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

Virginia IsaadAugust 15, 2022

by Virginia IsaadAugust 15, 202203231

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

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 12, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 12, 2021011045

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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Alex Padilla Becomes California’s First Latino Senator

Virginia IsaadDecember 23, 2020

by Virginia IsaadDecember 23, 202005338

Despite having the largest population of Latinos in the United States, California is just now getting a Latino senator for the first time in its 170 years as a state. Governor Gavin Newsom named Padilla, the son of Mexican immigrants,...

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Mexico Sent 100 Firefighters to California to Aid with Wildfires

Virginia IsaadSeptember 24, 2020

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 24, 202004654

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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Covid-19 Deaths Spike Among Latino Essential Workers in California

Virginia IsaadAugust 28, 2020

by Virginia IsaadAugust 28, 202007232

The Latino community is experiencing spikes in covid-19 related deaths as the stay at home order has been partially lifted in California. The state saw a five-fold increase in coronavirus death rates among working age Latino in the span of...

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California Tells Residents to Stay Home & Everyone Else Should Too

Araceli CruzMarch 20, 2020August 3, 2020

by Araceli CruzMarch 20, 2020August 3, 202001639

Yesterday, California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered all 40 million state residents to stay at home until further notice. The strict mandate by Newsome requires Californians to “shelter in place,” which requires everyone to remain at home at all times except for...

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California Bans For-Profit Prisons and Immigrant Detention Centers

Virginia IsaadOctober 14, 2019July 26, 2020

by Virginia IsaadOctober 14, 2019July 26, 202006350

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...

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California to Pay for Full Health Benefits for Some Undocumented Adults

Virginia IsaadJune 10, 2019August 4, 2020

by Virginia IsaadJune 10, 2019August 4, 202001241

Some of the undocumented immigrants living in California will potentially be getting health care coverage if the state legislature signs off on the new budget plan. They agreed to make adults between the ages of 19 and 25 eligible for...

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13 of the Best Selena Murals in the U.S.

HipLatinaNovember 9, 2018September 1, 2020

by HipLatinaNovember 9, 2018September 1, 2020010274

Selena Quintanilla is an icon—a legend. Whether through t-shirts, Halloween costumes, or celebrations, we always find a way to keep her memory alive. One of the best ways to immortalize a superstar is by splashing their image on a wall,...

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7 Fab Weekend Getaways in California

HipLatinaOctober 28, 2018September 2, 2020

by HipLatinaOctober 28, 2018September 2, 202001707

Sometimes, we need to leave town and have some fun. Weekend getaways are perfect for de-stressing, enjoying a change of scenery, and discovering new locales. They’re also great if you don’t have the luxury of taking a week or two...

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8 Latino Businesses in San Francisco That Are No More

HipLatinaOctober 27, 2018September 2, 2020

by HipLatinaOctober 27, 2018September 2, 202006047

San Francisco is changing. Gentrification is pushing residents out, and taking the City’s culture with it. Stores with piñata hanging in the doorway, and the ringing of the paleteros‘ bells are being replaced with long lines waiting for pricey food, people...

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5 Places in SF and LA Where We Want to Grab Dessert

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiAugust 3, 2018September 11, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiAugust 3, 2018September 11, 202002134

Are you in California, or traveling there? Then you’ll definitely want to hit up these fabulous locales when it’s time to grab dessert. Everything Churro at Churrito Loco Churros are pretty spectacular on their own. Add sweet fillings, toppings, and...