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Generational Wealth Now in Reach for First-Time California Homebuyers

Homeownership, often the first step for generational wealth, is ever-more unaffordable for California families — especially those of color.

What’s Leading Women to the Polls?

As women head to the polls this fall, abuse in office, domestic workers’ rights, reproductive rights and gun control are forefront concerns.

Can We Fix a Century of Green Card Backlogs?

Slow-growing U.S. green card caps, delays and waste have characterized the system for a century, and are only worsening under politically polarized immigration laws.

First Digital Resource Hub Targets Anti-Asian Hate

With anti-Asian hate skyrocketing in recent years, helping AAPI communities respond to discrimination is more crucial than ever.

The Muslim Vote: An Overlooked ‘Swing Factor’

Despite the fact that the Muslim vote is often overlooked, it can swing U.S. elections — particularly in close races.

Against Huge Deficits, $5 Billion Won for Bay Area Transit

Facing massive state deficits, advocates won $5.1 billion for Bay Area transit last year by framing transit as an issue of climate and housing.

How Community Votes Make Political Change

As the U.S. electorate grows more diverse, mobilizing historically marginalized voters is more politically decisive than ever this election year.

What’s Safer for Domestic Violence Survivors: Home or the Streets?

Domestic violence is among the leading causes of homelessness, as victims often face low funds, poor credit and police evictions.

What Were Last Year’s Biggest Scams?

On Friday, February 9, the Federal Trade Commission released data showing that nationwide fraud losses topped $10 billion in 2023.

How Senate Candidates Lee, Schiff, Porter are Stopping Hate

As the U.S. Senate race heats up, candidates Barbara Lee, Adam Schiff and Katie Porter joined a forum to discuss their platforms.

How Can Local Media Face the News Crisis?

As devastating layoffs and growing news deserts fuel uncertainty about the future of journalism, what can save local media?

California Prepares for Strongest Winter Storm

36 million Californians are bracing for potentially life-threatening floods from a weekend atmospheric river.

The Enduring Harm of U.S. Deportations

Deportations to African and Muslim-majority nations, which skyrocketed during the Trump administration, continue to disproportionately harm Black immigrants who built their lives in the U.S. 

In Immigration Debate, a ‘Fight Over Who Gets to be an American’

As more people cross the border, anti-immigrant stances are inflaming U.S. politics, with few long-term proposals.

Housing Gaps are Racial Gaps, Say Bay Area Policymakers

As the Bay Area housing crisis deepens racial and wealth divides, how much is the system working as intended?

Combatiendo el abuso de sustancias con acceso a cuidados y no condenas

Ante el agravamiento de la epidemia de opioides, que se cuenta entre las crisis más graves de California, el Sierra Health Center está reduciendo los daños mediante el acceso a la atención en lugar de la criminalización.

What’s Ahead for the U.S. Economy in 2024?

Although inflation and unemployment rates are falling, many Americans are struggling to stay afloat with record-high costs of living.

Fighting Substance Abuse Through Care over Criminalization

As a worsening opioid epidemic ranks among California’s most challenging crises, The Center at Sierra Health Foundation is reducing harm through care over criminalization.

Reduciendo brechas de salud en el Condado de Los Ángeles

A medida que aumentan las disparidades de riqueza y salud en todo el país, California acorta distancias al hacer accesibles los servicios de salud para todos.

As Voters Head to Polls Worldwide, What Role for Diaspora Communities?

With 2024 being the biggest election year in history, the role of diaspora is more crucial than ever.

Bridging Health Gaps in LA County

As wealth and health disparities widen nationwide, California is bridging the gap by making care accessible to all.

New Report Shows Latinos, AAPI Underrepresented CA Gov. Appointees

A new report finds that, while Gov. Gavin Newsom has achieved gender parity in his office’s appointments, Latinos and AAPI remain underrepresented.

El desplazamiento por cambio climático está remodelando Miami

Mientras el área metropolitana más poblada de Florida se enfrenta al calor récord, tormentas y el aumento del nivel del mar, los más vulnerables se llevan la peor parte.

Weathering a Nationwide Tripledemic

A surging “tripledemic” of COVID-19, flu and RSV threatens to overburden an already burdened U.S. healthcare system.

Climate Displacement is Reshaping Miami

As Florida’s most populated metropolitan area faces record heat, storms and rising seas, its most vulnerable bear the brunt.

Hmong Diaspora Grieves Death of Tou Ger Xiong

The Hmong diaspora worldwide have lost a one-of-a-kind, modern day hero in Tou Ger Xiong, said Mee Moua, his close friend and former Minnesota State Senator.

Fighting Car Scams with the CARS Rule

The risk of getting scammed when buying a car — the highest purchase many consumers make short of a house — can be as stressful as the risk of a pile-up commute.

Ciudades verdes: Un asunto de vida o muerte

En la medida que la humanidad se vuelve cada vez más urbana, el plantar árboles y crear parques se convierte cada vez más en una cuestión de vida o muerte.

Cuộc chiến tranh Israel-Palestine có làm sâu đặm thêm thù hận giữa các sắc tộc tại Hoa Kỳ không?

Khi cuộc chiến tranh đẫm máu giữa Israel và Palestine leo thang, thì lòng căm thù chống Do Thái và Hồi giáo tại Hoa Kỳ cũng tăng theo.

Who Are America’s New Ethnic Voters?

As the U.S. grows more diverse, so do its voters. 
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Tony Thurmond Stakes Out Progressive Flank of California Gubernatorial Race

Tony Thurmond, seeking the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, laid out an expansive progressive platform in a briefing with community media reporters.

Hate Crimes Continue to Rise, Despite Federal Legislation

Live Fri | Five years after the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, anti-Asian hate remains elevated. Our experts examine rising incidents, harmful rhetoric, and ongoing efforts to improve reporting and protection.

Californian Voters Agree — American Democracy Under Assault

A new poll of California voters also finds widespread bipartisan support for the state taking steps to protect democratic institutions and expand voter access.

Two Feathers Reaches Native Youth That Mainstream Therapy Misses

Two Feathers Native American Family Services sits in Humboldt County, where Native suicide rates are over twice the state average.