State GovernmentBorder scramble: Why California isn’t financially ready for Title 42 to endDecember 31, 2022The Supreme Court is keeping in place, for now, Title 42 — the pandemic policy that OK’d migrant expulsions. California has yet to figure out how to meet the needs of an influx of migrants when it does go away.
State GovernmentCalifornia hired a border wall company for COVID-19 response, including vaccinating migrantsOctober 19, 2021 | Scott RoddCalifornia used hundreds of medical staff from SLSCO to test and vaccinate undocumented Californians. That included work at community health centers around the state and along the border for newly arrived migrants. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAre immigrants getting left out of California’s rent relief?October 17, 2021Non-English speaking immigrants face some of the biggest hurdles to receiving California rent relief. Advocates say informal leases, lack of technology access and language barriers are getting in the way.
ImmigrationAs Sacramento Welcomes A New Wave Of Afghan Refugees, Housing And Mental Health Struggles Could Be ChallengesAugust 25, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-TanAs many as 1,700 Afghan refugees are expected to arrive in Sacramento before the end of the year. Resettlement agencies say they'll need help to acclimate once they arrive.
Health CareAs California Pushes To Eliminate Immigrant Detention Centers, New Report Shines Light On Detainee DeathsJuly 8, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaAs more information comes out about poor conditions in immigrant detention centers, California advocates are pushing for an end to these facilities.
State GovernmentFour Things To Know About The California Budget DealJune 2, 2021California Assembly and Senate budget leaders announce a budget deal that includes stimulus checks, more in-state students at UC campuses and more money for public health and undocumented immigrants.
Race and EquityLatinos Create Jobs App For Spanish SpeakersMay 27, 2021Chamba, a Spanish term for jobs, is a free employment search tool launched during the pandemic to help workers connect to employers. It’s available in English and Spanish nationwide.
California State Of Mind | Episode 13Massive Drop in California School Enrollment; Exploring the Role of Ethnic Communities for Younger GenerationsFebruary 12, 2021Getting kids back into schools is becoming a bigger priority as the pandemic trudges on. But what about the ones who’ve dropped out entirely? And, as Lunar New Year begins we explore the importance of ethnic enclaves like Little Saigon in Sacramento. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ImmigrationSacramento Sheriff’s Office Released 52 People To ICE Deportation Agents Last Year — One By MistakeDecember 23, 2020As advocates work to eliminate cooperation between California law enforcement agencies and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones continues to choose to alert ICE about some detainees.
CapRadio ReadsDevi Laskar - The Atlas of Reds and BluesJuly 22, 2020Devi Laskar’s debut novel, “The Atlas of Reds and Blues,” is an account of systemic racism told through a series of random memories and observations. They are the final thoughts of a woman of color who is shot in her driveway in suburban Atlanta. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
