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35 Years After Loma Prieta, California Readies Communities for Next Big Earthquake

With the next big earthquake overdue, new state initiatives are giving Californians unprecedented ways to protect themselves.

California Launches Effort to Slash Maternal Deaths by Half

Facing wide racial disparities, California aims to slash its maternal mortality rate by half in two years.

Who’s at Risk Under Project 2025?

Project 2025 poses an "existential threat" to immigrant, reproductive, LGBTQ+, climate and health protections nationwide, policy leaders warn.

‘Disability is Everywhere’ — Yet Anti-Disability Hate Crimes Rising

Although disability impacts well over a quarter of Americans, anti-disability hate is on the rise — including violent crime.

Immigration Misinformation Targets Decisive U.S. Latino Vote

If not countered, misinformation targeting immigrants and Latinos will be make-or-break this election year.

Gender-Affirming Care Politically Polarizes Trans Rights in San Francisco

As gender-affirming care grows ever-more politicized, efforts to ensure access have become a question of civil liberties in San Francisco.

Fighting Prosecution Barriers, Bay Area Politicians Aim Grassroots Against Hate Crimes

With California hate crimes nearly doubled since 2019, local leaders have sparked nationwide efforts to fight hate at the grassroots level amid low prosecution rates.

How to Fight Rising Imposter Scams

Imposter scams are rising at alarming rates, thanks to sophisticated new tactics; here’s how to protect your money.
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EPA Makes Largest-Ever Investment in Climate-Burdened Communities

The federal government is making its largest-ever investment in clean energy, with historic amounts for communities most burdened by pollution and costs.

Years Into Historic Efforts to Close Health Disparities, How is Medi-Cal Doing?

Palav Babaria from DHCS discusses health disparities in California, and how successfully the ongoing transformation of Medi-Cal is bridging them.

Partnership of Local Media Across Communities Honored at 2024 Ethnic Media Awards

“This is our greatest asset: uniting as a sector so that we’re the ones telling our stories," veteran journalist Emil Guillermo told a packed...

Aid Deadline Approaches for CA Community College Students

Although California Community Colleges are the nation’s largest higher education system, student aid is the reason many students can afford education at all. This aid...

Last Chance for CA Caregivers to Get Paid Training

Caregivers statewide have through the end of August to earn up to $6,000 to learn and use caregiving skills through CalGrows.

Americans Face Historic Medicaid Coverage Gaps, Disenrollments

Of the 83 million Americans enrolled in Medicaid, nearly half being children, about 23 million have lost coverage since the pandemic, or stand to lose it. 

Fijian Caregivers in California Honored as ‘Backbone’ of Health Care

Fijian Americans, who comprise a major segment of caregivers, are using their culture to fill an urgent demand for California caregivers.

Con creciente retórica antiinmigrante, los trabajadores agrícolas de California temen el futuro

A medida que las elecciones del 24 están en pleno apogeo, la retórica antiinmigrante se vuelve cada vez más fea, con consecuencias en el mundo real para las comunidades de inmigrantes.

With Escalating Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric, California Farmworkers Fear the Future

As the ’24 elections get into full swing, anti-immigrant rhetoric is growing increasingly ugly, with real world consequences for migrant communities.

Making Sense of the Conventions and the 2024 Elections

With presidential elections coming in the shadow of political violence and division, how will the national conventions and electoral process affect voters?

With LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes Rising, How is California Responding?

The number of anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes in California nearly doubled last year despite an overall decrease in hate crimes statewide, leaving many feeling unsafe in their communities.

How is AI Threatening Ethnic Voters?

As AI grows more prevalent, ethnic voters face an election landscape where the difference between real and artificial news is ever-harder to gauge.

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