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CA Senators Ask for $5 Million to Increase Pipeline of Asian Language Teachers

Sunita Sohrabji - June 24, 2022

Asian Americans are the fastest growing population in CA, yet the state credentialed only 89 teachers who speak one of several Asian languages in the 2019-2020.

Environment

County Supervisors Approve LA River Master Plan and Land Bank for Affordable Housing

Pilar Marrero - June 15, 2022

County officials approved a revitalization plan for the LA River this week despite opposition from environmental and indigenous groups.

Environment

Across the US, Activists Fill In for a ‘Failed’ Disaster Relief System

Jenny Manrique - June 6, 2022

Activists from Florida, Oregon, California, Louisiana, and Texas, are demanding action on long-term climate resilient infrastructure.

Domestic Violence

Funding for Domestic Violence Prevention Programs at Risk in New California Budget

Sunita Sohrabji - May 26, 2022

Domestic violence organizations in California are advocating to continue $15 million for domestic violence prevention left out of the proposed budget.

COVID-19

Struggling to Survive: Covid-19’s Impact on Youth Mental Health

Sunita Sohrabji - May 25, 2022

Teen suicide and depression rates are as alarming as deaths from the virus, but few resources are available to address this shadow of the pandemic.

COVID-19

Millions of Kids Would Lose Health Care if Covid-19 Emergency Coverage Ends

Jenny Manrique - May 23, 2022

The program's expiration will mean 80 million people—including 37 million children—will need to have their Medicaid eligibility verified.

Environment

Los Angeles County Dives Into L.A. River Work

Mark Hedin - May 20, 2022

Long-sought new plan sets table for 51 miles of possibilities.

Spotlight on Ethnic Media

For Orange County Shooter, ‘China Dream’ Fed Into Personal Rage

Peter Schurmann - May 18, 2022

Editor’s Note: On Sunday a 68-year-old man opened fire in a church in Orange County, California, killing one and wounding several others. Both the...

COVID-19

Bay Area Pediatrician Tackles Myths and Misconceptions About Covid-19 Vaccines

Sunita Sohrabji - May 17, 2022

Dr. Jennifer Miller spends a good part of every day dispelling the many myths and misconceptions that continue to prevent families from getting vaccinated.

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