Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R–Yucaipa) has introduced Senate Bill 745, legislation that directs the California Department of Education to develop a curriculum guide and resources for a one-year course in American government and civics, giving students more time to understand how government works, why their voice matters, and how to become informed and engaged citizens. Additionally, ...

By Edward Henderson California Black Media Over the last four weeks, California Black Media (CBM) has been examining the 16 bills included in the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) “Road to Repair 2025 Priority Bill Package.” Each piece of legislation, authored by different members of the CLBC, is written as part of a broader umbrella ...

By Joe W. Bowers Jr. California Black Media Gov. Newsom signed AB 1460 into law on Monday, Aug. 17. The new state law requires California State University (CSU), the nation’s largest four-year public university system, to provide courses in Ethnic studies at each of its 23 campuses beginning with the 2021–22 academic year and requires ...