June 18, 2021
California Divide
Los Angeles, Sacramento announce reparations coalition on Juneteenth
Mayors, including Los Angeles and Sacramento, form reparations and equity coalition on new federal holiday to push for national reparations. LA Mayor Eric Garcetti also announces the formation of an advisory committee, paving the way for a local reparations pilot project.
WhatMatters
Newsom spills on his pandemic life
Good morning, California. It’s Friday, June 18. Behind-the-scenes look Gov. Gavin Newsom is peeling back COVID-19 restrictions and handing out prizes, but as California tries to regain its balance, much of the fallout is landing at his feet. Cal/OSHA, the state’s workplace safety agency, voted Thursday to allow most fully vaccinated workers to forgo face […]
Politics
Gavin Newsom under COVID: The governor dishes on his pandemic life
Netflix, a new rooster, a date night planned by his kids and weekend hikes: California's governor gives a glimpse into how he’s made it through the pandemic.
Commentary
California should make June 19 a paid holiday
Recognizing Juneteenth helps Americans acknowledge our nation’s racist past.