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More Than 70,000 Kids in Houston Impacted by Risks of Deportation

At least 70,000 children in Houston live under the constant risk of one or both parents being deported, according to a new analysis.
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녹지 확충 넘어 지역 사회 ‘새 활력’ 기대

Young Woong Chun | SBS News 한인타운을 포함한 도심 지역에는 새로운 녹지 공간 마련을 위한 방안이 추진되고 있는데요. 지역 주민들은 어떤 공원을 기대하고 있는지 직접 들어봤습니다.

Imagining Our Community Park

Charlene Muhammad | LA Sentinel Three Los Angeles County residents open up about their dreams for new parks and hopes for what exists in their communities.

L.A. Residents Remain Hopeful for a Park Life That Reflects the Needs of Its Inhabitants 

Brenda Verano | LA Blade | Los Angeles ranked 90th among 100 major cities in the Trust for Public Land’s annual park rankings. Residents want to change that.

Wishing for a Patch of Green in My City

Doan Trang | Saigon NHO News On a scorching afternoon, we drove to Villa Park, one of the most “park-deprived” cities in Orange County.

Los Angeles and the Fight for Green Space

Alireza Hekmatshoar | Radio Iran Statewide, 21.4% of Californians live within a 10‑minute walk of a park; in Los Angeles, however, it is only 14%

‘Los parques deben reflejar la diversidad cultural de la ciudad’ 

Isaac Ceja | La Opinión Encuesta revela que el 54% de la comunidad considera que no hay suficientes zonas recreativas en Los Ángeles

가벼운 산책부터 만남의 장소까지…한인들이 원하는 녹지 공간

Kyeongjun Kim | Korea Daily LA 한인타운은 인구 밀도가 높은 도심임에도 불구하고, 주민들이 편히 쉴 수 있는 녹지 공간은 턱없이 부족하다.

42 Million Americans Will Lose Food Assistance in November Amid Government Shutdown

Oct 31 | 42 million Americans risk losing SNAP food aid amid the federal shutdown. Experts discuss CalFresh impacts, lawsuits, and long-term effects of budget cuts and new work requirements on food security.

A Vision for a Vibrant, Community-Focused Green Space for Downtown LA

Joseph Fa’avae | Island Block Radio LA resident Tony Rico shares his thoughts on the importance of true green spaces and his dreams of a vibrant, multi-use park in downtown LA.

Dreaming of New Parks: Inglewood Residents Call for Pools, Splash Pads, and Spaces to Heal

Pamela Anchang | Immigrant Magazine As Inglewood grows with hotels and entertainment venues, residents say the city is still missing something vital: green spaces that nourish community.
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Strong Hopes for the Future of Public Parks in LA, Santa Monica

On the Fanous Show, local residents share their vision for better parks.

Dreaming of New Parks: South LA Residents Share What’s Missing

By Fatmeh Bakhit & Dahlia M. Taha | Al Enteshar Newspaper In some Los Angeles neighborhoods, there is less than one acre of park space for every 1,000 residents.

洛杉矶华裔居民疾呼:城市公园紧缺,绿地成生活奢侈品

庞可扬 | UNE News Express 在公园资源紧缺的洛杉矶,华裔居民呼吁增加绿地与公共资源。

‘Santa, queremos parques’

Nora Estrada | Kiosko Vecinos del área de Western Ave. a Vermont Ave y de Melrose Ave a la calle 6, de Los Ángeles exteriorizan sus deseos de contar con parques cerca de donde viven

Vecinos de Arlington Heights y West Adams piden parques cercanos a casa

Myriam Reyes | Impulso Vecinos de las comunidades de Arlington Heights y West Adams tienen que caminar más de media hora para encontrar un parque.

El South LA Wetlands Park es un oasis en el sur de Los Ángeles que puede mejorar

Agustin Duran | Hispanic LA Algunos residentes del Sur Centro de Los Ángeles han propuesto diversas iniciativas para revitalizar el parque South LA Wetlands Park.

