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U.S. DOT Awards California Nearly $150M for EV Charging and Fueling Infrastructure
The United States Department of Transportation has awarded $149.7 million to California to build its zero-emission vehicle charging and fueling…
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Sacramento: More Than 250 News Professionals Attend Ethnic Media Awards and Conference
More than 250 news professionals representing nearly 150 media outlets attended the annual Ethnic Media Conference, Expo, and Awards held…
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Opinion: California Ethnic Media Celebrates Its Purpose — And People
Are ethnic media outlets like the Oakland Post simply providing information? Or do they represent a de facto social justice…
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Opinion: Black Workers Depend on Same-Day Pay. Why is Gov’t Trying to Restrict It? Photo Caption: Jay King, President and CEO of the California Black Chamber of Commerce
It’s no secret that too many Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. What appears to be a secret is that…
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Bonta Pushes for Gender Equity in Consumer Good Prices
Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert reminding residents to know their rights under Assembly Bill 1287 for Women’s…
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Discover Medi-Cal’s Vital Supports for Californians Experiencing or at Risk of Homelessness
California is transforming Medi-Cal to better support and meet the whole-person care needs of members experiencing, or at risk of…
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Gov. Newsom Signs New Laws Strengthening State’s Crackdown on Organized Retail Crimes
On Aug. 16, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of 10 bills aimed at strengthening the state’s ability to prosecute…
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Assemblymember Wicks Secures Agreement with State, Major Tech Companies to Support the Work of California Journalists
On Wednesday, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks announced the establishment of a first-in-the-nation partnership with the State, news publishers, major tech companies…
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Gov. Newsom Plans to Revoke Funding for Cities and Counties Delaying Encampment Sweeps
Gov. Gavin Newsom promised to take away state funding from cities and counties that delay implementing an executive order to…
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Opinion: Sha’Carri, H.E.R., and Kamala’s Olympian Dash to the Presidency
I know the Olympics are over. Consider this me just running through the tape. You know, the one at the…
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Sacramento State University Inaugurates First-in-the-Nation Black Honors College
Last week, California State University (CSU), Sacramento (Sac State) celebrated 80 students who are enrolled in the inaugural class of…
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Sen. Bradford Responds to Deputy-Involved Killing of Unarmed Black Woman
After seeing a video of a deputy-involved shooting death of an unarmed Black woman in Illinois last week, the vice…
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California Black Health Network’s New Campaign Zooms in on Patient Rights, Empowerment
California Black Health Network (CBHN) recently launched its “Health 4 Life: Healthy Black People Campaign.” The campaign aims to empower…
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Interfaith Council of Alameda County Takes Action on Homelessness Crisis
The Interfaith Council of Alameda County (ICAC) is leading a concerted effort alongside city, state, and county officials to tackle…
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American Business Women’s Association Celebrates Annual Regional Conference
The American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) held its Annual Regional Recognition Conference at TPC Harding Park Golf Course in San…
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White Pony Express Receives $175K Grant to Fight Hunger and Food Waste
White Pony Express is the recipient of a $175,000 grant from the Anthem Blue Cross Foundation aimed at helping reduce…
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Opinion: Harris’s Diversity Coalition Revives the Power of True-Blue American Identity Politics
In corners of America dominated by MAGA disinformation, the concept of identity politics is vilified. It goes hand in hand…
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Former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs Is Running for Lieutenant Governor
Former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs is running to be the next lieutenant governor of California in the 2026 gubernatorial elections,…
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Biden Drops Out of 2024 Race and Endorses Harris; California Reacts
On June 21, President Joe Biden announced in a letter posted on social media that he is ending his candidacy…
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California Economy is Leading the Nation, Newsom Announces
California has the largest state economy in the United States with a nominal Gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.9…
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Oakland Native Kamala Harris Gets Groundswell of Support in Bid for U.S. President
In a one-two punch kicked off by President Joe Biden’s announcement last weekend that he would not seek a second…
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Op-Ed Senate Bill 966 Threatens Health Equity in East Bay
My East Bay community is struggling to get by. A proposed State Senate bill would set us back even further.…
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New California Laws Require High School Classes on Drug Education, Financial Literacy and Ethnic Studies
Last week, California became the 26th state to require high school seniors to pass courses focused on finance literacy, coming…
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Gov. Newsom, Other California Leaders, Pay Tribute to Baseball Great Willie Mays
Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom, several California government officials, private sector leaders and Americans from all walks of life paid…
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Report: Black Californians Lead as Victims of Hate Crime; Prosecutions Climb
California Attorney General Rob Bonta released the 2023 Hate Crime in California Report on June 29, providing data and resources to support ongoing…
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