A Bill of Rights for Long-Term Care Residents
Amid staffing shortages made worse by COVID, advocates say more needs to be done to protect the rights of residents in California’s long-term care facilities. ...
22
Nov
11
Nov
Initial Indications Point to Low Voter Turnout in Richmond
Richmond residents voted for a new mayor, three new City Council members and rent control in the midterm election on Tuesday....
10
Nov
State Health Officials Urge Preventative Measures for COVID, Flu, RSV
Health officials recommend steps such as COVID-19 and flu vaccines and mask-wearing to guard against diseases, also including respiratory syncytial virus. ...
09
Nov
California ’22 Mid-Term: Historic Wave of Black Candidates Set to Win Election
For the first time in California history, there is a chance that three Black state constitutional officers will be elected to serve in office at the same time....
08
Nov
State, Local Officials Take Actions to Tackle Homelessness Crisis
California state and local officials are serious about tackling the state's growing homelessness crisis head on as it continues to rise....
08
Nov
Experts Address Doubts About Election Process
California Secretary of State Shirley Weber spoke ahead of Election Day about the electoral process, election deniers and making sure your vote counts....
29
Oct
‘Sadness, Disappointment, Anger’ — Indigenous Oaxacans Fight for Identity, Representation
Arcenio López of the Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project said the racist remarks by L.A. city officials discourage Indigenous civic engagement....
20
Oct
Elections ’22: Prop 26 and Prop 27 Are Dueling to Make Sports Gambling Legal
On Nov. 8, California voters have a choice between two ballot initiatives to legalize and tax sports betting: Prop 26 and Prop 27....
06
Oct
California Department of Public Health Releases New Masking Guidelines
The California Department of Public Health offered new advice on when to wear a mask and other steps to protect people from COVID-19....
02
Oct
On the Record With Governor Gavin Newsom: Saving Water & Building a More Resilient Future
California's climate has changed, causing worsening heat, wildfires, flooding and drought. We need to adapt, in part, by saving water, writes Gov. Gavin Newsom....
27
Sep
What Inclusion for All Means: California Embraces Master Plan for Older Adults
Advocates met Sept. 20 in Sacramento at a conference for California's 10-year Master Plan for Aging, meant to address inequities for older and disabled people....
12
Sep
Statewide “Listening Sessions” Allow Reparations Task Force to Hear Black Californians Stories
The state reparations task force holds listening sessions to better understand how certain laws and policies hurt Black Californians....
07
Sep
PG&E, Power Grid Operator Again Urge Energy Conservation Amid Continued Heat Wednesday
With a prolonged heat wave still affecting the Bay Area, people are asked to save energy to reduce the chance of rolling blackouts....
06
Sep
Props 26 and 27 Could Help Some Tribes, But Not All
Props 26 and 27 would change Indian gaming, but some tribes — like the Lytton band, which operates a casino in San Pablo — don't stand to benefit....
05
Sep
State Says More Energy Conservation Needed to Avoid Outages
State officials issued a power grid emergency alert Monday, asking consumers to use less electricity during the heat wave to reduce the risk of blackouts....
