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4 weeks ago | 
lafocusnews.com | Antonio Harvey |Antonio Harvey
Assembly Bill (AB) 1269, also known as Wakiesha’s Law, a California bill authored by Assemblymember Isaac G. Bryan (D-Ladera Heights), passed out of the Public Safety Committee on April 8 with a 7-0 vote. The bill requires county and city jails to notify specific individuals when an incarcerated person is hospitalized for a serious or critical condition – of if he or she dies in custody. AB 1269 was re-referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
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1 month ago | 
lafocusnews.com | Antonio Harvey |Antonio Harvey
Some members of the California Black Legislative Caucus (CLBC) joined Assemblymember Susan Quirk-Silva (D-Fullerton) and the Women’s Legislative Caucus at a press conference on April 3 to demand justice and fairness for incarcerated woman in California. CLBC members Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Alameda), Sade Elhawary (D-Los Angeles), Sen.
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1 month ago | 
lafocusnews.com | Antonio Harvey |Antonio Harvey
Two members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) joined a bipartisan and bicameral group of lawmakers to introduce a 20-bill package that would fast-track housing production in the state. Assemblymembers Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) and Lori Wilson (D-Suisun City) added bills that would make housing more affordable and cut down the time it takes to get approval to build houses.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
lafocusnews.com | Bo Tefu |Antonio Harvey
Black students, hug and celebration for graduation, education and achievement on university, campus and success. African American woman, man or academics with smile, embrace or joy for college degree Bo Tefu, Joe W.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
westsidestorynewspaper.com | Bo Tefu |Antonio Harvey
By Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black MediaGov. Gavin Newsom has announced a new program that aims to improve public safety through federally funded investments in supportive housing for individuals exiting incarceration.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
lafocusnews.com | Bo Tefu |Antonio Harvey
Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced a new program that aims to improve public safety through federally funded investments in supportive housing for individuals exiting incarceration. This initiative, collaboratively managed by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), seeks to reduce homelessness and recidivism among formerly incarcerated individuals.
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Oct 21, 2024 | 
postnewsgroup.com | Antonio Harvey
By Antonio Ray HarveyIn a 20-minute interview on Oct. 10, Gov. Gavin Newsom said California’s economy is in great shape due to achievements in certain areas. The Governor was speaking at the 2024 California Economic Summit event hosted by California Forward in Sacramento. It was attended by more than 100 leaders from industry, community, and the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. “It is an exciting and dynamic time,” said Newsom. “Thirty-two of the top 50 AI companies are all here in California.
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Oct 17, 2024 | 
westsidestorynewspaper.com | Bo Tefu |Antonio Harvey
By Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black MediaThe California Community Colleges’ ICanGoToCollege.com campaign has launched the second season of its EDUCATE. ELEVATE. podcast series, which focuses on promoting Black student enrollment and retention. Season 1 had over 60,000 listeners, and the new season aims to build on this success by featuring inspiring student stories and expert advice.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
westsidestorynewspaper.com | Bo Tefu |Antonio Harvey
By Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black MediaParticipation in dual enrollment high school and community college programs has increased among students in California. However, the percentage of Black and Latino high school students enrolled in dual enrollment programs has decreased in recent years, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of California Davis.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
postnewsgroup.com | Antonio Harvey
By Antonio Ray Harvey, California Black MediaOn Oct. 1, during a special session, the California Assembly advanced Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to prevent gasoline price spikes, according to the Governor’s office and lawmakers backing the measure. The Assembly passed Assembly Bill (AB) x2-1, authored by Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara) and Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters). The bill is on its way to the Senate for consideration.
