Covering Compton and Beyond
By Jan. 10, Gov. Gavin Newsom will present his proposed 2026 budget, addressing a $2 billion projected deficit while setting priorities for California’s education, housing, healthcare, and more. This budget will incorporate strategies discussed during a recent special legislative session Read more
SB 1348, authored by Sen. Steven Bradford, will create the nation’s first state designation recognizing Black-Serving Institutions SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 1348 by Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), which will promote Black student success in higher Read more
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills included in a priority reparations package introduced by the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), including Assembly Bill 3089 — which formally apologies to Black Californians for the Read more
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the “Ebony Alert” bill to help locate missing Black youth and Black women in the state of California, according to an Oct. 8 written statement from his office. Senate Bill (SB) 673, authored by Sen. Steven Read more