ImmigrationA Cooking Class Where New Immigrants Learn The Recipe For EnglishJanuary 22, 2016A program in Philadelphia folds lessons in English as a second language into a cooking class. The goal is to add a dash of the familiar to ESL class for new arrivals, and teach healthful eating, too.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaReno Church Giving Sanctuary For Immigrants In US IllegallyJanuary 18, 2016(AP) - A Reno church is joining a growing movement among places of worship offering sanctuary to immigrants living in the U.S. illegally.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Lawmakers Introduce Bill To End "Tampon Tax"January 6, 2016 | Chris NicholsCalifornia lawmakers have introduced a bill to end the "tampon tax." Meanwhile, the DMV says it hit another milestone issuing driver licenses to people illegally in the state.
New California Laws 2016New Calif. Law Prohibits Discrimination Based on Immigration StatusDecember 30, 2015 | Lesley McClurgA new California law provides civil rights protections to undocumented workers, or non-English speakers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaSacramento Artist Emilio Soltero Illustrates CapRadio’s Undocumented Immigration InitiativeDecember 23, 2015 | Melody StoneWhen Capital Public Radio embarked on a year-long initiative exploring undocumented immigration in California we needed an image to represent the project. Sacramento illustrator Emilio Soltero accepted the challenge and here’s the story of the image.
State GovernmentNevada Gov. Brian Sandoval Consults With Attorney General On Refugee ResettlementNovember 18, 2015Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval says he doesn't think he has power to halt refugee resettlement in the state, but he's seeking a second opinion.
ImmigrationSacramento Sheriff To Make Immigration And Security Focal Points Of Run For CongressNovember 16, 2015 | Bob MoffittSacramento Sheriff Scott Jones is running for Congress. He says immigration policy and national security will be his priorities. He will face incumbent Ami Bera. There were a total of $15.8 million spent in the last two campaigns for District 7. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaRuling Against Obama Executive Order Disappoints Undocumented ImmigrantsNovember 11, 2015California immigrants who hoped to benefit from President Obama’s executive order are disappointed in a federal appeals court ruling against it this week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaAppeals Court Deals Blow To Obama's Immigration PlanNovember 10, 2015The federal court ruled that President Obama's program goes beyond the prosecutorial discretion powers granted to the executive, so it kept the executive action from being implemented.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaMillions Eligible But Still Uninsured In CaliforniaNovember 3, 2015 | Katie OrrUndocumented immigrants make up a large percentage of the uninsured in California. And that can have a ripple effect on people who are eligible for health insurance. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
