Stories by Issue
Posts Tagged as "Beyond Kern"
New law prevents schools from disclosing student gender identity changes to parents
On Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law that will bar school districts from passing policies that require schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
Mariachi exhibit hits a personal note
Iconic singer Javier Solis performs in concert accompanied by Mariachi Potosino in Chicago, early 60s. My father is the second from left playing violin.
Californians urged to take precautions as heatwave persists
As the current heatwave continues, Californians are encouraged to take precautions to stay cool as most areas likely won’t see relief until early next week.
2023 Hate Crime Report highlights much work remains to be done to combat hate
The latest 2023 Hate Crime in California Report by the Department of Justice reveals a continuing trend of reported offenses against LGBTQ+, Jewish, and Muslim communities.
Latino sisters in landmark desegregation suit continue fight to have case taught in California schools
Sylvia Mendez just turned 88 years old this year and vividly remembers the day in 1943 when her aunt Soledad Viduarri took her and her brothers, Gonzalo and Gerónimo Mendez along with cousins Alicia and Virgina Viduarri to enroll them at the Seventeenth Street School in Westminster, Orange County.
Parishioners saddened, dismayed as Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno announces upcoming bankruptcy
For the first time in its history, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August.
Immigrant rights advocates hail court ruling against ICE “knock and talk” practice
In what is considered to be a significant legal victory for immigrants, a federal judge in Los Angeles ruled that the so-called “knock and talk” practice by U.S.
Advocates rally for continuous Medi-Cal coverage as disenrollments surge
As millions of Californians are being disenrolled from Medi-Cal due to unwinding, advocates are increasing pressure on Governor Gavin Newsom to approve funding for continuous medical coverage for children in his May budget revisions.
California launches CalKIDS: every child’s path to college savings
California has launched a program that aims to make the dream of getting a college education a reality for every child in the State.
President Biden unveils ambitious plan to benefit over 30 million Americans
President Joe Biden announced his new plans to deliver student debt relief to over 30 million Americans when combined with previous actions under his administration.