OBSERVER Senior Staff Writer - Sacramento teen Heaven’Le Johnson’s fight to overcome mental health challenges illustrates an increasingly common struggle for Black youth.

California Legislative Black Caucus members appointed to leadership roles in State Senate and Assembly. Nine out of 12 members are Black women.

In that book, Walker makes a four-pronged argument why enslaved and “freed” Blacks need to fight for their collective freedom “by any means necessary.” He advocated for self-determination—doing for ...

Gov. Newsom's 2026 budget aims to address California's deficit and prioritize education, housing, healthcare, and more. Learn ...

The Associated Press Anika Chillis spends time with her children, Makhi 2, and Myla 9, at a playground Monday, Dec.