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At ACoM, we believe in the capacity of our media as not only disseminators of information but also as conveners of community. Leveraging their connections to the communities they serve, ACoM organizes “high touch” in person events focused on connecting grass roots audiences directly to the key decisionmakers, stakeholders and storytellers shaping communities across California and nationally.

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The Expanding Surveillance Dragnet

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Sep 10 | Explore the implications of surveillance in the US. Join our media briefing to learn about technology used in mass detentions. Register to attend in San Francisco.
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As Sonoma County Ages, Family Caregivers Face Hidden Health Toll

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Nearly one in five adult Californians — over 7 million — care for someone with a complex medical condition or disability. 
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Northern California Faces Above-Normal Wildfire Risk Through Fall — How to Prepare

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As Californians head into wildfire season, officials with PG&E explained the steps the agency is taking to ensure communities remain safe.
Health

Mothers in One Bay Area City Confront Medi-Cal’s Uncertain Future

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A group of mothers gathered recently in Redwood City, 30 miles south of San Francisco, to share concerns about looming cuts to Medi-Cal services.
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Street Lights of Los Angeles – Briefing with LA’s Bureau of Street Lighting

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Los Angeles property owners will vote on a proposed street lighting assessment increase to fund repairs and maintenance. Officials outline costs, aging infrastructure needs, and what approval means for citywide lighting systems.
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Surveillance Tech: No Place Left to Hide

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Join us for an on-site briefing in San Francisco examining expanding deportation-linked surveillance and its impact on free speech, privacy, and government transparency.
Health

‘What’s Going to Happen to Us?’ — Migrant Ag Workers Talk With Health Care Experts in Santa Maria

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Close to 300 residents of Santa Maria, in Santa Barbara County, turned out for a community panel on Medi-Cal eligibility and citizenship requirements.
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Health Care Access for Immigrant Families: Community Forum in Santa Maria

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Our in-person community forum aims to connect immigrant families with local health care resources, Medi-Cal guidance, and answers about privacy, eligibility, and care access.

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