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Immigration

ICE Reportedly Strikes Pedestrian in NorCal as Surge Continues Across State

ACoM -
An ICE vehicle reportedly hit a pedestrian in Northern California just days after an ICE collision with a cyclist in Long Beach.
Op-Ed

Measure PRK Promises To Lift Los Angeles Out of the ‘Park Basement’

Jon Christensen -
Measure PRK is an once-in-a-century opportunity for L.A. voters to shape the future of their city, doubling funding for parks without raising taxes.
Race & Ethnicity

Tribal Leaders Push Back on Proposed Census Changes

Sharon K. Sobotta -
More than 500 tribal leaders attended a virtual "consultation" on proposals to eliminate questions on tribal identity from the 2030 Census.
Stop the Hate

LA County Launches Hate Reporting Text Service in 15 Languages

Nicole Chang -
The “Text-to-Report Hate" service allows residents to report hate crimes, hate incidents and other bias-related harassment by texting 52211.
Politics

LA Koreans Ramp Up GOTV Effort as Nov. 3 Midterms Near

Nicole Chang -
With the elections just two weeks away, election activity is picking up across Los Angeles, including in the city’s large Korean American community.
Health

‘Keep Your Services’ Say Asian Community Leaders, Amid Fear of New Public Charge Rules

Sunita Sohrabji -
More than 900 Asian Americans packed a room in Oakland over concerns about the new Trump Administration rule and cuts to MediCal.
Immigration

The High Cost of a Tow After an ICE Arrest

Juan Esparza Loera -
And why this Fresno tow truck driver and his neighbors are still offering their services to local residents for free.
Events

Houston Community Media Celebrates 2026 Expo, Conference & Awards

HCoM Staff -
The Oct. 8 gathering sought to break down silos while connecting media with elected officials, civic leaders and public institutions.
Immigration

A Former TPS Holder Navigates San Francisco’s Matrix of Surveillance Cameras

Julieth Gualtero Baquero -
Losing TPS in 2025 stripped Samir of his work, his income, and the life he built. It also left him feeling exposed to an expanding surveillance network.
Politics

Ahead of the Midterms, Native Voters Face Major Barriers to the Ballot

Selen Ozturk -
Most Native American voters have never been contacted by a political campaign, while casting a ballot costs more time and money than any other group.
Politics
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CA Sec. of State: ‘Do Not Let Anyone Keep You From Voting’

Selen Ozturk -
Sec. of State Shirley Weber urged voters to vote early, confirming the state’s mail-in ballot system remains unchanged and rejecting claims of fraud.
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