Category: Government & Politics
Trump’s America in 2025: No Protections for Americans With Preexisting Conditions
After failing to undercut the law during his presidency, Donald Trump is reviving his dangerous promise to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), threatening to bar millions of Americans from health coverage for reasons they cannot control. Repealing the ACA would strip protections from as many as 135 million Americans with preexisting conditions – making…
Case count doubles and recalls expand in Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes and pre-cut fruit products
A CDC food safety alert regarding an outbreak of Salmonella infections has been updated: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/sundsvall-11-23/index.html Key Points: Since the last update on November 17, 2023, an additional 56 people infected with this outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from an additional 17 states, creating a total case count of 99 people in 32…
Annual Reparations Symposium to Feature National Town Hall Meeting
November 22, 2023 — Robin Rue Simmons, Executive Director of FirstRepair and Dr. Ron Daniels, Convener of the National African American Reparations Commission (NAARC) announced today that community stakeholders, reparations advocates, scholars, public interest lawyers, elected officials and representatives of government from around the country are slated to attend the Third Annual National Symposium for…
Saunders: ‘There Is Work To Do To Ensure That We Don’t Face Another Race Against The Clock’
WASHINGTON, DC – American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) President Lee Saunders released the following statement in response to the bipartisan deal to avert a government shutdown: “We can breathe a sigh of relief – for now. “Once again, extremists in Congress played a dangerous game, manufacturing an unnecessary crisis that would…
Latino GDP Smashes Through $3 Trillion Threshold Fifth Largest GDP In The World
CLU’s Center for Economic Research & Forecasting and UCLA’s Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture will present the 2023 U.S. Latino GDP Report at a live event. News Anchor Garbiela Teissier will moderate a discussion about the report’s findings with a distinguished panel that includes advertising executive Carlos Alazraki, Elizabeth Parrott of…
New Study Uncovers Shared Precursor Condition for Acne Keloidalis Nuchae and Primary Cicatricial Alopecias
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Researchers at Dr. U Hair and Skin Clinic in Los Angeles uncover a crucial link between two medically challenging conditions – Acne Keloidalis Nuchae and Primary Cicatricial Alopecias often called scarring alopecias. Published in the Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology journal under “Unveiling a Common Precursor Condition for…
HUD and FCC Partner to Promote Affordable Internet Access for Low-Income Communities
Goal is to Encourage Participation in the Affordable Connectivity Program Among Families Receiving Federal Housing Assistance WASHINGTON – The Federal Communications Commission and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) formalized a partnership to promote awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) among federal housing assistance recipients. HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge announced…
3 Things You Didn’t Know Were Causing Back Pain
An increasing number of studies show that in most cases, pain in your back does not indicate something physically wrong. Research suggests that chronic back pain isn’t actually the result of injury or illness. Instead, it could surprisingly be caused by our thoughts, feelings, and resulting behaviors. Read on to discover what doctors say is…
Southern California Education Leaders to Address Inequities and Remove Barriers for BIPOC Students, Parents, and Staff
The first ‘Learn.Lead.Liberate’ conference will be held on July 27th WHAT: The 21st Century California School Leadership Academy (21CSLA) and the Los Angeles Education Partnership (LAEP) will host a one-day conference for Southern California education leaders in to discuss ways to create educational environments that work to undo inequity and injustice. The conference will be…
ARS/Rescue Rooter Releases List of Most Energy Efficient Cities in the United States (Riverside, CA #1)
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — July 11, 2023 – With predictions of the hottest summer on record, ARS/Rescue Rooter, the nation’s largest provider of residential heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and plumbing services, released a list of the 25 most energy-efficient cities and regions in America based on HVAC systems. The list is based on the installation…
Bad Affirmative Action Decision Won’t Sop Equal Rights Progress
The decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to end affirmative action in higher education is much more than just a bad ruling; this is an embarrassment on a global scale. It’s based on the misguided notion that the Constitution, and even our society today, is colorblind. That’s so far from the truth. In reality, what…
Leading Nonprofit, Millionaire Mastermind Academy, to Host Diversity in Finance Economic Empowerment Fireside Chat, July 17
The virtual event is part of an ongoing program SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 27, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On July 17, the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, a leading nonprofit organization addressing the barriers to opportunity for underrepresented businesses, will host an economic empowerment “Diversity in Finance” Fireside Chat. The virtual event is part of an ongoing program…
Installation of the First African American President of the Exchange Club in 99 years
Fontana resident R. Dale Evans, Sr. Was installed as the 99th President of the California Nevada District Exchange Club. R. Dale is the immediate past president of the Exchange Club of Fontana and Past President of the Exchange Club of Joliet, Illinois. Evans said ” It is an honor to be serve as the 1st…
