By Joe W. Bowers Jr. and Edward Henderson | California Black Media - By Joe W. Bowers Jr. and Edward Henderson | California Black Media Black Women’s Group Holds Gov. Newsom’s Feet to the Fire on Senate Appointment
By Joe W. Bowers Jr. and Edward Henderson | California Black Media - Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to improve access to higher paying and more fulfilling careers for students and workers, while the Senate Public Safety Committee passed a resolution to call a constitutional convention to address gun violence in America, and the California Senate announced leadership changes on both sides of the aisle.
By Mark Hedin, Lila Brown and Edward Henderson | California Black Media - A 12-year-old boy from Riverside County suffered a fatal medical emergency during an excessive heat wave, and California is making historic investments in climate action and public awareness to combat the risk of heat-related deaths.
By Joe W. Bowers Jr. and Edward Henderson | California Black Media - Californians living in subsidized housing may face unexpected tax bills due to an obscure tax rule called possessory interest, while lawmakers are proposing reparations for injustices committed against Black Californians, a $3 million check has been presented to the 40-Acre Conservation League for their first land acquisition, California is allocating $91.4 million to support victims of hate crimes and prevent anti-hate measures, and the 20th Annual Gardena Jazz Festival took place with performances from Boney James, Damien Escobar and more.