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    Peter Schurmann

    Peter Schurmann is the online editor for Ethnic Media Services. He previously worked as communications coordinator for the conservation non-profit Earth Innovation Institute. Peter’s reporting has covered a wide variety of topics, from international affairs to education, health and the environment. His work has been published in the San Francisco Chronicle, The Nation and National Catholic Reporter, among other outlets.

    ‘We Want to Hear the Stories’ — FTC Convenes Community Stakeholders in Cleveland

    To list the type and variety of scams now proliferating across the country would fill an entire library. Experts say coming forward to report a scam is our best defense.

    Expanded Healthcare Brings Hope, Healing for Women Exiting Prison or Jail 

    Recently expanded Medi-Cal services are helping women access a wider range of support as they work to regain their footing post-incarceration.

    Study Shows Latinos Central to US Economic Growth, Vitality

    The Latino GDP in the US for 2022 came in at an eye popping $3.7 trillion, up from $2.8 trillion in 2019 and $1.6 trillion in 2010.

    What a Couple of Uber Trips Taught Me About the DNC

    Conversations with Uber drivers in California reveal a paradox for Democrats as they celebrate their party's historic ticket.

    Protecting Local News in the New AI Economy

    Over the past two decades traffic has been the cornerstone of the digital news economy. AI is upending that model.

    Medi-Cal Expansion Breathes New Life Into LA’s Street Medicine Providers

    Recent changes to how Medi-Cal pays for both clinical and non-clinical services have been a game changer for street medicine providers in Los Angeles.

    California’s State Senate Declares Nov. 22 as ‘Kimchi Day’

    Over 100 people gathered in Sacramento on Wednesday to celebrate passage of a resolution naming Nov. 22 as California Kimchi Day.

    Crecen los temores de violencia en medio de protestas en Venezuela

    Se teme un creciente malestar civil en Venezuela después de que el presidente Nicolás Maduro proclamara la victoria en las elecciones de esta semana.

    Fears of Bloodshed as Venezuelans Take to Streets to Protest Election Results

    There are fears of growing civil unrest in Venezuela after President Nicolás Maduro claimed victory in an election many say was the opposition's to lose.

    ‘These Numbers Are Off the Charts’ — $38 Million Lost to Scams in Mississippi Last Year

    At a roundtable in Jackson, Mississippi representatives from the FTC connected with local media to discuss the alarming rise in scams impacting communities.

    FTC Scores Win in Suit Targeting Fraud in the Gig Economy

    In a first-of-its kind case, the Federal Trade Commission has highlighted the perils for consumers lured by promises of big pay in the gig economy.

    Medi-Cal Bridges Rural Divide in Tulelake

    In Tulelake, one of the most underserved communities in Siskiyou County, a grassroots movement is promoting improved access to health care.

    Norte de California: Arte y tradiciónes frente al rezago en salud

    Tulelake es una de las comunidades más desatendidas del condado de Siskiyou. La salud pública es una de las principales preocupaciones para muchos aquí.

    Event Honors Hmong Sacrifice During America’s Secret War

    The event in Marysville, California recalled the sacrifice of Hmong veterans and highlighted the effort to include Hmong history in CA schools.

    Proporcionando atención médica a inmigrantes en “la última frontera” de California

    Smith River es una zona rural remota donde se está poniendo a prueba el plan del Estado para expandir el acceso a atención médica a todos los residentes.

    Delivering Healthcare to Migrants in California’s ‘Last Frontier’

    Smith River is not just rural, locals say, it’s rural remote, and it’s here where the state’s plan to extend healthcare to all residents is being tested. 

    Pueblo salvadoreño paralizado por el miedo: cómo un hombre recuperó su libertad

    El arresto de un conocido activista comunitario en El Salvador pone de relieve el creciente riesgo de detención arbitraria en la nación centroamericana.

    Salvadoran Village Paralyzed by Fear — How One Man Got His Freedom Back

    The arrest of a well-known community activist in El Salvador highlights the growing risk of arbitrary detention in the Central American nation.

    Conectando a los trabajadores agrícolas con atención médica en el norte rural de California

    Promotoras have emerged as an essential piece in California’s ambitious plan to deliver healthcare to all residents regardless of immigration status. 

    Connecting Farmworkers to Healthcare in California’s Rural North

    Promotoras have emerged as an essential piece in California’s ambitious plan to deliver healthcare to all residents regardless of immigration status. 

    Honoring Those Working to Create a Healthier and More Just California

    Every year the James Irvine Foundation honors leaders for advancing solutions to critical challenges that affect millions of people across California.

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