by the Incarcerated Workers Organizing Committee – Oakland A hunger strike and work stoppage which began on Wednesday, October 30 inside Santa Rita Jail has continued through Friday, November 1. Since Wednesday, the number of individuals refusing to report to work assignments, meals, and jail programs has grown to over 300, according to attorney Yolanda …
PG&E is Monitoring a Third Consecutive Severe Wind Event for Tuesday and Wednesday that Could Impact Nearly 32 Counties Across Northern and Central California Northern Operative Predictive Services Issued High Risk of Significant Fires in Area Covering PG&E Service Area PG&E’s Emergency Operations Center Continues to Be Open and Is Monitoring the Situation …
Guadalupe Salgado went missing a year ago on April 16, 2018 from Modesto, CA. Authorities believe that Guadalupe may travel to the California areas of Richmond, Oakland or San Pablo. She may be in the company of a juvenile female and may go by the alias name Paola Canderos. Guadalupe is described as 5 feet …
by California News Service A slew of animal protection bills moved forward in the California Legislature this week – including proposals to limit animal abuse, hunting, poisoning and trapping. Senate Bill 580 would force people convicted of such serious crimes as aggravated cruelty, bestiality and hoarding to undergo mental-health evaluation and get treatment if necessary. …
New study shows Latino families are struggling with paying down debt and are the least prepared for financial emergencies Submitted by JElena Group Financial security and homeownership are at the heart of the American Dream, but many Latinos feel the idea of the American Dream could be disappearing, according to the latest State of the …
by Marvin Ramírez Mr. José Gonzales, known as Don Pepe, and progenitor of the popular singer and orchestra leader who bears his name, died on July 14, 2017. He was 85 years old. Born on July 4, 1932, Mr. Gonzalez, who delighted all those who heard him sing, will not only be remembered for his …
Spanish language television network experiences audience growth with key Latino audiences Burbank, CA. Estrella TV, the fastest growing, minority owned Spanish language network in the U.S. announced today that its local flagship station KRCA 62 surpassed both Univision and Telemundo as the #1 Spanish language broadcaster with Males 25-54 and tied for the #1 spot …
Submitted by Equal Justice Under Law San Francisco, CA — A class action lawsuit seeking to end the practice of money bail in San Francisco will move forward against the city’s sheriff, a federal judge has ruled. United States District Court Judge Yvonne González Rogers ruled Friday that the lawsuit, which takes aim at …
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — The California State Fair bills itself as the “17 Best Days of Summer,” including its signature food. But it’s not just deep fried delicacies that are getting props this year, it’s also farm fresh fare. Supporters of California’s $53 billion agriculture industry – including Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) – …
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. —Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced that it has appointed Travis Kiyota as vice president, Community Relations and Public Affairs. Kiyota currently serves as vice president, Local Government Relations, and will now also provide strategic leadership for the company’s Community Relations organization. “Travis is a talented and dynamic leader with a …