Family Seeks to Reopen 1985 Bay Area Train Station Hanging Ruled a Suicide

Timothy Charles Lee was a Black, gay member of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians. His body was found hanging outside a Concord BART station in 1985.

Can Prop. 1 Fix California’s Deepening Housing Crisis?

Supporters say the $11.25 billion bond measure will help build homes for lower-income families, but would not resolve the state’s housing crisis on its own.

How Disinformation Narratives Thrive on Spanish Language Radio

Political communication experts say they are increasingly seeing disinformation narratives on Spanish-language radio stations similar to those seen in 2020.

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California’s Prop. 3 Would Keep Billions for Schools, Healthcare by Preserving High-Earner Tax

Prop. 3 would make permanent a higher income tax on the state's top 2% of earners, preserving billions in revenue amid looming federal cuts.

ICE Reportedly Strikes Pedestrian in NorCal as Surge Continues Across State

An ICE vehicle reportedly hit a pedestrian in Northern California just days after an ICE collision with a cyclist in Long Beach.

Measure PRK Promises To Lift Los Angeles Out of the ‘Park Basement’

Measure PRK is an once-in-a-century opportunity for L.A. voters to shape the future of their city, doubling funding for parks without raising taxes.

Tribal Leaders Push Back on Proposed Census Changes

More than 500 tribal leaders attended a virtual "consultation" on proposals to eliminate questions on tribal identity from the 2030 Census.

LA County Launches Hate Reporting Text Service in 15 Languages

The “Text-to-Report Hate" service allows residents to report hate crimes, hate incidents and other bias-related harassment by texting 52211.

Who Gets the Last Word? Election Disinformation in Immigrant Communities

Oct 23 | Election disinformation is spreading through immigrant communities via social media, AI-generated content and trusted networks. Experts examine deepfakes, misleading voting information and ways communities can identify false content.
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The AAPI Vote in 2026: What Has Shifted Within This Diverse Electorate?

Explore how Asian American and Pacific Islander voters’ priorities are shifting ahead of the 2026 midterms, including new survey findings, Gen Z engagement, voting barriers, and perspectives from battleground states.
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In California, Formerly Incarcerated People Have the Right To Vote
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Provisional Voting: Day of Registration Available for Voters Who Miss Oct. 19 Registration Deadline
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Millions of Eligible Voters Lack Easy Access to Documents that Prove Their US Citizenship
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Trump’s Failed Effort To Get the Post Office To Restrict Mail in Voting
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Chico PD Confirms ICE Access, Data Loss in New Report

Federal immigration authorities used Chico’s ALPRs as recently as this past summer, the Chico Police Department states in a 19-page report released Sept. 18.
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The Flock Backlash and Growing Revolt Against License Plate Surveillance

Flock Safety, known for its widespread automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras, has been facing massive national backlash for privacy concerns.

Immigration

DHS Is Using FEMA Buildings as Pop-up Immigration Courts, Denying Public Access

Congressman Greg Stanton says he was blocked from entering a makeshift immigration courtroom, raising concerns about public access to the proceedings.

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‘Keep Your Services’ Say Asian Community Leaders, Amid Fear of New Public Charge Rules

More than 900 Asian Americans packed a room in Oakland over concerns about the new Trump Administration rule and cuts to MediCal.

‘Eureka Day’ Enjoys Revival Amid an America Polarized By Vaccine Policy

Jonathan Spector’s 2016 play ‘Eureka Day’ is enjoying a revival across the US, as the nation grapples with vaccine policy.

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California Prop. 44 Pits Health Care Groups Against Union

Prop. 44 would require community clinics to spend at least 90% of their annual revenue on patient care and related services.

His Health Care Premium Is Going up 1500%. Experts Say He Has Few Options.

Under the GOP spending package HR1, nonresident immigrants with few exceptions will no longer receive federal health care subsidies beginning in 2027.
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California Sues Trump Administration on New Public Charge Rule

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is leading a multi-state coalition which is suing the Trump Administration to stop implementation of public charge, which begins Sept. 18.

New Work Requirements Put Food Aid at Risk for Thousands in Riverside County

A year after passage of the GOP's One Big Beautiful Bill Act organizers in Riverside, Calif. say demand for food aid has risen sharply.

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These Young Teens’ Love of Football Outweighs the Risks

Youth across the country say they plan to continue playing football despite mounting evidence about the risks of lasting brain injury.

A Former TPS Holder Navigates San Francisco’s Matrix of Surveillance Cameras

Losing TPS in 2025 stripped Samir of his work, his income, and the life he built. It also left him feeling exposed to an expanding surveillance network.

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Between Deportation and War: The Plight of Yemeni Asylum Seekers

Yemeni asylum seekers face a years-long wait for their cases to be heard even as the threat of deportation looms and their home country slides back into war.

The Affordability Crisis Hits ‘Little Michoacan’

Rising rents are pushing residents out of this Bay Area suburb, which in turn is hitting local businesses who say the costs are "draining the life out of the community."