The Observer Sacramento

AB 2323, requiring legal public notices in California newspapers’ print and online editions, has passed the Legislature and awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision. Assembly Bill 2323, authored by Asm. Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood), right, cleared a major hurdle after passing the Assembly on a 75-0 vote before being sent to the Governor for signature. The bipartisan bill modernizes California’s public legal notice system while safeguarding government transparency and due process.

Shein and Temu are the fastest-growing retail apps in the U.S. — including among Black consumers. But wearing the clothing comes with a health risk. Every day, hundreds of social media fashion influencers inundate TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube with videos showing off eye-popping hauls from Temu, Shein, and other low-priced, fast-fashion brands.

Black patients’ ER experiences are shaped by medical history, implicit bias and disparities in pain treatment, triage and algorithms — prompting advocates to demand systemic change. The emergency department is the one place in health care mandated by law to provide care regardless of insurance, status, or ability to pay. It’s supposed to be our “safety net.” For tens of millions of people, it is a point of critical access.

Federal Reserve data reveals that many Black business owners refrain from applying for commercial loans due to anticipated rejection. Andrea Andrade, vice president and community manager for JPMorgan Chase serving Stockton and San Joaquin County, speaks on businesses getting loan-ready, at JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon’s 16th annual summer bus tour Aug. 4. Neenma Ebeledike, OBSERVER Black entrepreneurs have long faced an uneven path to business financing.

California bill to bar police from delaying emergency medical care awaits a Senate Appropriations decision after being placed on the Suspense File. Assembly Bill 2318, introduced by Asm. Sade Elhawary (D-Los Angeles), right, was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee Suspense File on Aug. 3. The bill would make it unlawful for a law enforcement officer to intentionally deny, delay, or obstruct access to emergency medical aid. A hearing on AB 2318 is scheduled for Aug. 13. Asm.

Duane “Keffe D” Davis goes on trial in Las Vegas, accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing. Prosecutors say he provided the gun and made the calls that led to Shakur’s death. Duane Davis, left, talks with his attorney Michael Sanft in Clark County District Court during a calendar call and motion hearing for Davis’ upcoming trial, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Las Vegas.

SacRT’s RydeFreeRT program offers free bus and light rail rides for TK–12 students with a valid card for the 2026–27 school year. As students head back to school, families can save on transportation costs thanks to the RydeFreeRT program, which allows all transitional kindergarten through 12th grade students to ride Sacramento Regional Transit District buses and light rail for free.

Every breakthrough in cancer care carries a promise: earlier detection, better treatment and longer life. California has helped deliver that promise through world-class cancer centers, a statewide cancer registry and major public-health investments. Yet colorectal cancer still exposes a painful divide: Black Californians are more likely to develop the disease and far more likely to die from it than their White neighbors. The numbers are stark.

Pastor Rosalee “Rose” Charley, a longtime Faith Fellowship Community Church leader known for teaching and service, died July 21 at 88. Whether she was encouraging her son to grow his basketball skills or believers to grow their faith, Pastor Rosalee "Rose" Charley earned a reputation as a gifted teacher, one who shared her knowledge freely with others. Pastor Charley, who led and served Faith Fellowship Community Church for more than two decades, passed away on July 21. She was 88. Born on Oct.

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the agency mandated to protect Americans’ health from preventable threats. She’s the first Black woman to head the agency, and fills a critical public health position that has been... The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the agency mandated to protect Americans’ health from preventable threats.