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Houston Community Media Celebrates 2026 Expo, Conference & Awards

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

An ICE Arrest in Chico, CA With Threat of More To Come

An Oct. 9 ICE arrest, part of an ongoing surge in detentions, has residents and families scared and on alert in this Northern California community.

Butte County ICE Activity Remains High in 2026

ICE detainer requests in Butte County, CA have continued to increase since the start of the second Trump term, in line with national trends.

The Affordability Crisis Hits ‘Little Michoacan’

Rising rents are pushing residents out of this Bay Area suburb, which in turn is hitting local businesses who say the costs are "draining the life out of the community."

‘Salt of the Earth’ Campaign Honors Indigenous Farmers & Food Makers of the Central Valley

Pan Valley Institute has launched ‘Salt of the Earth,’ a year-long campaign honoring Indigenous farmworkers powering the Central Valley's food economy.

Gov. Newsom Could Make History for Local News Outlets Nationwide

AB 2222 would help ensure baseline workforce stability especially critical for smaller local news outlets facing financial headwinds.

A Three-Year-Old Tries to Cope Without his Beloved Papi

When a parent is taken away by ICE, a child’s world implodes. The long-term consequences include depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Lahaina’s Slow Return: 3 Years Later

The historic Maui community is working to rebuild from the devastating fire that swept through on Aug. 8, 2023.

In State’s Absence, Colombia’s Poor and Working Class Step in To Provide Quake Relief

In the aftermath of the 7.4 magnitude quake the struck Colombia Aug. 10 residents of Cali and surrounding areas say the state has failed to provide relief.

UFW Survey Finds Widespread Fear Across Farmworker Community

A new UFW Foundation survey finds widespread fear among farmworkers amid ongoing detentions and deportations by the Trump White House.

The Democratic Establishment is Panicking

With their favored candidates having lost several races, the Democratic establishment is panicking and making hysterical claims to scare voters.