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California Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland) was recently appointed Chair of the California Assembly Budget Subcommittee #5 on Public Safety.

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Op Ed: Media Attacks on Assemblymember Mia Bonta’s Committee Chair Appointment Is Not Responsible Journalism

by California Black Media February 28, 2023February 28, 2023

Paul Cobb | Special to California Black Media Partners As the publisher of the Oakland Post, I am disappointed with recent mainstream media coverage and editorials trying to make tabloid […]

On Thursday, February 23, 2023 CA Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a full investigation into patterns and practices of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department led by Chad Bianco.

CA Attorney General Rob Bonta Announces Investigation into Riverside Sheriff’s Department

by Gail Fry February 23, 2023February 23, 2023

Attendees of the Border Church and Border Mosque interfaith service give pinkie kisses during the close of a Sunday interfaith service on December 22, 2019. The binational park has long been known as a place for reunification and community. The U.S. side of the park was closed in 2020.

Biden’s Plans for Border Wall Through Friendship Park Condemned

by Asante-Ra February 11, 2023February 11, 2023

SB 241, if passed by the legislature and signed into law, will require all federally licensed firearm dealers in California, and their employees, to complete annual training provided by the California Department of Justice.

Proposed Legislation Seeks Mandatory Training for Federally Licensed Gun Dealers

by Asante-Ra February 3, 2023February 3, 2023

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

Rep. Katherine Clark (Minority Whip) (L), Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (Minority Leader)(C) and Pete Aguilar (Democratic Caucus Chairman) (R) soon after their election as the House Democratic Leadership.

Rep Jeffries Elected House Minority Leader, Becomes First Black Man to Lead Party Caucus

by Kenneth Kipruto December 4, 2022December 4, 2022

Gov Gavin Newsom, who recently survived a Republican recall election, has won his re-election for a second term in office.

Newsom Leads Strong Team of Democratic Candidates in Securing Election Victories

by Kenneth Kipruto November 10, 2022November 10, 2022

Senate Passes Bill that provides much-needed help to veterans suffering from exposure to toxins

by BVN August 8, 2022August 8, 2022

Biden Takes Steps to Defend Reproductive Rights

by Breanna Reeves July 11, 2022July 11, 2022