As a former mayor of Stockton and a nationally recognized advocate for economic equity, Michael Tubbs has built his political career on challenging the status quo and advancing bold, people-centered […]
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Black women-owned tbg Events celebrates 25 Years & two decades producing The Milken Institute Global Conference
For more than 20 years, one of the world’s most influential global conferences has been shaped behind the scenes by a women-owned event production firm. In 2025, tbg Events celebrated […]
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Kaiser Permanente workers began five-day strike
Thousands of unionized Kaiser Permanente registered nurses and other health professionals are set to begin a five-day strike on Tuesday in California and Hawaii amid ongoing contract negotiations— though Kaiser […]
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Government shutdown affects Medi-Cal
The federal government formally entered a shutdown on Oct. 1, with a vicious debate over the extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits fueling the bipartisan standoff. […]
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Washington’s stalemate hits South L.A.’s safety net
As the federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1, 2025 stretches into its third week, the fallout is reaching far beyond Washington. In South Los Angeles, where many families already […]
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‘A Promise Kept’: California establishes Reparations Agency
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill (SB) 518, landmark legislation creating California’s Bureau for Descendants of American Slavery — the first state agency in the nation dedicated to implementing […]
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California students to receive funds to address literacy challenges
In a monumental step forward for California’s students, AB 1454 was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom—following unanimous votes of support in both the California Assembly (78-0) and the […]
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South LA residents gather to discuss Prop 50
On a recent evening, residents of South Los Angeles gathered both virtually and in person at the Community Coalition to discuss Proposition 50, its implications for equity, and the urgent […]
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Palisades Fire suspect to remain jailed pending October hearing
A 29-year-old former Pacific Palisades resident suspected of sparking the Palisades Fire that killed 12 people and destroyed much of the exclusive community was ordered today to remain in custody in Florida, with a […]
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California honors 60th anniversary of Voting Rights Act
While serving a 14-year prison sentence, Adam Cain says he learned how vital it is for citizens to have the power to participate in democracy through voting.But formerly incarcerated people […]