Covered California is offering a special-enrollment period for parents who have recently had a baby or adopted a child, allowing them to get quality health insurance for their growing family and potentially qualify for financial help to lower their monthly premiums.
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Asm. Dr. Corey Jackson to Host “Black Consciousness: A Juneteenth Celebration of Black Literature and Literacy”
Assemblymember Dr. Corey A. Jackson will host a Juneteenth event at the Moreno Valley Public Library to celebrate Black literature and literacy, featuring the official reading list of the Black Panther Party.
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Disaster Loan Program for Fire-Impacted Small Businesses in the Altadena Burn Area
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors and L.A. County Development Authority have launched the Altadena Disaster Relief Small Business Loan Program to provide up to $75,000 in loans to small businesses in the area affected by the Eaton Fire.
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California, World’s 5th largest Economy, Sues Trump Over Unlawful Tariffs and Illegal Use of IEEPA
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom have filed a lawsuit against President Trump’s unlawful use of power to impose tariffs and direct the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Patrol to implement and enforce those tariffs without the consent of Congress.
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“How We Fight Back”: Rep. Pete Aguilar Meets With IE Black Leaders
Congressman Pete Aguilar hosted a roundtable discussion at New Hope Family Life Center to address concerns over the Trump Administration’s Executive Orders and to discuss a three-tiered approach to push back against the Trump agenda, including the passage of the ADPPA, leveraging the courts, and engaging the community.
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Riverside’s Controversial and Bombastic Sheriff Chad Bianco Announces Bid for CA Governor
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco has announced his intention to run for California Governor in 2026, while facing a Civil Rights investigation and a “tough on crime” reputation.
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America’s Black Think Tank, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, Responds to Unprecedented Removal of EEOC Commissioners
President Donald Trump has fired two Democratic EEOC commissioners and NLRB Member Gwynne Wilcox, leaving the EEOC without a quorum and potentially undermining its ability to protect workers from discrimination.
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Newsom Announces LA Rises to Support Swift and Unified Rebuilding of Los Angeles
LA Rises, a unified recovery initiative led by Governor Gavin Newsom, aims to rebuild and make Los Angeles communities more resilient and better than before, with a $100 million commitment from Dodgers Chairman Mark Walter and the Mark Walter Family Foundation.
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Trump Order to Immediately Halt Federal Aid Sparks Chaos, Concern, Controversy and Confusion
President Donald J. Trump has ordered a temporary pause of all federal aid, including grants, loans and financial assistance, which could impact vulnerable communities and programs such as victims of domestic violence, homeless shelters, child care assistance and more.