Joe W. Bowers Jr., Author at The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint

Xavier Becerra

State & Local Politics

Becerra Becomes First Latino Elected Governor as 17 Black Candidates Lead in California Races

By Joe W. Bowers Jr., California Black MediaNov 4, 2026Nov 4, 2026

Black candidates lead in 17 California election contests, with Shirley Weber, Malia Cohen, Maxine Waters, and others securing victories statewide.

Xavier Becerra

Xavier Becerra Hosts Meet-and-Greet with Black Leaders in L.A.

By Joe W. Bowers Jr., California Black MediaOct 22, 2026Oct 22, 2026

Lorena Gonzalez

Former Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez Backs Proposition 40 as Billionaire Tax Divides California Labor 

Joe W. Bowers Jr., California Black Media Oct 20, 2026Oct 20, 2026

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The California Endowment Breaks Ground on Robert K. Ross Center

By Joe W. Bowers Jr., California Black MediaOct 13, 2026Oct 13, 2026