Category : News Talk

Jessica Gonzalez Reaches Career High Ranking In Blind Tennis Circuit

On a bright morning at Gold River Sports Club, the rhythmic sound of a tennis ball reverberates through the air. This familiar noise guides Jessica Gonzalez, a blind tennis athlete, as she stands poised with her racket. With each bounce, her agility...

Why The NAACP Is Taking Edison To Court Following The Eaton Fire

In January 2025, the NAACP along with the law firm Singleton Schreiber initiated a lawsuit against Southern California Edison Company and Edison International, representing Altadena residents who experienced devastating losses from the Eaton Fire.The...

SNAP Cuts Could Leave Thousands Struggling To Afford Groceries In Sac County

Starting Saturday, Nov. 1, residents of Sacramento County relying on CalFresh, the state’s representation of the federal SNAP program, will face an indefinite suspension of benefits due to the government shutdown. This halt will impact approximately...

Authentic Representation Is On The Line

California voters are on the verge of marking a significant decision on Proposition 50, a crucial initiative aimed at redrawing the state’s congressional districts to increase Democratic representation. This measure seeks to counteract former Presid...

National Banking Association Members Clash Over Trump Aligned Policies

Todd McDonald serves as the chairman of the board of directors for the National Bankers Association (NBA). Recently, the NBA held its annual meeting on October 2-3 at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Northwest, where organizational growth and economic condit...

Gerrymandering Surge Follows Trump’s Call For GOP States To Redraw Districts

President Donald Trump's encouragement for Republicans to revise congressional districts in advance of the upcoming election has incited a rare wave of mid-decade gerrymandering across state legislatures led by both parties.Democrats require only th...

Jack DeJohnette, Renowned Drummer Who Shaped Modern Jazz, Dead At 83

Jack DeJohnette, an esteemed American jazz drummer, pianist, and composer, passed away at the age of 83 from congestive heart failure on Sunday in Kingston, New York, surrounded by loved ones, as confirmed by his assistant, Joan Clancy. DeJohnette g...

City Backs Next Generation Of Entrepreneurs Through Competitive Pitch Showcase

The Tomorrow’s Innovators Accelerator (TIA), organized by the community group Sactown Makers and financed by the Sacramento Innovation Grant Program, will culminate in a showcase and business pitch competition on Thursday, October 30, from 4:30 to 8...

Spotlight on Abdur-Rahim: The Rising Star and Son of G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim

Shareef Abdur-Rahim serves as president of the G League, but one of the league’s fresh rookies has a different perspective on him. On Saturday, the reigning G League champion Stockton Kings selected Jabri Abdur-Rahim—the son of Shareef—utilizing th...

Newsom’s Veto Of McKinnor’s Bill Draws Outcry From Families Seeking Justice

Elmer Fonza and his family felt disheartened upon learning that Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Assemblymember Tina McKinnor's reparations-focused bill on October 13. This legislation aimed to create a framework enabling victims of racially biased emin...

From Selma To The Nation: How The Civil Rights Era Protected Every Citizen’s Rights

Titled Shared Chains, a recent episode of the “Blaac718” podcast featured an Asian American man articulating a fundamental truth often suppressed in America: “The day Latino, African American, Asian, and other communities recognize their shared oppr...

Chauncey Billups’ Character Tested As Gambling Probe Casts Shadow Over His Career

Chauncey Billups achieved Basketball Hall of Fame status last year, celebrated for his tenacity and pivotal performances throughout a championship-laden NBA journey. However, his mettle now faces an unprecedented challenge amid a gambling scandal.Pl...

Local Federal Worker Faces Mounting Bills As Paychecks Remain Frozen

On October 1, Sharon W. became one of many federal employees who were furloughed as the government entered its latest shutdown. A dedicated government worker from Sacramento, she has been in the information technology sector since 2007, starting her...

Study Reveals Pell Grant Reductions Linked to Decline in Black College Enrollment

A recent report reveals a troubling decline of nearly half a million Black students enrolled in U.S. colleges over the past decade, attributed to years of inconsistent Pell Grant funding and substantial state budget cuts.Conducted by the University...

Honoring 30 Years of the Million Man March: Its Continued Significance Today

With three decades since the monumental Million Man March on October 16, 1995, I vividly recall that remarkable day on the National Mall. During a time when Bill Clinton held the presidential office, tension gripped Congress due to the anticipated...