County Releases $9.1 Billion Recommended Budget Focused on Stability, Essential Services and Community Needs
The values-centered proposed budget was shaped through close collaboration among community members, the Board of Supervisors and its ad hoc…
Local Headlines
County Board of Supervisors Approves Historic Investments in Arts & Culture
The proposal titled “Investing in Arts, Culture, and Creative Opportunity for…
Keep readingNew Interactive Report Shows How Alternatives to Incarceration Programs Change Lives
San Diego County Probation opened the Community Transition Center (CTC) 13…
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Finishing the Fight: National Voting Rights Leader Calls for Continued Action After Alabama Rally
Caruthers was one of the dozens of activists, elected officials, and organization leaders who addressed the crowd at Saturday’s rally.…
Zambia Blasts the US Over a $2 Billion Health Deal in Exchange for Critical Minerals
Negotiations have continued for months to conclude the deal, one of dozens the Trump administration is pursuing in some of…
ESSENCE Festival of Culture Announces 2026 Evening Concert Series Lineup
The 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola has expanded its Evening Concert Series lineup. Newly announced performers include…
How Local Non-Profits Are Lowering Operations Costs to Meet Community Needs
Local non-profits are lowering their costs while still delivering help to those in need. Learn how they are cutting operational…
Our 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.
A Salute to Our African Nations: Ghana and Mauritius
This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations.
State News
Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
Under the existing system, all voters can choose any candidate in a primary election regardless of party affiliation.
Advocates Rally at State Capitol to Demand Heat Protections for Incarcerated People; More Funding for DV Survivors
It was referred to the Assembly Appropriations Committee on May 6 and placed in the Suspense File while lawmakers assess…
Q&A With Steven Bradford: Why He Wants Your Vote for California Insurance Commissioner
As California confronts rising insurance costs, market instability, and growing concerns about access and equity, the race for the state’s…
The Conversation
Astronaut Victor Glover is the Latest in a Long Line of Black American Explorers − Including York, the Enslaved Man Who Played a Key Role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Glover’s achievement is worth celebrating. But it’s also worth remembering that he belongs to a long and underappreciated history
Zimbabwean Artist Option Nyahunzvi Explores Cultural Values in a Bold New Exhibition
I am an art historian and critic with a focus on art traditions of southern Africa. I caught up with Nyahunzvi to ask him more…
