Lahaina’s Slow Return: 3 Years Later

The historic Maui community is working to rebuild from the devastating fire that swept through on Aug. 8, 2023.

ā€˜They Age and Shrink and Die’ — Immigration Crackdowns Threaten Growth in Rural America

In rural America, communities that leaned on immigrants to revive their workforce and economies are watching that lifeline disappear.

In State’s Absence, Colombia’s Poor and Working Class Step in To Provide Quake Relief

In the aftermath of the 7.4 magnitude quake the struck Colombia Aug. 10 residents of Cali and surrounding areas say the state has failed to provide relief.

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How Much Did We Learn From School Closures During the Covid-19 Pandemic?

As students return to school, it’s easy to forget that six years ago, Covid-19 disrupted this annual ritual more than at any other time in our history.

One Year After LA ICE Raids, Latino Businesses Still Struggling

A UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute report finds that immigration raids in Los Angeles last year cost businesses millions in lost revenue.

From the ā€˜Worst of the Worst’ to the Easiest To Arrest: How AI Is Powering Immigration Enforcement

AI hacking incidents at OpenAI, Meta and Anthropic raise questions about the tools now powering DHS's shift to easiest-to-arrest immigrants.

Major Medi-Cal Changes Are Coming in 2027 — What Enrollees Need to Know

The most significant changes to Medi-Cal in years are coming next year, and officials urge the 14 million Californians enrolled to prepare.

Indian Jazz Guitarist Pritesh Walia Arrested at LAX and Held in ICE Detention

ā€œPritesh’s talent is extraordinary. His sound and spirit have touched so many people.ā€ — Saxophonist Joey Rosin, Walia’s dear friend, told American Community Media.

Automated Translation Errors in California Courts Raise Concerns Over Korean Americans’ Access to Justice

35 legal and community groups are calling for a halt to AI generated court translations without qualified human review.

Protecting California Communities from Invasive Fruit Flies: Why It Takes Collective Action by Everyone

Aug 18 | California experts explain the growing threat of invasive fruit flies, ongoing quarantines and eradication efforts, and simple steps residents can take to protect farms, gardens, and the state’s agriculture industry.
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Crackdown, Slowdown: How Federal Immigration Policy Is Reshaping Small Town America

Federal immigration crackdowns are reshaping small-town America, affecting immigrant families, local businesses, schools, employers, and rural economies that have increasingly relied on immigrant communities.

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The Expanding Surveillance Dragnet

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The Water Systems in the Amazon’s Treetops and How They Impact Climate Globally
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The Body’s Biology Is Not Designed for Weight Loss; How GLP-1s Help
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Reversing the Climate Crisis – People Need To Be ā€˜Outraged but Energized’
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ā€˜We Have The Technology To Get There’ – Hope for Reversing Climate Change
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ā€˜Global Goals with Acute Local Ramifications’ – The Communities Harmed by Green Energy Industries
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How To Depoliticize and Reframe Climate Change Conversations
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Blaming Vaccines for Autism – ā€˜This Controversy Has Really Hurt People with Autism’
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Brain Infection, Immune Amnesia Among the Potentially Deadly Consequences of a Measles Infection
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Measure B: Shasta County’s Effort to Create Its Own Election Laws
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Why Voters Are Losing Confidence in Election Security
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ā€˜The President Has No Authority Whatsoever To Regulate Elections’
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Government Corruption, Violence – Not a Lack of Scientific Understanding – Cause Ebola Skepticism
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When the International Community Cares About Ebola but not Massacres
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Bundibugyo Ebola: Breaking the Chain of Transmission Without a Vaccine
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In African Communities, Respectful Burials Are ā€˜Very Dangerous for Transmission’ of Ebola
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Understanding Colombia’s Land Ownership Disputes
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Colombia’s Efforts to Integrate Venezuelan Migrants Has Reduced Anti-immigrant Attitudes
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UFW Survey Finds Widespread Fear Across Farmworker Community

A new UFW Foundation survey finds widespread fear among farmworkers amid ongoing detentions and deportations by the Trump White House.

In the Heart of California’s Wine Country, Little Help for Farmworkers Facing Domestic Violence

Anita Noriega's daughter was killed by her partner in 2022. Her story highlights the lack of resources for farmworkers struggling with domestic violence.

Immigration

One Year After LA ICE Raids, Latino Businesses Still Struggling

A UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute report finds that immigration raids in Los Angeles last year cost businesses millions in lost revenue.

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Health

Major Medi-Cal Changes Are Coming in 2027 — What Enrollees Need to Know

The most significant changes to Medi-Cal in years are coming next year, and officials urge the 14 million Californians enrolled to prepare.

Rising Health Costs Are Forcing More Americans to Forego Care

Health insurance premiums are expected to rise again in 2027, by at least 15%, after a 25% hike last year, notes Families USA.

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GLP-1 Drugs Show Promise, But Researchers Question Lifelong Use, Prescriptions for Children, and Cost Barriers

Many patients cannot afford deductibles or copays for medications that can otherwise cost $900 to $1,300 per month.

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The cyclospora virus, which is on the rise in the US, causes severe diarrhea in humans, lasting several weeks or longer.

Experts Warn of Health Risks, Stress Vaccines Amid Measles Resurgence

Measles are on the rise again, with 4520 reported cases over the past 18 months, including 1,332 adult cases according to July 9 CDC data.

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Lawful permanent residents on Medi-Cal can also keep existing comprehensive dental coverage until July 2027.

Community

How Much Did We Learn From School Closures During the Covid-19 Pandemic?

As students return to school, it’s easy to forget that six years ago, Covid-19 disrupted this annual ritual more than at any other time in our history.

ā€˜Profiteering off of Human Suffering’ — California Lawmakers Move To Rein in Private Detention Facilities

California's Latino Legislative Caucus is advancing a series of bills aimed at tightening regulations of private detention facilities in the state.

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Fear, Anxiety and Resolve as End of TPS Protections Loom for Salvadorans

Isela GarcĆ­a is among the more than 200,000 Salvadorans in the US with TPS. The program is set to expire September 9.
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Indigenous Knowledge Holds Answers to Climate Crisis, Amazon Biologist Says

Indigenous knowledge systems can address climate change and biodiversity loss if they are protected with the communities that created them.