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 As nanoplastics has evaded every aspect of life, people are beginning to understand the necessary emergency to find a way to mitigate the dangerously evasive electric, particlesJoin news producer host, Julia Dudley Najieb for a two-night "ONME Environmental Awareness Film Discussion" featuring the film in two parts, "Nanoplastics: Threat to Life." After each film part, news host Dudley Najieb speaks with two expert scientists, Dr. John Ahn and Dr. Anastasiya Pashigreva about key topics from the film. About the film,"Nanoplastics: Threat to Life"•Presented by ALLATRA Global Research Center, this research-based documentary brings together global scientific evidence on the impact of micro- and nanoplastics and presents it in an accessible, popular science format.•The film reveals how micro and nanoplastics have infiltrated every corner of the planet and every organ of the human body, including the brain, heart, bloodstream, and even the beginning of life itself.About the expert scientistsDr. John Ahn, PhD, MBA, is a distinguished professional recognized for building pathways between cutting-edge research and commercial impact. With multidisciplinary expertise in chemistry, life sciences, engineering, and venture development, Dr. Ahn drives sustainable innovations by translating early-stage discoveries into scalable technologies that address pressing global challenges. He has an established record of launching startups, cultivating strategic partnerships, and commercializing breakthroughs across agriculture, biotechnology, chemicals, energy, and materials science.Dr. John Ahn, PhD, is an international Expert of ALLATRA International Public Movement on Climate, Geodynamics, and Environmental Issues who has the following educational background: MBA, INSEAD, France, 2017PhD in Chemical Engineering, Technische Universität München, Germany, 2013MS in Chemical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, USA, 2008BSc in Chemical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, USA, 2006.Dr. Anastasiya Pashigreva  is an international Expert of ALLATRA International Public Movement on Climate, Geodynamics, and Environmental Issues who is a scientist with research experience at the University of Oxford, the Technical University of Munich, and leading industry companies. Expertise in developing and implementing innovative chemical and environmental technologies for commercial applications.

 As nanoplastics has evaded every aspect of life, people are beginning to understand the necessary emergency to find a way to mitigate the dangerously evasive electric, particlesJoin news producer host, Julia Dudley Najieb for a two-night "ONME Environmental Awareness Film Discussion" featuring the film in two parts, "Nanoplastics: Threat to Life." After each film part, news host Dudley Najieb speaks with two expert scientists, Dr. John Ahn and Dr. Anastasiya Pashigreva about key topics from the film. About the film,"Nanoplastics: Threat to Life"•Presented by ALLATRA Global Research Center, this research-based documentary brings together global scientific evidence on the impact of micro- and nanoplastics and presents it in an accessible, popular science format.•The film reveals how micro and nanoplastics have infiltrated every corner of the planet and every organ of the human body, including the brain, heart, bloodstream, and even the beginning of life itself.About the expert scientistsDr. John Ahn, PhD, MBA, is a distinguished professional recognized for building pathways between cutting-edge research and commercial impact. With multidisciplinary expertise in chemistry, life sciences, engineering, and venture development, Dr. Ahn drives sustainable innovations by translating early-stage discoveries into scalable technologies that address pressing global challenges. He has an established record of launching startups, cultivating strategic partnerships, and commercializing breakthroughs across agriculture, biotechnology, chemicals, energy, and materials science.Dr. John Ahn, PhD, is an international Expert of ALLATRA International Public Movement on Climate, Geodynamics, and Environmental Issues who has the following educational background: MBA, INSEAD, France, 2017PhD in Chemical Engineering, Technische Universität München, Germany, 2013MS in Chemical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, USA, 2008BSc in Chemical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, USA, 2006.Dr. Anastasiya Pashigreva  is an international Expert of ALLATRA International Public Movement on Climate, Geodynamics, and Environmental Issues who is a scientist with research experience at the University of Oxford, the Technical University of Munich, and leading industry companies. Expertise in developing and implementing innovative chemical and environmental technologies for commercial applications.

In late 2025, California's housing market is characterized by a forecast for increased home sales and inventory, a modest rise in median home prices, and continued affordability challenges, though buying conditions may be more favorable around mid-October due to an anticipated dip in mortgage rates and increased active listings. 

Take a look at the FREE Kwanzaa events happening throughout California for the 2023 year ...

