2+ hour ago   (314+ words) In a 2-1 ruling, a three-judge panel in Los Angeles denied requests from state Republicans and the U.S. Justice Department to block the map from being used in future elections. The complaint accused California of violating the Constitution by using race as…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (580+ words) California health care advocates, labor unions and progressive lawmakers are urging the governor and the Legislature to find new money to fund medical care and other social services for millions of low-income and disabled Californians. Their coalition, known as "Fight…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (789+ words) A large'health care union'is attempting to place a proposal before voters in November that would impose a one-time 5% tax on the assets of billionaires " including stocks, art, businesses, collectibles and intellectual property " to backfill federal funding cuts to'health services'for lower-income…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (495+ words) Sen. Monique Lim'n (D'Santa Barbara) was sworn in as the 50th president pro tempore of the California State Senate on Jan. 5 at the State Capitol, marking the occasion with a series of official and ceremonial events. Lim'n's appointment in the Senate…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (387+ words) (WIB) " Across the country, college acceptance letters have been opened, financial aid portals refreshed, and family group chats set ablaze. As enrollment decision deadlines approach, one reality is becoming increasingly clear: for many students considering a'Historically'Black'College or University, the choice…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (1028+ words) California is in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump's efforts to expand the power of his office, touching on a vast array of issues that are core to the state's ability to pay its bills and carry out programs backed…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (230+ words) December is the time for lists " wish lists (to be strategically sent to every friend, relative and North Pole dweller just in time for the holidays), grocery lists in preparation of big family gatherings, best-of-the-year lists and lists of resolutions…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (969+ words) Gov. Newsom to Deliver State of the State Address on Jan. 8 Gov. Gavin Newsom will deliver his State of the State address on Jan. 8, 2026, at the California State Capitol before a joint session of the Legislature." In the speech, Newsom…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (65+ words) This change could deliver billions of more dollars to California schools. Here's the tradeoff'The Sacramento Observer Stay in the know. Your contribution is appreciated. Wednesday, January 7, 2026 From "Total Praise" to modern hymns, his music reshaped Black church worship. This Week's…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (54+ words) Asm. Sade Elhawary Wrote Bill Extending the Work of the Commission on the State of Hate'The Sacramento Observer Stay in the know. Your contribution is appreciated. Tuesday, January 6, 2026 This Week's Events Include An MLK Essay Contest, Comedy Shows, "The Lion…...