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Dec 27, 2024 · Latest News. Trump’s Actions on DEI Are an Attack on Black America January 24, 2025; Black Women’s Eating Disorders Are Not ‘White Girl Problems’ January 24, 2025 Fund Launched to Aid “Cherished” Black Communities Impacted by Fires January 24, 2025; Trump Outlines America First Agenda: What It Means for Black Americans January 24, 2025; In the Classroom: A Look at How Dr. Martin ...
Sacramento council votes to end Chan's city manager contract
Dec 30, 2024 · The city manager’s role has long been a source of controversy in Sacramento, particularly regarding compensation and governance practices. In December 2023, Chan proposed a raise for himself from $400,000 to $420,000, along …
Sacramento takes first steps toward reparations for slave …
Dec 9, 2024 · That same month, Mayor Darrell Steinberg became a member of the Mayors Organized for Reparations and Equity Coalition. According to the city, the MORE Coalition “stands on the belief that cities can – and should – act as laboratories for bold ideas that can be transformative for racial and economic justice on a larger scale and demonstrate for the country how to pursue and improve ...
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Jan 15, 2025 · Latest News. Streets temporarily closing Jan. 20 for MLK Day events in two Sacramento areas January 17, 2025; DeMar DeRozan scores 33 points, Malik Monk adds 26 in the Kings’ 132-127 win over the Rockets January 17, 2025; Del Paso Heights Celebrates Grant High Football’s State Crown January 17, 2025; The …
California reparations advocates rally for education and advocacy
Jan 20, 2025 · Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media More than 100 reparations advocates and supporters from nearly 20 grassroots organizations across California gathered at the State Capitol on Jan. 7 for the first-ever Reparations Education and Advocacy Day (R.E.A.D) event.
Homelessness action plan adopted by Sacramento County, …
Apr 15, 2024 · By Robert J. Hansen | OBSERVER Staff Writer. Sacramento County supervisors voted last month to adopt the regionally coordinated homelessness action plan and accept $12.8 million in state funding.. The funds will be allocated for the expansion of scattered site sheltering, outreach teams and youth serving programs, the county said.
Sacramento City Council rejects community benefits agreement
Dec 18, 2024 · By Robert J. Hansen | OBSERVER Staff Writer. The Sacramento City Council rejected a proposed ordinance at its Dec. 3 meeting that would have required any major development that receives $10 million or more in city funding to enter a …
Sacramento to revitalize Railyards with new soccer stadium - The ...
Nov 21, 2024 · The 12,000-seat stadium is part of a broader $321 million development plan to revitalize Sacramento’s iconic Railyards. This latest effort builds on a history of ambitious development plans for the 244-acre site that have faced …
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.