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Boogie Chillen Bourbon honors the legacy of blues legend John Lee Ho**er. Created by his grandson, Glenn Thomas, it embo...
12/18/2025

Boogie Chillen Bourbon honors the legacy of blues legend John Lee Ho**er. Created by his grandson, Glenn Thomas, it embodies the spirit of the blues.

The ongoing dispute between the Sacramento Police Department and the Office of Public Safety Accountability (OPSA) over ...
12/18/2025

The ongoing dispute between the Sacramento Police Department and the Office of Public Safety Accountability (OPSA) over oversight control has taken a surprising turn. Former OPSA Director Dr. LaTesha Watson got a hefty $270,709 settlement to exit, and the city ended an investigation against her without revealing the allegations. Meanwhile, the audit of police misconduct complaint cases is on hold, causing concern for Black residents who are often the most affected by police practices. https://sacobserver.com/2025/12/sacramento-police-accountability-dispute/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

The California Employment Development Department spent $4.6 million on mobile devices and service fees for 54 months, ha...
12/17/2025

The California Employment Development Department spent $4.6 million on mobile devices and service fees for 54 months, half of which were unused for at least two years, due to a lack of oversight. Read more using the link in comments.

Meet Maddison Brodeur, a young Gen Z doula working to change birthing care for Black women in Sacramento, addressing rac...
12/16/2025

Meet Maddison Brodeur, a young Gen Z doula working to change birthing care for Black women in Sacramento, addressing racial disparities in maternal health. Read more using the link in comments.

Torence Powell, 46, is tabbed as the next chancellor of the Los Rios Community College District, making him the district...
12/16/2025

Torence Powell, 46, is tabbed as the next chancellor of the Los Rios Community College District, making him the district’s first Black leader. Read more using the link in comments.

We’re already hearing powerful stories and insights — but your voice is still needed. Take the Poll today. Link in comme...
12/15/2025

We’re already hearing powerful stories and insights — but your voice is still needed. Take the Poll today. Link in comments.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Northern California District honors 119 years of Black excellence at Founders Day Dinner...
12/15/2025

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Northern California District honors 119 years of Black excellence at Founders Day Dinner, recognizing influential figures. Read more using the link in comments.

LaNiece Jones, Executive Director of BWOPA/TILE, discusses her achievements, challenges, and goals for empowering Black ...
12/15/2025

LaNiece Jones, Executive Director of BWOPA/TILE, discusses her achievements, challenges, and goals for empowering Black women leaders in California. Read more using the link in comments.

Community radio stations in Sacramento provide diverse music, talk radio, and emergency broadcasts, and are supported by...
12/14/2025

Community radio stations in Sacramento provide diverse music, talk radio, and emergency broadcasts, and are supported by donations and federal funds, which have recently been cut. Read more using the link in comments.

Entrepreneur Danielle Rinderknecht’s Farm 2 Family project fights food insecurity and health disparities by delivering l...
12/14/2025

Entrepreneur Danielle Rinderknecht’s Farm 2 Family project fights food insecurity and health disparities by delivering locally sourced produce boxes to Sacramento families. Read more using the link in comments.

The Greater Sacramento NAACP demands accountability after a Black autistic student at Colfax High endures severe racial ...
12/13/2025

The Greater Sacramento NAACP demands accountability after a Black autistic student at Colfax High endures severe racial and sexual harassment, including a video threat with a firearm. Read more using the link in comments.

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