Q&A: Demnlus Johnson Wants to Be Mayor ‘Because We Deserve Better’
Lifelong Richmond resident and former City Council member Demnlus Johnson spoke with CC Pulse about his candidacy for mayor....
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May
12
Apr
Antioch Mayor Convenes State Leaders on ‘Big City Problems’
The city of Antioch and Mayor Ron Bernal hosted a town hall with state Treasurer Fiona Ma and state Sen. Tim Grayson to economic and housing issues....
10
Apr
Young Californians Turn Service into Opportunity Through State Program
The initiative is designed to address some of the state’s most pressing challenges while creating pathways for young people to gain experience and find purpose....
01
Apr
California Forestry Jobs Push Targets Equity, Workforce Shortages
California is expanding forestry jobs to address wildfire risks and workforce shortages, with new efforts focused on opening career pathways for underserved communities....
26
Mar
Mass Deportations Could Cost Bay Area Billions of Dollars, Report Says
The Bay Area is home to an estimated 478,000 undocumented immigrants, whose contributions to the economy are "essential" to its functioning, the report reads....
25
Mar
Blueprint for Bay Area Future Adopted by Regional Agencies
Plan Bay Area 2050+ is the region's long-range blueprint for transportation, housing, economic resiliency and environmental sustainability....
10
Mar
Q&A With Billionaire Tom Steyer: The Only Question I Ask Is What’s Good for Working Californians?’
This California Black Media Q&A series with California’s gubernatorial candidates is intended to inform voters about where the candidates stand on key issues....
25
Feb
New Bill Would Extend Support for Displaced Oil and Gas Workers
A program that provides retraining, educational grants and transition assistance to workers affected by oil and gas refinery closures could become permanent....
23
Feb
For Many College Students, Side Hustles Aren’t a Trend; They’re a Necessity
Closely examining the prevalence of side hustles among Gen Z paints a dark reality for how many young adults experience the economy....
09
Feb
Contra Costa Faces Housing, Growth Tensions as Economic Outlook Debated
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors heard presentations on the local and federal economic outlook that are meant to help inform policy decisions....
30
Jan
San Pablo Considering Financing District to Increase Revenue
San Pablo wants to create a financing district to capture property growth taxes for use on city projects, as it looks to expand revenue amid budget challenges....
06
Jan
Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
In California Black Media's latest Political Playbook, find news on the State of the State, A.I., voters' top issues, and CARE courts....
03
Jan
Richmond Makes Bay Area’s Largest Minimum Wage Increase of New Year
Richmond raised its minimum wage with a whopping $1.41 increase from $17.77 to $19.18, the greatest increase of any Bay Area city for Jan. 1, 2026....
12
Nov
For Many in the Bay Area, Affordable Housing Is Not Affordable
American Community Media hosted a forum in Hayward to examine the Bay Area's housing crisis, which makes affordable housing unaffordable and unattainable....
23
Sep
Latino Voter Survey Reflects Impact of ‘Broken Promises’
A survey of Latino voters in California shows concern about the economy and widespread disapproval of President Donald Trump's handling of key issues....
