California

Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation to Improve Working Conditions and Wages for Fast-Food Workers

Members of the fast food council at the Department of Industrial Relations will include fast food workers and their advocates,…

3 years ago

Rethinking Who Is Essential: The Labor Myth of the Farmworker

His hands dive deep, in and out of the plants at a pace on par with machinery. But he is…

3 years ago

State Assembly Passes Bill to Help Street Vendors

On Aug. 14, the California State Assembly voted 47-0 to pass Senate bill 297, which is designed to make it…

3 years ago

Protecting Yourself, Others During Excessive Heat and Increased Wildfire Risks

It’s critical for residents to be familiar with the Ready! Set! Go! program that provides important pre-planning and evacuation information.

3 years ago

California Briefs: Hotels Converted to Housing; Grants Bolster Education to Career; Unemployment At Record Low; New State Firefighting Program

LA County Moves to Convert More Motels into Housing LOS ANGELES — Building on the success of Project Homekey 1.0,…

3 years ago

Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments

SACRAMENTO —  Gov. Gavin Newsom Aug. 24 announced the following appointments: Nichol Whiteman, 46, of Inglewood, has been reappointed to…

3 years ago

Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom Aug. 19, announced the following appointments: Lawrence Nwajei, 61, of Los Angeles, has been reappointed…

3 years ago

Gov. Newsom Unveils New Plan to Transform Kids’ Mental Health

California is taking urgent action to address this crisis. For children and families needing help now, some elements of the…

3 years ago

Oakland’s Largest Homeless Camp Dodges The Bullet For Now

In one small section residents and supporters erected several small homes and a common area for meetings, entertainment and other…

3 years ago

BOE to Hold its Annual Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights Hearing

Taxpayers and stakeholders are invited to attend in person, participate by phone, or submit comments online.

3 years ago