Jockeying for the seat began after President Joe Biden nominated California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to lead the Department of Health and Human Services on December 6. The Senate Finance Committee is expected to hold Becerra’s confirmation hearing in the coming weeks, though a date has not yet been set. He is expected to be confirmed, after which Newsom will announce his pick for attorney general.
The letter focuses on Schiff, whose record trends toward being more tough on crime than most of the other top contenders, but the signatories ask that readers “do not take this as an acceptance of all other potential appointees” and ask Newsom to appoint “someone who has an understanding of the impact of policing and incarceration on people’s lives and on our communities.” Schiff’s office and campaign did not respond to requests for comment.
Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce CEO Azizza Davis-Goines denounces local acts of vandalism. (By Russell Stiger, Jr.)
SACRAMENTO – The Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce (SBCC) was joined by a host of local Black leadership groups denouncing the vandalism and threats at the home of Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg last week.
During a press conference featuring administrators from the Sierra Health Foundation, Greater Sacramento Urban League, Sacramento Branch of the NAACP, Roberts Family Development Center, Genesis Church, and the South Sacramento Christian Center leaders discussed the issue of “peaceful protests” versus the “violence and vandalism” that has taken place over the last few months.
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‘We Really Want To Figure This Out.’ Sacramento City, County Government Divided In Struggle To Confront Homelessness Crisis Listen Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
A vigil is held at the Sacramento County Administration Building on Feb. 5, 2021 for six unhoused people who died in a recent storm.
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Sacramento City Hall and the Sacramento County Administration Center are separated by just one city block. But advocates for the area’s homeless residents say there’s a larger divide between city and county leaders when it comes to providing emergency shelter during cold winter months one that was exposed last month when six unhoused people died in a powerful storm.
Debris barricaded the garage of the home and shrubbery was left in front of the door of the Mayor’s home. (Sac PD photo)
Debris barricaded the garage of the home and shrubbery was left in front of the door of the Mayor’s home. (Sac PD photo)
Debris barricaded the garage of the home and shrubbery was left in front of the door of the Mayor’s home. (Sac PD photo)
SACRAMENTO – After his home was vandalized last weekend, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg had to remind the community that it may or may not agree with his position governing the city, but his domain and family should never be the target of aggression.