For many unemployed workers, the economic struggle caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is nowhere near ending…
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After enrollment deadline, some Californians can still save on health insurance
Those seekings affordable plans can still save and enroll…
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Reimbursements for COVID funeral costs
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an alarming number of deaths…
Posted inLocal Politics
Padilla and Lee: Rescue Plan will lift half a million California kids out of poverty
The American Rescue Plan will impact California…
Posted inEducation, Local Politics
A timeline of California’s efforts to equalize access to the internet
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought systemic inequalities to light…
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Oakland: Black Chamber of Commerce responds to violent Asian American attacks
Responding to a yearlong surge of hate crimes and attacks against Asian Americans…
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Sec. of State Shirley Weber releases report counting women on California corporate boards
California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber recently released the state’s third report counting women…
Posted inLocal Politics
Black women leaders organize to open paths for others in California
After launching a campaign to push for another Black woman to replace VP Kamala Harris…
Posted inLocal Politics
Essential workers, others at high-risk push back on state’s age-based vaccine rollout
COVID-19 vaccine distribution has been a complex puzzle in California…
Posted inHealth
New Calif. laws slice drug costs, force insurers to cover substance abuse disorders
Two new California laws are aiming to make access to quality health care more equitable and affordable…