A bill authored by Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson (D-San Diego) aimed at reforming California’s gang databases — primarily the CalGang system — has advanced out of the Senate Public Safety […]
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Jones-Sawyer expects slavery apology plaque after Capitol construction
Once the State Capitol East Annex Project is completed, plans will move forward to install a plaque displaying California’s formal apology for its role in supporting chattel slavery and its […]
Posted inLocal, Local Politics
Black Caucus encourages Black-Owned businesses to lock in contracts
Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) wants business owners in her community and across the state to know that LA28 is committed to directing procurement spending in the Greater Los Angeles region […]
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Do you know how much sugar is in your drink?
On April 8, Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson (D-San Diego) introduced a public health bill that would require chain restaurants to include warning labels on their menus for beverages with high […]
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California’s big-city mayors
Between 2020 and 2024, Long Beach experienced a minimal but incremental decrease in chronic homelessness that was interrupted by the Los Angeles County wildfires in early January 2025, according to […]
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Black Lawyers stand behind Black Caucus priority bills
The California Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) held its annual Legislative Days at the State Capitol to engage in direct advocacy with state policymakers and elevate issues that specifically impact […]
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Sacramento conference tackles California’s stubborn housing crisis
Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland), the keynote speaker at “A Conference on Housing” in Sacramento on Feb. 24, says solving California’s housing crisis at all levels — and providing affordable, environmentally […]
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Calif. Legislature passes two resolutions
Both houses of the California Legislature voted last week to pass two separate resolutions condemning President Donald Trump’s social media post depicting the Obamas as apes.Authored by members of the […]
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Newsom’s signs $90 Million Reproductive health bill
On Feb. 11, California Gov. Gavin Newsom held a news conference to sign a $90 million one-time emergency funding bill for Planned Parenthood and other reproductive health care clinics in […]
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California insurance bill ignites battle
Survivors of the Los Angeles fires and consumer advocates joined Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) at the State Capitol on Feb. 5 to announce Senate Bill (SB) 982, the Affordable […]