The decisions come amid an ongoing government shutdown that has threatened food assistance for nearly 42 million people nationwide. Because the contingency fund falls short of SNAP’s roughly $9 ...

Assembly Bill (AB 1211), “CalFresh Eligibility,” would’ve required the State Department of Social Services to ensure CalFresh ...

On Saturday, November 8, Derby After Dark, the community is invited to join the 7th Annual Jazz Event, Derby After Dark, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., to be held at R Banquet, located at 3740 Park Sierra ...

What was once an old eyesore of a nuisance motel, and a magnet for trouble at 5950 Long Beach Blvd, is now revamped with modern lighting and fixtures, microwaves, refrigerators, on-site laundry, and ...

Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson has launched the Long Beach Food Access Fund in response to the delay in federal food program benefits. Powered by Long Beach Gives, this effort unites the Mayor’s ...

The California Teachers Association (CTA) strongly endorses Proposition 50, a ballot measure aimed at preventing President ...

California is one of 23 states that allows same day registration to vote. Potential voters in the state can register in person with a driver’s license or state ID, and the last 4 digits of their ...

With this Caravan, we’re meeting students where they are to show them where they can go through the lens of the HBCU ...

Gardner’s struggle reflects a growing crisis for Californians who buy their own health insurance. With the introduction of ...

If the shutdown continues past October 31, over 5.5 million Californians, including parents, children, seniors, and low-wage workers will lose access to essential food assistance. This federal failure ...

The Arrowhead United Way is hosting its annual fundraiser benefiting hunger relief and the SBVC Food Pantry. The event themed The Magical Music of Motown is scheduled for Saturday, October 18th at the ...

Not long out of jail and next came COVID while Angie was stuck in the middle of college work, having just gotten off parole and making great strides at a local warehouse. It was not exactly her dream ...