Los Angeles County officials launched a month-long outreach campaign on May 1 to raise awareness about CalFresh benefits and upcoming federal policy changes that could affect eligibility and participation in […]
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Posted inGovernment, Government/Politics, Local, Local Politics
CA gubernatorial forum
As the governor’s election enters the final stretch, candidates are leaving California residents with lasting impressions to secure votes. The California Black Power Network (CBPN) hosted a gubernatorial forum to […]
Posted inHealth, Local
BEAM creates space for healing community
The disparity Black people have experienced in relation to the medical industry has left a lot to be desired, and the mistreatment has led many to be dissuaded from trusting […]
Posted inLocal, National
Don’t dismantle what protects our communities
In communities across California, conversations around public safety are becomingincreasingly polarized. At the center of many of these debates is the role of technology,particularly tools like license plate reader (LPR) […]
Posted inGovernment, Local, Local Politics
The Bonta Giveaway: How new gaming rules are selling out Black neighborhoods
For decades, cardrooms have been more than just places to play cards. In Black communities across California — from Compton and Gardena to Inglewood and Carson — they have been […]
Posted inLocal, Local Politics
Karen Bass is offsetting job losses with a new budget
After it was announced that the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) is laying off over 300 employees due to budget cuts, many workers are reaching out to Mayor Karen […]
Posted inLocal, Local Politics
Mayoral fundraising: Reality tv star Pratt leads, Raman, Bass follows
According to reports from the city’s Ethics Commission, as of May 25 former reality tv star Spencer Pratt has raised more in contributions through fundraising efforts for his Mayoral campaign […]
Posted inLocal
Inglewood moves forward with police body cameras
On April 28 the Inglewood City Council approved a more than $6 million package of public safety upgrades, including body-worn cameras for police officers. The funding package adopted by the […]
Posted inLocal, National
Community based organizations receive help
Over the last four years, the Office of California Partnership Strategic Communications (OCPSC) has worked to connect state government and the community, ensuring vital state information, programs, and resources reach […]
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Prosecutor: Singer D4vd’s iPhone Contained ‘Significant amount’ of child porn
An iPhone owned by singer D4vd, who is charged with killing a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body was found in the trunk of his Tesla at a Hollywood tow yard, […]
