15-YEAR-OLD COLUMBUS GIRL DIES, Community Mourns as Authorities Urge Water Safety Awareness
Authorities reported that river levels remained above normal following recent weather, creating strong currents and hazardous underwater obstacles
Local Headlines
Trash Fee Lawsuit Settled — Repeals Paid Balboa Park Parking and Cuts Fees
A legal battle over San Diego’s trash collection fees has concluded…
Keep readingBoard of Supervisors Backs Bond to Protect San Diego Jobs, Cures, and Clinical Trials
The biomedical and life sciences industry supports more than 160,000 local…
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Hunger by Policy: SNAP Cuts Hit Hardest in Black America
The sweeping overhaul of SNAP cuts billions from food aid while expanding work rules, limiting purchases, and deepening pressure on…
First Came Congress. Now a National Redistricting Battle May Turn to Statehouses and City Councils
Georgia’s Republican-led Legislature will convene June 17 for a special session focused on redistricting for the 2028 elections.
Black Girl Vitamins Taps Malinda Williams to Champion Women’s Wellness
PR NEWSWIRE Black Girl Vitamins (BGV) has named award-winning actress, producer, and entrepreneur Malinda Williams as its Official Brand Partner…
What We Should Do Post Primaries
As many states work through their Primary Elections, now is a good time to do some real assessments as to…
Our African Nations
A Salute to Our African Nations: Sierra Leone
This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations.
A Salute to Our African Nations: Senegal
This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations.
A Salute to Our African Nations: Tunisia and Namibia
This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations.
State News
Applications Open This Summer for the California Civic Media Program Supporting Local Journalism
The program is funded by a $10 million appropriation from the state and a $10 million matching contribution from Google.
Woman Who Won $15M Discrimination Lawsuit Against Fresno Fights Back as City Tries to Decrease Her Award
The lawyers, who also represent Wilson’s co-plaintiff Charles Smith, insist the jury’s unanimous verdict was objective and should stand.
Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
Using Current Population Survey data, the analysis found Black unemployment increased from 5.6% in 2024 to 7.5% in 2025.
The Conversation
San Diego Mosque Shooting Reflects How Online Rhetoric, Media Depictions and Political Discourse Contribute to Increased Islamophobia
Many Muslim Americans are fearful following a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego that left three worshipers dead.
Motown Girl Group Martha and the Vandellas Not Only Recorded an Anthem for The Civil Rights Era – they Fought For Fair Pay and Proudly Called Themselves Divas
In 1965, CBS aired Martha and the Vandellas’ music video for their song “Nowhere to Run” set inside a Ford assembly plant.
