California Takes Steps to Address Rising Homelessness Among Aging Adults
The California Commission on Aging (CCoA) has published a Housing Policy Brief that offers recommendations for reducing housing insecurity and homelessness among... Read More
Will Gov. Newsom’s New Film and TV Tax Credit Prioritize Diversity?
Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Carson), a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) says he supports Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to expand... Read More
Biden-Harris Gun Safety Executive Order Reinforces California Gun Laws
On Sept. 26, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris announced an executive order that directs federal agencies to improve school-based... Read More
Legislative Republicans Present “Real Solutions” to Drive Down Gas Prices
Assembly Republicans presented a plan last week with what they called “real solutions” to lower gas prices during a special legislative session... Read More
Gov. Newsom Signs Legislative Package to Increase Housing, Improve Accountability
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bipartisan legislative package to improve housing initiatives and address the homelessness crisis. The laws aim to streamline... Read More
Gov. Newsom: Black Caucus Members “Owed an Apology” Amid Backlash, Brewing Tensions
Sacramento, CA — A week after advocates rallied at the State Capitol to protest lawmakers for not allowing two reparations bills to... Read More
Advocates Express Outrage and Disappointment as Calif. Reparations Bills Stall in Legislature
Scores of advocates from across California protested at the State Capitol Saturday after the Legislature failed to bring two critical reparations bills... Read More
Bill Would Make Feminine Products Readily Available to Incarcerated Persons
Sacramento, CA — Assemblymembers Mia Bonta (D-Alameda) and Issac Bryan (D-Ladera Heights) introduced a bill in January that requires lock-up facilities to... Read More
Attorney Gen. Bonta Human Trafficking Taskforce Recovers Victims at San Diego Comic-Con Convention
San Diego, CA — A human trafficking sting spearheaded by the San Diego Human Trafficking Taskforce (SDHTTF) resulted in 14 arrests and... Read More
Calif. Dept. of Finance July Report: Income Up; Inflation Slowing
By: Bo Tefu, Joe Bowers, & Antonio Ray Harvey, CBM Statewide — California’s personal income increased by 8.2% in the first quarter... Read More
