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Chef Wanda Blake Honors Black Culture Through Food at Black-Eyed Pea Festival
Chef Wanda Blake, a legacy food ambassador for Farms to Grow, Inc., will honor the history of Black farmers and…
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California Assembly Passes Sex Trafficking Bill
A bill Sen. Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) authored addressing sex trafficking and aiming to increase penalties for those who purchase children…
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California Legislature Passes Law to Protect Incarcerated Pregnant Women
The California Senate recently approved a package of bills that expand protections for pregnant women who are incarcerated. Those bills…
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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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Bay Area Rescue Mission to Host Back-to-School Block Party
The Bay Area Rescue Mission is infusing fun into returning to school with its annual “Back to School Block Party”…
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Lawmakers Incensed by ‘Watering Down’ of Language in Child Sex Solicitation Bill
After an emotional hearing on July 2, the Assembly Public Safety Committee voted to advance Senate Bill (SB) 1414 with…
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Sunday Afternoon at the Marin County Fair
The theme of the Marin County Fair 2024, which ran from July 3-7, was ‘Make a Splash!’ celebrating one of…
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Faith Leaders to End Gun Violence Convene at White House
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy announced on June 25 a Surgeon General’s Advisory on Firearm Violence, declaring “firearm violence…
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‘International Chess Day’ Makes Its Move at Richmond Public Library
Chess players and their families can try their hand at gaining an advantage at a celebration of “International Chess Day”…
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Think Beyond the Tie: Five Fun Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Father’s Day is just around the corner and if you’ve given Dad one too many ties in previous years, let…
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St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Sponsors Free Sailboat Ride for Children and Guardians
The St. Andrew Presbyterian Church will be hosting a four-hour sailing trip for children and their guardian on the 132-foot…
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Point Richmond Music Unveils Summer Concert Series Lineup
If the first performer set for Point Richmond’s Summer Music Festival is any indication, the concert series has some fantastic…
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