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CALÓ News @calonews.bsky.social · 7h

In a bilingual meeting, journalists asked Xavier Becerra questions about media equity, immigration, housing, among other topics

Gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra addresses issues affecting Latinos in media roundtable

On Tuesday morning, months away from California's gubernatorial primary, Xavier Becerra, a former congressman, state attorney general and the nation’s health and human services secretary during the President Joe Biden

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CALÓ News @calonews.bsky.social · 9h

For the first time in four years, there is a possibility that undocumented youth may be able to apply for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in the near future. DACA provides temporary deportation protection and a two-year renewable work permit.

While many wait to apply for DACA for the first time, others appreciate it every time they renew

For the first time in four years, there is a possibility that undocumented youth may be able to apply for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in the near future.

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CALÓ News @calonews.bsky.social · 9h

The City of Baldwin Park will honor tradition and celebrate life at the annual Día de los Muertos Celebration on Thursday, October 9, from 5-9 p.m. at Susan Rubio Zócalo Park (14349 E. Pacific Ave.)

Baldwin Park to celebrate Día de Muertos with live music, dance and free arts & crafts

The City of Baldwin Park will honor tradition and celebrate life at the annual Día de los Muertos Celebration on Thursday, October 9, from 5-9 p.m. at Susan Rubio Zócalo

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CALÓ News @calonews.bsky.social · 9h

Four years after receiving a kidney transplant, Carlos Siguenza celebrates not just his health but also the purpose he’s found in helping others.

Why free health screenings could save lives through early detection

“If you don’t make time for your wellness, you’ll be forced to make time for illness,” says Carlos Siguenza, reflecting on the journey that gave him a second chance at

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CALÓ News @calonews.bsky.social · 13h

Today L.A. Chefs will hold a conversation on L.A.’s rich culinary heritage through the lens of Mexican, French and Indigenous fusion at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes.

Chefs to discuss LA’s rich culinary heritage through Mexican, French and Indigenous fusion

L.A. Chefs will hold a conversation on L.A.’s rich culinary heritage through the lens of Mexican, French and Indigenous fusion at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes.

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CALÓ News @calonews.bsky.social · 1d

Lalo on CALÓ: Stephen Miller has had it!

Shadow President and man who keeps the mass deportation trains running on time, Stephen Miller, is just fed up with being accurately labeled a fascist and a Nazi. Do not

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The City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department (PRCS) and the Pasadena Latino Heritage Committee will be hosting the 2025 Latino Heritage Festival this Saturday, October 11.

Latino Heritage Festival a family-friendly event in Pasadena

The City of Pasadena Parks Recreation and Community Services Department (PRCS) and the Pasadena Latino Heritage Committee announce the theme for the 2025 Latino Heritage Festival, “Un Pasado con Orgullo,

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After 40 years of filling stages throughout Latin America and the world, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs will start their upcoming tour at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19.

Los Fabulosos Cadillacs celebrate 40 years with LA tour launch

After 40 years of filling stages throughout Latin America and the world, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs will start their upcoming tour at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on Saturday, October 18

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CALÓ News @calonews.bsky.social · 1d

The 2025 Festival Chapin de Los Angeles has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 11.

The 2025 Festival Chapin de Los Angeles has been rescheduled

Organizers for the 2025 Festival Chapin de Los Angeles have decided to reschedule due to actions taken by immigration authorities in L.A. County and neighboring areas.

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Column: How early childhood exposure to math builds toward academic success.

Column: How early childhood exposure to math builds toward academic success

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Some California State University faculty members say they are worried about employee privacy protections and academic free speech after learning that the Trump administration is investigating alleged antisemitism across the 22-campus system.

Faculty react anxiously to Trump administration antisemitism probe at CSU

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The latest installment of CA ongoing crusade against President Donald Trump’s second administration, a federal judge ruled on Sunday night that the president could not order CA National Guard troops to deploy in Oregon, where the president claims there is civil unrest.

Judge rules California National Guard can’t deploy to Oregon

In the latest installment of California’s ongoing crusade against President Donald Trump’s second administration, a federal judge ruled on Sunday night that the president could not order California National Guard

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CALÓ News @calonews.bsky.social · 2d

The Trump administration plans to end restrictions on road construction, logging and mining on almost 45 million acres of protected public land in an attempt to unburden private industry from environmental regulations.