Part 4 of California Politics Now: A review of "The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate," news show host, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb breaks down the common argument between both Republicans and Democrats campaign comments regarding, "Are crime rates the highest in red states rather than the blue states? Such a question becomes complicated ...According to the Pew Research Center, during the 2022 mid-term elections last year, their research found that Black voters are particularly likely to say violent crime is a very important midterm issue.Black Americans have consistently been more likely than other racial and ethnic groups to express concern about violent crime, and that remains the case this year.Some 81% of Black registered voters say violent crime is very important to their midterm vote, compared with 65% of Hispanic and 56% of White voters. (There were not enough Asian American voters in the Center’s survey to analyze independently.)Differences by race are especially pronounced among Democratic registered voters. While 82% of Black Democratic voters say violent crime is very important to their vote this year, only a third of White Democratic voters say the same.For the most part, violence is always a concern to the average voter, or at least it is high on the list. Based on the data from the CDC which goes up to the year 2021, then the stats were compiled by Forbes, states with the highest gun death did to appear to be 10 red states that take up the top 10 spots.

In this part 1 segment of California Politics Now, 'The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate' with Julia Ann Dudley Najieb, viewers first get an in-depth review of the backgrounds of both governors, Gavin Newsom of California and Ron DeSantis of Florida.According to CalMatters, DeSantis accepted Newsom’s debate challenge in August, pitting him against someone who is not even in the presidential race. But lacking opportunities to face off directly against Trump, who has refused to participate in the GOP primary debates, DeSantis aimed to show Republican voters that he is best-equipped to take on Democratic President Joe Biden in the general election.Also in this segment, Dudley Najieb reviews the alarming data regarding the living conditions for residents in each state, especially for Black and minority communities.

Check out the latest California news headlines with news producer host, Julia Dudley Najieb, who reviews the top stories from June 21, 2023 to September 22, 2023: from the Bitwise Industries corporate scandal and Antioch & Pittsburgh police officers' scandals to the illegal infectious disease lab found in Reedley, Dudley Najieb goes into details on key stories that made it nationwide and worldwide.Here are the stories in part 2:Will new Racial Equity Commission help reveal the realities of the damages of Proposition 209?California prisons have a drug problem. A strip search policy takes aim at visitorsCalifornia's literacy crisis: There’s more to the science of reading than phonicsBREAKING: Governor Gavi

Check out the latest California news headlines with news producer host, Julia Dudley Najieb, who reviews the top stories from June 21, 2023 to September 22, 2023: from the Bitwise Industries corporate scandal and Antioch & Pittsburgh police officers' scandals to the illegal infectious disease lab found in Reedley, Dudley Najieb goes into details on key stories that made it nationwide and worldwide.Here are the stories in part 1:Bitwise Industries files Chapter 7 while former employees remain broken from CEOs' theft of wagesCA: The business community and governor respond to Supreme Court decision on affirmative actionExpert says people in California are exposed to wildfires the mostSmall, wealthy, suburbs contribute to regional housing problems, especially in CaliforniaAnnual business report gives California an 'F' rating for cost of living and business friendlinessActors are demanding that Hollywood catch up with technological changes in a sequel to a 1960 strikeTemecula school district board and community is in turmoil; Governor Newsom steps in the actionGovernor Newsom chooses diverse judicial appointments, a true representation of CaliforniaCalifornia promises better care for thousands of inmates as they leave prisonPain clinic chain to pay $11.4M to settle Medicare and Medicaid fraud claimsONME News Briefs: Here are five key bills signed by Governor Newsom this past July

California Governor Gavin Newsom made an interim appointment October 1, replacing the late U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein's seat with 44-year-old Laphonza Butler. However, this appointment complicates an already complex campaign, according to CalMatters: For one thing, there will be a special election to decide who serves the final two months of Feinstein’s term, and it will be held at the same time as the regularly scheduled election. So voters will have two U.S. Senate decisions, one in the March primary, and again in the November presidential general election. Butler was sworn in October 3 by Vice President Kamala Harris, the first Black U.S. senator to represent California and the most recently-elected Black woman to the Senate. Butler will be making history as the first openly LGBTQ person and the second Black woman to represent California in the Senate. Although never holding office, Butler also advised Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2020 presidential campaign before becoming the president of EMILYs List in September 2021.And if Butler does run, it will throw another wild card into the campaign, in which three big-name Democrats — U.S. Reps. Adam Schiff, Katie Porter and Barbara Lee — are already vying to push aside Republican candidates and make the top two for next November’s general election.

