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In California’s Central Valley, Farmworkers Confront Rising Hunger Amid Immigration Crackdown

With fewer jobs and fears of immigration raids, farmworkers in the Central Valley are increasingly reliant on food aid and other support services.
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Park Equity in Artesia: Mayor Ali Taj on Building Fair Access for All

Showbiz India | In this exclusive interview, Artesia Mayor Ali Taj discusses the urgent issue of park equity.

The Past, Present, and Future of Chinese Food in the United States

There are more Chinese restaurants in the U.S. than McDonald’s, KFC, and Taco Bell combined, a ubiquity that has "flattened" the cuisine, writes chef Kevin Chen.

In Epps Trial, Concerns Over Prosecutorial Misconduct and Political Agendas

The murder trial of Kevin Epps, executive editor for the legacy Black newspaper SF Bayview, has resumed after a six year hiatus. Epps' supporters are questioning the controversial use of digital animation as supposed new evidence by the DA.

Amid Federal Cuts, California CBOs Look for Ways to Connect Communities and Services

Dozens of civic leaders, activists and volunteers took part in the California Connects convening in Oxnard, along California’s Central Coast.

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.

‘There is Hunger in Our Community’ — CBOs in San Diego Share Resources Amid Stories of Hardship

Over 150 civic leaders, activists, and community volunteers gathered Nov. 5 in San Diego for a Cal Connects convening.
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Pacific Islanders Across Oceania and the Diaspora Reclaim the Map

Spanning 22 nations and centuries of survival, Oceania’s peoples are reclaiming the ocean as their unbroken map — linking language, culture, and climate justice across continents.

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.

‘In the Trenches’ With Rizpah Bellard, Fresno’s Lone Black Female Rancher

As the only Black female rancher in Fresno, and possibly all of California, Rizpah Bellard says her identity shows others what's possible.
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‘Our Time Is Now’: South Asian Organizers Powered Zoran Mandani’s Historic Run for Mayor

Working-class South Asian organizers power Zoran Mandani’s historic NYC mayoral bid, transforming identity into solidarity, and a grassroots movement into real political power.

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.

California Responds to Federal Cuts with Push to Connect Communities

State leaders say California is stepping up amid federal cuts, determined to keep communities connected through a new initiative called California Connects.

Imagining Our Community Park

Charlene Muhammad | LA Sentinel Three Los Angeles County residents open up about their dreams for new parks and hopes for what exists in their communities.

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.