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The California Labor and Workforce Development Agency stressed the importance of laws that became effective January 1, 2026, intended to reinforce California’s continued commitment to building a resilient and thriving economy for all.
Posted inCalifornia

Enhanced Rights and Protections for CA Workers in 2026

Ellen by Ellen January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

California has implemented several new laws impacting workers, including an increase in minimum wage, protection for service workers’ tips, and the right for rideshare drivers to sectoral collective bargaining, as well as enhanced enforcement authority to recover lost wages and measures to prevent employer fraud.

The Garden Team hangs out after a long day of work. Fresh food from the farm sits on a table for the community. Lead character Tabitha looks at something interesting on her iPad.
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Black Public Media Launches Grassroots Campaign After $1.8M Defunding

Ellen by Ellen December 30, 2025December 30, 2025
House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (L) and Vice Chair Ted Lieu (R ) sounded the Alarm over expiring ACA Tax Credits during a press conference earlier this week.
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Congressmen Aguilar and Lieu Address Rising Costs and Health Care Crisis

Ellen by Ellen December 11, 2025December 11, 2025
On Tuesday, Nov. 25, the private company character.ai removed access to its AI companion for youth 18 years and younger. These AI conversational chatbots use artificial intelligence to simulate conversation.
Posted inHealth

Mental Health Resources for California Youth Highlighted Amid Changes to Access to AI Chatbots

Ellen by Ellen November 29, 2025December 1, 2025
Rev. Dr. Queen Shamala Ifawuyi Bessie Davis Smith poses for a portrait featuring her art during a solo exhibition and book signing, “Initiation The Books of Love” on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Art by Wash Community Center in Compton, CA.
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Rev. Dr. Queen Shamala Smith Celebrates Art and Healing at Solo Exhibition

Ellen by Ellen November 26, 2025November 29, 2025
In 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an Executive Order N-06-19, which tasked the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and Department of General Services (DGS) with tackling the state’s affordable housing crisis by identifying underutilized state-owned land that could be converted into affordable housing, with consideration to factors such as proximity to job centers, amenities, and public transit.
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Governor Newsom Announces Underutilized State Property in Riverside to Become 209 Affordable Homes

Ellen by Ellen November 25, 2025December 1, 2025
American Community Media (ACoM) Executive Director Sandy Close welcomes attendees and panelists at the 2025 American Community Media Expo & Awards event at the PG&E Conference Center in Oakland, CA, on Friday, November 7, 2025.
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Black Voice News Recognized at American Community Media (ACoM) 2025 Expo and Awards

Ellen by Ellen November 19, 2025November 19, 2025
“Your vote is your voice, and California protects its citizens’ rights to use their voice through their vote," the Secretary has emphasized in the days leading to the upcoming election.
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“Don’t Give Up Your Power,” CA Sec of State Shirley Weber on November 4 Special Election

Ellen by Ellen October 28, 2025October 28, 2025
"This isn’t politics as usual; it’s an emergency for our democracy," said Calif. Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson.
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Corey Jackson Endorses Proposition 50 to Strengthen Democratic Processes and Protect Black Representation in California

Ellen by Ellen October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

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