Check out the upcoming early fall events happening throughout California for the remainder of 2023Looking for some events to go to during the early fall months while the weather is tolerable in California? Then check out the events happening below throughout the state.

As California’s senior Senator and the longest-serving woman senator ever since her election to the Senate in 1992, Democrat Dianne Feinstein, the 90-year-old senior senator from California, died on Sept. 28, 2023 in Washington, D.C. She was born in San Francisco, CA, June 22, 1933.

Images of orange groves and Spanish-themed hotels with palm tree gardens filled countless pamphlets and articles promoting Southern California and Florida in the late 19th century, promising escape from winter’s reach.This vision of an “American Italy” captured hearts and imaginations across the U.S. In it, Florida and California promised a place in the sun for industrious Americans to live the good life, with the perfect climate.But the very climates that made these semitropical playgrounds the American dream of the 20th century threaten to break their reputations in the 21st century.In California, home owners now face dangerous heat waves, extended droughts that threaten the water supply, and uncontrollable wildfires. In Florida, sea level rise is worsening the risks of high-tide flooding and storm surge from hurricanes, in addition to turning up the thermostat on already humid heat. Global warming has put both Florida and California at the top of the list of states most at risk from climate change.

The company behind the '"illegal lab" in Reedley also operated for several years in the city of Fresno incognito ...Ever since local online, Central Valley news outlet, Mid Valley Times, posted a peculiar news report on July 25 about a code-enforcement check-up revealing an illegal lab, in the predominantly agricultural city of Reedley, Calif., owned by a man who lives in China, more interesting facts are being exposed to the public through news updates.

Southern California residents have been warned to evacuate; see which areasSACRAMENTO, Calif.--The National Weather Service is warning that severe tropical weather could impact several parts of California starting this weekend. In advance of the storm, residents are urged to stay away from parks, deserts, waterways and off-roadways, and anticipate power outage and water shut offs.With the possibility of lightning, heavy rainfall, flash flooding, high surf – and even wildfire – the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is also advising residents to stay alert, prepare early, and follow all safety guidelines.Today, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for much of Southern California to support Hurricane Hilary response and recovery efforts as the state continues mobilizing and coordinating resources ahead of the storm’s forecasted impacts starting today. The Governor signed the emergency proclamation in San Diego while visiting with California National Guard troops. Also today, the Governor met with first responders and local officials, including San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria. He also was in touch with federal officials, including the White House.“California has thousands of people on the ground working hand-in-hand with federal and local personnel to support communities in Hurricane Hilary’s path with resources, equipment and expertise. We’re mobilizing all of government as we prepare and respond to this unprecedented storm,” said Governor Newsom.“As we head into this weekend, I urge Angelenos to continue monitoring the hurricane and be mindful of extreme weather warnings,” said Mayor Karen Bass. “We know the severe impact that weather can have on our communities. I am making sure Los Angeles is prepared on behalf of our residents, including the unhoused Angelenos living on our streets, to get through this storm.”

Produced by AMPTV, this over 2-hour special celebrating Juneteenth reviews the important points in history in the Anti-Slavery Movement, the Civil War, the history behind Juneteenth, as well as reflecting on abolitionists and historical figures such as, Phyllis Wheatley, Harriet Beecher Stowe, William Lloyd Garrison, Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman and former slave, Laura Smalley of Hempstead, Texas (1941.)Meanwhile, watch the late Chadwick Boseman perform a passionate an excerpt of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.

Checkout the latest Juneteenth events happening throughout California!

According to Our Bodies Our Selves Today, a collaboration of the Center for Women’s Health and Human Rights at Suffolk University and the nonprofit organization, Our Bodies Ourselves, stated, "In the United States, we’re living through a major demographic shift, in which 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 each day. By 2030, one-quarter of the U.S. population will be over 65, with similar shifts happening all over the world." The website reference continued to note that our society is not prepared for this aging of the population and the opportunities and challenges it will bring.In this edition of News Too Real, show host, Julia Dudley Najieb reviews the March 29, 2023, In an Older Adult Behavioral Health Central Valley Roundtable held in Fresno, Calif., Inclusion & Equity, Not Isolation Is a Priority Goal of California’s Master Plan for Aging. The candid discussion was meant to be the first of many discussions throughout California. Community partners discussed, listened, and learned about the challenges around older adult behavioral health. Because the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating emotional impact on older adults and their families – compounded by historic racial injustice and health inequities, California leaders are now eager to hear directly from older adults and communities of color about their well-being. They are extremely concerned about data that suggests older adults (65+) are the least likely to report receiving mental health care (21 percent) compared to all other age groups.

