News Homicides at record lows in California cities January 28, 2026 Cal Matters Researchers point to many factors for less killings.
News California rent control bill dies in Assembly committee January 27, 2026 California Black Media For the second year in a row, the state Legislature hals a rent control proposal.
News Governor Newsom’s final ‘State of the State’ address January 21, 2026 California Black Media Gavin Newsom calls California ‘policy blueprint,’ emphasizes progress.
Opinion Letter: Oakland teachers condemn killing of Renee Good by ICE agent January 20, 2026 Kampala Taiz-Rancifer Oakland teachers call for end to immigration enforcement in schools.
Health That Hausa Vegan: Nigerian chef finds community, healing in Oakland January 20, 2026 Kristal Raheem A Nigerian-born chef builds a healthy lifestyle and community in Oakland.
News California’s attorney general seeks trustee in Flipcause bankruptcy January 12, 2026 Rasheed Shabazz A trustee could investigate mismanagement and potential fraud concerns.
News Why Stripe stopped processing payments for Flipcause January 10, 2026 Rasheed Shabazz Without the ability to process payments, the donation platform spiraled into bankruptcy court.
News Honoring the Life of Betty Reid Soskin, Nation’s eldest park ranger January 9, 2026 California Black Media She lives on through her memoir and the documentary, “Sign my name to freedom.”
News Fueled by Resilience: An interview with Mia Bonta January 7, 2026 California Black Media Assemblywoman Mia Bonta said her constituents inspire her to keep fighting.
News Oscar Grant family, movement, ‘still pressing on’ 17 years January 3, 2026 Rasheed Shabazz Family and movement gathered at Fruitvale to remember Oscar Grant and press on for justice.