Black Water Leaders: Outreach ‘Critically Important’ in Newsom’s Conservation Plan
April 7, 2022
California is under a state of emergency due to continuing drought conditions affecting more than 95% of state residents.
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California’s New CARE Court Is Justice Option for People Addicted, Mentally Ill
April 7, 2022
Gov. Gavin Newsom has met with some of the state’s counties to promote CARE Court, a mental health framework the state created to help people who are suffering from mental illness and Substance Use Disorder.
Gov’s Relief Plan Would Send Over $9 Billion in Direct Payments to Californians
March 31, 2022
The plan includes a mix of direct payments to individuals; suspension of public transportation fares tax rebates; and support for state, county and municipal programs that align with the governor’s goal to make California a zero-emissions state by 2035.
Toks Omishakin, Transportation Sec. Nominee, Moves Up to Cabinet Level
March 17, 2022
Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Adetokunbo “Toks” Omishakin Secretary of the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA).
Calif. Reparations Task Force Meeting to Honor Movement’s History
February 23, 2022
The California Task Force to Study and Development Reparations Proposal for African Americans will pay homage to Black History Month as well as African American heroes who initiated the fight for reparations – and kept it alive over the years — in the United States.
Weber Shares Thoughts on Framework for Reparations Eligibility
February 3, 2022
California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber shared her thoughts on who should be compensated for the injustices of slavery during the Task Force to Study and Develop Reparations Proposals for African Americans’ sixth meeting.
New ‘College Corps’ Program Offers $10,000 to Students for Community Service
February 3, 2022
Californians for All College Corps offers $10,000 stipends for college expenses to students who complete 450 hours of community service during the school year.
COVID Winter Surge Brings New Challenges for Elder and Youth Health Care
January 27, 2022
The COVID-19 winter surge has impacted different age groups in different ways, as caretakers struggle to take care of the elderly during this pandemic and parents remain wary of their children returning to in-person classes.
Weber’s AB 1655 Would Make Juneteenth a Paid Holiday in California
January 20, 2022
Last week, Assemblymember Akilah Weber (D-La Mesa) announced the introduction of Assembly Bill (AB) 1655, legislation that would make Juneteenth a paid holiday in California.
Gov. Newsom: Battling Omicron Will Take Boosters Plus Other Measures
December 30, 2021
Last week, speaking at a press conference at the Native American Health Center in Alameda County, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that Californians will have to take booster shots as the state adopts new COVID-19 measures to fight the Omicron variant.
Feds, State Take Steps to Ease Burden on Some Student Loan Borrowers
December 23, 2021
Lewis said, before the pandemic began, paying down the high student loan debt she accrued to cover her tuition and living expenses while in school put a strain on her monthly budget. Those arrears (“in the thousands”) with growing interest made it difficult for her to make ends meet.
Rev. Amos Brown Brings Wisdom, Guidance to Cal’s Reparations Task Force
December 23, 2021
The Rev. Amos C. Brown is vice-chair and the senior member serving on the nine-member California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans.
Newsom Announces Plans to Fight Rash of Retail Theft, Follow-Home Crimes
December 17, 2021
Gov. Gavin Newsom today announced new measures to fight a statewide rise in property and violent crimes, including a rash of smash-and-grab robberies targeting retailers and follow-home attacks in the Los Angeles area.
Holiday Travel Season: Cal Black Churches Offering COVID Testing, Vaccinations
December 16, 2021
The Rev. Dr. Lawrence E. Van Hook, pastor of Community Church in Oakland, says when COVID-19 vaccinations were first released late last year he did not want to get the shot.
COVID-19: As Winter Approaches, Gov. Newsom Focuses on ‘Waning Immunity’
November 4, 2021
The governor encouraged eligible Californians to get their booster shots as well, warning that initial COVID-19 shots required to be designated “fully vaccinated” might not be enough to inoculate individuals who are at a higher risk of getting the disease.