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The 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 Government

California hired a border wall company for COVID-19 response, including vaccinating migrants

October 19, 2021 | Scott Rodd

California 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.

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State Government

Are immigrants getting left out of California’s rent relief?

October 17, 2021

Non-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.

Immigration

As Sacramento Welcomes A New Wave Of Afghan Refugees, Housing And Mental Health Struggles Could Be Challenges

August 25, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-Tan

As 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 Care

As California Pushes To Eliminate Immigrant Detention Centers, New Report Shines Light On Detainee Deaths

July 8, 2021 | Sammy Caiola

As more information comes out about poor conditions in immigrant detention centers, California advocates are pushing for an end to these facilities.

State Government

Four Things To Know About The California Budget Deal

June 2, 2021

California 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 Equity

Latinos Create Jobs App For Spanish Speakers

May 27, 2021

Chamba, 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 13

Massive Drop in California School Enrollment; Exploring the Role of Ethnic Communities for Younger Generations

February 12, 2021

Getting 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.

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Immigration

Sacramento Sheriff’s Office Released 52 People To ICE Deportation Agents Last Year — One By Mistake

December 23, 2020

As 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 Reads

Devi Laskar - The Atlas of Reds and Blues

July 22, 2020

Devi 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.

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