Show host Julia Dudley Najieb closes out Herstory Month reviewing notable greats honored by the California legislature,followed by an overview report from a call with over 60 ethnic media and Gov. Gavin Newsom. Dudley Najieb will do a longer follow-up in longer show next week, News Too Real , Friday, April 7, 2023.

The federal government closed Signature Bank this past Sunday; regional banks have the most to lose right now if the panic runs continue--Black banks should be consideredIn this episode of News Too Real, show host & producer, Julia Dudley Najieb explores the in-depth reasons as to why banks fail; on the contrary, Black banks have had key discriminatory factors contributing to their losses and failures. Dudley Najieb reveals those historical challenges, as well as comforting news on 21 thriving, mostly FDIC insured, Black-owned banks nationwide.

Fresno parents and teachers were struggling to help their children and themselves deal with loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemicIn "Brewing Within" episode 5, ONME News, Julia Dudley Najieb talks to a parent who resides in Fresno County where her son was transitioning from eighth grade to the ninth grade -- in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. She found some workable solutions, as well as roadblocks that were challenging.Thereafter, Dudley Najieb talks with renowned teacher and coach Chris Finley, who felt pulled in different directions as a parent, teacher and coach. He describes the difficult experience he had to wade through, and the biggest upsets he felt could have been avoided if there was better communication.

Dr. Weber takes her oath of office to serve as California's first elected Black secretary of stateThis 2022 election marks several, notable, historical first among Black candidates now serving in very powerful positions in California's legislature as elected officials. ONME News first noted that former congresswoman, Karen Bass, became the second Black elected-mayor of Los Angeles but the first female to serve in the position; Los Angeles is the biggest city in California with over 3.9 million people. Such a seat will require political prowess due to the many woes that plaque the southern California city.Meanwhile, former chair of the California State Board of Equalization, Malia Cohen, sworn into office Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, became the first Black woman to serve as state controller; this involves disbursing state funds, auditing government agencies and serving on more than 70 boards and commissions. Cohen will be California’s chief fiscal officer.Also at the state of California legislative level, Dr. Shirley Nash Weber, Ph.D., will serve as the first elected Black secretary of state. Sworn in Jan 10, 2023, Dr. Weber will serve as the 32nd Secretary of State of California.Dr. Weber, Ph.D. was nominated to serve as California Secretary of State by Governor Gavin Newsom on December 22, 2020 and sworn into office on January 29, 2021. She was California’s first Black Secretary of State then to be nominated, and only the fifth African American to serve as a state constitutional officer in California’s 170-year history.

Check out the latest MLK events happening throughout southern California.

Check out the latest MLK events happening throughout northern California.

Administrator Tracey E. Jenkins of Tulare City School District explains what happened to them during the pandemic and how they are succeeding through the aftermath.In "Brewing Within" episode 4, it explains in three parts the challenges that administrators, parents and teachers went through during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.In episode 4 part 1, ONME News, Julia Dudley Najieb has a candid, one-on-one interview with Tulare City School District principal, Mr. Tracey E. Jenkins about the disruptive COVID-19 experience his school district had to manage before and after--they are still succeeding against all odds.

In "Brewing Within" episode 4, it explains in three parts the challenges that administrators, parents and teachers went through during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.Central Valley coach, Todd Henderson, explains how the COVID-19 pandemic was an accidental beneficial experience for some of his athletes In episode 4 part 3, ONME News, Dudley Najieb talks with Central Valley coach and teacher, Todd Henderson, who reveals a different perspective of some of the positive outcomes for his athletes that happened during the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. He acknowledges the struggles he had as a teacher during that time, but he expresses his level of optimism for student athletes who got an extra year of playing time or field time; however, this situation was no so good for his seniors, who missed this opportunity when the state of California shutdown in 2020.

In "Brewing Within" episode 4, it explains in three parts the challenges that administrators, parents and teachers went through during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.In episode 4 part 2, ONME News, Dudley Najieb talks with Central Valley parent, Kimberly Belmontez-McKinney who expresses the challenges she went through during the COVID-19 pandemic while trying to manage eight children in her household. The children ranged from elementary school to high school; she witnessed the social behavioral changes from the beginning of the pandemic to the aftermath, which she is managing to this day.

