WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters has introduced legislation to protect children and families in the Head Start program from the impacts of the ongoing government shutdown. Waters, D-Inglewood, introduced the Head Start Shutdown Protection Act Oct. 17, The bill will require the federal government to reimburse states, local governments and school districts that use their own funds to continue the operations of Head Start programs in their communities and enable Head Start grant recipients to remain open and continue to serve the children and families who depend on them. “Head Start supports early childhood education and school readiness for…
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LOS ANGELES — Hundreds of city workers, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union members and cardroom employees gathered outside state Attorney General Rob Bonta’s Los Angeles office Oct. 20 to protest his proposed regulations that would ban blackjack-style games and severely limit player-dealer games in California cardrooms. Organizers of the protest said the move projected by Bonta’s own economic analysis could wipe out up to 50% of jobs and revenue at California cardrooms. The proposed regulations are unnecessary and punitive, as the games are lawful under California law and have been operating for decades, according to…
LOS ANGELES – Mayor Karen Bass joined Congressman Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, members of the L.A. City Council, and immigrant rights leaders to call for a Congressional investigation into the unlawful and unconstitutional abduction, detainment, and alleged abuse of U.S. citizens and immigrants by federal agents without a judicial warrant or probable cause. “I will always stand up to protect Los Angeles. Reports of Angelenos – U.S. citizens – being tased, dragged, and unlawfully detained should make us all concerned,” said Mayor Karen Bass. “I’m calling for an immediate Congressional investigation into these…
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California’s cannabis enforcement efforts led to the seizure and destruction of over $222 million worth of illegal cannabis from July to September 2025. Partners across state government, a part of the California Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce (UCETF) worked together to seize illegal cannabis, plants and firearms from unlawful cannabis operations across California. California remains committed to protecting consumers, public safety, and supporting our legal cannabis market. These enforcement actions send a clear message: Illegal operations will not be tolerated.” Governor Gavin Newsom The largest enforcement action of the quarter took place in July in…
U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) convened a conversation with healthcare experts from Covered California and Saban Community Clinic to discuss the urgent threat posed by the expiration of federal tax credits that help millions of Californians afford their health insurance. Nearly 90% of Covered California enrollees receive tax credits that lower their monthly premiums. Without congressional action, those enhanced credits will expire at the end of 2025. Healthcare Cost will Rise in California: Nearly 5.5 million Californians rely on the ACA for coverage. In Los Angeles County alone, nearly 2 million residents are enrolled. Nearly 90% of Covered California enrollees…
Fatima Iqbal-Zubair, educator, mother, and community leader running for State Assembly District 65, announced today the endorsement from CA State Senate Majority Leader Lena Gonzalez. “As a mother, educator, and immigrant, Fatima Iqbal-Zubair has dedicated her life to uplifting working families and building a more just and sustainable California. From fighting for clean air and water in frontline communities to standing shoulder-to-shoulder with labor to create good union jobs, Fatima has shown what people-powered leadership looks like. I’m proud to support her and look forward to working alongside her to deliver for families, workers, and the environment across our state,”…
Cerritos College has once again earned national recognition for its leadership in expanding opportunities and advancing student success. The U.S. Department of Education awarded the college a $1.3 million federal TRIO grant to strengthen support for first-generation and low-income students. The five-year grant will fund the Cerritos College branch of the TRIO Student Support Services Project, a national initiative aimed at helping students stay in school, graduate, and build successful careers. By providing personalized advising and expanding mentoring and tutoring programs, the TRIO initiative at Cerritos College empowers students to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. For Cerritos College, these…
LOS ANGELES – LA Times Media Group (LATMG) has announced its launch as an integrated media platform that combines trusted journalism, premium digital publishing, state of the art virtual production, and global gaming including esports into a single engagement engine. The Company has now opened a private placement opportunity at Join.LATimes.com to be followed by a potential Regulation A (Reg A) public offering, with an intended NYSE listing under the ticker “LAT.” Founded in 1881, the Los Angeles Times is one of America’s most storied publications. In 2018, Dr. Soon-Shiong acquired the paper with a commitment not only to preserve its…
Mixed-Use Project Hailed as Transformative Investment in Downtown LA LOS ANGELES—The City Planning Commission today unanimously voted to recommend approval of Fourth & Central, a transformative mixed-use project proposed for a Downtown gateway site currently being used for industrial purposes. A diverse set of approximately 50 Downtown Los Angeles stakeholders, including social justice organizations, business organizations, organized labor, housing advocates, and area residents, turned out to speak in support of the project. “We’ve spent years working on our plan to transform this industrial property into a mixed-use community, which made it so rewarding to hear city decision-makers agree with our…
LOS ANGELES – Continuing ongoing efforts to make opening and running small businesses in California easier, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed two bills cutting red tape and regulation in the restaurant industry. The bills were developed with considerable input from restaurant owners and the Governor signed the bills in Downtown Los Angeles at the locally owned restaurant, Joyce. Restaurants like Joyce aren’t just great places to eat — they’re the heartbeat of our neighborhoods and vital to California’s economy. While restaurants owners brace for the ongoing impact the Trump administration’s economic failures, we’re cutting red tape, supporting small businesses, and doing…