... California. Sen. Lola Smallwood Cuevas spoke at the 2nd Annual #EchoBlackVoices: Black August Event in 2025. Sen. Cuevas authored SB 1340, which...
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Bill creates new mechanisms for tribal members to protect religious practices on state owned land, but opponents say it’s heavy-handed.
In 2024, California passed a law to strengthen its policies restricting campus protests. Some say its implementation has targeted students of color.
Rep. Mark Takano, D- California, who chairs the Congressional Equality Caucus, called the move “another cruel, overreaching attack” on transgender...
California AG Rob Bonta joined 18 other attorneys general backing a lawsuit against Idaho's transgender bathroom law.
Bill banning child marriage could head to Gov. Newsom's desk | Right Now.
Sen. Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) said “rising homophobia and transphobia coincides with antisemitism and white supremacy.” That was a head-scratcher.
White died in 1962. Mayor Caroline Torosis told Patch the city's actions were racist and said there was "racial animus" behind the decision.
With Petaluma Mayor Kevin McDonnell having recently made a proclamation that August is officially transgender history month — the proclamation was...
Cecilia Chung, left, received a proclamation from San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie during the transgender flag raising ceremony August 7 at City Hall.
California AG Rob Bonta joined 18 other attorneys general backing a... California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 19...
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting transgender students in...
A Los Angeles police officer thought he was building a case against his... LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell, Mayor Karen Bass, and the police union condemned...
California Attorney General Rob Bonta calls Trump a “sore loser,” adding, “If you're born on American soil, you're an American-- period, full stop.
U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman toured two black-owned businesses in California's 30th District on Aug. 4 to raise awareness of National Black...
Sen. Alex Padilla of California posted on social media that “Trump doesn't understand the Constitution—but the 14th Amendment's promise of...
In the amicus brief, California Attorney General Rob Bonta — who is part of the coalition — stated that Idaho's ban “is an unconstitutional threat...
California AG Rob Bonta joins coalition challenging Idaho transgender bathroom law. @cbssacramento1 like136 views6 hours ago
California AG Rob Bonta joins coalition challenging Idaho transgender bathroom law. Darrielle Fair reports. 6h ago. Twitter; Facebook; Email
Assemblymember Chris Ward, chair of California's Legislative LGBTQ Caucus, praised Bonta's decision to join the legal challenge. "Attorney General...









