Nicole Chang

LA Korean Fest Draws Hundreds of Thousands to Koreatown

What began in 1974 as an event organized by Korean immigrants to preserve their heritage has grown into one of SoCal’s largest Korean cultural festivals.

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.

Survey Finds 90% Of AAPI Registered Voters Plan To Cast Ballots in Midterms

There are an estimated 16 million eligible AAPI voters nationwide this year, and their electoral share has steadily increased over the past 15 years.

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.

DHS Tightens Public Charge Policy in Green Card, Visa, Admission Reviews

The rule is set to take effect Sept. 18 as immigration officers gain wider discretion.

Report Highlights Sharp Rise in Denaturalization Lawsuits

The author's warn the government could broaden the legal grounds for denaturalization to include less serious violations or even noncriminal conduct.

California’s Medi-Cal Recipients Will Get Full Scope Dental Benefits for One More Year

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

Lawsuit Alleges LA Housing Authority Failed to Provide Language Services

The plaintiffs, including two low-income tenants, say HACLA’s failure to provide language services violates state law and puts their housing status at risk.

AAPI Groups Warn Against Silence as Anti-Immigrant Agenda Spreads Nationwide

Immigration enforcement, as well as voting and civil rights were among the key issues highlighted during the annual AAPI Equity Alliance summit.

Dim Streets, Lasting Memories: Safety Concerns Linger in L.A.’s Koreatown

For business owner Chang Y. Lee, improving streetlight in LA's Koreatown is part of a decades long effort to ensure the area's safety and vibrancy.

Patients in Koreatown Are Delaying or Dropping Health Care

Changes in Medi-Cal eligibility along with rising health care costs are driving many in LA's Koreatown to delay or forego appointments.

‘Harder Than COVID’ — Spending Slump Hits LA Koreatown Restaurants

Restaurant owners in Los Angeles Koreatown say rising rents, inflation, and immigration enforcement are putting their businesses under immense pressure.

LA Quality of Life Index Hits Lowest Level in a Decade

Rising housing costs, traffic congestion and educational quality were major factors driving down the UCLA index.

California Gubernatorial Candidates Court API Voters

Candidates outlined policy proposals on the cost of living, health care and housing at a recent forum in Los Angeles Koreatown.

Los Angeles Proposes First Streetlight Fee Increase in 30 Years

A staff of 185 employees are responsible for maintaining a system that includes about 220,000 lights and spans two-thirds of the city’s 470 square miles.

Empathy, Not Stigma Has Helped Lower Addiction, Overdose Deaths in LA

Even as overdose rates in Los Angeles have declined thanks to investments in prevention and treatment, they remain persistent in low-income communities of color.

ICE Arrests of Asian Immigrants Quadruple Under Trump Administration

Immigration arrests of Asian immigrants have surged since the launch of President Donald Trump’s second administration, according to a new analysis.

Walking Beside Her Father-in-Law Through Dementia

For Yunjung Lee, walks with her father-in-law, who has dementia, are part of a daily routine of care that offer moments of clarity and connection.

More than 10,000 Adoptees in US Lack Citizenship. Many Live in Minnesota.

For the more than 15,000 Korean adoptees in Minnesota who lack citizenship, recent immigration raids have caused immense fear and anxiety.

Hate Crimes, Immigration Enforcement Fuel a Public Health Crisis for Pacific Islanders

A new national survey of Pacific Islanders finds rising hate combined with immigration enforcement are widening an already substantial health gap.

Once Immigrants Came to the US. Now It’s Americans Who Are Leaving.

Joshua Schoolcraft and Morgan Cable are among a growing number of Americans leaving the country. Many cite a rising sense of instability and high costs.

What Maduro’s Capture Signals to North Korea

North Korea has chosen near-total silence in its domestic media coverage in the wake of the US operation to oust Venezuela's leader.

Korean Workers Trickle Back into Georgia Following September ICE Raid

Fear and distrust linger as Korean and Hispanic groups call for accountability and structural reform.

LAUSD 신규 이민학생 급감… 이민 단속 여파에 교육·재정 이중 부담

강화된 ICE 단속 속 학생 이탈 가속화. 유학생 감소도 고등교육·경제 전반에도 파장.

LAUSD Sees Sharp Decline in Newcomer Enrollment as Immigration Crackdowns Strain Schools and Finances

Heightened ICE enforcement accelerates student losses. Falling international enrollment raises broader concerns for higher education and the economy.

California Connects Brings Together Youth and Community Leaders Across the State

Local nonprofits are finding connection and resources through a statewide initiative aimed at supporting California communities amid increasing federal cuts.

Koreatown Designated as Top Priority for LA Park Expansion

Nicole Chang | News Koreatown According to a draft Park Needs Assessment (PNA), Koreatown was classified as a “First Priority” area for new park development in LA.

For Korean Americans, Belief in the American Dream Increasingly Tenuous

A recent survey of church going Korean Americans across the country finds that confidence in the promise of America may be slipping.

LA공원, 예술로 살아 숨 쉬는 시민 공간이 되다

지난 10월 17일, 로스앤젤레스 서울국제공원. 한인축제 둘째 날을 맞은 공원은 일상의 산책로가 아닌 공연장으로 변모했다. 

LA Parks Come Alive as Civic Spaces Through Art and Culture

Nicole Chang | News Koreatown LA's popular Korean Festival transformed Seoul International Park from an everyday walking path into a vibrant performance venue.

A ‘Lifeline’ for Day Laborers in West Sonoma County

Confronting rising costs, a tightening labor market, and stepped up immigration enforcement, workers here are turning to a local day labor center for help.
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Can Prop 1 Mitigate California’s Housing Crisis?

Oct 13 | California voters will weigh Proposition 1, an $11.25 billion housing bond funding affordable housing, homeownership, farmworker housing and veterans’ programs amid the state’s deep housing affordability crisis this November election.

For Black Voters, Midterms Hinge on Uneven Turnout, Redistricting

Black voters impact on the midterms will depend on whether they turn out and whether they can elect a candidate of their choice.

As Midterms Near, Rights Groups Help Voters Navigate Voting Barriers

As the Nov. 3 midterm elections approach, voting rights groups are mobilizing nationwide to help voters overcome an array of barriers.