ImmigrationRape On The Night Shift - Part 3: Former Janitors Go Undercover To Clean Up AbusesJune 24, 2015In response to reports of workplace sexual assault on janitors, a team of unconventional investigators is working to hold the janitorial industry accountable.
ImmigrationRape On The Night Shift - Part 2: What’s the Government Doing to Prevent Janitors From Getting Raped?June 24, 2015Many janitors report that they were assaulted while cleaning hotels, shopping malls and even the San Francisco Ferry Building. These women have been largely invisible to the government agencies in charge of keeping workers safe on the job.
ImmigrationRape On The Night Shift - Part 1: Working Alone, At Night, Janitors Risk Sexual ViolenceJune 24, 2015Most janitors working at offices, airports and schools start their workday just when many of us are ending ours. Some are women, working alone at night, and that can put them in danger.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaSnapshot Of California's Undocumented ImmigrantsJune 24, 2015 | Lesley McClurgIt's difficult to tally a population that lives in the shadows, but new data estimates that 2.7 million immigrants are living illegally in California. That's more than any other state in the nation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFundraiser Set For Elk Grove's Mobile Food PantryJune 24, 2015Elk Grove Food Bank Services Executive Director Marie Jachino explains the idea behind the group's Mobile Food Pantry and how residents can contribute. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew Holiday For César Chávez In Sacramento CountyJune 9, 2015 | Ed JoyceMarch 31 will be a new holiday in Sacramento County, to honor the Latino labor leader, César Chávez. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaUndocumented Students Find A 'Safe Space' At UC Davis CenterJune 3, 2015 | Marnette FederisA resource center that opened at UC Davis last Fall is creating a 'safe space' for the nearly 250 students on campus. A bill that passed the state Assembly Wednesday would require some California public colleges to create similar spaces. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaImmigrant Health Care Bill Passes SenateJune 2, 2015 | Ben AdlerMany – but not all – of the people living in California illegally would be able to obtain health insurance under a scaled-back proposal that’s cleared the state Senate. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
