Asm. Smallwood-Cuevas’s Bill Repealing ‘Racist’ CalWORKs ‘Man-in-the-House’ Rule Clears Legislature
*A California rule requiring an unrelated adult man living with a family receiving public assistance to contribute …
California Roundup: Black Girl Joy Day, Affordability Fight and Karen Bass
*(Written by Bo Tefu | California Black Media) – California has designated Aug. 10 as Black Girl Joy Day, an …
California Leaders Tell Voters: Trump’s Mail Fight Doesn’t Stop Your Vote
*California voters can still cast ballots by mail in the Nov. 3 election, and Black civil-rights leaders are urging them …
Gov. Newsom Signs Law Shielding Immigration Aid Workers from Doxing Threats
*(Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media) California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Aug. 22 …
Newsom Taps Three Black Women for Appeals Courts; Brendalynn Goodall Joins Workforce Board
*Gov. Gavin Newsom has nominated three Black women — Justice Rashida Adams and Judges Denise Hippach and Juliet Macaulay …
Asm. McKinnor’s Bill Banning Drones Above Outdoor Entertainment Events Awaits Senate Decision
*(Via: California Black Media | by Antonio Ray Harvey) – Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) is advancing …
Asm. Mia Bonta’s AB 801 Targets Lending Bias and California’s Persistent Racial Homeownership Gap
*Communities of color in California continue to face significant obstacles to buying and owning homes, along with gaps …
California Bill Would Give More Formerly Incarcerated Parents a Chance to Reunite with Their Children
*(Written by: Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media) – At the beginning of the current legislative session in …
Asm. LaShae Sharp-Collins’ Bills Addressing Child Support Debt and Retail Theft Punishment Move Forward
*(Written by: Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media) – Legislation authored by California Assemblymember Dr. …
10 New California Laws Now in Effect That You Should Know About
*As of yesterday, July 1, several new California laws took effect, bringing changes that affect workers, students, …
Political Playback: Juneteenth, Jobs and Justice: Key Developments Across California
*To kick off the holiday weekend, the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) hosted its Juneteenth Freedom Day …
Don’t Juneteenth Our Community
*Juneteenth is more than a commemoration of delayed freedom. It is a warning about what happens when people are denied …
We Need Money Now: Altadena and Pasadena Fire Survivors Rally at State Capitol for More Rebuilding Support
*More than 80 survivors of the devastating January 2025 Eaton Fire from Pasadena and Altadena visited the California …
How A MAGA Guy Got to be a Serious Contender for L.A. Mayor
*In the run-up to the June 2 L.A. mayoral race primary, I once more asked myself how a white Republican, but worse …
Rising Costs of Housing, Energy, Food, and Gas Weigh Heavily on Black Californians
*Housing, energy, food, and gas are four essential household expenses, and their rising costs are forcing …
