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Tribal leaders, LA law enforcement, victims, lawmakers join to stem violence against Native Americans in Los Angeles county

Today tribal leaders, victims, local law enforcement and lawmakers gathered today to learn how the a new tool – the Feather Alert – will work to help law enforcement quickly notify the public about missing Native Americans and enlist their aid. The law, AB 1314, took effect in January and was authored by Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino), the first and only California Native American elected to the legislature.

Ramos honored with award for long service to California Native American Commission

SACRAMENTO—Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino), the first and only California Native American elected to the legislature, announced he received an award from the California Native American Heritage Commission for serving as the longest serving chair. Ramos received the award last night at the California Tribal Chairpersons’ Association.

Bill advances banning CSU from using Native American remains and requiring they be returned to the tribes

SACRAMENTO—A measure prohibiting California State University campuses from using Native American remains and cultural artifacts for teaching or research cleared the Senate Education Committee today on a 5-0 vote. The bill also requires the CSU system to follow recommendations from the State Auditor—and to obey state and federal laws—by repatriating remains and sacred artifacts to appropriate tribes.

Frustrated lawmakers & tribes probe CSU officials over scathing audit report detailing failure to repatriate 700,000 Native American human remains after nearly 30 years

SACRAMENTO-- California State University administrators faced skeptical legislators and tribal leaders during a joint informational oversight hearing today over their decades-long failure to return 698,200 Native American human remains and artifacts to appropriate tribal descendants in violation of state and federal laws. Assemblymember James C.

Rialto Firefighter to be honored with highway designation

SACRAMENTO—The Ayala Drive overcrossing on State Route 210 in San Bernardino County will be renamed in honor of longtime City of Rialto firefighter, Scott “Buckshot” Schwingel, who died of job-related colon cancer.  

Ramos proposal to grant tribal governments and courts new public safety tool moves forward in Senate

SACRAMENTO—Tribal law enforcement agencies and tribal courts are closer to gaining access to a national computer network that provides local and state law enforcement agencies with information used to investigate crimes and a message system maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Motor Vehicles and other agencies after unanimous approval today of AB 44 by the Senate Public Safety Committee. Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) introduced the measure earlier this year.

Ramos announces millions in new state budget for regional needs

 

SACRAMENTO—Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) announced $35 million in new funding in the 2023-24 state budget will assist in meeting regional needs in his district, including a portion that the Inland Empire will share with other areas around the state. The items include: