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How an LA Homelessness Frontline Veteran Is Caring for the Caretakers

When Celina Alvarez took the reins at Housing Works of California, her first step was to revisit its motto: "Do whatever it takes for as long as it takes."

California Forestry Sector Aims to Expand Workforce Amid Wildfire Crisis

The California Forestry Sector Jobs Initiative is actively recruiting a diverse pool of new workers, especially in remote areas of the state.

Divisions Over U.S. Foreign Policy, Immigration Crackdown Split Diaspora Communities

U.S. diaspora communities hopeful of change in their home countries are also watching as the administration carries out an aggressive immigrant crackdown.

‘A Spoonful of Sugar’ — The Role of the Comedian in Uncertain Times 

Uncertain times are precisely when jokes are most needed, and most dangerous, which is why comedians often become targets of political backlash.  

California Updates Pollution Mapping Tool to Identify Communities Most at Risk

CalEnviroScreen5.0 combines environmental, health and socioeconomic data sets to show which communities experience the greatest environmental burdens.

Sanctuary or Surveillance? Bay Area Cities Face Federal Tech Expansion

As the federal government expands surveillance technology, Bay Area communities are weighing the impact on civil liberties and immigration protections.

As Midterms Near, Federal Government Challenges Voting Access, Data Privacy

As the midterms near, the federal government is pushing to tighten voting requirements and demanding that nearly every state turn over election records.
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On the Cusp of America’s 250th, Communities Push to Reclaim Their Narratives

As the Trump administration pushes to rewrite the nation’s history, communities across the country are pushing back against who gets to tell it.

Amid California’s Housing Crisis, Good News for First-Generation Homebuyers

Even as housing costs soar amid California’s affordability crisis, would-be first-generation homebuyers have a new way to reach the American dream.

As Immigration Enforcement Escalates, Popular Resistance Is Growing

While deportation campaigns intensify nationwide, resistance is growing on both legal and grassroots levels.

Venezuela ‘Unstuck’ — But Will Venezuelans Have a Seat at the Table?

The U.S. military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro abruptly ended one phase of Venezuela’s long political crisis, opening a far more uncertain one.

Amid Federal Health Cuts, California Preserves Maternal Coverage

While Medicaid maternal health access narrows nationwide, California is preserving and expanding care.

How White Nationalism is Entering Mainstream U.S. Politics

White nationalist ideas once at the margins of U.S. society are increasingly shaping mainstream political debates and legislation.

Education: A ‘Currency of Love’ for Migrant Parents

Amid federal immigration crackdowns, migrant parents view education as a "currency of love,” writes Gabrielle Oliveira.

Millions of Californians Missing Out on Free Dental and Vision Care

Although Medi-Cal fully covers routine eye exams, dental cleaning and checkups, many of the nearly 15 million Californians enrolled overlook these free services.

Community Media Partnerships Are Driving On-the-Ground Change in California

Ethnic and community media are the trusted messengers helping California’s institutions reach the people they serve through on-the-ground partnerships.

Winners | ACoM Awards

California’s ethnic media have shone as trusted messengers of news throughout a year of polarization and fear for many of their communities.

Redistricting Battle Ignites in California Ahead of Special Election

As California prepares for an unprecedented special election on November 4, the congressional balance of power is on the line.

In the Heart of the Bay, Homeowners Fight to Stay

Once a refuge for the American dream of homeownership, Hayward has become a testing ground for California’s housing crisis.

加州提供免費移民支援服務給社區大學學生

鑑於全國性掃盪移民行動持續進行,加州希望透過「尋找你的盟友」(Find Your Ally)計畫擴大移民獲得法律援助的管道。這項計畫是全國第一個由州政府資助的計畫。

Death, Disappearance, Neglect Escalate in U.S. Immigrant Detention Camps

As immigration arrests rise, conditions in U.S. detention centers have reached their most dangerous point in recent history.

캘리포니아 주, 커뮤니티 칼리지 학생들에게 무료 이민 상담 제공 나선다

현재 전국적으로 이민단속이 벌어지는 가운데, 캘리포니아주는 미국 주에서 최초로 이민 무료 법률상담 프로그램 ‘파인드 유어 얼라이’ Find Your Ally 서비스를 확대 실시한다.

California ofrece apoyo gratuito en cuestiones de inmigración a los estudiantes de colegios comunitarios

Mientras continúan las medidas severas contra la inmigración en todo el país, California está ampliando el acceso a la asistencia jurídica a través de Find Your Ally, el primer programa de este tipo financiado por el estado en la nación.

California Offers Free Immigration Support for Community College Students

As immigration crackdowns continue nationwide, California is expanding access to legal aid through Find Your Ally, the first state-funded program of its kind in the nation.

Who Gets Deported in the U.S.?

As immigration crackdowns intensify, a new project uncovers how American laws shape who gets expelled and who gets to stay.

Immigrant Domestic Violence Survivors Face Shrinking Protections

Amid slashed funding and weakened legal protections, immigrant survivors of domestic violence face mounting new barriers to safety.

Medi-Cal Rules are Changing: What to Expect

Medi-Cal requirements are tightening next year through 2028 for many enrollees — particularly undocumented adults.

Immigrant Data-Sharing Threatens Privacy of All Americans

The federal expansion of immigrant surveillance is increasing political targeting, identity theft and data breach risks for all Americans.

Gaza Is Under a ‘Worst-Case Scenario of Famine’

For months, many of Gaza’s two million residents have faced what international agencies describe as catastrophic levels of hunger.

Medicaid Turns 60: The Fight Ahead for Health Care Justice

As Medicaid turns 60, the U.S. faces the largest federal health care subsidy rollback in its history.
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How an LA Homelessness Frontline Veteran Is Caring for the Caretakers

When Celina Alvarez took the reins at Housing Works of California, her first step was to revisit its motto: "Do whatever it takes for as long as it takes."

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

Just Live | 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.

In Hungary Elections, Magyar Won While Orbán Was Saved

Viktor Orbán did not relinquish power after losing elections in Hungary because he could not hold on to it, but because in the long run he gains from it.

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.