In "Brewing Within" epsiode 3, ONME News, Julia Dudley Najieb has a candid interview with Washington Union High School administrator, Dennis Randle, M.Ed, who is the learning director, about the actual COVID-19 experience from the school's perspective. He addresses the unforseen issues students, teachers and staff were up against before, during and after the pandemic.

In the almost 40-minute episode 2 of the "Brewing Within" series (funded by NABJ Black Press Grant) ONME News publisher, Julia Dudley Najieb, narrates and navigates through the student vaccine mandate that was happening/did happen/or is still happening? Of course this issue continues to be a debate to this date, but Dudley Najieb navigates through the legalize and political stances.Thereafter, Dudley Najieb features key expert, Dr. Naomi Bardach, who was part of a team that was behind the scene of the impact of COVID-19 on California schools, and how to reopen as soon as possible. Dr. Bardach also talks about her personal experience with her son who suffered depression and anxiety during the shutdown in California. These video excerpts come from UCTV 70-min. program, “Is There an Off-Ramp for That? K-12 Schools and COVID-19”, where Dr. Bardach discussed the impact the pandemic had on children, educators and families and the measures schools employed to keep students and teachers safe while continuing to educate children. She explained what the research found and best practices for moving forward. In the next chapter, Dudley Najieb explores the pre-post stats of students of color suffering depression, anxiety and other traumatic mental health issues: The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention surveyed more than 7,000 high school students before the pandemic and found that 55.1% suffered emotional abuse, 44.2% reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, 9% attempted suicide. Medical experts from an Ethnic Media Services briefing reveal and explain the data and real-life experience concerning the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health of children, parents and the like. Each of them expand on the data concerning ethnic students, and the daily discrimination these students were going through prior to the pandemic.

In the post-pandemic era, where people are learning to live with the different COVID-19 variants, and surges still persist in California this winter season, the aftermath of the coronavirus has proven to be more deadly economically for business, people of color, and especially California's struggling, public school system. ONME News tells this story in a five-part docuseries called, "Brewing Within."The "Brewing Within" series is funded by the National Association of Black Journalist - NABJ Black Press Grant; ONME News was chosen as one of the grantees to reveal the K-12 experience in the state of California in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The series reveals the struggles that teachers, administrators and parents went through trying to navigate through the school system during and after the state of California shut down. It also reveals the damage done to students, especially students of color and/or impoverished students, although the state fully reopened June 15, 2021.The almost nine-minute episode 1 of "Brewing Within" tells the dramatic story of the state of California as it enters the pandemic, as well as the aftermath. From fear, to lack of information to misinformation, approximately 39 million residents did not know they were about to impacted by a novel virus in one way or another.Narrated by ONME News publisher, Julia Dudley Najieb, this initial episode brings the audience into the story of what was happening with California schools, K-12 as the pandemic ravaged the state of California.

FRESNO, Calif. — Covered California brought its “10 Years Strong” campaign to Fresno last week, celebrating a decade of providing quality health insurance plans to people across the state. Over the past 10 years, Covered California has enabled millions of Californians to access health insurance and helped reduce the state’s uninsured rate to a historic low.

Karen Ruth Bass has just made history as the first woman and second black mayor of Los Angeles to former mayor,Tom Bradley, who was the first.

California's secretary of state, Dr. Shirley Weber, explains in detail why the California elections are safe In this last election episode of News Too Real, show host, Julia Dudley Najieb discusses the misleading headlines regarding the 105,000+ ballots challenged this past June primary election in California. Voters can easily be misled by a narrative in a headline that can be lacking other pertinent information. California's secretary of state, Dr. Shirley N. Weber, explains in detail why the 105,000+ votes not counted in June are not by the mistake of the voter registrar's office; voters have to pay closer attention to signatures on the outside envelopes, and dates of when the ballot is dropped in a US postal mailbox.

Find out the difference between propositions 26 and 72In this episode of News Too Real, show host, Julia Dudley Najieb reviews in details the seven (7) California propositions on the ballot this 2022 midterm election.

