By Edward Henderson California Black Media Amid a crowd of thousands waiting for groceries at a San Diego food distribution site, Josh Fryday, Director of the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GO-Serve), stood alongside California Service Corps members to launch Operation Feed California, a statewide effort to help the 5.5 million Californians struggling ...

Assemblymember Dr. Corey A. Jackson, Chair of the Assembly Budget Subcommittee #2 on Human Services, issued a strong statement condemning the Trump and Republican-led federal government shutdown that is forecasted to cut off federal SNAP (CalFresh) benefits beginning November 1. If the shutdown continues past October 31, over 5.5 million Californians, including parents, children, seniors, ...

Led by Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D – Inglewood), Chair of the LA County Legislative Delegation, over 30 Democratic legislators from across California including Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D- Hollister) stood unified in calling for the de-escalation of words and actions by the current federal government that is putting residents across Los Angeles County in danger ...

By Aldon Thomas Stiles California Black Media On Jan. 8, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he is proposing a $2.7 billion investment to boost the state’s COVID-19 response efforts. The request is included in the state budget Gov. Newsom is sending to the State Legislature this week. He is asking lawmakers to take action on it ...