California has taken another step away from fossil fuels. For the first time in decades, the state will no longer buy electricity produced from coal, ending a long-standing reliance on out-of-state power plants such as the Intermountain facility in Utah. The move is both symbolic and practical.
Xavier Becerra is once again stepping onto familiar ground. After serving in Congress, leading California’s Department of Justice, and joining President Joe Biden’s Cabinet as Secretary of Health and Human Services, he is now seeking the governorship of his home state. His campaign marks both a return to local politics and a renewed confrontation with Donald Trump, now back in the White House.
For more than four decades, Tadin Tea has been part of Latino households across California and the United States. Its chamomile, hibiscus, and herbal blends are more than beverages. They are memories of kitchens filled with warmth, conversations with grandparents, and traditions passed from one generation to the next.
Angelica Salas has long been a leading advocate for immigrant rights in Los Angeles. Since becoming Executive Director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA) in 1999, she has transformed the organization into one of the most powerful immigrant-led advocacy groups in the country.
California’s plan to redraw its congressional map could reshape Latino political power in key regions from the Central Valley to San Diego. Supporters say it is needed to counter gerrymanders in other states while critics warn it could undo recent gains in Latino representation.
“The Latino community, already tends to use medical services much less. And now, with this restriction, even fewer people will be able to access care”
At a time when trusted, community-centered journalism is more necessary than ever, LNN’s commitment to elevating Latino voices and stories across the country deeply resonates with me.
Festivities often blend age-old customs with modern celebrations, resulting in rich and vibrant traditions that reflect the diversity of the Latino experience.
Hispanics are increasingly recognized as a critical swing voter demographic, wielding substantial influence in this year’s presidential election.
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With the Congressional and Presidential races on the horizon, UnidosUS released a poll that provides timely insights into the priorities of this electorate and how immigration factors into their actions at the ballet box.
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