Assembly Bill (AB) 2323, legislation by Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) that would modernize how newspapers publish legally mandated public notices is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom for consideration.
Every breakthrough in cancer care carries a promise: earlier detection, better treatment and longer life. California has helped deliver that promise through world-class cancer centers, a statewide cancer registry and major public-health investments. Yet colorectal cancer still exposes a painful divide: Black Californians are more likely to develop the disease and far more likely to die from it than their White neighbors.
When you take another trip around the sun and turn 26, you are no longer eligible for health insurance on your parents’ health plan. Covered California’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Monica Soni reminds you that having health insurance is about much more than just going to the doctor and getting yearly checkups. It is about having peace of mind knowing that the care you deserve is covered – everything from lab work, mental health care, to free preventive care services.
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Nearly one year after President Donald Trump ordered thousands of National Guard troops into Washington as part of his “Make DC Safe and Beautiful” initiative, the Pentagon has confirmed the deployment will continue through the remainder of Trump’s presidency, a decision projected to cost taxpayers another $1.4 billion by January 2029.
After a rousing introduction by Stellar New Orleans Attorney James Williams and swearing in by the Legendary Judge Kern Reese, the National Bar Association on July 30, 2026 installed nationally accomplished Trial Attorney and Civic Leader James J. Carter as its 84th President.
Louisiana health officials are urging residents to take precautions after confirming a fifth death this year from Vibrio vulnificus, a bacterium that can cause severe wound infections and, in rare cases, a flesh-destroying illness called necrotizing fasciitis. The state has now recorded nine cases and five deaths in 2026, a sharp increase from Louisiana’s typical average of seven cases and one death over the same stretch in past years.
MSR Contributing Writer Clint Combs delivers from Pig’s Eye Encampment, documenting the intense standoff between St. Paul law enforcement, community marshals, and local officials. As the city initiates sweeps across local encampments, community members and outreach workers confront police to defend unhoused neighbors, shedding light on shelter bed shortages, lost documentation, and the human cost of displacement.
At African Soul International, a 36-foot stage sits in the heart of Black Central Los Angeles on Crenshaw Boulevard. Here, local youth spend their summer mornings beating rhythmic patterns on dundun drums, writing in daily journals, and stepping through traditional African choreography.
California voters will decide in November whether to amend the state Constitution to prohibit new taxes on retirement savings, personal assets and other forms of personal wealth while also banning retroactive taxation.
California voters will decide this November whether to change how the state replaces elected officials who are removed from office through a recall election.
A bill Assemblymember Sade Elhawary (D-Los Angeles) authored would make it illegal for law enforcement officers to deny or delay emergency medical care for people under their control when it is safe to provide treatment.
Black-owned media has long served as more than a source of news. It has been a trusted institution, an advocate for underserved communities, and an economic catalyst for entrepreneurs and neighborhood businesses. From covering the Civil Rights Movement to spotlighting local business success stories, Black media has consistently filled information gaps left by mainstream outlets.
As part of last year’s Big, Beautiful Bill, Trump made significant changes to the work requirements and funding structure for SNAP benefits.
The Los Angeles Dodgers finally ended their eight-game losing streak with a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals, rallying late in a back-and-forth game at Dodger Stadium.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have finally found some momentum, winning back-to-back games against the Kansas City Royals after enduring an eight-game losing streak.
The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani continue to make community service a priority, recently partnering with the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Unified School District to help local students prepare for the new school year.
The Los Angeles Chargers have had several players stand out during preseason training camp, including first-round pick Akheem Mesidor from the University of Miami.
A survey of more than 1,600 registered Black men ages 18–45 in six battleground states finds they overwhelmingly value voting — but a quarter are not yet committed to casting a ballot in the midterms, and no one appears to track what campaigns actually spend to reach them.
Heirs’ property — land passed down without a will — is the leading cause of involuntary Black land loss, putting an estimated 3.5 million acres worth more than $28 billion at risk across the South. Here is how the mechanism works, and what remedies exist.
