Sen. Monique Limón (D–Santa Barbara) was sworn in as the 50th president pro tempore of the California State Senate on Jan. 5 at the State Capitol, marking the occasion with […]
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Honoring the life of Betty Reid Soskin
Betty Reid Soskin, the nation’s oldest former active National Park Service ranger and a lifelong witness to and advocate for Black history, died peacefully on Dec. 21, 2025, at her […]
Posted inNational
Newsom signs bills strengthening pay equity and assisting unhoused people
Gov. Gavin Newsom, in October, signed two Senate bills introduced by members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC). One bill, by Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles), strengthens pay equity […]
Posted inGovernment/Politics, National
Asm. Sharp-Collins holds justice reform focused webinar
In California, certain serious or violent felonies committed by minors can count as “strikes” under the state’s Three Strikes law if the youth is at least 16 years old at […]
Posted inEntertainment, National
California’s oldest AME Church celebrates historic 175th anniversary
The overflowing pride, spiritual joy and sense of community was tangible at the oldest African American church in California, St. Andrews African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.). On Nov. 15-16, the congregation […]
Posted inOpinion
How Black Caucus members are standing up
Before the federal government shutdown became imminent — and before the risk of a hunger crisis was clear — Assemblymember LaShae Sharp-Collins (D-La Mesa) introduced a bill aimed at preventing […]
Posted inOpinion
Reparations Rift: Advocates aim at Black Caucus
Over the last two legislative sessions, Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed 11 of 30 reparations-focused bills authored by members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC).However, last month, the governor […]
Posted inHealth, Local
Federal government shutdown threatens Headstart programs
A total of 134 Head Start programs in California and across the country will not receive their operational funding if the federal government shutdown extends beyond Nov. 1 These early-learning […]
Posted inLocal, News
Gov. Newsom signs Black Caucus Members’ bills
Assemblymembers Mia Bonta (D-Alameda) and Corey Jackson (D-Moreno Valley), members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), are celebrating the signing of two of their bills aimed at improving education […]
Posted inOpinion
Fed decision to eliminate SNAP Survey will impact Calfresh Benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Sept. 20 that it is ending the longstanding annual food insecurity survey, which informs funding levels for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program […]