This month's strike was just one of many: healthcare workers from the Sunnyside Convalescent Hospital (SCH) in Fresno, CA, have been striking since September concerning the medical minimum wage disparities, the wage scale seniority discrepancies and the lack of quality care for the nursing home patients at the facility. In fact, the 99-bed facility stayed open throughout the strike. ONME News found that some SCH nursing home workers who were paid out from the facility, attempted to pay their bills, only to find out that the checks bounced. SEIU 2015 made several attempts to reach the SCH management to address these concerns; however, management has ignored their requests over the past nine months, according to Maria Xiquin, SEIU 2015’s regional director for the Central Valley and Central Coast. Sunnyside’s owner, Mario Marasigan has made empty promises to change the conditions of the facility and to pay the workers legal checks, canceling the bargaining agreement meetings or making excuses to cancel. As a result, Sunnyside workers struck Oct. 6, complaining of unsafe working conditions, pay at less than minimum wage and bounced paychecks. SCH employees and SEIU 2015 supporters fasted in protest at Fresno's Courthouse Park on Oct 18. ONME News spoke to some of the SCH employees, and here is a summary of their concerns ...

In this News Too Real special feature on the fentanyl crisis in California, show host, Julia Dudley Najieb, reviews how law enforcement is stepping up to tackle the crisis, full force. Attorney General Rob Bonta has seized almost 1,000 pounds of fentanyl powder since April 2021. Dudley Najieb reviews the horrific stats of the formidable increase of fentanyl-related deaths throughout California, and the many seizures at the boarder of Mexico and California and Texas and Mexico. Next Dudley Najieb reviews the Fresno county District Attorney's Office press conference, lead by DA Lisa Smittcamp; Fresno County is pressing charges for its first fentanyl-related murder case against two defendants facing a combined 33 years in prison.

At the beginning of October, President Joe Biden gave a pardon of all prior federal offenses for those incarcerate for simple possession of marijuana. He is currently directing the Attorney General Merrick Brian Garland to develop an administrative process for the issuance of certificates of pardon to eligible individuals. Before Ab-1793 was passed into law, Proposition 64 (Health & Safety Code § 11361.8) allowed individuals with marijuana convictions to petition the court for the reduction or dismissal of their marijuana convictions. However, until an LA Times news probe found that tens of thousands of Californians still had felonies, misdemeanors and other cannabis related charges on their records that still had not been expunged, even after submitting the paperwork to start the process.

After the recent leaked audio of the city of Los Angeles redistricting committee meeting from last year, high ranking public figures and elected officials behaving badly proved that California is not immune to gerrymandering tactics from desperate politicians trying to keep their powerful seats in office.

Many candidates and incumbents won in the June primary elections; however, the Alameda County district attorney race is one historic seat not to be missed.In this episode of News Too Real, show host, Julia Dudley Najieb reviews the latest northern and central California county-wide elections.In northern California, two district attorney candidates, are vying for the powerful Alameda County seat that has a population of over 1.5 million people, and almost 12% of the population in this county is Black. This will be an historic election for either candidate who wins this county as the first African-American district attorney of Alameda County.

In this episode 5 part 2 of News too Real News Too Real Election Edition, producer host, Julia Dudley Najieb reviews the California state assembly candidates running for office in southern California.

In this episode five of News too Real News Too Real Election Edition, producer host, Julia Dudley Najieb reviews the California state assembly candidates running for office; 12 of those races include Black candidates and incumbents. Dudley Najieb also reviewed the Voter's Choice locations in southern and northern California.

In this episode four of News too Real News Too Real Election Edition, producer host, Julia Dudley Najieb reviews the California state senator candidates running for office.

In this episode 3 of the News Too Real Election Edition, producer host, Julia Dudley Najieb reviews the U.S. House of Representative candidates from throughout California. She also reviews the four Black female, Democratic candidates vying for three seats on the U.S. House of Representatives: While congresswomen, incumbents Barbara Lee and Maxine Waters strive to keep their seats, Sydney Kamlager and Jan Perry battle for California's 37th Congressional District. Also, two Black Republican women enter two different districts, although they have no political experience.

n this part 2, episode 2 of the News Too Real Election Edition, producer host, Julia Dudley Najieb reviews the California state executive office candidates in detail: Controller, Insurance Commissioner, Members of State Board of Equalization, and State Superintendent of Public Instruction. As the November 8, 2022, General Elections approaches, California is informing potential voters of upcoming deadlines, and registered voters of upcoming voting options and deadlines. The last day to register to vote for the November 8, 2022, General Election is October 24, 2022. What registered voters should know: All California active registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the November 8, General Election. The County elections office will begin mailing ballots no later than October 10, 2022. Registered voters can return their vote-by-mail ballot by mail with prepaid postage as long as it's postmarked on or before Election Day and received by November 15, 2022, or in-person to a secure ballot drop box, to a voting location or your county elections office by 8:00 p.m. on November 8, 2022.The General Election ballot will include:7 Ballot PropositionsStatewide candidates for U.S. Senate, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Controller, Treasurer, Attorney General, Insurance Commissioner, Member of State Board of Equalization, State Superintendent of Public InstructionU.S. Representative in Congress, State Senator, State Assembly MemberSupreme Court Justices, as well as other local candidates and local measures.

