…
CAIR-CA Welcomes Release of Attorney General’s ‘2023 Hate Crime in California’ Report
(SACRAMENTO, CA – 7/1/2024) – The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) today welcomed the release of California State Attorney General Rob Bonta’s statewide 2023 Annual Hate Crime report. SEE: Attorney General Bonta Releases 2023 Hate Crime Report, Highlights Continues Efforts to Combat Hate The annual Hate Crime Report presents and analyzes…
California Commission on Aging Celebrates 50 Years with Visionary Gala
Last week, the California Commission on Aging celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gala that recognized a half-century of service and offered a glimpse into the organization’s vison for the future. The event was highlighted by a generous $50,000 donation from Sacramento-based AKT Investments, Inc., aimed at building California’s first multi-generational community center for health…
Firefighters Battling Multiple Fires In California Over The Weekend
Firefighters across California are working to extinguish blazes that broke out over the weekend and continued to grow on Monday, as the state contends with a mix of hot, dry weather and powerful, gusty winds. The Post Fire, burning near Gorman, northwest of Los Angeles, spread to more than 14,600 acres, while the Point Fire,…
“Black in Action” Advocacy Day Empowering Change and Community Advancement on Juneteenth
The Black Leadership Council (BLC), a statewide coalition of leaders seeking to improve conditions for Black Californians and other vulnerable populations across our state, will gather in Sacramento on June 19th for their third annual legislative day of action. Together, leaders from across public and private sectors will engage with key policy makers in Sacramento…
Feeding America Riverside| San Bernardino Celebrates Expansion with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Riverside Building
(Riverside, CA – June 18, 2024) Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) proudly celebrated its recent expansion into their new FARSB Hunger Resource Center in Riverside. The grand ribbon-cutting ceremony, held on Thursday, June 6th, marked a significant milestone in FARSB’s ongoing mission to combat hunger and serve the community. “Hunger is often called…
CSLB Conducts Joint Sting with NSCB in South Lake Tahoe
Sacramento, CA – The Contractors State License Board’s (CSLB) Statewide Investigative Fraud Team (SWIFT), in partnership with the Nevada State Contractors Board (NCSB), conducted an undercover sting operation in late May to catch unlicensed contractors in South Lake Tahoe. Six individuals will be referred to the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office for charges related…
U.S. Department of Education Launches Next Phase of FAFSA Support Strategy to Boost Completion Rate Among High School Students
The U.S. Department of Education (Department) today announced additional steps to support students and their families with the Better FAFSA. The Department is launching a multi-million-dollar program as part of the FAFSA Student Support Strategy to help school districts, state, nonprofits and other public and private organizations with efforts to boost FAFSA completion. Since the…
Global Transportation and Freight Company to Pay $7.9 Million for Environmental Violations in Multiple California Counties
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. – The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office has resolved a civil suit against XPO, Inc. and XPO Logistics, a global transportation and logistics company that provides supply chain solutions to businesses in various industries. XPO leased, owned or operated several facilities in San Bernardino County, and other counties in California…
Governor Newsom Honors Fallen California Peace Officers at Memorial Ceremony
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today joined local, state, and law enforcement leaders in honoring fallen California peace officers at the annual California Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony. Governor Newsom honors fallen California peace officers at memorial ceremony WHAT GOVERNOR NEWSOM SAID: “These officers served with resilience and resolve, prioritizing the needs of others above their…
This Older Californians Month, Start the Conversation with Your Family to Connect with California’s Aging Resources
Enhanced Aging Resource Guide from the California Department of Aging Connects Older Adults, Adults with Disabilities, and Family Caregivers with a Variety of Resources Available in the State SACRAMENTO – Governor Newsom proclaimed May as Older Californians Month and this year’s theme of connection highlights the importance that social engagement and meaningful relationships have on…
CDFW Warns Dog Owners to Be Mindful of Salmon Poisoning Disease
Dog owners in California are reminded to take precautions to protect their pets from Salmon Poisoning Disease. Salmon Poisoning Disease is a potentially fatal condition seen only in dogs after they eat certain types of raw or cold smoked fish like trout and salmon that are infected with a bacteria-like organism, Neorickettsia helminthoeca, which is…
