East Palo Alto Voters Hopeful on Election Day
byVoters in East Palo Alto are feeling motivated to have their voices heard in this year’s election.
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Monterey County served as inspiration for Farmworker Relief Package. But lawmakers and advocates say more help is needed.
byOn Sept. 28, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation focused specifically on farmworker health and safety during the pandemic. But some advocates say more is needed to help this vulnerable population.
Citizens Call for Removal of Chief of Police, Greater Officer Accountability
byPublic pressure is mounting against Kansas City Police Chief Richard Smith amid criticism that he failed to hold his officers accountable for alleged excessive use of force and mistreatment of communities of color.
Nigerians gather in Oakland for #endSARS Anti-Police Brutality Movement
byHundreds of Bay Area residents – many of them Nigerian and Nigerian-American – gathered at Lake Merritt Amphitheater in Oakland Oct. 24 to rally around the #endSARS movement. Those at the gathering protested against police brutality in Nigeria, particularly demanding for the end of a special police unit known as SARS, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad.
State Senate Josh Becker Discusses Ballot Measures, Climate Change, More
byJosh Becker, a Democratic State Senate candidate heavily favored against Republican Alex Glew in California’s 13th district, sat down with the Peninsula Press’ Eric…
North Bay School District Candidates Grapple with How to Continue to Reopen Schools During Covid-19
byThe four candidates campaigning for two open seats in the North Bay’s Reed Union School District’s Board of Trustees are focused on reopening the schools safely and improving communication with the community.
Swalwell Worried Trump Could “Incite Violence,” Summon “Militiamen” if He Loses
byEast Bay Congressman and former Democratic Presidential candidate Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) said he is worried Donald Trump could “incite violence” and summon “militiamen” to the White House to protect him if he loses the Nov. 3 presidential election.
Zuckerberg Helps Key Swing States Like Michigan Pay for Election Infrastructure
bySince September, Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have made personal donations of $400 million to date, to help election offices across the country secure more staffing, training, and equipment to administer the November 3 elections.
Undocumented Workers Face Worsening Economic Crisis Without Relief
byCalifornia’s undocumented workers face food insecurity and evictions now that $75 million in California state funding appropriated in April to support them through the crisis has been depleted.
District 13 Senate Candidates Clash on Affirmative Action, Racial Issues
byIn the race for California’s 13th State Senate district, two candidate are drawing their sharpest contrasts with one another on issues related to race and police reform.
DA candidates clash over immigrant rights issues, interim DA appointment
bySAN FRANCISCO — As Election Day nears, the San Francisco District Attorney race is heating up. Candidates at a forum earlier this month crossed swords over immigration policy and the surprise appointment of candidate Suzy Loftus as interim DA.
In the Bay Area, pro-democracy groups find ways to support Hong Kong protesters
bySAN FRANCISCO — There’s a renewed sense of urgency among Chinese living in the Bay Area who support Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement. Overseas participants express feelings of powerlessness and “survivor’s guilt” and anticipate supporting political refugees if or when the movement falters.