Prop 63: An Explanation By CSULB B Word Team C From Secretary of State: Requires background check and Department of Justice authorization to purchase ammunition. Prohibits possession of large–capacity ammunition magazines. Establishes procedures for enforcing laws prohibiting firearm possession by specified persons. Requires Department of Justice’s participation in federal National Instant Criminal Background Check System….
Seventeen ballot measures will go before California voters on November 8. According to the Los Angeles Times, “It is the longest list of state propositions on a single ballot since March 2000.” Some have already garnered controversy such as Proposition 60 (Adult Films and Condoms), Proposition 62 (Death Penalty), Proposition 63 (Firearms and Ammunition Sales),…
The history of the California Proposition began on October 10, 1911 when the state took the initiative process and became the 10th state to abide by the principles of direct democracy. Three initiatives on the California ballot the next year, in 1912, were measures 6, 7 and 8 — to consolidate local governments, prohibit bookmaking, and set…
Latino voices are invited to be heard at an important lecture and panel discussion called Latino Urbanism: Defining a Model for Economic and Cultural Development. Centro CHA, Mayor Robert Garcia and First District Councilperson Lena Gonzalez are sponsoring the event on Thursday, October 13, 2016, 4:30-7:00pm. The Museum of Latin American Art The Museum will be the venue for the…
The community organization, Centro CHA, Mayor Robert Garcia and First District Councilperson Lena Gonzalez are sponsoring a lecture and panel discussion called Latino Urbanism: Defining a Model for Economic and Cultural Development. The event will take place at the Museum of Latin American Art on Thursday, October 13, 2016, 4:30-7:00pm. The Museum is located at 628 Alamitos Ave, Long…
The City of Long Beach Nutrition Services Division (NSD) – WIC Program – is committed to disseminating sound nutrition information and promoting healthy behaviors and active lifestyles. The Nutrition Services Division adheres to its mission by providing a wide variety of programs that include the following: Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program…
National Hispanic Heritage Month was started in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson and was known as Hispanic Heritage Week. President Ronald Reagan extended the partying to a 30-day period in 1988. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988. There’s even an official Federal government website. “Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September…
Power 4 Youth is a Long Beach nonprofit that has been touching the lives of at-risk, primarily low-income students since 1999. Their mission statement is simple, “Making the difference in the lives of at-risk students through caring, consistent mentoring relationships”. Power 4 Youth offers one-on-one academic mentoring for struggling students. But the mentoring services are…
The Long Beach nonprofit, Housing Long Beach, believes in strong Renters Rights. Their mission and vision reflect that goal. Just read their mission and vision statements on their website: Housing Long Beach uniquely meets the needs of Long Beach residents by working to improve, preserve and increase the supply of affordable housing for the well-being of Long…
The Long Beach QFilm Festival returns to the historic Art Theatre September 8-11, 2016. The Long Beach event is the longest running film festival since 1993. The QFilm Festival presents a slate of films that reflect the diversity and experience of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) communities. PalacioMagazine.com spoke with Porter Gilberg, the…