All posts tagged "Golden State"

Law Enforcement Leaders Share Plan to Fight Smash-and-Grab Retail Theft During Holiday Season

“When criminals run out of stores with stolen goods, they need to be arrested and escorted directly into jail cells,” Newsom said in a statement. “Leveraging...

Your Taxes Raised $83.1 Billion for the State Last Fiscal Year; Schools Received $44.6 Billion

Schools across the Golden State received a windfall of $44.6 billion in local property tax revenue, according to the 2021-22 California Board of Equalization’s (BOE) Annual...

OPINION: Black, Unhoused and Mentally Challenged: The Case for Housing and Health Care

Numerous studies have confirmed that homelessness and behavioral and mental health problems affect African Americans at disproportionate rates in California and around the United States.

Women Working Through Housing Instability, Other Challenges

NNPA NEWSWIRE — When Shanitra Brown walks across the stage, she’ll be supported by her four children. Her cheering section ranges in age from four to...

To Address Rising Hate, More Focus on Prevention and Crime It Triggers

According to the FBI, over 10,000 people nationally reported to law enforcement in 2021 that they were victims of hate crimes because of their race or...

Sacramento Civil Rights Group Accepts Boon from Billionaire

GSUL President and CEO Dwayne Crenshaw said in an October 31 announcement that the Urban League is grateful to the billionaire for the donation and appreciates...

Stop Hate. Spread Love: California Black Media Campaign Unveiled at L.A.’s Taste of Soul Fest

A report released by California Attorney General Rob Bonta in June revealed hate crimes inspired by racism and homophobia showed a 33% uptick in reported incidents...

Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month: California’s Latinos Reflect on Experiences, Accomplishments

 “We are still living in a time and place where we need to make sure we elevate the experiences of Latinos,” said Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland),...

Through Ads and Advocates, Battle Over Calif. Gambling Propositions Heat Up

A statewide survey by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC), conducted between Sept. 2 and 11 and released on Sept. 15, revealed that 54% of...

AG Bonta Releases Racial Data Critical for Policymakers, Law Enforcement

California Attorney General Rob Bonta said crime rates remain below historical highs, but property and violent crimes continue to have terrible effects on California communities. “Gun...

Gov. Newsom’s “Water Supply Strategy”

Employing more efficient water conservation the state will free up 500,000 acre-feet of water to make up for water lost because of climate change. Additionally, new...

President Biden Prepares to Issue Executive Order on Police Reform

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Following the murder conviction of former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin, three other cops were found guilty in federal court of violating Floyd’s civil...

California Attorney General Joins Coalition Pushing Back on “Pay to Pay” Mortgage Fees

“Some financial service providers charge fees if a consumer decides to use a certain type of payment method, such as making a payment over the telephone,...

Make Room, Gas and Food: Insurance Payments Might Go Up, Too

According to officials at Covered California, monthly premiums for insurance coverage could jump by as much as 100% — or an average of about $70 —...

Despite Recent Storms, Expect Warmer, Drier Winter Weather

The last water year, which stretched from Oct. 1, 2020, to Sept. 30, 2021, was among the driest ever recorded in California, according to the state’s...

The Way West: Reparations Task Force Looks at Black Migration to California

During its third meeting, California’s Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans looked at reasons formerly enslaved Black people migrated to the...

The Case for Reparations for Slavery: Cal Task Force Hears Painful Personal, Family Stories

During the two-day meeting that concluded September 24, participants shared details of harrowing incidents that happened in California and across the country.

Gov. Newsom’s New $15 Billion Climate Change Program Includes Grants for Communities

Across the state, the effects of climate change have decimated over 1.9 million acres of land, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection....

Juneteenth Jubilee

Most Blacks Locked Out of Market as California Median Home Cost Soars Past $800,000

“California desperately needs more housing to meet the needs of diverse middle-class and low-income Californians,” Dave Walsh, president of CAR, said during a virtual news conference...

Three California Cities Push Plans to Increase Police Spending

The Police Commission has not moved on the proposed budget and the LAPD needs the City Council’s approval before it can go into effect. On the...

Oakland Program Distributes $500 to Families of Color

The assistance, which targets low-income families of color in the 426,000-population city, will last 18 months. Mayor Schaaf detailed that the money comes with “no-strings attached,”...

California Elected Officials, Civic Leaders React to George Floyd Verdict  

“The hard truth,” Gov. Newsom said in an April 20 statement, “is that if George Floyd looked like me, he’d still be alive today.” Newsom made...

New Benefits for Unemployed Californians in Biden’s American Rescue Plan

Supporters of the legislation say, with hundreds of thousands of new unemployment claims being filed across the country, unemployment aid is still a necessary part of...

There’s a Reason It’s Called ‘Super’ Tuesday

NNPA NEWSWIRE — After South Carolina’s primary victory breathed new life into his then-faltering campaign, Super Tuesday left the former vice president dominating the Democratic field...