Parques cercanos, con flores, juegos, pero sobre todo con mucha seguridad, piden los residentes de Los Ángeles

Carlos Aviles | Excelsior California María Llanos vive en el sur centro de Los Ángeles. Su parque más cercano está a 8 cuadras y para la zona en la que vive, eso es un lujo.

Why Do Families Migrate? Children’s Education is the ‘Currency of Love’

Oct 24 | Harvard scholar Gabrielle Oliveira explores how migrant families view children’s education as a “currency of love,” transforming classrooms into spaces of healing, identity, and hope amid hardship and displacement.

Too Many Californians are Missing Out on Free Medi-Cal Dental and Vision Care — Let’s Change That

Oct 23 | Millions of Californians with Medi-Cal qualify for free dental and vision care but don’t use it. DHCS leaders share how CalAIM expands equitable, person-centered access to essential health services.

A Day of No Kings Across California’s Central Valley

Record numbers of protestors turned out in cities and communities all along California’s Central Valley for the No Kings protest Saturday.

Statewide Media Briefing: 2025 Special Election – Ballot Security, Voter Registration & Voting Options

Oct 21 | Ahead of California’s 2025 Statewide Special Election, Secretary of State Shirley Weber outlines secure voting, registration updates, ballot tracking, and expanded “More Days, More Ways” options ensuring transparency and voter confidence statewide.

Bad Bunny: Redefining the Latinx Narrative in Times of Crisis

Oct 17 | As discrimination intensifies, Bad Bunny becomes a global voice for Latino pride and Puerto Rican resilience. His art, activism, and upcoming Super Bowl stage spotlight identity, resistance, and cultural empowerment.

CA Special Election: Redistricting, Representation, & Voter Resources

Oct 16 | California’s Nov. 4 special election could reshape congressional power. With new district maps on the ballot, Common Cause experts explain how redistricting impacts voters and how to find nonpartisan election help.

As Shutdown Drags On, Is a Compromise Over Health Care Costs Possible?

Oct 10 | As the federal shutdown unfolds, millions face soaring ACA premiums, Medicaid restrictions, and loss of coverage. Experts from KFF, CBPP, and Families USA examine the human toll of America’s health crisis.

Schedule of Events | Nov. 7

Bridging Divides – Connecting Communities

Deaths, Disappearances, and Danger in Immigrant Detention

Oct 3 | Immigrant detention deaths surge, with overcrowding, missing detainees, and unsafe conditions worsening nationwide. Experts from #DetentionKills, Human Rights First, and AILA join ACoM to expose this growing humanitarian crisis.

‘Find Your Ally’ – Legal Lifeline for Undocumented Community College Students

Oct 2 | California Community Colleges, with ILRC and FoundationCCC, provide free immigration legal aid—including DACA renewals—to all students, advancing equity and support amid ongoing legal challenges shaping immigrant futures.

Sorting Through New — and Confusing — Vaccine Recommendations

Sep 26 | ATIP’s new MMR, Hepatitis-B, and Covid-19 vaccine recommendations clashed with policy, prompting medical concern. Several states rejected the guidance, opting to develop independent protocols. Speakers to discuss.

Call for Nominations

For outstanding journalism published or aired in California-based English or in-language ethnic media outlets, in 2023.

‘A Different Way of Looking’ — The Art and Legacy of Mildred Howard

A native San Franciscan, Howard's work stretching six decades reflects on Black culture, American history, justice and community.

Are Our Votes Safe? Voting Rights, Voter ID, and the 2026 Election

Live Friday | A conversation on the changing landscape of voting rights, election access, and the challenges facing American democracy as we approach the 2026 mid-term election.

From Jail, Kevin Epps Self-Reflects and Talks Next Steps

In an interview from San Francisco County jail, the filmmaker and activist discusses life behind bars, and what gives him hope and optimism for the future.

Stroke Is the 3rd Leading Cause of Death for Women. So Where Are They in the Clinical Trials?

Stroke is often a precursor to dementia. Black women are twice as likely to suffer stroke than their white counterparts.