Fresh after a historic boxing victory against YouTuber Jake Paul, British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua was reportedly involved in a car crash which killed two people. The former heavyweight world champion had been celebrating his victory against Paul when tragedy struck. Police in Nigeria confirmed that Joshua’s vehicle smashed into another on Monday (Dec. 29). The…
San Bernardino, CA — San Bernardino County families welcoming a new baby can also celebrate another milestone: their child’s very first scholarship. Through the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS), every child born in the state on or after July 1, 2022, automatically has a CalKIDS Scholarship Account waiting in their name — …
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After the Trump Administration deployed National Guard troops across Washington, D.C. and took control of the city’s police department, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.-AL) in introducing legislation to grant the District full authority over the D.C. National Guard and…
If you lost food due to this natural disaster, you may qualify for replacement benefits CalFresh customers who lost food purchased with their benefits due to the Rosa fire or related power outages must report their food loss by Tuesday, Sept. 2, to receive replacement benefits. The Rosa fire, which ignited on Aug. 4, 2025,…
Motion launches the “Keep Your Coverage” Campaign, connects residents to critical resources to help them maintain Medicaid and SNAP enrollment. LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion authored by Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, and co-authored by Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, to…
California Sea Grant, in partnership with the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), is pleased to announce the award of $1.66 million in funding to support two research projects that will advance the monitoring of California’s mid-depth marine habitats within the state’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) Network….
SACRAMENTO – During National Immunization Awareness Month in August, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is highlighting the importance of routine vaccines as students return to school. Vaccination prevents the spread of serious illnesses, reduces hospitalizations, saves lives, and helps keep kids in school and doing the activities they love. While California’s immunization rates…
(Washington, D.C., July 15, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the termination of the Regional Food Business Centers (RFBC) program. This pandemic-era, Biden program was created using one-time, temporary funding from Congress. The Department is terminating this program that should not have been established in this manner in the first…
Ramos measures range from preventing suicide on state bridges, to continuing local election oversight from FPPC to increasing safety on tribal lands SACRAMENTO— Assembly lawmakers approved four Ramos bills dealing with public safety, election oversight and the reburial of Native American human remains. The Ramos bills that will now head to the Senate are: AB…
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today Senator Suzette Valladares (R-Santa Clarita) announced that her bill to exempt tips from taxes, (SB 17) has passed unanimously out of the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee with a 5-0 vote. The bill, introduced on her first day of session, would provide immediate relief for California’s service and hospitality workers. “I’m…
San Bernardino, CA — San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk Josie Gonzales, Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (ATC) Ensen Mason, and District Attorney Jason Anderson are alerting the public to a solicitation involving misleading letters claiming that recipients must pay off liens recorded against them. These letters often appear official and may reference legitimate public records to deceive individuals…
January 15, 2025 — The world is watching as incarcerated workers risk their lives fighting the LA fires, shining light on California’s shortcomings. Legal Services for Prisoners with Children (LSPC) joins forces with WorkSafe to fight to end the dangerous and inhumane conditions facing incarcerated individuals, particularly those risking their lives fighting California’s escalating wildfires….
Affected CalFresh customers must report food loss by Feb. 5. & can buy hot meals until Feb. 8 RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. — CalFresh customers who lost food purchased with benefits due to the recent Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) have until February 5 to report the loss and receive replacement benefits. State officials estimate that…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released this statement following the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Annual Homelessness Assessment Report estimating that the United States saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness in 2024, driven by the worsening affordable housing crisis. “I…
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 17, 2024 – A national survey conducted by MissionSquare Research Institute reveals that 43% of Hispanic employees in state and local government worry about having enough money to live comfortably in retirement. This figure is significantly higher than that of White (33%) and African American (25%) employees. Similarly, 44% of Hispanic respondents…
Nationwide — Ardean Miller, the trailblazing entrepreneur behind Mah Melanin, is breaking barriers as the founder of the first Black-owned gift-wrapping brand to partner with Hallmark and Lowe’s across the nation. With a commitment to cultural representation, she founded Mah Melanin to fill a void in the market for products that celebrate the beauty and…
OAKLAND – The suit brought by the Department of Justice against Google, represents a shift in the wind of public opinion about the economic and social power of Big Tech. Not since a similar antitrust suit was brought against Microsoft in 2002 has there been such an intentional and direct attempt to limit the power…
Free screenings, affordable immunizations at Walmart pharmacies nationwide on May 18 BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Vacations, camps and summer get-togethers are on the horizon, and Walmart wants to help make your health a priority for them all. Join Walmart for Wellness Day on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. where customers can receive…
SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent Tony Thurmond was honored yesterday by the California Legislative Jewish Caucus for his leadership in the area of Holocaust and Genocide Education. Thurmond was honored alongside leaders and educators from the Jewish Family & Children’s Services Holocaust Center as well as Holocaust survivors and their descendants who have chosen to share their stories…
Washington, D.C. — On Tuesday, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has reportedly proposed rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. Before taking effect, the DEA’s proposal must undergo review by the White House Office of Management and Budget. “This is a positive step forward for federal cannabis…
April 30, 2024 – The Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition® (HFSC) and the NFPA Fire Sprinkler Initiative® announce the launch of Home Fire Sprinkler Week on May 12 – 18, 2024, focusing on the home fire problem and the need for better understanding of the life safety benefits of installed home fire sprinklers. In every community,…
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…