After two years of sickness, worry and uncertainty, consumers are expected to resume the traditional holiday shopping spree for 2022. The National Retail Federation projects shoppers will spend anywhere between […]
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Mental illness often contributes to homelessness–and vice versa
A noble objective of CalAIM (California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal) is to help facilitate a more smooth transition for persons exiting the carceral system. People transitioning from incarceration face increased […]
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Pilot program seeks answers to high Black infant mortality
The U.S. infant mortality rate has fallen over the last two decades, but major..
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Black workers hit particularly hard by 2020 pandemic
Millions of African-American employees at the nation’s small businesses..
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Rev. C.T. Vivian succumbs at age 95
Rev. C.T. Vivian, widely considered as the “field general” for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights..
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‘Parks Make Life Better’ begins amid pandemic
Splash pads, swim beaches and other outdoor fun spots opened this week in..
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A stroke can happen instantly, but precautions can be taken
In a flash, it comes out of nowhere. Your head hurts and you don’t know..
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Mike Garcia receives initial House committee assignments
This week, freshman Rep. Mike Garcia (CA-25) was officially appointed..
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A stroke can happen instantly, but precautions can be taken
In a flash, it comes out of nowhere. Your head hurts and you don’t know..
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World watches what happens in United States
The worldwide mass protests in wake of the murder of George Floyd..