The rising costs of higher education are a constant concern for students and families across California. With tuition fees soaring, navigating the financial landscape of academia can be daunting. However, there’s a potential solution that many may be overlooking – education tax credits offered by the IRS. Among the array of tax credits available, two … Read more
In response to the surge in crime rates across California, particularly in cities like Sacramento, advocates are rallying behind a proposed ballot initiative to amend Proposition 47. The initiative, dubbed ‘The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act,’ aims to address the loopholes in the existing law that have contributed to rising crime rates. Proposition … Read more
In a move to address longstanding racial injustices, California State Senator Steven Bradford, a Democrat, has introduced a bill aimed at diverting surplus funds towards reparations for African-American descendants. The proposed legislation, Senate Bill 1331, seeks to allocate a portion of reserve funds from the state’s General Fund to establish a “Fund for Reparations and … Read more
California Senate Candidates Tackle Cost of Living Concerns in Second Debate Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee Proposes $50 Minimum Wage in U.S. Senate Debate According to USA Today, California’s U.S. Senate candidates engaged in a second debate on Monday which was generally less heated than the first. The candidates discussed various issues with a particular focus … Read more
A new federal student loan repayment plan known as the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan has the potential to make homeownership more attainable for Californians burdened by student debt. The plan, introduced by the Biden administration, promises to significantly reduce borrowers’ monthly payments, with some even facing a $0 bill. According to experts, … Read more
Three individuals have been apprehended in connection with a shooting incident that transpired in Vacaville last month. The arrests were made following a thorough investigation conducted by the Vacaville Police Department. On January 30, authorities executed a search warrant at an apartment complex located in the 300 block of Bel Air Drive in Vacaville. This … Read more
McKinleyville, California – A New Initiative to Support Pregnant Residents In a bid to provide direct financial assistance to pregnant individuals in need, the McKinleyville Family Resource Center has initiated the Humboldt Income Program. The program aims to offer monthly payments of $920 to 150 eligible participants for 18 months, with no strings attached. Robin … Read more
LYNWOOD, Calif. – In a brazen act, a statue of former California State Assemblymember Marco Antonio Firebaugh was stolen from the front of Firebaugh High School in Lynwood over the weekend. The incident occurred just days after an attempted theft was thwarted, leaving the community in shock. Gudiel Crosthwaite, the Superintendent of the Lynwood Unified … Read more
Alan Hostetter Convicted of Conspiracy and Weapons Violations in Landmark Decision In a significant development related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach, former California police chief Alan Hostetter has been sentenced to 11 years in prison. U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth delivered the verdict, marking one of the lengthiest sentences to date in … Read more
El Dorado County’s District Attorney’s Office reported that Jordan Piper, already imprisoned for child exploitation, has admitted to the second-degree murder of his 11-year-old son, Roman Lopez. The tragic incident, dating back to January 2020, unfolded when Lopez was reported missing by his stepmother, Lindsay Piper, from their residence on 2892 Coloma St. An extensive … Read more