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Elderly Bakersfield Couple Self Deports After 35 Years in the US

Daniel and Alberta Herrera say with Trump's immigration crackdown "fear and insecurity" are all they have left after more than 35 years living in Bakersfield.
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In California’s Central Valley, Salt + Light Keeps the Unhoused Housed

Everyone Salt + Light works with — whether living on the streets or in one of the organization's 53 permanent supportive homes — is referred to as a neighbor.

From Oil Shock to Checkout Lines: US–Iran War Drives Global Spike in Consumer Costs

Apr 17 | The US-Iran war is driving oil price spikes and global supply chain disruptions, raising costs for fuel, food, and goods. Experts examine war-driven inflation, economic risks, and potential solutions.

New HUD Proposal Threatens Housing for Mixed Status Families

Advocates say the proposed rules threaten to tear families apart while increasing the risk of homelessness among other adverse consequences.

New HUD Proposal Threatens Housing for Mixed Status Families

Advocates say the proposed rules threaten to tear families apart while increasing the risk of homelessness among other adverse consequences.