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Traffic passes through Wilmington, a neighborhood in Los Angeles County, where the fossil fuel industry is visibly prominent on January 11, 2023. According to the city of Long Beach, Wilmington is the third largest drilling site in the U.S., producing 46,000 barrels per day from 1,550 active wells. As part of the Climate Accountability Bill, California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his commitment to sign two pioneering climate bills, Senate Bills 253 and 261.

Newsom Promises to Sign Pioneering Climate Bills focused on Corporate Accountability and Risk Disclosure

by Aryana Noroozi October 1, 2023October 1, 2023

Aryana Noroozi Earlier this month, California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his commitment to sign two pioneering climate bills, Senate Bills 253 and 261. These laws, initially introduced as part of […]

Oil companies and distributors blame recent price hikes on events overseas or problems at local refineries but consumer advocacy groups disagree.

Conflicts Over California’s Rising Gas Prices Continue

by Phyllis Kimber Wilcox September 26, 2023September 26, 2023

Laurie Carleton was shot and killed by suspect Travis Ikeguchi on August 18, 2023.

A Stand for Equality Has Tragic Ending

by Gail Fry August 28, 2023August 28, 2023

Franita Tolson becomes first Black law dean at USC Gould.

Breaking Barriers: USC Gould Welcomes First Black Law Dean in its 123-Year History

by Asante-Ra July 28, 2023July 28, 2023

"We must sound the alarm. Hate is on the rise. These numbers show that it is imperative that we take swift and decisive action to halt the rise of hate crimes..." said Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson.

CA Sees Stark Increase in Hate Crimes Over Last Decade

by Prince James Story July 11, 2023July 11, 2023

Mapping Hate in California

by S.E. Williams and Alex Reed June 19, 2023June 21, 2023

In 2010, 17.1 million children were of Latinx origin. By 2020, that number rose to 18.8 million, with one in every four children in the U.S. being of Latinx origin.

Recently Released 2020 Census Data Reveals One in Every Four Children in the United States of Latinx Origin

by Aryana Noroozi June 13, 2023June 13, 2023

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is once again weighing in on matters of inclusivity.

While Temecula Valley School District Rejects Book About Harvey Milk, Governor Takes a Stand:Against Banning Books

by Asante-Ra June 6, 2023June 6, 2023

After 30 days of intense training 28 inmates graduate from the Glen Helen Fire Camp on April 28, 2015.

The Fight to End Involuntary Servitude in California

by Prince James Story May 21, 2023May 21, 2023