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Oakland NAACP Pushes Youth Voter Engagement

Local civil rights group partners with election officials to register high school students.

Town Hall Aims to Strengthen Media-Law Enforcement Trust

NABJ Sacramento chapter and retired police chief to lead community conversation on transparency and accountability.

Riverside Unveils General Plan and Climate Action Updates

Community invited to workshop on city's long-term growth and sustainability plans

California Coastal Commission Holds Public Hearings in Gonzales

The commission focuses on inland issues like water, infrastructure, and agriculture during the 3-day event.

Inland Empire Hosts 6th Annual Antiracist Summit

Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson to headline event focused on combating hate and racism in the region

Rainbow Grocery reaches 50-year retail anniversary

Rainbow Grocery Cooperative is hosting an anniversary party this Sunday.

Coffee Thrown on TPUSA Display Ahead of Pro-Life Event at UC Berkeley

Incident comes amid history of hostility toward conservative groups on campus

Tax Day Protesters Gather in San Francisco to Oppose War Spending

Demonstrators voice frustration over use of tax dollars for military conflicts abroad.

USC Student Disputes Federal Account of 'No Kings' Protest Warnings

Tucker Collins, 18, lost his right eye after being struck by a projectile while filming the protest outside a Los Angeles detention center.

SDSU Student Council Votes on Divisive BDS Resolution

Proposed measure calls for university to divest from Israeli-linked companies and programs

Kern County Supervisors Proclaim 'Second Chance' Month

Program aims to unlock opportunities for housing, employment, and education for young offenders.

Supporters Submit Signatures for Fresno Transportation Measure

The 'Better Roads, Safe Streets' proposal aims to improve roads and infrastructure without raising taxes.

Readers Weigh In on Cabrillo Controversy, Battery Storage Debate

Letters to the Editor cover racial issues, climate change, and a local Webby Awards nomination.

Tax Day Protest Targets Military Spending

Activists rally at Santa Cruz post office to oppose use of tax dollars for war and militarism.

Contra Costa County Seeks Planning Commission Applicants

Four-year term on influential county planning board opens up

AAPI Equity Alliance Strengthens California's Anti-Hate Network

The organization partners with community groups to provide support and services for victims of hate incidents.

NAACP Fights to Protect Voting Rights Amid Ongoing Attacks

Civil rights organization continues legal battles and advocacy to safeguard access to the ballot box

Placerville Church Finds Way to Bridge Political Divide

Episcopal congregation learns to have difficult conversations while keeping community intact

San Diego Honors Holocaust Victims, Survivors, and Rescuers at Yom HaShoah

A La Jolla ceremony brought together the community to share powerful stories and warn against rising antisemitism.

UC San Diego Professors Face Discipline Over 2024 Pro-Palestinian Protest

Two professors could face suspensions for alleged involvement in a campus encampment protest.

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