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California State Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) authored Senate Bill 1030, legislation designed to repeal California’s outdated “Man in the House” rule affecting CalWORKs eligibility. The bill passed the California Legislature and was sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom for consideration. CBM photo by Antonio Ray Harvey. California State Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) authored Senate Bill 1030, legislation designed to repeal California’s outdated “Man in the House” rule affecting CalWORKs eligibility. The bill passed the California Legislature and was sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom for consideration. CBM photo by Antonio Ray Harvey.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) San Francisco District and the Port of Oakland commemorated the signing of the inaugural Design Agreement for the Oakland Harbor Turning Basins Widening Project during a ceremony aboard the USS Potomac at Jack London Square. (L-R) Major General Jason Kelly, USACE Deputy Commanding General for Civil and Emergency Operations, Oakland City Councilmember Carroll Fife D-3, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, Oakland Port Commission President Stephanie Dominguez Walton, Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Port of Oakland Executive Director Kristi McKenney, U.S. Representative Congresswoman Lateefah Simon D-12, Lt. Col. Virginia Brickner, and commander of the USACE San Francisco District. Photo by Carla Thomas. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) San Francisco District and the Port of Oakland commemorated the signing of the inaugural Design Agreement for the Oakland Harbor Turning Basins Widening Project during a ceremony aboard the USS Potomac at Jack London Square. (L-R) Major General Jason Kelly, USACE Deputy Commanding General for Civil and Emergency Operations, Oakland City Councilmember Carroll Fife D-3, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, Oakland Port Commission President Stephanie Dominguez Walton, Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Port of Oakland Executive Director Kristi McKenney, U.S. Representative Congresswoman Lateefah Simon D-12, Lt. Col. Virginia Brickner, and commander of the USACE San Francisco District. Photo by Carla Thomas.
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Portland Trail Blazers point guard and Oakland High School alum Damian Lillard hosts back-to-school giveaway at Ira Jinkins Recreation Center in East Oakland. Photo by Carla Thomas. Portland Trail Blazers point guard and Oakland High School alum Damian Lillard hosts back-to-school giveaway at Ira Jinkins Recreation Center in East Oakland. Photo by Carla Thomas.
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