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$20 Million in CalKIDS Scholarships Unclaimed by Community College Students $20 Million in CalKIDS Scholarships Unclaimed by Community College Students
Education March 8, 2026

$20 Million in CalKIDS Scholarships Unclaimed by Community College Students

California officials say thousands of students—many from Latino families—still have free college ... more

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As ACA Subsidies End, California’s Latino Coverage Gains Face New Pressure As ACA Subsidies End, California’s Latino Coverage Gains Face New Pressure
Health January 18, 2026

As ACA Subsidies End, California’s Latino Coverage Gains Face New Pressure

Early 2026 data raise affordability concerns for millions of Californians For more than ... more

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Contaminated Communities: Urgent Cleanup Call for Exide Plant Site Contaminated Communities: Urgent Cleanup Call for Exide Plant Site
Latinos June 12, 2023

Contaminated Communities: Urgent Cleanup Call for Exide Plant Site

"Calling for Action: Urgent Cleanup Needed for Contaminated Communities at Former Battery ... more

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High Demand in Section 8 Shows Housing Crisis in Los Angeles High Demand in Section 8 Shows Housing Crisis in Los Angeles
Housing October 27, 2022

High Demand in Section 8 Shows Housing Crisis in Los Angeles

FACTS Since reopening its lottery last week, the Housing Authority of the City ... more

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Northgate Supermarket begins another culinary offer Northgate Supermarket begins another culinary offer
Latinos November 1, 2023

Northgate Supermarket begins another culinary offer

The family behind Northgate Markets, one of the largest Latino grocery stores ... more

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Looking for cheap rent? Move to Ohio, not California Looking for cheap rent? Move to Ohio, not California
Housing November 15, 2024

Looking for cheap rent? Move to Ohio, not California

“How expensive?” tracks California’s unaffordable housing market measurements. Once again, California was found ... more

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Willy Escobar: “It Helped to Hit Rock Bottom to Rise Again” Willy Escobar: “It Helped to Hit Rock Bottom to Rise Again”
Latinos March 27, 2024

Willy Escobar: “It Helped to Hit Rock Bottom to Rise Again”

It was a day when he had hit rock bottom. Willy Escobar ... more

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The Dark Side of Social Media:  47% of Americans Report Experiencing Harassment The Dark Side of Social Media:  47% of Americans Report Experiencing Harassment
Social Media June 29, 2023

The Dark Side of Social Media: 47% of Americans Report Experiencing Harassment

More than half of Americans say they have experienced hate or harassment ... more

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Julián Castro: “I want all candidates and all parties to pay attention to the needs of the Latino community” Julián Castro: “I want all candidates and all parties to pay attention to the needs of the Latino community”
Latinos May 20, 2024

Julián Castro: “I want all candidates and all parties to pay attention to the needs of the Latino community”

Julián Castro, who helped build Hispanics’ presence on the national political stage ... more

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IRS Raises 2025 Tax Brackets to Offset Inflation IRS Raises 2025 Tax Brackets to Offset Inflation
FYI January 20, 2026

IRS Raises 2025 Tax Brackets to Offset Inflation

New income thresholds and deductions aim to protect families when filing taxes ... more

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How do Latinos feel about Tim Walz? In Minnesota, mostly positive How do Latinos feel about Tim Walz? In Minnesota, mostly positive
Latinos August 9, 2024

How do Latinos feel about Tim Walz? In Minnesota, mostly positive

Although their population is small compared to other states, Latinos in Minnesota ... more

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Corissa Hernandez: “They Haven’t Defeated Me, it’s Time to Punch Back.” Corissa Hernandez: “They Haven’t Defeated Me, it’s Time to Punch Back.”
Latinos February 26, 2025

Corissa Hernandez: “They Haven’t Defeated Me, it’s Time to Punch Back.”

  Her voice breaks. Los Angeles is hurting and it hurts her; she's ... more

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Immigration Raids: This country has a workforce shortage. Immigration Raids: This country has a workforce shortage.
Immigration June 12, 2025

Immigration Raids: This country has a workforce shortage.

Home health aides, janitors, building cleaners, maids, housekeepers, childcare workers, and food ... more

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New app shows users when ICE agents are in their area New app shows users when ICE agents are in their area
Immigration July 2, 2025

New app shows users when ICE agents are in their area

Like Waze, “but for ICE sightings.” That's how the creators of a ... more

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‘Hard-Working and Long-Settled’: Mexican Immigrants in LA Detained by ICE ‘Hard-Working and Long-Settled’: Mexican Immigrants in LA Detained by ICE
Immigration July 18, 2025

‘Hard-Working and Long-Settled’: Mexican Immigrants in LA Detained by ICE

More than half (52%) of the 330 Mexican immigrants detained by Immigration ... more

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ICE Agents in a Heat Wave: Still No Signs of Melting ICE Agents in a Heat Wave: Still No Signs of Melting
Immigration August 22, 2025

ICE Agents in a Heat Wave: Still No Signs of Melting

With record-breaking temperatures these days, there's one group of people who can't ... more

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BLACK HOLE: The Silent Disappearance of Detained Immigrants at Alligator Alcatraz BLACK HOLE: The Silent Disappearance of Detained Immigrants at Alligator Alcatraz
Immigration September 19, 2025

BLACK HOLE: The Silent Disappearance of Detained Immigrants at Alligator Alcatraz

Hundreds of people detained at the Alligator Alcatraz immigration processing center west ... more

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Ink Tourism: Why More Americans Are Getting Tattoos in Mexico Ink Tourism: Why More Americans Are Getting Tattoos in Mexico
Culture October 15, 2025

Ink Tourism: Why More Americans Are Getting Tattoos in Mexico

US Residents often cite lower prices and personalized attention when asked why ... more

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Trump 2.0 Reshapes America’s Migration Landscape Trump 2.0 Reshapes America’s Migration Landscape
Immigration November 5, 2025

Trump 2.0 Reshapes America’s Migration Landscape

Tougher immigration policies by the Trump administration have resulted in a marked ... more