Pasadena Now- District Attorney to Meet Altadena Residents on Fraud and Crime Following the Fire
“The Pasadena NAACP, working with the District Attorney’s Office, will host a town hall focused on the fraud and crime the announcement says can target survivors during recovery: contractor fraud, financial elder abuse, vandalism, looting and rent gouging. The branch announced the event on its Facebook page, framing it as a chance for residents to “get informed, ask questions, and learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones during the recovery and rebuilding process.”
Edhat Santa Barbara- AMR Launches Community Ambulance Response Equity Committee in Santa Barbara County
“Participating groups include Care Connection, Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley, Good Samaritan Shelter, New Beginnings Counseling Center, the Santa Barbara NAACP, the Santa Maria-Lompoc NAACP and Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People.”
Caravan News- The Hunter House Breaks Ground: 120 Affordable Homes Coming to Downtown Stockton
“The groundbreaking drew a lineup of local leaders, including Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi, San Joaquin County Supervisor Mario Gardea, San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission CEO Chris Orlando and Stockton NAACP 1st Vice President D’Andre Davies, along with Cari Scott of the state Department of Housing and Community Development.”
The Cool Down- California DA joins Eaton Fire town hall to warn survivors about fraud, looting, and gouging
“The Pasadena branch of the NAACP scheduled a Sept. 22 town hall in Altadena featuring Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman.”
The Observer- Coalition Warns USPS Rules Threaten Black Voters
“Do not let the rapidly changing court rulings, alarming headlines or the deliberate confusion prevent you from voting this November,” Rick Callender, president of the NAACP California Hawaii State Conference, said in opening the briefing.”
Pasadena Now- Pasadena’s United Against Hate Week Kickoff Set for Oct. 18 at the Western Justice Center
“Last year’s observance included a “Walk to Freedom” on Oct. 25 from Day One’s offices on North Euclid Avenue to City Hall, organized by the Western Justice Center with the commission and a coalition that included the NAACP Pasadena Branch, the San Gabriel Valley Jewish Federation and Collaborate Pasadena, and the commission formally accepted the city’s United Against Hate Week proclamation on Oct. 7, 2025.”
The Business Journal- OPINION: Prop 45 would fix what’s actually making California unaffordable
“Working families and communities of color pay the highest price when essential projects… take years longer and cost millions more than they should,” said Dr. Rick L. Callender, president of the NAACP California/Hawaii State Conference, in the campaign’s announcement.”
The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint- California Black Civil Rights Leaders Mobilize to Defend Voting Rights
“Rick Callender, president of the California-Hawaii State Conference of the NAACP, said the dispute is part of a broader challenge to mail-in voting and warned against allowing the Postal Service to interfere with states’ administration of elections.”
San Jose Spotlight- Santa Clara County aims to protect voting rights
“NAACP of San Jose/Silicon Valley President Sean Allen said that in the 117 years of the national organization’s existence, no fight has been greater than protecting voting rights.”
Santa Clarita Magazine- Harlem Renaissance Gala at CalArts Saturday, October 3, 2026
“The NAACP Santa Clarita Branch will host its 2026 Harlem Renaissance Gala: The Story of a Cultural Revolution, on Saturday, October 3 from 6-10 p.m. at the CalArts Main Gallery.
Local businesses, corporate leaders, and philanthropic partners are invited to join as event sponsors in this fundraising event to invest directly in vital community advancement initiatives.”
Eurweb- California Leaders Tell Voters: Trump’s Mail Fight Doesn’t Stop Your Vote
“Rick Callender, president of the NAACP California-Hawaii State Conference, said the controversy extends beyond mail delivery to fights over voter data and voter-roll maintenance.”
NBC Bay Area- Local coalition calls for end to federal oversight of Oakland police