Change to Penal Code Allows Hiring Firefighters with Criminal Records | VIDEO
*After Brandon N. Smith was imprisoned for the ninth time, he found himself at a crossroads. That’s when he learned …
Black Doctors March Shines Spotlight on Institutionalized Racism
*The #BlackDocsBelong campaign held a rally in Pasadena last Friday calling on Black medical doctors to join their …
COVID Vaccines Available for Children Under 4 Years Old with New School Year Upon Us
*As parents across California focus on purchasing new clothes, school supplies and technological aids for their children …
The Monkeypox Health Crisis: How California is Responding | VIDEO
*As the monkeypox virus outbreak spreads across the globe, Gov. Gavin Newsom says California will need to galvanize …
NAACP Settles Lawsuit to Remove False Quote About Prop 26
*A lawsuit filed by the California-Hawaii NAACP Conference on Aug. 2 to remove an election ballot opposition statement …
Report Recommendation to Cal EDD: Focus Less on Fraud, More on Employees
*A new report by California’s Legislative Analysist Office (LAO) offers recommendations for the state’s Employment …
Black Farmers Concerned Inflation Reduction Act Will Roll Back Promised Debt Relief | VIDEO
*The National Black Farmers Association is worried that the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will roll back debt relief …
Newsom’s ‘Water Supply Strategy’ Geared to Combat Drought, Climate Change | VIDEOs
*The Golden State is doing more than just pray for rain amidst the historic drought that is battering the state and the …
California Legislative Black Caucus Hosts Leadership Program for High Schoolers
*After a 3-year hiatus, the 12-member California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) held its “African American Leaders for …
San Bernardino Police Avoid DOJ Investigation by Claiming Black Man they Shot Had a Gun | WATCH
*The officer-involved shooting of 23-year-old Rob Marquise Adams in San Bernardino on July 16 has put the spotlight on a …
What You Should Know About the New 988 Suicide Prevention Line | WATCH
*On July 16, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline hotline officially became the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. …
The California Department of Aging: There is Help for Elder Californians | Video
*The Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church’s Commission on Social Action held a community meeting on aging …
Commentary: State Grants Are Providing Mortgage Relief to Californians Post-COVID
*The California Mortgage Relief Program helps families impacted by COVID-19 save their homes for many Californians of …
Covered California Announces 2023 Plans: Return of Post-COVID Medical Trend and Modest Rate Change for Consumers
*Covered California announced its rates and carriers for the upcoming 2023 coverage year. The announcement came as …
Editorial: Don’t Let Politicians Decide the Future of Journalism – Why CBN Opposes SB 911
*What could go wrong when politicians in Sacramento decide the future of journalism? The California legislature could …
