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Q&A with Steven Bradford: Why He Wants Your Vote for California Insurance Commissioner
20+ hour, 25+ min ago (1745+ words) Known for his work on issues ranging from energy and public safety to economic development, Bradford has also engaged with insurance policy during his time in the Legislature, serving on the Senate Insurance Committee." By Edward Henderson, California Black Media…...
More and More, Black Californians Are Worried About Rising Costs of Housing, Energy, Food and Gas
21+ hour, 56+ min ago (1734+ words) By Antonio" "Ray" "Harvey", California" "Black" "Media" Housing, energy, food and gas are four essential household expenses, and their rising costs are forcing residents'especially lower-income households'to make difficult trade-offs, Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom (D-Stockton) said at a conference on affordability last…...
Book Review: Books for College-Bound Students
21+ hour, 43+ min ago (1659+ words) Authors: Various, Copyright: c. 2026, Publishers: Various, SRP: $21. 00 " $29. 00, Page Counts: Various The videos and news reports were inspiring. In them, a hesitant prospective college student became a happy, new college-bound student with the click of a key. They were accepted into the…...
The Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Hold Day of Advocacy at the Capitol in Sacramento
20+ hour, 11+ min ago (1700+ words) By Antonio Ray Harvey, California Black Media On May 4, members of the Farwest Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. , convened at the California State Capitol for the organization's 23rd annual Delta Days in Sacramento. The two-day advocacy event brings together…...
Oakland Mayor Pushes Charter Overhaul to Clarify Roles in City Government, Increase Accountability and Improve Service Delivery
20+ hour, 2+ min ago (1785+ words) By Oakland Post Staff Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee is backing a sweeping proposal to restructure Oakland's government, arguing the changes would make City Hall more accountable and improve the delivery of basic services like public safety, homelessness response, and infrastructure…...
Rep. Kamlager-Dove Introduces Bill to Protect Women in Custody After Reports Detailing Miscarriages and Neglect
20+ hour, 18+ min ago (1695+ words) The Pregnant Women in Custody Act would expand safeguards beyond the federal prison system to include women detained by U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U. S. Customs and Border Protection and the Office of Refugee Resettlement. The proposal follows reports of pregnant women…...
How Is AI Affecting California? The State Wants You to Share Your Story
20+ hour, 43+ min ago (424+ words) By Bo Tefu, California Black Media " Gov. Gavin Newsom announced May 7 that California is expanding its Engaged California digital democracy initiative statewide, inviting residents to help shape future state policies on artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on jobs and…...
OPINION: The Fire of Oakland's Justin Jones
20+ hour, 35+ min ago (1694+ words) Jones made headlines three years ago when he was one of a pair of Justins. Along with fellow State Rep. Justin Pearson (D-Memphis), he fought their removal from the state house in Tennessee and won reinstatement. Now, Pearson is running…...
Oakland Mayor Pushes Charter Overhaul to Clarify Roles in City Government, Increase Accountability and Improve Service Delivery | Post News Group
20+ hour, 2+ min ago (1441+ words) By Oakland Post Staff Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee is backing a sweeping proposal to restructure Oakland's government, arguing the changes would make City Hall more accountable and improve the delivery of basic services like public safety, homelessness response, and infrastructure…...
The Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Hold Day of Advocacy at the Capitol in Sacramento | Post News Group
20+ hour, 11+ min ago (1371+ words) By Antonio Ray Harvey, California Black Media On May 4, members of the Farwest Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. , convened at the California State Capitol for the organization's 23rd annual Delta Days in Sacramento. The two-day advocacy event brings together…...