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As of June, more than 35,000 people who enrolled in health care plans through Covered California self-identified as African American.

Covered California’s Open Enrollment Period is Closing But There’s Still Time to Choose a Plan

by Breanna Reeves January 26, 2023January 26, 2023

The entrance to Star Ballroom Dance Studio is blocked by police and marked as a crime scene on January 22, 2023. The night before, on the eve of the Chinese Lunar New Year, a gunman walked into the venue and opened fire, killing 10 people and injuring at least 10 more. Monterey Park’s population of approximately 60,000 is about 65 percent Asian American. “We need to get this person off the street,” the Los Angeles County sheriff said.

Shooting in LA’s Monterey Park leaves 10 dead, scores injured

by Aryana Noroozi January 22, 2023January 22, 2023

The Valero Refinery, which sits in the middle of Wilmington, California, runs operations 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. The majority of Wilmington’s residents identify as Latino. SB1137 would create protections for communities like Wilmington, requiring oil and gas facility operators to implement strict pollution controls and develop response plans to protect the health of frontline communities living within 3,200 feet of existing oil wells.

Oil and Gas Referendum May Halt SB 1137’s Intent to Protect CA Communities from Toxic Oil Operations

by Prince James Story and Aryana Noroozi January 18, 2023January 18, 2023

Federal Emergency Declared in California, Sending in Much Needed Help as Severe Storm Conditions Pound the State

by Kenneth Kipruto January 10, 2023January 10, 2023

L.A. City Councilmember Kevin de Leon continues to resist calls for his resignation.

Los Angeles & Socal

Civil Rights Leader Shares Thoughts on LA City Council Controversy as Protests Against De Leon Continue

by Phyllis Kimber Wilcox December 30, 2022January 3, 2023

Californians welcome 2023 with more than two dozen new laws.

It’s the Law: California Enters 2023 With A Long List of New Rules and Regulations

by S.E. Williams December 29, 2022December 29, 2022

Carolyn Caldwell (center), first African American CEO at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center, presents the The Spirit of St. Mary Award to Chief Xavier Espino, Long Beach Fire Department (left), and Wally Hebeish, Long Beach Chief of Police, on Friday December 9, 2022.

Long Beach Police and Fire Chiefs Receive The Spirit of St. Mary Award

by BVN December 22, 2022December 22, 2022

The Electronic Frontier Foundation prepares to take its case against San Bernardino County to unseal eight search warrants associated with the use of Cell Site Simulators to the California Supreme Court.

Greater Public Oversight of San Bernardino County Law Enforcement Takes Backseat to Criminal Investigatory Process

by Gail Fry December 6, 2022December 6, 2022

San Bernardino County’s 31st Congressional District Representative Pete Aguilar is elected Chair of the Democratic Caucus and makes history assuming the highest-level position ever held by a Latino in U.S. House of Representatives.

San Bernardino County’s Pete Aguilar Makes History as 3rd Most Powerful Democrat in U.S. House of Representatives

by S.E. Williams December 4, 2022December 4, 2022