Agustin Duran

In California’s Central Valley, Farmworkers Confront Rising Hunger Amid Immigration Crackdown

With fewer jobs and fears of immigration raids, farmworkers in the Central Valley are increasingly reliant on food aid and other support services.

Amid Federal Cuts, California CBOs Look for Ways to Connect Communities and Services

Dozens of civic leaders, activists and volunteers took part in the California Connects convening in Oxnard, along California’s Central Coast.

‘There is Hunger in Our Community’ — CBOs in San Diego Share Resources Amid Stories of Hardship

Over 150 civic leaders, activists, and community volunteers gathered Nov. 5 in San Diego for a Cal Connects convening.

California State Funding for Stop the Hate Program Must Continue

Amid a hostile environment for immigrants and people of color, the state of California is concluding its funding for its Stop the Hate initiative. Community leaders say the funding must be restored.

With Heightened Hate Crimes, Funding Cut for Ethnic Media

As hate crimes reach their highest curve in recent years, California ethnic media face an end to critical state funding.

Voters Confront Flood of AI Misinformation Ahead of Nov. 3 Midterms

Voters are facing a flood of AI generated misinformation this election cycle even as growing numbers rely on the tech to explain their choices.
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Who Gets the Last Word? Election Disinformation in Immigrant Communities

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.

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.

Ahead of the Midterms, Native Voters Face Major Barriers to the Ballot

Most Native American voters have never been contacted by a political campaign, while casting a ballot costs more time and money than any other group.