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Seven Vote Centers Open for Special General Election
If you live in the County of San Diego’s First Supervisorial District, you can cast your ballot early at any…
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Community Leaders Unite to Call for Urgent Action Following Federal Rollbacks
On June 18, 2025, the San Diego Solidarity Network (SDSN) gathered leaders at the Chicano Park Museum to declare a…
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Blanket Sounds Turns Up the Vibe for Black Music Month
By Tihut Tamrat, Contributing Writer Waterfront Park transformed into a vibrant celebration of music, culture, and community this past weekend…
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Democratic Candidate Secures Lead in High-Stakes Supervisorial Election
Imperial Beach Mayor and Democratic candidate Paloma Aguirre is on track to win the supervisorial seat, securing 53% of the…
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A Taste of Community: TS Jordan Foundation and You Chill We Grill Team Up in Spring Valley
On a hot Saturday afternoon in Spring Valley, the parking lot of Kenwood Liquor was buzzing with more than just…
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A Day of Soul, Sound, and Shade in Southeast San Diego
By CW, The Freelancer If you weren’t at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Park on Saturday, June 28th, you missed…
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Pride 2025: Black LGBTQ+ Californians lean on each other
Natasha Hooper, a poet and event host in San Diego, said she is commemorating LGBTQ+ Pride Month by honoring Black…
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Homeless-related arrests, citations soared in these California cities after Supreme Court case
California cities have increased enforcement of homeless encampments since the Supreme Court's Grants Pass v. Johnson decision, with many citing…
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Advocates Concerned After CARE Court Launches in Alameda County
CARE Court, or the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment Court, is a civil court process that provides a 12-month treatment…
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California Ports to Receive Over $1 Billion in Federal Funds to Decarbonize
Last week, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will allocate over $1 billion to…
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Biden Appoints Black San Diego Attorney to California District Court Judgeship
On Oct. 23, President Joe Biden nominated two judges to vacant federal judgeships in Southern California: Judge Serena Murillo and…
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State of Black California: Oakland Tour Stop Rescheduled
The 2024 State of Black California Tour stop in Oakland has been rescheduled from Sept. 28 to Dec. 13, at…
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San Diego County Board of Supervisors Backs Reparations Bills
The San Diego Board of Supervisors last week voted 4-1 to back State legislation that aims to right historic injustices…
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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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Calif. Anti-Sex Trafficking Advocates Discuss Competing Bills, Strategies
Advocates from across California are challenging state officials and community leaders to support legislation that provides resources and services for…
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After Severe Storms Kill 12, State Warns of Ongoing Dangers
State authorities and elected officials around California are thanking 8,500 first responders for their combined efforts over the past weeks…
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Sen. Butler Marks First 100 Days in Office With Message and Meetings
U.S. Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.), a former labor organizer and advocate for women in politics, marked her first 100 days…
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For Black Students, Cal State’s Graduation Is Less Than 50%
Less than half of the Black students enrolled at California State University (CSU) campuses graduate. That troubling statistic was one…
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New California Law Harshens Penalties for Trafficking Children for Sex
Senate Bill (SB) 14 — legislation that makes trafficking of a minor for purposes of a commercial sex act a…
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A Tragic Death, Health Fears Add to Concern Over California New Extreme-Heat Reality
A Riverside County family is grieving -- and a local community is stunned -- after a 12-year-old boy suffered a…
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San Diego Supervisor Nora Vargas Endorses Barbara Lee for Senate
Supervisor Nora Vargas, the first Latina ever to Chair the San Diego Board of Supervisors, has endorsed Barbara Lee for…
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‘Empathy and Curiosity:’ How queen jaks is Helping Haas Make Teaching More Inclusive
Over the past year, queen has been helping Haas faculty navigate the minefield of changing mores and heightened awareness around…
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California Black Media Political Round-Up
The California Black Women's Collective Empowerment Institute (CABWCEI) is launching a statewide effort called “Conversations for Black Women — Building…
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How Four California Cities Are Approaching Reparations for Black Residents
The California Reparations Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans will hold its last in-person meeting…
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City Attorney David Chiu Subpoenas Home Title Protection Company for Alleged Deceptive Advertising
City attorneys from San Francisco and San Diego are seeking more information on a California-based company that allegedly scammed people…
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