State GovernmentSanctuary Cities Draw ScrutinyJuly 13, 2015 | Katie OrrThe alleged murder of a San Francisco woman by an undocumented immigrant with a criminal history has revived a debate in the California Capitol over sanctuary cities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
San Francisco's Position On Immigration Law Questioned After Fatal ShootingJuly 8, 2015NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Los Angeles Times reporter Lee Romney about the fatal shooting of a San Francisco woman by an undocumented immigrant.
Snapshot 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 GovernmentCalifornia Extends Health Care To Undocumented ChildrenJune 16, 2015 | Katie OrrThousands of undocumented children living in California will be able to sign-up for health care coverage beginning next spring. The new program is part of a state budget deal announced Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Undocumented 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.
State GovernmentImmigrant 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.
State GovernmentUndocumented Health Care Bill Moves ForwardMay 28, 2015 | Katie OrrA bill that would make health care available to undocumented immigrants in California advanced in the state legislature today. But it’s been scaled back from previous versions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Republicans Soften Tone On ImmigrationMay 26, 2015 | Ben AdlerImmigration debates in the California Legislature aren’t what they used to be. Republican anti-immigrant rhetoric is largely gone. Instead, GOP lawmakers are softening their criticism. Often, they aren't even voting no. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSacramento County Reconsiders Health Care for the UndocumentedMay 19, 2015Several counties in California cover health care for the undocumented. Sacramento County used to be one of them, until the economic downturn. Now the county in reconsidering. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
