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Bay Area Reporter: Political Notebook: CA lawmakers pass LGBTQ bills

California lawmakers have adopted three more bills related to LGBTQ issues as they race to finish their work by the September 10 deadline to pass legislation this year and send it to Governor Gavin Newsom to either sign into law or veto.

Random Length News: State Legislature Passes Two Bills by Senator Gonzalez

SACRAMENTO — The California Legislature Sept. 9, greenlighted SB 4 by Senator Lena A. Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) and AB 14 by Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters), both landmark digital equity bills that will help get families connected to high-speed internet throughout the state.

Capital & Main: California Attempts to Rein in Exploitation of Truck Drivers

Like many truck drivers delivering goods from the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles to big retailers throughout Southern California, Juan Carlos Giraldo has a contract job, and it looks decent at first glance.

Los Angeles Times: Op-Ed: We need two laws to ensure reproductive choice for all Californians

The U.S. Supreme Court just gave Texas the green light to ban abortion before most people even know they’re pregnant. With access to reproductive healthcare under attack across the country, many Californians are asking what they can do to help.

Signal Tribune: Local Hearts Foundation brings supplies to students and youth boxing club

The Local Hearts Foundation held their annual school supply giveaway at MacArthur Park on Saturday, Aug. 14.

Signal Tribune: Event connects immigrant children once held at Long Beach Convention Center to lawyers and resources

Now reunited with their families, the immigrant children once held at the Long Beach Convention Center were invited to “Welcome With Dignity Day” hosted by Immigrant Defenders Law Center at Shoreline Aquatic Park on Saturday, Aug. 28.

Associated Press: California aims to restrict using rubber bullets at protests

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California would restrict the use of rubber bullets and chemical irritants during protests under legislation advanced Thursday in the wake of last year’s widespread public demonstrations over racial injustice. A similar bill died last year.

My News LA: Sen. Gonzalez Distributes $14.5M to Central Long Beach Revitalization

A state senator presented checks in the amount of more than $14 million dollars to promote park rehabilitation, inclusive workforce development and health and wellness services in Long Beach.