Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaValley Fire Leaves Many Immigrants In A Precarious PositionOctober 12, 2015 | Lesley McClurgThe recent Valley Fire, north of Napa, scorched more than 75,000 acres and destroyed nearly 1,300 homes. Thousands of people were displaced. Imagine if you were one of them, you lost everything but were scared to ask for help. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez50 Years Since The Immigration And Nationality Act Of 1965October 7, 2015UC Davis law school dean Kevin R. Johnson says the 1965 Immigration and Naturalization Act made an enormous civil rights contribution, but also created hurdles for Mexicans who wanted to migrate into the U.S. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaCost Relatively Low To Cover Undocumented Patients Through Medi-CalSeptember 29, 2015California lawmakers have debated whether people living in the state illegally should receive health benefits. Beginning next spring, undocumented children will be eligible for Medi-Cal.
Health CareSome Undocumented Californians Already Receiving Medi-CalSeptember 22, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia lawmakers continue to debate whether undocumented immigrants in the state should be allowed to sign up for Medi-Cal. But many are already receiving some coverage.
State GovernmentLegislature Addresses Drones, Abortion As Deadline NearsSeptember 3, 2015 | Katie OrrLegislation that would limit the use of drones is moving forward in the California Legislature. The Assembly today gave its final approval to two drone-related measures.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento State Undocumented Student Faces Uncertain FutureSeptember 1, 2015Deisy Caro is 32 years old and on track to graduate in the Spring of 2016 at Sacramento State. But she is undocumented and faces an uncertain future. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe View From Here: DACASeptember 1, 2015For a year, Capital Public Radio is focused on telling stories of immigration and those who are undocumented in California. If you are a young person, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is part of that story. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareUpdate: Field Poll Shows Voters Back Minimum Wage, Cigarette Tax IncreasesAugust 26, 2015 | Amy QuintonMore California voters support the Affordable Care Act, according to the latest Field Poll. And in a fresh round of findings, the survey shows broad support for raising California's minimum wage and cigarette tax. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaCalifornia Governor Signs Bill Removing 'Alien' From LawAugust 11, 2015(AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill to remove the term "alien" from the California labor code to describe foreign-born workers.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaNumber Of Undocumented California Students DecliningJuly 31, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia has the country’s largest population of undocumented immigrants. And that means thousands of undocumented children are enrolled in California schools. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.