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Gov. Newsom Appoints Dr. Paulette Brown-Hinds to California Transportation Commission

by BVN November 26, 2025November 30, 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.

Governor Newsom Announces Underutilized State Property in Riverside to Become 209 Affordable Homes

by Ellen November 25, 2025December 1, 2025

CA Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Alameda) announced his bid for governor on Nov. 20.

Rep. Eric Swalwell Announces Bid for California Governor, Joining Crowded Race

by BVN November 24, 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.

Black Voice News Recognized at American Community Media (ACoM) 2025 Expo and Awards

by Ellen November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

The 2025 State of Black Women in California Report highlights the lived experiences of over 1,400 Black women and girls engaged through the Institute’s advocacy, leadership, and career development programs.

2025 State of Black Women in California Report Details Inequities

by Alyssah Hall November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

The CalFresh (SNAP) EBT card is basically a debit card for groceries. These benefits, interrupted by the recent historic shutdown of the federal government, will begin again now that the longest government shutdown in U.S. history has ended.

California Families to Receive Overdue SNAP Benefits After Federal Shutdown Ends

by BVN November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

California voters have approved Proposition 50, a significant move that will redraw the state's congressional map, impacting the boundaries of five districts currently held by Republican representatives.

California Voters Approve Proposition 50, Redrawing Congressional Map

by BVN November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

Rep. Pete Aguilar Celebrates Passage of Prop 50

by callen November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Last week, the U.S. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced plans to monitor polling sites across six jurisdictions, five of which are in California, including Riverside County.

California to Deploy Observers to Counter Federal Election Monitoring

by BVN November 4, 2025November 5, 2025