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MEDI-CAL IMMIGRATION STATUS EXCLUSION ENDS
By Suzanne Potter, California News Service Suzanne Potter January 9,2024 (Sacramento) — Starting January 1st, California became the first state to cover health care for all income-eligible people regardless
NEW YEAR WILL BRING EXPANDED MEDI-CAL COVERAGE TO PEOPLE AGES 26-49
By Cassie N. Saunders, County of San Diego Communications Office December 8, 2023 (San Diego) – Starting Jan. 1, more San Diegans will be eligible for full Medi-Cal coverage. A
SETTLEMENT REACHED IN LAWSUIT OVER FAMILIES SEPARATED AT BORDER BY TRUMP-ERA POLICY
By Miriam Raftery Photo,left, courtesy of the ACLU October 17, 2023 (San Diego) – The U.S.Justice Department has reached a settlement in a San Diego-based class action lawsuit filed by
GROSSMONT-CUYAMACA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT SUPPORTS UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS WITH ACTION WEEK OCTOBER 16-20
Source: Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District October 12, 2023 (El Cajon)–The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District will be demonstrating support for undocumented students by joining community colleges across California in Undocumented Student
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY GROUPS CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
By Suzanne Potter, Public News Service Image: Scouturi/Adobe Stock via PNS September 13, 2023 (San Diego) — National Hispanic Heritage Month starts this Friday, and runs through Oct. 15. Dozens of
READER’S EDITORIAL: PARAQUAT EXPOSURE CONTRIBUTING TO SYSTEMIC RACISM AND PARKINSON’S DISEASE AMONG LATINO FARMWORKERS AND NEARBY COMMUNITIES
By Miguel Leyva Photo: Farmworkers, CC-NC via Bing August 4, 2023 (San Diego) — Systemic racism affects nearly every facet of life for people of color. Across the country, there
BIPARTISAN IMMIGRATION REFORM AIMS TO PROVIDE IMMIGRANTS WITH LEGAL STATUS
By Daniela Torres June 30, 2023 (Washington D.C.) — Representatives María Elvira Salazar of Florida and Veronica Escobar of Texas have proposed a bipartisan immigration bill, the Dignity Act,
BIPARTISAN IMMIGRATION REFORM AIMS TO PROVIDE IMMIGRANTS WITH LEGAL STATUS
By Daniela Torres Photo via Wikipedia, public domain image June 5, 2023 (Washington D.C.) — Representatives María Elvira Salazar of Florida and Veronica Escobar of Texas have proposed a bipartisan
BIDEN ADMINISTRATION SEEKS TO EXPAND HEALTHCARE ACCESS FOR DREAMERS
By Miriam Raftery Photo: Protesters support DACA in San Francisco, 2017; cc by Ahimse Gefence April 14, 2023 (Washington D.C.) – The Biden administration has announced plans to allow young
COURT ALLOWS REMAIN IN MEXICO LAWSUIT TO MOVE FORWARD
East County News Service Photo: migrants at border in Arizona, via Congressional representative Ann Kirkpatrick March 17, 2023 (San Diego) – On Wednesday, March 15, a federal court largely denied
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LOST IMMIGRANTS CAUSED COWBOY FIRE
Update September 4 2010, 12 p.m. — The Cowboy Fire is 827 acres and 65% contained. Full containment is expected tomorrow at 6 p.m. and full control is expected
PRESIDENT SIGNS BILL TO STRENGTHEN BORDER SECURITY
August 14, 2010 (Washington D.C.) – President Barack Obama signed the Southwest Border Security Bill into law yesterday. The measure will significantly increase resources in the San Diego area.
IMMIGRATION ISSUE POLARIZES PUBLIC IN CALIFORNIA
Hunter introduces bill to block federal lawsuit against Arizona; local activists head to Arizona for mass protest Obama administration audits thousands of companies to force them to drop undocumented
ROBERT ROSAS MEMORIAL OFF-ROAD RIDE JULY 10
July 1, 2010 (Campo) – The second annual Robert Rosas Memorial Off-Road ride will be held on July 10th. Proceeds will benefit the family of slain Border Patrol Agent
MEXICAN IMMIGRANT IN CRITICAL CONDITION FROM TASER USED BY BORDER PATROL DURING STRUGGLE
Update: The injured man, Anastasio Hernandez, died Saturday. The County Medical examiner’s office listed high blood pressure, methamphetamine use, and the physical altercation with officers as contributing factors in his
ARIZONA BANS ETHNIC STUDIES IN SCHOOLS, BARS TEACHERS WITH ACCENTS FROM TEACHING ENGLISH
May 19, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – One week after signing a controversial immigration bill that opponents fear will lead to racial profiling by allowing police to question
CONTROVERSY GROWS OVER ARIZONA IMMIGRATION LAW
Council votes to oppose measure; local conference unites groups in opposition National polls show majority favors Arizona’s new law By Bill Pogue and Miriam Raftery May
NATIONAL LATINO LEADERS TARGETED BY DEATH THREAT, VANDALISM & COMPUTER THEFT
ADL OFFERS $2,000 REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO ARREST & CONVICTION By Miriam Raftery May 6, 2010 (El Cajon) –On Monday, April 26, a man with a
UPDATES ON POST-QUAKE SITUATION IN BAJA AND IMPERIAL COUNTY
By Miriam Raftery May 4, 2010 – ECM has received several e-mails from readers with updates on the situation in Baja, California and Mexicali in Imperial County more than
ARIZONA IMMIGRATION LAW CONTROVERSY HITS STREETS OF SAN DIEGO & CITIES NATIONWIDE
1,500 TURN OUT IN LOCAL MAY DAY PROTESTS; OFFICIALS & CANDIDATES VOICE VIEWS By Miriam Raftery May 1, 2010 – Across America, hundreds of thousands participated in May Day marches and rallies to protest Arizona’s new immigration law,