Trump’s plan to end forest protections targets a ‘conservation success story’

This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is published here with permission.

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Titled "Resistance, Culture, Roots, Tradition," this year's Guelaguetza celebration in Fresno held added significance amid intensifying immigration raids.

A victory for cultural rights in California’s Central Valley

FRESNO, Calif. — According to Sarait Martinez, preserving culture is more than just continuing tradition, language, or custom. It is “a means of survival.”

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The Los Angeles City Council instructed its legal staff on Wednesday to prepare an ordinance prohibiting municipal workers and sworn personnel from taking on outside employment with federal agencies conducting immigration enforcement.

LA reviews ban on outside work with immigration enforcement

The Los Angeles City Council instructed its legal staff on Wednesday to prepare an ordinance prohibiting municipal workers and sworn personnel from taking on outside employment with federal agencies conducting

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Camila Fernández released an extended version of "Culpa Mía" accompanied by El Mimoso Luis Antonio López. The ballad features their vocal performance accompanied by an accordion and guitar that give it a traditional Mexican regional sound with heartbreaking lyrics.

Camila Fernández releases ‘Culpa Mía’ with El Mimoso

Camila Fernández released an extended version of "Culpa Mía" accompanied by El Mimoso Luis Antonio López.

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CALÓ News @calonews.bsky.social · 2d

About 1,500 federally funded health centers that serve millions of low-income people face significant financial challenges, their leaders say, as the government shutdown compounds other cuts to their revenue.

Health centers face risks as government funding lapses

About 1,500 federally funded health centers that serve millions of low-income people face significant financial challenges, their leaders say, as the government shutdown compounds other cuts to their revenue.

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CALÓ News @calonews.bsky.social · 2d

The Golden State has surged past the South and other regions in reversing racial and ethnic integration among children.

Deep-blue California is a national leader in de facto public-school segregation. Here’s why…

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Amid ICE raids, bill looks to keep children away from foster care.

Amid ICE raids, bill looks to keep children away from foster care

What happens to the children whose parents, guardians, or family members are detained or deported abruptly?

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A group of fire-impacted Altadenans and local organizations called on CA Attorney General Rob Bonta Tuesday to investigate Los Angeles County's response to January's Eaton Fire, including delays in evacuation orders being issued to residents in the western Altadena area.

Altadena residents call for state investigation into LACo for Eaton fire response

A group of fire-impacted Altadenans and local organizations called on California Attorney General Rob Bonta Tuesday to investigate Los Angeles County's response to January's Eaton Fire, including delays in evacuation

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Sonideros, characterized by massive sound systems, interactive emceeing and street dancing of cumbia and salsa hits, are coming to L.A’s Westlake community on Friday, October 17.

Sonidero culture and music coming to Los Angeles this month

Sonideros, characterized by massive sound systems, interactive emceeing and street dancing of cumbia and salsa hits, are coming to L.A’s Westlake community on Friday, October 17.

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The health care sector is a bright spot in the economy this year, driving nearly half of the nation’s employment gains, but economists and experts say immigration crackdowns and looming Medicaid cuts pose a threat to future job growth.

Health care’s employment growth clouded by immigration crackdown, Medicaid cuts

The health care sector is a bright spot in the economy this year, driving nearly half of the nation’s employment gains, but economists and experts say immigration crackdowns and looming

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CALÓ News @calonews.bsky.social · 2d

On Friday, October 3, Apple announced that it is removing apps that enable users to share information about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.

Apple takes down ICE tracking apps after pressure from Trump administration

On Friday, October 3, Apple announced that it is removing apps that enable users to share information about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.

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CALÓ News @calonews.bsky.social · 5d

Illinois cannot yet file suit against the federal government for an apparent plan to send federal troops to Chicago, Attorney General Kwame Raoul said, but if boots hit the ground, President Donald Trump “should expect a legal challenge here.”

Chicago plans to fight back against Trump's immigration actions

Illinois cannot yet file suit against the federal government for an apparent plan to send federal troops to Chicago, Attorney General Kwame Raoul said, but if boots hit the ground,

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CALÓ News @calonews.bsky.social · 5d

On Friday, October 3, Apple announced that it is removing apps that enable users to share information about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.

Apple takes down ICE tracking apps after pressure from Trump administration

On Friday, October 3, Apple announced that it is removing apps that enable users to share information about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.

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