Sunita Sohrabji

Sunita Sohrabji is the Health Editor at American Community Media.

CDC No Longer a Reliable Source for Vaccine Information, Says Noted Pediatrician

The CDC can no longer be trusted to provide credible information regarding vaccine administration, says RWJF CEO Dr. Richard Besser.

Trump Repeats Baseless Claims of ‘Somali Pirates’ Pillaging Minnesota, But Remains Silent on ICE Killings

President Donald Trump took hard aim at immigrants, especially Somali Americans in Minnesota, in his Feb. 24 State of the Union address.

Epstein Files Shadow $245 Billion Sex Trafficking Industry

ā€œThere are so many Jeffrey Epsteins and Ghislaine Maxwells ... still operating with what seems like impunity,ā€ says sex trafficking survivor Courtney Litvak.

Flu Cases Rise Dramatically as New Virus Strain Emerges

Influenza targets people at both ends of the generational spectrum, including seniors and children.

‘Paying More, Getting Less’ — America’s Flailing Health System

47% of Americans believe they will not be able to afford health insurance coverage, care, and pharmaceuticals this year.

Cambodian Grandmother Faces Imminent Deportation After Four Decades in US

A survivor of child abuse, imprisonment and torture in Cambodia is now facing deportation, 44 years after she fled to the US.

Minnesotans Are Afraid to Access Healthcare Amid Massive ICE Surge

Two American citizens residing in Minnesota were fatally shot by ICE agents this month amid an uptick of immigration enforcement known as ā€œOperation Metro Surge.ā€

Grandpa Vicha, Stop the Hate, and Elusive Quest for Justice

A jury has found Antoine Watson not guilty of murder and elder abuse in the 2019 fatal attack on ’Grandpa Vicha’ Ratanapakdee.

Will Community Newspapers Survive Amid Soaring Costs of Newsprint?

Even as the Trump Administration rolled back its tariffs on newsprint from Canada, community newspapers are struggling with rising costs for their print editions.

East Bay Residents Gather to Mourn 37 People Killed By ICE

The Jan. 7 fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer in Minnesota, sparked nationwide protests calling for the abolishment of ICE.

Dispelling the Myths Surrounding Gun Violence and Mass Shootings

If current trends hold, the US could record its lowest murder rate since national data collection began in the 1960s.

ā€˜I’m Okay, I’m Not Shot’ — Teacher Recalls 2018 Parkland School Shooting

Sarah Lerner, a journalism teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school, recalls the horrific 2018 mass shooting on campus that killed 14 students and three teachers.

A Rollback at Birth: New Hepatitis B Guidance Could Deepen Health Disparities

Babies from East and South Asian American communities and African immigrants are most vulnerable to hepatitis B infections.

Congress Can Fix Skyrocketing Health Care Costs: But Will It?

Healthcare costs will skyrocket in 2026, as millions of consumers face a 100% increase in their monthly premiums.

Trump Administration Proposes Stricter Public Charge Rule, Stoking Fears Among Immigrants Seeking Healthcare

Health experts warn that the proposed public charge rule could deter eligible immigrants from accessing Medicaid and other health programs.

Older Adults Will Face Brunt of Cuts to Medicaid

Seniors stand to lose vision and dental care, home-based services and more with cuts to Medicaid.

Killer of Chinese Grandmother Maintains Innocence at Sentencing

San Francisco Superior Court Judge Eric Fleming has announced a sentence of 31 years in prison, followed by two consecutive life sentences for Keonte Gathron, convicted of the murder of Chinese grandmother Yik Oi Huang.

Family Caregivers in California Can Tap Into a Wealth of State Resources

National Family Caregivers Month is observed every November to recognize and honor the contributions of family caregivers.

PG&E Will Support Customers Amid Aftermath of Government Shutdown

PG&E has several plans for low-income customers who cannot pay their utility bills.

Finally, Justice for Murdered Chinese Grandmother

Keonte Gathron, who attacked 7 people over a period of 13 days, faces life in prison.

Trump States He Will Not Fund SNAP Until Shutdown Ends

42 million Americans, including children, the disabled, and veterans, will go hungry this month as the battle over a critical food assistance program continues.
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Californians, Get Out and Vote Says Secretary of State Shirley Weber

California voters have numerous privileges, including same-day registration, in-language ballots in 9 languages, and the ability to ask for help when filling out their ballots.

ā€˜Heartbroken for Our Nation!’ CDC Staff Describe Chaos, Fear, and Loss After Mass Firings

Public health experts say the administration’s terminations hollow out federal programs that protect Americans from infectious disease, maternal deaths, and climate-related health emergencies.

Together We Rise To Fight Against Hate

More than 200 communities across California will participate in United Against Hate Week, Oct. 19-25.

Millions Poised to Lose Healthcare Amid Government Shutdown

Allowing ACA enhanced premium tax credits to expire in December would leave health care out of the reach for millions of Americans.

Unions Join Lawsuit Challenging $100K Fee for H-1B Workers

The lawsuit states that President Donald Trump does not have Constitutional authority to essentially levy a new tax.

Amid Societal Division, California Urges Residents to ā€˜Go Serve’

Amid growing division nationwide, California is urging its residents to create stronger connections in their own communities.

Defense Secretary Hegseth’s ā€˜No Beardos’ Mandate Weakens US Military Strength

The new Defense Department grooming policies, which ban beards, will adversely impact Sikh, Jewish, Muslim, and Black soldiers.

MMRV Vaccine Must Remain a Cornerstone of Public Health, Says Stanford Pediatrician

At current US vaccination rates, measles will resurge within the next 5 years. Polio will resurge within the next decade.

Health Care Costs at the Core of Government Shutdown Standoff

Health insurance premiums for millions of Americans will double this fall as ACA tax credits expire. Republicans say Democrats caused a shutdown over the issue.

Latino Voters Grow Independent as Both Parties Struggle to Win Trust

Latinos who backed Trump in 2024 aren't turning back to Democrats so much as pulling away from both parties.
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The Latino Vote: Profiling America’s Changing Electorate – 2026 Midterms

Latino voters are emerging as a key swing bloc ahead of the 2026 midterms, reshaping America’s electorate as economic concerns, immigration enforcement, and political uncertainty drive shifting allegiances nationwide.

Saving ‘Sinbad’s Voyage’

Muralist Mokhtar Paki describes his work Sinbad Voyage as a "love letter" to Berkeley and an homage to immigrants. The mural was defaced late last month.

New Work Requirements Put Food Aid at Risk for Thousands in Riverside County

A year after passage of the GOP's One Big Beautiful Bill Act organizers in Riverside, Calif. say demand for food aid has risen sharply.