SACRAMENTO – In the face of the most anti-worker federal Administration in recent history, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed AB 288 by Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D – Inglewood), which will protect California private sector employees’ right to join a union and address labor violations when the federal government fails to act in a timely manner. Earlier this year, the federal government’s DOGE took a wrecking ball to our federal public sector workforce – making it more difficult for veterans to receive their benefits, more difficult for seniors to access their Social Security and Medicare benefits, more difficult to protect disabled…
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COMPTON – On Saturday, October 4, 2025, the community will gather at Centennial High School for the 14th Annual Compton Walk for a Cure, a free event dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer and the power of early detection. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and participants are strongly encouraged to pre-register online at ComptonWalk4ACure.com. The Walk for a Cure was co-founded and is produced by Compton Unified School District Board Clerk Satra D. Zurita and her sister, Councilwoman Emeritus Janna Zurita, after witnessing too many Black and Brown women in Compton’s marginalized communities succumbing to breast cancer. “When my sister…
The sale of the former Boething Treeland Nursery property — a 32-acre site at the border of Woodland Hills, Calabasas, and Hidden Hills is drawing new scrutiny following revelations that the transaction may not have been a single property sale for an approximately $4 million deal, but rather five separate parcel sales, occurring at the same time, totaling at least $10,245,500. Recent news reports described the nursery’s transfer to Dignity Memorial, the nation’s largest funeral provider, as a $3.96 million sale. Public documents, however, show that the entire site was sold as five separate parcels that were all conveyed on…
PANORAMA CITY – The Los Angeles Police Department, Valley Traffic Detectives (VTD) are investigating a hit-and-run traffic collision that killed a man in his 30’s. The scooter was being ridden north on Woodman Avenue, at Strathern Street, about 9:35 p.m. Sunday when it was struck by a gray Honda sedan that was heading northbound on Woodman, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ggBwy9mtns The impact caused the rider, a man his early 30s, to be ejected from the scooter and land in the roadway. “Following the first collision, a second vehicle collided with the motorized scooter proceeding northbound Woodman Avenue,”…
NORWALK – Cerritos College is breaking new ground for women in construction. The college has secured a transformative $1.25 million Equal Representation in Construction Apprenticeship (ERiCA) grant from the California Department of Industrial Relations to expand pathways into one of the region’s highest-paying and fastest-growing industries. This funding will help women and underrepresented populations access stable, high-wage careers, uplifting families and communities across Southeast Los Angeles. This marks the second time the state has invested in Cerritos College’s leadership in construction training, following a $900,000 ERiCA grant in 2023. The initial round supported 44 apprentices, including 29 parents who received up…
SACRAMENTO – Building on their work to support communities devastated by the 2025 Eaton and Palisades fires in Los Angeles County, the State Legislature today gave its final approval of AB 851, by Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D – Inglewood), which would prohibit prospective buyers from making unsolicited below market offers on residential properties in fire impacted areas and allow the seller of a residential property in fire impacted areas to rescind the sale of their property within four months of the sale. The State Assembly approved AB 851 on a vote of 62 to 5. The State Senate previously approved…
SACRAMENTO – Building on multi-billion dollar investments into behavioral health services to treat people experiencing mental health and substance abuse disorders and the $617 million already distributed to local communities from Prop 47 savings, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the state is awarding a new round of funding — $127 million — to local governments to support their implementation of substance abuse treatment and mental health service efforts, including for Prop 36. Specific to mental health services, substance-use disorder treatment and diversion programs, 23 grants will go to local governments and tribal communities. More than 60% of the funding will go toward…
SAN FRANCISCO – The Latino Community Foundation (LCF) has released new polling results that underscore the priorities and concerns of California’s Latino electorate as voters prepare for the November 2025 special election. This new poll shows strong engagement and clarity on the issues Latino voters expect their leaders to address. Among the most notable findings: High Voter Engagement: 62% of Latino registered voters in California say they are certain to vote in the November special election. Top Concerns: Cost of living and inflation, housing costs and affordability, and jobs remain the top issues. Election Integrity: 66% of Latino registered voters are worried about…
