State GovernmentWhat Does President Trump’s Latest Immigration Crackdown Mean For California?August 13, 2019As President Donald Trump published controversial new rules on Monday making it harder for legal immigrants to get green cards if they use Medicaid, food stamps and other social safety net programs, California has reacted with anticipated outrage.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezAuthor Reyna Grande On Her New Memoir, 'A Dream Called Home'July 17, 2019 | Cody DrabbleDistance and separation affect people differently. Author Reyna Grande’s early life experiences have led her to seek a settledness, a home. She talks about this in the sequel to her memoir, "The Distance Between Us," titled "A Dream Called Home." Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo Speaks From El Salvador, Part 2July 17, 2019 | Cody DrabbleIn Part Two, California Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo, speaking from El Salvador, talks about how her family came to the U.S., her university studies, how she feels about how the media handles news from the border and how she entered government. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo Speaks From El Salvador, Part 1July 17, 2019 | Cody DrabbleAssemblymember Wendy Carrillo joined Gov. Gavin Newsom on a trip to El Salvador in April of this year. Carrillo talked about the importance of the relationship between California and El Salvador and why Salvadorans are coming to the U.S. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ImmigrationTrump Administration To Print 2020 Census Without Citizenship QuestionJuly 2, 2019The move comes shortly after the Supreme Court ruled to keep the question off census forms for now.
State GovernmentTrump, Gov. Gavin Newsom Spar Over Immigrant Health CareJuly 2, 2019(AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom promised Monday to continue expanding taxpayer funded health benefits to adults living in the country illegally next year.
ImmigrationInterview: California Attorney General Xavier Becerra Says Census Undercount Could Cost State 'Billions'July 2, 2019 | Beth RuyakThe 2020 census could have major impacts for California, even though a question about citizenship won't be included. Attorney General Xavier Becerra joined CapRadio's Beth Ruyak to discuss the census and what an undercount could mean for the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ImmigrationInterview: California Secretary Of State Alex Padilla Weighs In On Citizenship Question RulingJuly 1, 2019 | Beth RuyakCalifornia leaders are discussing how this ruling — and Trump's reaction to it — will impact the census. California Secretary of State Alex Padilla joined CapRadio's Beth Ruyak to discuss the ruling and what it could mean for California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Uncovered CaliforniaSanctuary Clinics Offer Respite For Undocumented Residents Amid Immigration RaidsJune 22, 2019As tougher immigration enforcement has become more common under the Trump administration, some undocumented immigrants avoid seeking healthcare for fear of being intercepted by ICE. Sanctuary clinics are trying to close this gap.
Uncovered CaliforniaUndocumented Children Can Get California Health Care. Now Gavin Newsom Wants Young Adults To Have It, Too.April 29, 2019While R. Lopez's low income family qualified for government-funded health coverage, her legal status prevented her from accessing full-scope Medi-Cal for much of her childhood. That changed in 2016.
