California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)

Cali-Born Steelers Rookie Joins Gov. Newsom’s Efforts Against Homelessness and Hunger

Bo Tefu, California Black MediaJuly 1, 2021

Rookie Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris, who was born in Martinez and attended high school in the East Bay town of Antioch, came home last week to join Gov. Newsom in Santa Clara as he announced his efforts to address the state’s ongoing homelessness crisis and a new COVID-19-related rental relief program.

Economy Finance

Many Black Renters, Hit Worst By COVID, Remain in Dark About Billions in Relief Funds

Aldon Thomas Stiles, California Black MediaMay 6, 2021

But many renters, including Black Californians who lease residential property, may not know about the state’s new CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program or they may not have details on how to apply for the available assistance. Other advocates say some renters could simply be confused because there are multiple rental relief programs at the county or city level to help renters.