Push to Diversify Educational Textbooks in California
CBS News 8
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — For the first time, the state's task force on inclusive education met in the Capitol. The topic of the meeting was how to diversify textbooks in California.
Thurmond called on publishing firms to pledge to diversify their textbooks and resources and to work with the task force. Thurmond said representatives from Benchmark Education, CPM Educational Programs, The College Board, and Studies Weekly provided examples of what their companies are doing to provide broader narratives and depictions that are inclusive of stories and histories of often-underrepresented groups.
Horvath, Zbur, Unveil Progress Pride Lifeguard Towers
Los Angeles Blade
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath was joined by Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur, Tony Valenzuela, Executive Director of the ONE Archives Foundation and Los Angeles County officials on Friday to celebrate and unveil Ginger Rogers Beach's newly painted Progress Flag lifeguard towers.
Lifeguard Towers at Ginger Rogers Beach Painted in Progress Pride Flag Colors
Assemblymember Zbur was joined by others in commemorating the painting of lifeguard towers 17 & 18 at Ginger Rogers Beach near Santa Monica. Assemblymember Zbur spoke in support of recognizing Ginger Rogers Beach as a place of refuge for LGBTQ+ community members.
Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur Celebrates 1st Pride Month as a Legislator
Spectrum News 1
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As a child growing up in a rural New Mexico, Assembly member Rick Chavez Zbur says he aspired to be in public service.
He would tag along with his dad as they campaigned for democratic officials every election cycle.
Key Zbur Bills Move to the Senate after Assembly Approval
Nine bills authored by Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur (D-West Hollywood/Santa Monica) have been approved by the Assembly and are now headed to the Senate, tackling the issues of climate change, preventing homelessness, protecting affordable housing, and expanding and upholding civil rights for LGBTQ+ and all Californians.
Congratulations from Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur
Santa Monica Daily Press
Congratulations! As the Assemblymember representing your district, it is my great pleasure to extend my heartfelt congratulations to each and every one of you on your graduation from Santa Monica High School. This is a momentous occasion that marks the culmination of a journey that has required you to overcome challenges and demonstrate strength and resilience and a commitment to your future.
California Needs a Comprehensive Response to the Fentanyl Crisis Based on Evidence
LA Daily News
California, like much of the country, is facing a catastrophic fentanyl crisis. The drug — which can be up to 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine — has become the fastest-growing cause of death for young people in our state.
Because of its extreme potency, fentanyl is frequently added to other drugs to make them cheaper and more powerful. Most victims consume it accidentally because the drug is odorless, tasteless, and colorless, making it incredibly difficult to detect and all the more dangerous to our young people.