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Native bill heads to Newsom’s desk

by Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media September 9, 2026September 8, 2026

A second legislative apology

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Asm. Isaac Bryan’s Bill on Corporate Slavery Ties Moves to Gov. Newsom’s Desk

by Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media September 3, 2026

The Truth in Disclosure Act, the bill that proposes forcing private corporations to report their historical ties to chattel slavery, passed out of the California Legislature and has now moved […]

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Trump passes new drug policy

by Caleb Pugh September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

‘Most-favored-nation’ policy to lower prices

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Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed

by Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

California Puts Black Girl Joy on the Calendar Every Aug. 10 California has designated Aug. 10 as Black Girl Joy Day, an annual statewide celebration of Black girls’ achievements, talents […]

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Gov. Newsom signs law shielding immigration aid workers from doxing threats

by Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Aug. 22 designed to protect immigration service providers and humanitarian volunteers from targeted harassment, doxing and violence. Authored by Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland), Assembly […]

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Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber urges Californians to vote early

by Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

Voter ID battle intensifies

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California Capitol news you might have missed

by Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media August 20, 2026August 20, 2026

California Legislative Black Caucus Elects New Leaders On Aug. 14, the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) announced that Assemblymember Corey Jackson (D-Moreno Valley) was elected the chairperson for the […]

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On your November ballot: Prop 37

by Austin Gage | California Black Media August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

Allows middle-income earners to take out second mortgages to buy new homes

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On your November ballot: Prop 5

by OW Staff August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

California voters will decide this November whether to change how the state replaces elected officials who are removed from office through a recall election. Proposition (Prop) 5 would eliminate the […]