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

2022 Elections

Newsom Leads Strong Team of Democratic Candidates in Securing Election Victories

by Kenneth Kipruto November 10, 2022November 10, 2022

Kenneth Ng’Eitch Kipruto Gov Gavin Newsom won his re-election bid with a huge margin, leading a pack of democratic candidates that were seeking new terms in statewide offices in this […]

Protest signs outside the home of L.A. City Councilmember Kevin de Leon as calls intensify for his resignation and the resignation of fellow councilmember Gil Cedillo in response to racists comments caught on tape last year as redistricting lines for the City of Los Angeles were under consideration.

California

Latino Civic Leaders Issue Open Letter Demanding Resignation of L.A. City Councilmembers de Leon and Cedillo, Lozano Reflects

by Phyllis Kimber Wilcox November 2, 2022November 2, 2022

Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez and LA City Councilmember Kevin de Leon are 2 of the 3 councilmembers recorded in secretly recorded conversation–that took place almost a year ago.

California

Redistricting’s Racist Power Grab, LA City Council Members, and a Tape that Exposed it All

by Phyllis Kimber Wilcox October 21, 2022October 21, 2022

Civil Rights

Madame Secretary: Hon. Shirley N. Weber Reflects on Voting Rights, First Year in Office

by California Black Media February 16, 2022February 16, 2022

Politics

As Biden Struggles, Harris Touts California Wildfire Aid

by Associated Press January 23, 2022January 23, 2022

2021 Recall Efforts

Recall Election Heats Up: Gov. Newsom Trades Fire With Larry Elder

by California Black Media August 29, 2021August 28, 2021

2021 Recall Efforts

Harris Cancels Planned California Campaign Stop with Newsom

by Associated Press August 28, 2021August 28, 2021

2021 Recall Efforts

Opinion: $215 M Cal Recall Election is Baseless, Trump-Backed Power Grab

by BVN August 28, 2021August 28, 2021

Community

New Census Data Shows Changing Complexion of California; Political Power Shifts

by California Black Media August 22, 2021August 21, 2021