California governor signs historic reparations bill for Black ...
Sep 27, 2024 · Slavery wasn’t officially legal in California but was tolerated in the state’s early history.The formal apology was one of more than 100 recommendations made in a 2023 report by a California task force on reparations for the effects of slavery. The panel found that discriminatory laws and unlawful property seizures contributed to significant gaps in …
Current election results for local measures and races in …
Nov 6, 2024 · U.S. House: In a tight race for District 9, incumbent Democrat Josh Harder holds an approximately 2,000-vote lead over Republican challenger Kevin Lincoln, with roughly 51% of votes counted across the area that includes Stockton, Manteca, Tracy, and Lodi. SMUD board: In Ward 1, Brandon Rose leads with roughly 28,000 votes and is expected to secure the position.
Newsom vetoes reparations bill, signs six others into law - The ...
Oct 7, 2024 · By Robert J. Hansen | OBSERVER Staff Writer. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 25 vetoed a reparations bill that would have established a process for compensating individuals whose property was taken through racially motivated eminent domain.
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Sacramento State reveals plans for new stadium and sports …
Oct 25, 2024 · By Williamena Kwapo and Larry Hicks | OBSERVER Staff Writers. Against the backdrop of a major reordering of college athletics nationally, Sacramento State announced ambitious plans for a state-of-the-art, multi-use sports and entertainment complex to replace 55-year-old Hornet Stadium.
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California reparations bill stalls, $12M allocation in limbo - The ...
Sep 20, 2024 · With the Freedmen Affairs Agency yet to be established, questions have arisen about the status of the $12 million. At a town hall meeting at Florin Square on Sept. 13, CJEC lead organizer Chris Lodgson and about 35 attendees heard from Marc Philpart, president of the Black Freedom Fund, who said the fund would not receive $6 million.
A Black Mayor Is Signed, Sealed - The Sacramento Observer
Apr 1, 2024 · A Black mayor, Walton said, can drive perception among Black voters that the mayor will be more responsive to their needs. “Whether that’s true or not it is the perception, and that perception helps give people greater confidence in whether they will be treated fairly or not, or whether they’ll be considered and listened to with respect to various policy decisions and the distribution of ...
The Sacramento OBSERVER’s 60th Anniversary Gala Celebration: …
We are excited to announce The Sacramento OBSERVER’s 60th Anniversary Gala Celebration, and we would like to invite you to join us in celebrating this milestone occasion Friday, November 10, 2023 at Sacramento’s Memorial Auditorium.. To keep you informed about all the latest news and updates regarding this event, we are offering you …
Free Food Locations - The Sacramento Observer
Jun 27, 2024 · The South Sacramento Interfaith Partnership Food Closet is open to all 9-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday at 5625 24th St. The line may close at 11:15 a.m. to serve everyone by 11:30 a.m. Additional food distribution for low-income seniors through the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services.