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New LGBTQ+ resource center opens in the Inland Empire

The new Inland Empire LGBTQ+ Center, based in Riverside, aims to serve as a safe, inclusive place for community members to meet and find resources.

As excerpted from the Press-Enterprise: At this rainbow-colored campus in downtown Riverside, everyone is welcome.

A new space, geared towards LGBTQ+ members, has opened in downtown Riverside. The Inland Empire LGBTQ+ Center will provide accessible healthcare, resources and a safe, inclusive space for the region’s diverse residents in the LGBTQ+, immigrant and HIV+ communities, leaders say.

The Inland Empire LGBTQ+ Center Opens in Downtown Riverside

(Excerpted from Inland Empire Community News) TruEvolution officially opened its Inland Empire LGBTQ+ Center at their Project Legacy in Downtown Riverside. The new Center will connect Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer identifying individuals and organizations with resources, meeting space, and programming support.

AB 777 Expands Prohibitions at Stringfellow Acid Pits

As Excerpted from KVCR/NPR 91.9: Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes, who represents the 58th Assembly District, introduced AB 777 to further expand prohibitions at the Stringfellow Acid Pits. This was in direct response to the discovery that hazardous materials from the Exide Battery Plant site in Los Angeles County had been transported to the site. After receiving bipartisan support in the Legislature, the bill was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom September 8th.

Inland Empire leaders discuss region’s future at Riverside event

As excerpted from the Press-Enterprise:

A local community foundation brought together leaders, innovators and change-makers to learn, discuss and share ideas on how to build a stronger region.

On Wednesday, Aug. 9, and Thursday, Aug. 10, the Inland Empire Community Foundation staged its Third Annual Policy and Engagement Forum at the Riverside Convention Center. The sold-out event hosted 400 guests who gathered to gain insight from local elected officials, funders, nonprofit organizations and peers.

TruEvolution’s Project Legacy Marks First-of-its-kind Supportive Housing for Inland Empire LGBTQ+ Youth & Veterans Experiencing Homelessness

As excerpted by IE Community News:

In a significant stride for California’s underserved communities, a congregation of esteemed state officials and nearly three hundred local leaders joined hands with TruEvolution on Friday to inaugurate Project Legacy. This pioneering endeavor marks the state’s first and only Homekey site dedicated to supportive housing for homeless LGBTQ+, HIV+ youth, and veterans.

From 50 years ago to now: The Cal­i­fornia Latino Leg­islative Caucus

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In 1973, five Latino legislators formed the California Latino Legislative Caucus (CLLC) to address the social and economic issues affecting the Latino community.

Today, the CLLC is made up of 38 members and is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Assembly member Sabrina Cervantes is the first openly LGBTQ woman to Chair the Latino Legislative Caucus. She oversees the most diverse group of members since the caucus’ inception.

California’s Latino Caucus turns 50. What they’ve accomplished, and their priorities ahead

"Fifty years ago, five Latinos came together to create the first ever Chicano Legislative Caucus. At the time, the lawmakers, all male and of Mexican descent, made up 4% of the Legislature. Though a small group, the establishment marked a turning point for California’s then-14% Latino population. Over the next five decades, the caucus grew, diversified and became an influential group in the Capitol. That progress coincided with the Latino community exploding to 40% of the state population."