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Community Schools Advocates Remain Hopeful Towards the End of State Budget Cycle
Monday, the California legislature voted to pass the state budget by the June 15 deadline; however, negotiations continue until Governor Newsom signs the budget on July 1.
Newsom Adds $30 Million One-Time Funding to CalFood Budget, Leaders State It Is Not Enough
Governor Gavin Newsom has added $30 million in one-time funding for the CalFood general fund for food banks in the 2026-2027 budget proposal.
Panel Discusses ICE Detention Conditions in California and How Leaders are Responding
The Immigrant Day of Action was held in Sacramento, full of panels and presentations from advocates and state leaders.
SB 1105 Aims to Protect Legal Observers and Reinforce Civil Rights
On February 16, Senator Sasha Renee Perez, of Pasadena, introduced SB 1105, also known as the Protect California Rights Act during an event.
$300 Million State Program Targets First-Time, First-Generation Homebuyers
California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) have begun their California Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan initiative.
California Takes Steps to Ensure Federal and State Agents are Held Accountable
On January 27, California made steps to hold Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) accountable if they break the law.
Federal Judge Stops ICE Civil Arrests at Immigration Courts in Part of California
On December 24, Federal Judge Casey Pitts halted policies that allowed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest individuals attending routine immigration court hearings.
Homeless and foster youth are suspended at disproportionate rates in California Schools
When children are disciplined in schools, a common outcome is being sent home on suspension; a recent study looks into how this affects homeless and foster youth.
California leads the way to a 28th amendment for gun safety
In June, Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a 28th amendment to the constitution in regard to gun safety.
Q&A: Traco Matthews is appointed to California’s Racial Equity Commission
Governor Gavin Newsom announced his appointments to the first Racial Equity Commission for the State. Among his appointments is Bakersfield’s local, Traco Matthews.