After a first vote failed, the nine-member California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparations Proposals for African Americans decided that lineage will determine who will be eligible for reparations. […]
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Newsom relief plan would send billions in direct payments to Californians
Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed an $11 billion relief package to assist Californians struggling with the skyrocketing costs of gas, food and other commodities. The plan includes a mix […]
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Drought could mean mandatory cutbacks for businesses, households
State regulators gave a bleak drought warning this week to the farms and cities that draw drinking and irrigation water from California’s major rivers: Prepare for mandatory cutbacks. The State […]
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Welcome relief for soaring gas prices?
Vehicle owners in the Southland and across California would receive $400 debit cards from the state under a proposal unveiled this week by Gov. Gavin Newsom in an effort to […]
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State transportation nominee
In February, Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Adetokunbo “Toks” Omishakin Secretary of the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA). Omishakin, 44, makes history as the first African-American to serve in that cabinet-level […]
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Mojito-to-go: Almost half of Californians support legalizing ‘drive-thru booze’
Amid the economic turmoil brought on by the pandemic, which hit bars and restaurants particularly hard, authorities in California rolled out a crowd-pleasing salve to help businesses stay afloat: the […]
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Number of COVID-positive continues to fall countywide
The number of COVID-19-positive patients in Los Angeles County hospitals continued its downward trajectory this week, thereby lessening the virus’ impact on the local health care system. According to state […]
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Students, staff no longer mandated to wear masks
California will lift its requirement that students and staff wear masks indoors at schools at 11:59 p.m. March 11, making face coverings “strongly recommended” but not mandated, Gov. Gavin Newsom […]
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Board adopts motion formally condemning Russia invasion
The Board of Supervisors this week adopted a motion formally condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine and urging federal elected leaders to take steps ensuring support and protection of Ukrainian […]
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Single-payer health failed in California: Lessons learned?
Single-payer health care didn’t stand a chance in California this year. Even in this deep-blue bastion, Democratic lawmakers shied away from legislation that would have put state government in charge […]