At its September 8 meeting, the Compton Community College District Board of Trustees approved a forward-looking 2025–2026 budget that invests over $1 million in student success initiatives, including Guided Pathways, faculty hiring, and a new Visual and Performing Arts facility. The budget supports 5,980 FTES and 1,476 course sections, ensuring robust academic offerings for the year ahead. The final budget reflects current guidance from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office and includes strategic investments to strengthen academic programs, improve campus infrastructure, and support long-term financial stability. “This budget reflects our values and priorities, investing in students, faculty, and the future…
Union Leaders, Elected Officials, and Grassroots Organizations Rally Behind Rivas’ Vision for Just, Safe, and Green Public Schools LOS ANGELES – Days after launching her re-election campaign for LAUSD School Board District 2, Vice President Dr. Rocío Rivas is proud to announce a powerful wave of support from elected officials, labor unions, and community organizations. This broad and early coalition underscores growing momentum behind her campaign and deep trust in her proven leadership. These leaders, educators, and organizations stand with me because they believe, as I do, that every student, no matter their background or ZIP code, deserves a high-quality neighborhood public…
The settlement prohibits Lowe’s from advertising a price then charging a higher price at the point of sale LOS ANGELES — Lowe’s, a national home improvement and hardware retailer with 110 stores in California, has been ordered by the Court to pay $1 million to resolve a civil lawsuit alleging the company charged prices higher than the lowest advertised or posted price and falsely advertised accurate prices for products. “This settlement protects shoppers, ensures fair pricing at checkout, but equally important, holds retailers accountable for illegal business practices,” Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said. “Thanks to our Consumer…
Longtime Consumer Advocate, Environmental Leader Vows to Protect Californians in the Face of a Changing Climate & Growing Insurance Crisis LOS ANGELES — California State Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) today announced his candidacy for California Insurance Commissioner, pledging to put consumers first while ensuring a strong, fair, robust, and climate-resilient insurance market that meets the state’s evolving challenges. He enters the race with considerable advantages in polling, fundraising, experience, and political support. The Palisades Fire in January was a defining moment for Allen, a respected veteran legislator and former school board president, and his career in public service. The fire…
“Certified G’z” is Ice Cube’s second music collaboration with a Chicano rap artist LOS ANGELES – Legendary rapper and cultural icon Ice Cube makes a thunderous return to music with the release of “Certified G’z,” a cross-city collaboration with San Diego’s own Mr. Shadow and west coast artist Kokane. Dropping alongside Ice Cube’s anticipated sequel album “Man Up,” the track celebrates unity between the Latin and hip-hop communities. The track bridges Los Angeles and San Diego, Black and Brown, and old school and new school, reinforcing the themes of truth, power, and cultural resilience. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOWt2gKEjhw/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Mr. Shadow, known for his gritty lyrics and street credibility, has been…
LOS ANGELES – The California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) announced citations totaling more than $680,000 against J BBQ, a Koreatown BBQ restaurant operated by Midri, Inc. and owner Byung Kwan Lee, for widespread wage theft violations impacting 48 workers. The violations uncovered by the LCO’s Bureau of Field Enforcement included unpaid wages, denial of legally required meal and rest breaks, split-shift violations without premium pay, and inaccurate wage statements. Workers reported being required to remain on premises even during unpaid breaks to continue assisting customers. “Today I feel proud,” said Young Joon Kim (a pseudonym), a former Wi BBQ employee.…
NEW ORLEANS —The Committee to Elect Royce Duplessis today announced that the campaign has raised more than $600,000 since launching on July 1, including over $550,000 raised since the last reporting deadline just two months ago. This remarkable show of support is another sign that the people of our city were eager for a better option for mayor. It demonstrates not only Senator Duplessis’ commanding fundraising strength, but also the growing momentum of a community-powered campaign that is uniting New Orleanians over a shared desire to turn the page on the chaos at City Hall. “Our campaign is powered by…