California Has More Money Than Expected. Here’s How Gavin Newsom Wants To Spend It
by Mikhail Zinshteyn and Yue Stella Yu, From Calmatters.org No deficits. A “modest” surplus of $363 million. Almost $17 billion more in revenue than planned. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office laid out its vision today for how California should spend its considerable bounty, a total budget of $322 billion — projected to be the second largest state spending plan ever. It…
Read MoreUPDATE: L.A. City Provides Next Update on Continued Aggressive Response to Fires in L.A.
Source: Unified LA The Emergency Operations Joint Information Center announced resources today including the following: FEMA announced additional resources that affected Angelenos can access now. Residents can go to disasterassistance.gov to apply for FEMA assistance. Additional information and guidance is available at emergency.lacity.gov/recovery. Californians who are unemployed due to the L.A. fires should apply for benefits right away, here. Governor…
Read MoreHappy New Year and Remember that God is God All By Himself and Doesn’t Need Anybody Else
The Southern Truth By Gloria Zuurveen Editor-in-Chief Lord, have mercy on our world today, and especially on America, the land called the United States, which is so divided and in desperate need of God in a true and living way. The god of this world is running rampant, going about like the demoniac man in…
Read MoreMayor Bass Launches New Initiative with Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough To Bring More Vets Inside
The Southern Truth By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief LOS ANGELES—Opening my emails to read about Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s recent efforts to house homeless veterans brought a mixture of hope and urgency. Mayor Bass has secured major regulatory changes to address this crisis, partnering with Veteran Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough to launch a new initiative…
Read MoreLos Angeles Main Office is Hosting Local Event to Help Small Businesses Grow
The United States Postal Service is inviting small business customers to a local educational meet and greet aimed at engaging, educating, and supporting small businesses in the local community of Los Angeles, 90001 on Friday, January 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m at the Main Office located in Los Angeles at 7101 S Central…
Read MoreThe Southern Truth: Inglewood Progress? The Residents and Tax Rebates Offered by the City
By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief Progress: I have been in the business of journalism for more than 30 years. During that time, I have NEVER heard of a city in the United States issuing a Property Tax Rebate to its residents as Inglewood is doing at this very moment. Under the leadership of Mayor James T.…
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Racially Motivated Violence Against Black Teen Prompts $10 Million Claim Against LAUSD
By Solomon O. Smith | California Black Media A distraught mother and her legal team announced a $10 million lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) on Dec. 16, alleging that her son was the target of bullying because of his race. “CS DOE is a 14-year-old African American student at Verdugo Hills High…
Read MoreINSIDE INGLEWOOD: PACE NEWS Secures Approval from Inglewood to Publish Official Notices, Legal Ads, and City Information
Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief INGLEWOOD—Tuesday, December 17, 2024, was no ordinary day at the Inglewood City Council meeting. Far from routine, it became a celebration of the City of Inglewood’s approval of a blanket purchase order with Pace News for publication services. This $70,000 contract, funded through General, Grant, and Various Special Funds, includes the publication…
Read MoreINSIDE INGLEWOOD: Inglewood Swearing-In Ceremony Marks a Historic Day
By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief Inglewood’s 4th District City Councilwoman Dionne Faulk, City Clerk Aisha L. Thompson, and City Treasurer Angela Allen were recently sworn in during a momentous ceremony held at one of Inglewood’s hidden gems, The Tribe, an all-occasion event venue. The gathering was a celebration of leadership and progress, attended by Mayor James…
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