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Vol. 64 No. 41 | Thursday, October 10, 2024
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Serving San Diego County’s African & African American Communities 64 Years
Gov. Newsom Approves Key ARE YOU Legislation Backed by Black READY TO VOTE? Caucus in 2024 Session
VOTER’S GUIDE & LOCATIONS
Online Registration Deadline is Oct. 21st!
By Joe W. Bowers Jr. CALIFORNIA BLACK MEDIA
In 2024, the 12-member California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), introduced nearly 600 bills aimed at improving the lives of all Californians, many with a particular focus on addressing inequities faced by Black citizens. Of these bills, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 230 into law and vetoed 50. The remaining bills either failed to pass out of committee, were rejected in one of the chambers, or were withdrawn by their authors for possible re-introduction later.
Asm. Mia Bonta (D-Oakland) and Asm. Lori Wilson (D-Suisun City), Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus, in Sacramento on September 26, celebrating after Governor Newsom signed several CLBC bills into law. PHOTO: Antonio Ray Harvey, CBM
CLBC’s legislative victories reflect their commitment to creating a more equitable California for Black residents across areas like education, healthcare, housing, and criminal justice reform. The following are some of the key bills taking effect on Jan. 1, 2025. See Caucus page 2
Who Will Lead the Future of the 79th Assembly District? Candidates Sharp-Collins and Parent present competing visions for 79th Assembly District
INSIDE THIS WEEK'S ISSUE:
Election 2024
KEY DATES OCT 7: Early voting begins OCT 8: Official ballot drop boxes open through Nov. 5 OCT 21: Deadline to register to vote OCT 22: If you missed the voter registration deadline,
you can still conditionally register and vote by visiting the Registrar's office or any vote center through Nov. 5
OCT 26: Select vote centers open daily from 8am to 5pm through Nov. 4
NOV 2: All vote centers open daily from 8am to 5 pm
READY TO VOTE? Check your voter registration TODAY!
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Remember, they look a little different now. The Registrar’s voter information pamphlets changed in March. They provide the same important information but are larger in size, like the Secretary of State’s Voter Information Guide. The Registrar’s pamphlets contain information on voting options, election deadlines, candidate statements, ballot measures and more. It also includes a sample of what your official ballot will look like. Voters may also see their pamphlets online with the View A Voter Information Pamphlet (Sample Ballot) tool at sdvote.com.
If you plan on voting in person, be prepared. Due to the large number of contests on the ballot, it will take longer to complete the ballot. Read your pamphlet and mark your selections on the sample ballot in advance. When you go inside the voting booth at the vote center, you
California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
See 79th ASSEMBLY page 2 During the Special Session on Oct. 1, Asm. Reggie Jones-Sawyer (D-Los Angeles) tells his colleagues that he learned that gas prices in South Los Angeles are much higher than in Colorado after recently visiting the state. PHOTO: Courtesy of CBM
By Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey CALIFORNIA BLACK MEDIA
CA Assembly Passes Bill Backed by Newsom to Prevent Gas Price Spikes
If you signed up to get your voter information pamphlet electronically, you should have received an email giving you the same information and a link to your pamphlet. Voters who want to be among the first to see their pamphlet every election can sign up to receive all future pamphlets electronically. Voters who take this option will no longer receive a paper copy in the mail but will get an email when the pamphlet becomes available online.
SEE PAGE 9
Held at the New Seasons Church in Spring Valley and moderated by the League of Women’s Voters San Diego, the candidates took questions relating to their qualifications and policy positions on key voting issues.
Registered Voters Voter information pamphlets for the November 5th Presidential General Election are on their way this week. Over 1.9 million San Diego County registered voters should receive their ballots the week of Monday, October 7, according to the San Diego County News Center.
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and Imperial Beach Labor Council.
Voter Information Pamphlets Go Out to VOICE & VIEWPOINT NEWSWIRE
SEE PAGE 9
Don’t Delay, Vote Right Away!
boxes, and the Registrar's office are open from 7am to 8pm
While on the final stretch of their campaign trail, the two candidates running for Colin Parent, L, and Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins, R, on Sept. 30 at the 79th Assembly Forum Held at New Seasons Church, Spring Valley. the 79th Assembly District seat, LaShae District PHOTO: Macy Meinhardt/ Voice & Viewpoint Staff Sharp-Collins and Colin Parent, met with community members on Sept. 30 to promote In this year’s race, Sharp-Collins has the their vision for the future of the district. endorsement of her predecessors and groups like the California Black Legislative Caucus The 79th Assembly District represents half and the California Federation of Labor Unions. a million residents and encompasses parts Meanwhile, her opponent Parent has the of Southeastern San Diego, La Mesa, Lemon endorsements of groups like the San Diego Grove, National City, Bonita, and Chula Vista. Police Officers Association and the San Diego
PROJECT NEW VILLAGE CELEBRATES FANNIE LOU HAMER
EARLY VOTing has begun
NOV 5: Last day to vote! All vote centers, ballot drop
By Macy Meinhardt VOICE & VIEWPOINT STAFF WRITER
SEE PAGES 10-12
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PHOTO: Courtesy of the County News Center
can refer to your choices on the sample ballot to quickly mark your selections on your official ballot.
On October 1, during a special session, the California Assembly advanced Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to prevent gasoline price spikes, according to the Governor’s office and lawmakers backing the measure. The Assembly passed Assembly Bill (AB) x2-1, authored by Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara) and Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters). The bill is on its way to the Senate for consideration. See NEWS page 2
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