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First-Ever Korean American National Museum Gets $4M to Break Ground on Permanent Location

Koreatown, LA – For more than a century, the Korean American community in Los Angeles has been growing and thriving; knitting itself into the cultural fabric of one of the most populous cities in the nation. Though the Korean American National Museum was founded in 1991 – it has never had a permanent location to put the community’s rich history on display.

Assemblymember Santiago Hosts Senior Scam-Stopper Workshops in LA

Los Angeles, CA – The Office of Assemblymember Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles) will be conducting free seminars to educate seniors, family members, and concerned residents about scams, particularly scams targeting seniors. Attendees will be provided valuable tips, informational materials, and resources. The member will attend each of the three scheduled seminars.

Massive Infusion of $1B Goes to Tackling Homelessness in California, Los Angeles

Sacramento, CA – The California State Legislature and Governor Newsom agreed this year to spend $1B to address the state’s burgeoning humanitarian crisis: homelessness. $650 million of that spending will fund the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program, formerly known as HEAP, as an addition to the $500 million allocated in last year’s budget.

Legislature Funds Second Year of Tuition-Free Community College

Sacramento, CA – Earning a degree at California community colleges will no longer be financially out of reach for students throughout the state, if the Governor signs the budget sent to him by both the California State Assembly and State Senate today.

Our Revolution Endorses the Public Banking Act

Los Angeles, CA  - AB 857, California’s transformative public banking measure, has earned the endorsement of the national progressive activists that make up Our Revolution. The organization was borne out of grassroots support for Bernie Sanders’ 2016 run for president, and represents at least 120 local Our Revolution groups across the nation.