SBCUSD, Elected Officials and Employers Celebrate Two Gold-Certified Linked Learning Pathways at San Andreas High
Groundbreaking Recognition is the First in the Nation for a Continuation High School San Andreas High School is excited to announce that it has been awarded prestigious Gold Certification by the Linked Learning Alliance, making it the first continuation high school in the nation to receive this national distinction. The Linked Learning Alliance, an organization…
Wilk Announces Over $15,000 Awarded to City of Victorville to Support Pet and Veterinary Services for Those Experiencing Homelessness
VICTORVILLE – Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) is pleased to announce that the California Department of Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) has awarded the City of Victorville $15,959 from its Pet Assistance and Support (PAS) program to help support those with pets who are experiencing homelessness. “Pets are like family members and for so…
Coalition For Change (C4C) Releases Report to President Biden on EEOC’s Flawed EEO Complaint System
C4C’s latest report highlights a concerning issue The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is not adequately protecting public servants responsible for delivering safe and efficient programs and services to the public. (Black PR Wire) The Coalition For Change, Inc. (C4C) today released its report titled: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Unmet Mission: Challenges Impacting…
Governor and First Partner Visit VA Campus, Meet with California Veterans
LOS ANGELES – Highlighting the historic investments made in behavioral health and housing resources for veterans, Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom toured a new supportive housing site at the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs campus and met with California veterans who are receiving services. These services, such as housing, have led…
State Treasurer Fiona Ma Announces Approval to Implement $150 Million Loan Program for California’s Financially Distressed Hospitals
SACRAMENTO – California State Treasurer Fiona Ma today announced that the California Health Facilities Financing Authority (CHFFA) has taken action to enable the implementation of a $150 million emergency loan program for California’s financially distressed non-profit and public hospitals. “Californians depend on these hospitals for health care and emergency services, and today’s approval is going…
Ramos bill with exemption for military pensions heads to Senate
First time military retiree measure leaves its house of origin SACRAMENTO—Military retirees and their surviving spouses are one step closer to seeing their armed forces pensions exempt from state taxation after the Assembly today approved AB 46 on a bipartisan 77-0 vote. Several past attempts at similar legislation have failed to pass the house of…
BOE Adopts $146.1 Billion in State-Assessed Property Values for Fiscal Year 2023-24
Schools and Local Communities Set to Receive $2.35 Billion Sacramento – Today, the California State Board of Equalization (BOE) unanimously adopted the $146.1 billion in state-assessed property values of 336 companies within California, which include telephone, gas, and electric companies, independent power producers, regulated railroads, and intercounty pipelines. In the upcoming fiscal year, schools and…
California State Assembly Passes Landmark Legislation to Ban Use of Dangerous Chemicals in Food and Beverages
Legislation Would Prohibit the Use of Five Toxic Chemicals Banned in the European Union and Others Nations SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, the California State Assembly passed first-of-its-kind legislation that would prohibit the use of certain dangerous and toxic chemicals in processed foods and drinks. Authored by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Woodland Hills), Assembly Bill (AB) 418…
Biden-Harris Administration Makes Historic, $11 Billion Investment to Advance Clean Energy Across Rural America Through Investing in America Agenda
WASHINGTON, May 16, 2023 – The Biden-Harris Administration today announced the availability of nearly $11 billion in grants and loan opportunities that will help rural energy and utility providers bring affordable, reliable clean energy to their communities across the country. This represents the single largest investment in rural electrification since President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed…
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond to Provide School Districts With Supports to Counter Declining Enrollment
SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond will convene a webinar to assist school districts in building strategies to counter declining enrollment. Thurmond will host and moderate the webinar on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. “It has been our priority to ensure that students and families are engaged in public schools and that…
California Awards Millions to Enhance Security for Reproductive Health Facilities
WHY THIS MATTERS: As extreme politicians continue to attack access to essential reproductive health care, California is providing key resources to help ensure patients and providers can feel safe and secure while accessing or providing care. SACRAMENTO – In keeping with the commitment to protect reproductive rights of patients and providers throughout California, Governor Gavin…
Gov. Newsom and Advocates at Impasse Over Funding for Black Students Education
Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media Last week, at the invitation of the Black in School Coalition (BISC), over 2,500 K-12 students, parents, education advocates, and civil rights leaders marched to the California State Capitol to demand increased funding for Black students in the state’s public schools. BISC is a statewide advocacy association…
