The immigration raids are crushing L.A.’s fire recovery and California’s economy
The crew had just poured a concrete foundation on a vacant lot in Altadena when I pulled up the other day. Two workers were loading…
How large is the U.S. undocumented population?
The Pew Research Center estimates the undocumented population in the U.S. has grown substantially since 2021. A new study from the Pew Research Center released…
Pixar’s ‘Elio’ is not a political movie, but it feels like one
Floating in the vastness of unknowable space, our miniscule planet contains all of our stories — victories and tragedies orbiting around a dying star. But…
California isn’t backing down on healthcare for immigrants
SACRAMENTO — One of the many traits that set California apart from other states is the way undocumented immigrants are woven into our communities. Their economic impact…
Column: Is it time for California’s Latino Legislative Caucus to let in Republicans?
Over the phone, Lena Gonzalez’s voice had the patient but proud tone of a lawyer charged with defending the damned.Her metaphorical client: The California Latino…
Santa Ana rejects measure allowing noncitizens to vote in local races
In the days leading up to last week’s election, signs posted around Santa Ana showed a community divided over whether residents who are not citizens…