Landlord Turns Away Section 8 Voucher Holders
One of the biggest landlords in the region has been turning away people seeking apartments under the Section 8 housing assistance program in many of its buildings, in apparent violation of state law, a Capital & Main investigation found.
Historic First: Monique Limón Is Sworn in as California Senate’s First Latina Leader
Sen. Monique Limón (D–Santa Barbara) was sworn in as the 50th president pro tempore of the California State Senate on Jan. 5 at the State Capitol, marking the occasion with a series of official and ceremonial events.
Gov. Gavin Newsom Delivers Final State of the State Address
Before a joint session of the California Senate and Assembly, Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered his final State of the State address on Jan. 8, fulfilling a requirement of the state Constitution that the governor report annually to the Legislature.
At Harvard, a Black Dean Falls as Trump’s War on Equity Tightens
Harvard University now finds itself standing where politics, power, and punishment meet, as the removal of a Black dean unfolds alongside a renewed White House campaign aimed squarely at race, history, and who is allowed to speak plainly about both.
Advertisements Promising Patients a ‘Dream Body’ With Minimal Risk Get Little Scrutiny
Lenia Watson-Burton, a 37-year-old U.S. Navy administrator, expected that cosmetic surgery would get rid of stubborn fat quickly and easily — just as the web advertising promised.
IN MEMORIAM: Media Icon and Pioneer Thomas H. Watkins, Jr. Daily Challenge Publisher, Is Remembered and Honored
Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn-raised Thomas Henry Watkins founder, owner, and publisher of the New York Daily Challenge, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025.
IN MEMORIAM: Carmen de Lavallade, Iconic Dancer and Choreographer, Dies at 94
Carmen de Lavallade, the celebrated modern dancer, choreographer, and actress whose artistry helped shape generations of performers, died on Monday, December 29, at the age of 94. Her death was announced by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, where she served for many years as a principal guest performer and creative force.