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Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
News You Might Have Missed
Stefi Mar May 18, 2026
News You Might Have Missed
On May 7, Justin Jones, a Nashville lawmaker and Oakland native, set set fire to a paper replica of the Confederate flag in the Tennessee State Capitol rotunda to protest a Republican-led congressional redistricting plan passed during a special legislative session.
Gov. Gavin Newsom presented the final May Revision of his administration on May 14, outlining a state budget proposal he says balances California’s finances through 2027–28 while preserving major investments in education, health care, behavioral health and housing programs.
Since January, I have been exploring and writing about school choice options in Atlanta, Mississippi, and Louisiana. I’ve focused specifically on schools committed to empowering Black students and families. Southern Lab was the first stop on this journey but the last story I decided to publish.
Every election cycle, the routine is the same. Candidates show up at our churches, our sorority events, our community forums. They say our name. They tell us they see us. They tell us they need us.
The Supreme Court has done something remarkable. It has ruled that the Constitution means what it says. The Equal Protection Clause forbids racial discrimination. Apparently, this is controversial.
Remodeling trends influence your materials selection and the success of your home remodel. Options like hardwood flooring, natural stone countertops, and marble-inspired tile remain popular among homeowners looking to create spaces that feel both comfortable and stylish. These timeless materials also reduce the need for frequent updates, making them a cost-effective option in the long term.
Noise is one of, if not the biggest, workplace productivity killers in open office design, as the constant, uncontrollable disruptions it causes can impair workers’ concentration and increase stress levels. Whether it’s loud or subtle, it can also derail cognitive performance, further reducing productivity.
Financial emergencies can happen when a household faces a sudden expense, income loss, medical bill, car repair, housing issue, or family crisis. Access to responsible lending matters because it can provide a safer bridge when savings, insurance, or community help are not enough.
By Patricia McDougall | Special to the AFRO On May 2 the 19th annual Around the World Embassy Tour was held in Washington, D.C., with
In July 2024, Adrienne Boulware, a 47-year-old mother and grandmother, died from complications related to extreme heat exhaustion while incarcerated at the Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) in Chowchilla, according to her family.
When Gavin Newsom ran for California governor in 2018, his support for a state-run single-payer healthcare system was considered a risky move and earned him hefty labor endorsements.
News You Might Have Missed
Medical office design mistakes that can drain a new practice’s budget include suboptimal space planning, non-compliance with codes and standards, and poor patient flow. These errors push back launch dates, pile on change orders, and impact how patients feel from the moment they enter your facility to the time they leave.
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.