In this part 1 episode of News Too Real, producer host, Julia Dudley Najieb reviews the California state executive office candidates in detail: statewide candidates for U.S. Senate, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Attorney General. As the November 8, 2022, General Elections approaches, California is informing potential voters of upcoming deadlines, and registered voters of upcoming voting options and deadlines. The last day to register to vote for the November 8, 2022, General Election is October 24, 2022. What registered voters should know: All California active registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the November 8, General Election. The County elections office will begin mailing ballots no later than October 10, 2022. Registered voters can return their vote-by-mail ballot by mail with prepaid postage as long as it's postmarked on or before Election Day and received by November 15, 2022, or in-person to a secure ballot drop box, to a voting location or your county elections office by 8:00 p.m. on November 8, 2022.The General Election ballot will include:7 Ballot PropositionsStatewide candidates for U.S. Senate, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Controller, Treasurer, Attorney General, Insurance Commissioner, Member of State Board of Equalization, State Superintendent of Public InstructionU.S. Representative in Congress, State Senator, State Assembly MemberSupreme Court Justices, as well as other local candidates and local measures.

In this episode of News Too Real, producer host, Julia Dudley Najieb reviews the latest election information concerning the state of California. From the last day to register to how to get an absentee ballot, Najieb reviews the several week election schedule that is a part of the series.

As part of the state’s ongoing response to the monkeypox outbreak, Governor Gavin Newsom today declared a State of Emergency to bolster the state’s vaccination efforts. The proclamation supports the work underway by the California Department of Public Health and others in the administration to coordinate a whole-of-government response to monkeypox, seek additional vaccines and lead outreach and education efforts on accessing vaccines and treatment.

In this episode of News Too Real: Sucess Stories in California homelessness epidemic, producer host, Julia Dudley Najieb, reviews the appalling statistics that are also dismissal nationwide concerning the rate of homelessness in California. As the crisis reveals that over 60,000 people in California do not have homes to go to at night, there is a sliver of good news coming out of Kern County city, Bakersfield, CA, who has achieved a rate of "functional zero" homelessness in its city; this information was revealed during an Ethnic Media Service (EMS) news briefing last week. During this News Too Real episode, Dudley Najieb highlights two experts from California featured during the EMS news brief: Mary Scott, Client Services Director of The Open Door Network out of Bakersfield, Calif, explains who they achieved the almost "zero" homelessness rate in their city. Thereafter, Matthew Lewis of YIMBY out of Bakersfield, Calif. gives a brief history of housing and racism that has led to today's homelessness crisis in California.

In this episode of ONME Quick News Bits, host Julia Dudley Najieb reveals exclusive interview with Saint Augustine’s University president, Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail, who talks about the new HBCU Urban Access Hub opportunity and grants for community college students in the Central Valley.

In this part 2 of The ONME Network's 2022 California Juneteenth: An In-Depth Review of Reparations in California with show host Julia Dudley Najieb, the 2.5-hour broadcast begins with with excerpts of Juneteenth celebrations in Santa Clara County, Tulare County, and Fresno County. The 2.5 hour broadcast continues with the review of the California Reparations Task Force's key testimonies. Show host and executive producer, Julia Dudley Najieb, expresses brief, personal commentary as she delves into the two topics of physical health related to racism, and flaws in California's criminal justice system.

ONME 2022 Juneteenth special takes an in-depth look into the critical research on racism against Blacks in California, reported by the California Reparations Task Force.The three-hour broadcast begins with a healing prayer delivered by Rev. Dr. Paul Binion, II, of Westside Church of God, followed by a review of the history of Juneteenth, then a definition of slave codes, and a feature of prominent author, Shawn D. Rochester, who explains the meaning of "the Black Tax." The three-hour broadcast continues by explaining AB3121 and reviewing the California Reparations Task Force's key findings overall.