The Problem It’s no secret that there is a growing crisis in the U.S. that affects almost all of us, especially our kids. Student loan debt is at an alarming rate and continues to rise exponentially. Young adults are beginning their independent lives already crippled with tens of thousands of dollars in debt, simply because […]
Understanding SB10 On September 16, 2021, in addition to signing SB9, Governor Newsom signed SB10. Considered a companion to SB9, SB10 addresses the local government’s ability to rezone existing parcels of real property to allow up to 10 dwelling units. Similar to SB9, the state legislature passed SB10 and the governor signed it to promote […]
After what could only be described as a horrendous school year for students, LAUSD has finally approved a plan to reopen campuses across Los Angeles. Given the harsh realities of distance learning, one might expect that a return to the classroom would be met with thunderous applause. However, parents’ reception to this news has largely […]
As restrictions continue to ease across the southland, a glimmer of hope arises for Los Angeles students and parents. LA Schools have been closed to in-person learning for a year now, but that will soon change next month, pending the approval of a new deal. The tentative deal to reopen schools struck by the Teachers’ […]
In the land of the free, building wealth is about as American as free speech. But, the reality is that income and racial gaps have prevented an overwhelming number of black families from pursuing homeownership in the United States. The sad truth is that numerous factors contribute to the stark statistical imbalance regarding Black homeownership. […]
As we approach the so-called Covid-versary, California appears to be inching towards a full reopening. But an important question looms: Are we ready? Yes, the number of vaccinated residents across the state continues to rise. Plus the recent approval of the Johnson & Johnson single-use vaccine brings more good news in the ever-evolving fight against […]
If you’ve been tracking vaccination efforts in California and the United States, you know it’s not going well. Not even a little bit. In fact, multiple states across the country are lagging behind. Numerous factors are slowing the vaccine rollout. In short, manufacturing and distribution issues have been exacerbated by inclement weather in the midwest […]
Debates over the reopening of schools in the Golden State continue to rage as parents, teachers, and administrators cannot seem to get on the same page. The latest news from the state’s office is a hard push to jump-start the reopening process for in-person learning. Specifically, California will save 10% of its vaccine supply for […]
According to the Los Angeles County Health Department, local elementary schools could be eligible to reopen in-person instruction within a matter of weeks. But the LAUSD Teachers Union says otherwise, noting that the current purple tier (the most restrictive tier in Governor Newsom’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy) makes in-person education not safe enough. LA […]
There is positive news today from Sacramento, as California’s Governor Gavin Newsom lifts the stay-at-home order and the 10pm-5am curfew across the state. The decision comes as coronavirus conditions continue to improve, with intensive care unit (ICU) capacity ameliorating enough to merit the change. The stay-at-home order applied to the Southern California, San Joaquin Valley, […]
