The $5 million lump sum payment would be aimed at redressing years of discrimination and loss of economic opportunity in the Black community.
The governor signed the SB 357 on a cautionary note, stating his administration would be monitoring crime and prosecution trends for "possible unintended consequences."
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti proposed the largest basic income pilot program in the nation this week as part of his $11.2 billion budget proposal.
After a year of debate, the Placerville City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to remove the image of a noose from its city logo.
Protesters demanding police accountability marched to the home of Sacramento’s city manager Sunday night, continuing a wave of activism that many officials say has crossed the line.
The West Hollywood City Council is seeking members for its soon-to-be Social Justice Task Force, according to a news release.
It’s been four months since Americans took to the streets to protest the death of George Floyd.
