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Another Man Dies In Sacramento Jail - The Sacramento Observer
WEBAug 12, 2024 — Sacramento jail death raises concerns over transparency - The Sacramento Observer. 60th Anniversary Gala. Asaiah Washington’s widow, Tonette, second from right, embraces family at a press conference in front of the main jail Aug. 1. Washington is the fifth person to die in Sacramento County Sheriff’s custody since May. Robert J. Hansen ...
Rent drives up CA cost of living - The Sacramento Observer
WEBAug 2, 2024 — Similar to last year, inflation rates are below 5%, meaning rent caps across the state remain less than 10%. But there was one exception in 2023: In San Diego County, inflation was 5.3%, resulting in a 10% rent cap. The law sought to help curb the state’s soaring housing costs — an issue that’s still a major concern for residents today.
Ebony alert for missing Black teen delayed, concerns raised - The ...
WEBAug 13, 2024 — Courtesy of Kayla Green. On July 30, the California Highway Patrol, acting on information from the Sacramento Sheriff’s Department, issued an Ebony Alert for 14-year-old Kamara Green. But Green’s mother and community advocates want to know what took so long — the teen has been missing since May 13, more than 75 …
“The Nation is Watching”: Cal Legislature Advances Four …
WEBAug 19, 2024 — It passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee with a 5-0 vote and is the fourth reparations bill advanced by the Legislature. Senate minority leader Brian Jones (R-San Diego) and Sen. Kelly Seyarto (R-Murrieta), abstained from voting. Chris Lodgson, a member of the Coalition for a Just and Equitable California (CJEC), a Sacramento-based ...
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Helping Black Boys Heal From Violence, Trauma - The Sacramento …
WEBApr 16, 2024 — In the wake of such senseless tragedies, the Black community is seeking ways to help young Black boys heal from violence and trauma and process stress, anxiety, racism, and other weights they carry on their shoulders. Community-based organizations are increasingly being called upon to step in and help mitigate future harm by offering ...
Sessions To Train Locals To Identify Mental Health Issues In Youth
WEBMar 1, 2024 — By Genoa Barrow | OBSERVER Senior Staff Writer - The Living Room and the African American Suicide Prevention Project present a training session, "Youth Mental Health First Aid," to teach participants how to understand and identify signs of addiction and mental illness in youth.
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WEBSep 20, 2024 — Word In Black Newsletter The Observer Newsletter 60th Anniversary Event Updates To keep you informed about all the latest news and updates regarding this event, we are offering the opportunity to sign up to receive email updates. By registering, you will be among the first to know about our event schedule, …
Bennie Toliver, Longtime Progressive COGIC Pastor, Passes
WEBAug 16, 2024 — A jurisdictional service will be held Friday, Aug. 23, with a viewing set to run 9:15-9:55 a.m., followed by a service from 10-11:30 a.m. Both services will be held at Progressive COGIC, 2251 Meadowview Road. Superintendent Bennie L. Toliver, a longtime pastor of Progressive Church of God in Christ, passed away at the age of 90 after 75 years ...
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