“Families are often excluded from how these funds are going to be used,” said one family member. “We’re not included in conversations.”
Community & Public Health
Although California has banned suspensions for “willful defiance” in grades K-12, both Elk Grove Unified and Sacramento City Unified school districts continued to suspend students for defiance during the 2023-24 school year, according to an OBSERVER analysis. The issue has gained new relevance as federal policies under the Trump administration threaten funding for schools that implement equity-based discipline practices.
Residentes de un parque de casas móviles en Hughson enfrentan contaminación del agua con nitratos y uranio, sin acceso seguro ni soluciones inmediatas pese a advertencias estatales.
With escalating immigration enforcement activity in Los Angeles, undocumented immigrants are choosing to avoid public spaces for fear of encountering enforcement agents. This fear has extended to healthcare clinics where doctors are reporting that patients are canceling their appointments or not showing up for them.
The Latino Legislative Caucus has proposed legislation to protect the immigrant community in California, including two key bills focused on healthcare settings.
These measures are designed to take immediate effect if signed into law.
The increasing number of Immigration raids have sown fear in the migrant community. Many like Alicia Romo are afraid to step out of their homes for fear of encountering enforcement agents.
Gurdwaras serve as more than a house of worship — for many Sikh immigrants, they offer an avenue of healthcare and community at a turbulent time.
Data collected by the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District indicate that hydrogen sulfide is consistently detected in the air.
Lack of menopause research, especially for women of color, limits treatment. Advocates are pushing for more funding, with studies like SWAN working to close the gap.
G.H, a 51 year old immigrant applying for legal status, fears that the coming healthcare policy changes might impact her ability to afford the medical care she needs. California, facing its own budget crisis, has already scaled back parts of its Medi-Cal expansion program, and along with the federal spending bill, people like G.H. might find themselves excluded from getting basic healthcare needs met.