More people are home downsizing to simplify their lives, cut ongoing costs, and move into spaces that feel easier to manage day to day. Success comes from planning ahead, decluttering with intention, and choosing a home that matches current priorities instead of past habits.
Hoarding disorder is a mental health condition where persistent difficulty discarding items leads to overwhelming clutter, unsafe living conditions, and emotional distress. It is driven by a mix of anxiety, attachment to possessions, and decision-making challenges, though it can be treated through targeted therapy and gradual behavior change.
Housing, energy, food and gas are four essential household expenses, and their rising costs are forcing residents—especially lower-income households—to make difficult trade-offs, Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom (D-Stockton) said at a conference on affordability last week in Sacramento.
If you want your data to be secure in the digital age, identity theft protection should be a top concern. Some of the most effective methods to protect personal information include using a password manager, multi-factor authentication, and more.
As California confronts rising insurance costs, market instability, and growing concerns about access and equity, the race for the state’s top insurance regulator is drawing increased attention.
Post-launch monitoring enables medical device manufacturers to detect safety issues, track real-world performance, and maintain regulatory compliance after a product reaches the market. Pre-market trials are limited in size and scope and cannot fully account for the diversity of patients and clinical conditions encountered in everyday practice.
As you enjoy your youth, you should think about retirement income planning. Many retirees face financial suffering because of some planning errors they made in their younger years, such as not considering longevity, ignoring inflation, or claiming Social Security too early. If you aren’t too careful, these mistakes can make it hard for you to enjoy your senior years.
Walk-in bathtub installation makes bathing safer, easier, and far more comfortable without sacrificing a polished, high-end feel. It removes the need to step over a tall tub wall, adds built-in support, and turns a routine task into a more relaxing, low-stress experience. For homeowners planning or upgrading for comfort, it is a practical change that delivers immediate impact.
Black elected officials, civil rights attorneys, and grassroots organizers from across California convened in a virtual conference on May 1 to sound the alarm following an April 29 U.S. Supreme Court decision they say has severely weakened a cornerstone of the Voting Rights Act — warning that the ruling poses a direct threat to minority voting power and representation.
Various youth organizations and youth-led initiatives participated in legislative advocacy days last month at the California State Capitol to amplify the voices of Black communities and help cultivate the next generation of leaders.
In May 2024, Naila Jackson launched Network Navigator as a one-day event designed to connect Greater Birmingham-based small business owners with the resources they needed to grow their companies. But she couldn’t stop there. Today, Network Navigator is an independent nonprofit organization serving local entrepreneurs year-round with an online platform of resources and a variety of educational programming.
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It’s often the businesses that don’t realize they’re underinsured until it’s too late. Rather than putting yourself at risk, it’s better to reassess your policy and make sure that there are no glaring gaps that can result in major losses.
On April 28, Black-led organizations from across California that fight prejudice, hostility, or violence directed at individuals based on their race, ethnic origin, or skin color, joined with other anti-hate groups at the California State Capitol for a “Stop the Hate Day of Action.”
Mental health challenges among young people remain persistently high, and many students and families are still trying to understand how best to respond.
Tickets for the 2028 Olympic Games go on sale in August, but fans must register by July 22 to enter a random draw for access to purchase them. Selected participants will receive an email with a designated time slot to access the ticket sale when it opens in August.
U.S. Rep. James Clyburn, one of America’s most influential Black political leaders, says that some MAGA Republicans told him directly that slavery was a good thing, according to a clip from a political news show that’s gaining renewed attention online.
Once the State Capitol East Annex Project is completed, plans will move forward to install a plaque displaying California’s formal apology for its role in supporting chattel slavery and its legacy of systemic racism, according to former Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer.
The June 2, 2026, primary election will test the voter appeal of Black political candidates in California, where Black residents make up about 6.5% of the population.
More than a century after W.E.B. Du Bois presented photographs and data charts documenting Black American life at the 1900 Paris Exposition, his vision has found a new home in Atlanta’s West End, at the African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta, known as ADAMA.
