Sen. Holly Mitchell

Local Elected Officials Unite to End Child Poverty

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Staff WriterMay 22, 2019

Senator Holly Mitchell was among the speakers at the End Child Poverty Bus Tour. At right are Assemblymember Autumn Burke, L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and Gov. Gavin Newsom, who all delivered remarks during the event held at St. John’s Well Child and Family Center on May 17. (Modern Romance Photography) Political heavyweights united on May 17 to tackle a serious topic – eliminating poverty among youth and families in California. Officially called the End Child Poverty Bus Tour, the elected officials joined with community members to encourage state legislators to implement a comprehensive plan to remove nearly 2 million of California’s children from

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New Law to Make California First State to End Bail

Sophia Bollag, Associated PressAugust 30, 2018

California’s new law is the latest development in the nationwide debate over bail, which many people say unfairly punishes people for being poor. Other states including New Jersey, Alaska and New Mexico have overhauled their bail systems, although no other state has completely eliminated bail.

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Law Enforcement Reps Get Ear Full In State Senate Hearing

Sentinel News ServiceJune 14, 2018

Bradford made a pointed remark about the makeup of law enforcement organizations. During public testimony, supporters of the bill shared their support for the bill and their stories, including the uncle of Oscar Grant (who was shot in the back in the San Francisco area).

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Sen. Holly Mitchell on the importance of encouraging Black students to achieve

March 4, 2018

During a press conference by the California Black Legislative Caucus on the state of Black California and how it has changed over the past 10 years, Sen. Holly J. Mitchell talks about the importance of encouraging Black students to achieve.

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2018 California Democrats State Convention Programming Announcement

Staff ReportFebruary 20, 2018

2018 California Democrats State Convention Programming Announcement

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Sen. Holly J. Mitchell Wants her Constituents to Thrive

Brandon I. Brooks, Managing EditorDecember 21, 2017

The Sentinel caught up with Mitchell recently to talk about her role as a state senator, the challenges that come with overseeing a budget, and some of the new legislation going into effect January 1.

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EXCLUSIVE: Calif. State Senator Holly J. Mitchell goes one-on-one

Sentinel Staff ReportDecember 20, 2017

Calif. State Senator Holly J. Mitchell goes one – on – one with the Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper and L.A. Watts Times Newspaper. Mitchell sits down for an exclusive interview with managing editor Brandon I. Brooks.

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Sen. Holly J. Mitchell: Christmas in July

Sentinel News ServiceJuly 21, 2017

LOS ANGELES (July 15, 2017) — Sen. Holly J. Mitchell gets things rolling as she takes a turn or two (or three) in the rolling hamster cage, one of several activities offered during last weekend’s Christmas in July event. For more, click HERE: (Photo by Charles Steward; video by Ray Sotero).

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Gov. Brown ends unfair attorney’s fees for those found innocent

Sentinel News ServiceJuly 14, 2017

California Gov. Jerry Brown recently signed into law the first in a package of criminal justice-reform bills seeking to improve public safety, save taxpayers money and put greater emphasis on prevention, rehabilitation and maintaining family cohesion.