L.A. Parks Set for Once-in-a-Century Overhaul

LA voters approved Measure PRK on Nov. 3, doubling funding for the city's parks. “The challenge now is implementation," says UCLA's Jon Christensen.

Black Voters Overwhelmingly Repudiated Trump in Mid-Term Election

69% of Black voters have a very unfavorable opinion of President Donald Trump, according to new data released by BSP Research.

A Child Care Provider Urges Changes to America’s Immigration Policies

Yanet Martinez, a grandmother and promotora, says ongoing immigration raids and the fear they cause are impacting child care workers nationwide.

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A David and Goliath Story of Spontaneous, Collective Compassion

A new documentary, Minnesota Neighbors, offers a vivid account of how residents and neighbors stood up to ICE's deadly 2025 assault on the Twin Cities.

In Georgia, a 100-Year-Old Korean Grandma Joins AAPI Voter Surge

More than 4.1 million Georgians voted, the most ever in a Georgia midterm that saw historic turnout among AAPI and immigrant communities.

Latinos Swung Left in the Mid-terms, But Sent a Warning to Both Parties

Economic frustration and anger over immigration enforcement propelled Democrats — but Latino voters say their support must be earned.

From a DUI Checkpoint to Adelanto — Is LAPD Collaborating With ICE?

Francisco was on his way to church when he was stopped at a DUI checkpoint. Despite passing three breathalyzer tests, he was arrested. Then ICE showed up.

Thirty Years Ago Prop. 187 Turned CA Blue. Is Texas Headed That Way?

In 1994 CA Prop. 187 drove Latinos to the polls, turning the state a deep blue. Tuesday's election results suggest Texas could be following suit.
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Post-Election Wrap-up — The Role of Ethnic Voters

New 2026 midterm voter poll results reveal how Asian American, Black, Latino, and Native American communities participated, what shaped their choices, and what the findings mean for immigrant communities nationwide.
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Ethnic Media Journalists on the Midterms: What’s Driving (or Not) Our Communities to the Polls?

Ethnic media journalists share what they’re hearing from communities nationwide about the 2026 midterms, including voter turnout, key issues, frustrations, hopes, and what may shape participation at the polls.
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AAPI Voters Want Greater Protections for Voting Rights
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The Census, Hate and Immigration: How Issues Related to Race Impacted the AAPI Vote
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AI vs.Tribal Sovereignty – Majority of Native Voters Oppose Data Centers Near Their Communities
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‘A Moveable Middle’ – Did Democrats Win Back Latino Voters or Did Republicans Lose Them?
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How Democrats Might Squander the Opportunity That Voters Have Given Them
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Stephen Miller as Chief of Staff: ‘A Doubling Down on Immigration That Will Undermine Our Democracy’
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The Policies Native Voters Want To See Implemented
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The Losses that Led to Wins: Why 2026 Was the Year Black Candidates Won in ‘Confederate Bastions’
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‘What Is at Stake Is the Country We Came to and the Opportunities That Have Been Afforded to Us’
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AI, Inflation and Immigration – ‘There Is Real Tension in Silicon Valley’
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Despite Fears About ICE at the Polls, 76 Percent of Latinos Intend to Vote
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Federal Funding Cuts Are Undermining Treaties Between the US Gov’t and Native American Nations
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Mississippi Hasn’t Had a Black Senator in 140 Years, Will Scott Colom Change That?
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Chinese Voters Largely Concerned About Inflation but Split on Immigration
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Electronic Voting Machines and Fraud – Disinformation or Are Votes Getting Changed?
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AI-generated Content in Political Ads: What are the Laws on Use and Disclosures
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Why Highly Educated People Are Susceptible to Believing Misinformation
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The SAVE Program Has Put Voter Registrations at Risk
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Authenticity, Someone To Fight for Them – What Young Voters Want in a Candidate
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Representation in Office – Does Shared Ethnicity Influence How People Vote?
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The Impact of the AAPI Vote in Alaska
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Voter Outreach Key to Understanding the Electorate’s Needs and Priorities
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Gen Z Voters Worried About Affordability, Looking for Community
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Cutting Funding for Public Schools Will Strain California’s Healthcare System As Well
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‘An Essential Link Between Health and Academic Success’ - Why School’s Need Nurses
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Prop. 3 – What the School Funding Ballot Measure Will Provide and How It Will Impact Taxpayers
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Transitional Kindergarten, After-school Care Among School Programs Funded by CA’s Education Tax
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Prop. 3 Accountability – ‘Every Dollar Can Be Tracked’
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Teacher Shortages, Ballooning Class Sizes – Prop. 3’s Impact on School Learning Environments
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School Nurses Often Diagnose Health Issues That Would Otherwise Be Missed
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Local Economies Suffer When Housing Costs Exclude Middle and Low Income Earners
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Prop. 1 Estimated to Save Households $500 Million in Rent Every Year
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Keeping People Housed with Supportive Services
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‘The Solution to Homelessness Is Housing’ – How Prop. 1 Helps
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‘People Are Being Evicted Today’ – How Prop. 1 Can Help Solve California’s Housing Crisis
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Rehabilitating Existing Homes, Community Land Trusts – Prop. 1’s Approach to Affordable Housing
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How Proposition 1 Aims to Address California’s Affordable Housing Crisis
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Ethnic Media Are the Trusted Messengers of Their Communities | Ron Reynolds
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Why the 2026 Midterms Are So Crucial to Future of American Democracy
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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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For Voters Worried About ICE at the Polls, Ballot Boxes Are a Safe Alternative
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‘Every Dollar Invested in Parks Returns $3 to Communities’
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Why Investing in Parks Improves Public Safety
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In Neighborhoods With Few Trees and Little Shade, Parks Are Critical Infrastructure
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Los Angeles’ Park System Among Worst in the US – Measure PRK Can Fix that Without Raising Taxes
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LA’s Park needs Assessment – What LA Residents Want for Their Park System
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LA’s Park Improvement Plans Include a Water Capture System for El Niño Run off
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The Cost of Neglecting Los Angeles Parks
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1-888-API-VOTE – Multilingual Hotline Helps Voters with Registration, Information on How to Vote
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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

Fresno Officials Step in To Fund Immigrant Services in Wake of ICE Raids

Three weeks after a stepped-up federal immigration crackdown in the San Joaquín Valley, public money has begun flowing to immigrant serving organizations.

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Health

‘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.

Community

Nationwide Rise in Lynchings Fuels Renewed Effort to Reopen 1985 Bay Area Hanging Case

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.

‘Small Aprons’ – Turning Stories of Domestic Violence Survival Into Messages of Hope and Solidarity

The colorful aprons, known as “mandilitos,” are part of a series of exhibits organized by Líderes Campesinas to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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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."