Voters in California have two major elections coming up this year: the state primary election on June 2, and the midterm election on Nov. 3. To help make sure eligible […]
Author Archives: Solomon O. Smith
Posted inBusiness, Entertainment
High Risk, a Black-owned luxury brand, shuts down Rodeo Drive
In the heart of Beverly Hills — as America celebrates Black History Month — a Black-owned clothing line, High Risk, took over one of the most expensive streets in the […]
Posted inFeature, Feature
California lawmakers propose bills due to fatal shootings by ICE agents
Responding to recent fatal shootings and an uptick in misconduct and excessive use-of-force incidents by federal policing agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), California lawmakers are proposing some legal […]
Posted inLocal
New Altadena fire report
In the remains of a burned-out home in Altadena, Eaton Fire victims, activists, and news organizations gathered as residents reacted to the McChrystal Group’s report, a recently released review of […]
Posted inLocal, Local Politics
Gov. Newsom honorslives lost in fires
On the six-month anniversary of the devastating Eaton Canyon and Palisades fires, Gov. Gavin Newsom, alongside local leaders and elected officials, announced a recovery plan and commemorated those lost during […]
Posted inLocal, News
Raging fires in Pasadena and Altadena devastate Black families
The Eaton Fire has left a devastating mark on Southern California, including the Black and Brown communities of Pasadena and Altadena, where homeowners are grappling with unimaginable loss. Among them […]
Posted inEducation
Asm. Chris Holden wants more rights, revenue sharing for college athletes
At a press conference held at the Pasadena Rose Bowl recently, Assemblymember Chris Holden (D-Pasadena) introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 252, called the College Athletic Protection Act. If the Legislature passes […]