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Patricia Guerrero Could be California’s First Latina Supreme Court Chief Justice

Virginia Isaad
Patricia Guerrero made history earlier this year when she was the first Latina confirmed to the California Supreme Court and now she’s set to make history yet again. California Governor Gavin Newsom nominated Patricia Guerrero to be the state’s next...
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Ice Cream Vendor Beaten in Racist Attack in California

Another Latino street vendor has been attacked in California in what is starting to feel like targeted attacks on vendors. Ice cream vendor Emilio Hernández was attacked by Mack Jackson, 42, at a gas station in National City, California, near...
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Mexico Sent 100 Firefighters to California to Aid with Wildfires

Virginia Isaad
Wildfires continue to destroy acres of land throughout the state of California and Mexico has generously sent more than 100 firefighters to provide aid. Their Environment Department announced that five teams of 20 qualified, equipped firefighters from Mexico’s national forestry...
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California Bans For-Profit Prisons and Immigrant Detention Centers

Virginia Isaad
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Friday that bans for-profit, private prisons including immigrant detention centers by 2028, becoming the first state to do so. Starting on Jan. 2020, the state’s Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation will not...