As California gets ready to elect a new governor, so are organizations that are presenting a new agenda that looks for the best interests of vulnerable communities who are often excluded from political discourse. Read full article by @jackie.gar.cia at Calonews.com.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of U.S. Border Patrol, the agency tasked with securing the nation's frontiers and increasingly tapped by the Trump administration for immigration operations in American cities, announced his resignation Thursday. Read full story at Calonews.com.

Governor Gavin Newsom’s final state budget doubles down on previous reductions to Medi-Cal access for undocumented immigrants in the state. To read full article by @andreainprint, visit Calonews.com.

The Inland Empire’s U.S. Reps. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) and Mark Takano (CA-39) recently announced that they individually secured millions of federal dollars for two different projects. More by @_adamsolorzano_ at link in bio.

Candidate for California governor Tom Steyer gathered on Thursday evening with selected guests, most of them content creators, at La Guelaguetza restaurant to continue his journey on the campaign trail. Read full story by @jackie.gar.cia at link in bio.

A nonprofit organization is calling out for the Latino community to share their stories through videos and their vision of America. To read full story by @_adamsolorzano_ , visit Calonews.com.

Running on a platform to “take back the power” from the traditional two-party system, Butch Ware is hoping to be the first Green Party governor of California. Read full article by @andreainprint link in bio.

Less than a month away from the primary election on June 2nd, the first City of Los Angeles mayoral debate took place on Wednesday, with a few punches thrown from each candidate, but without a clear leader emerging. Read more by @jackie.gar.cia at link in bio.

While previous debates have been generally cordial, the gloves were off on Tuesday’s CNN debate as candidates turned combative. To read full story by @andreainprint, visit Calonews.com.

He’s not flashy, he’s not loud. He shows calmness and experience. And while many previously deemed him not fit for California governor, the latest poll shows candidate Xavier Becerra at the top tier, less than a month away from the primary election on June 2. More at Calonews.com

We must understand that the Voting Rights Act was not merely about ensuring Black Americans rights, it was about democratizing America. This ruling is not just a decimation of Black rights and Black Americans’ ability to have representation, it is a fatal blow to multiracial democracy.

Mariachi is not just music. It is inheritance—history carried in harmony—an art form born from the lived experiences of working-class Mexicans and sustained in the United States by generations of Mexican Americans navigating identity, migration and belonging. Vincent A. Lázaro ✍️ Calonews.com

WASHINGTON (AP) — A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside a high-profile journalists' dinner attended by President Donald Trump and multiple senior U.S. leaders on Saturday night, rushing toward the ballroom before Secret Service agents swarmed him and took him into custody.

The leading candidates in California’s gubernatorial race gave their takes on a range of the state’s partisan issues during a televised debate Wednesday night. Candidates were asked questions ranging from homelessness to the gas tax. To read full story by @andreainprint, visit Calonews.com.

The founder of the Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles, José Hernández, has responded to the allegations that his mariachi group, as well as himself and his family, support President Donald Trump and his MAGA agenda. More by @deniseflowerz at link in bio.

Despite continued single-digit polling numbers, gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa remains confident he can pull undecided voters with his experience as former mayor of Los Angeles. To read full story by @andreainprint, visit Calonews.com.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — An appeals court has blocked a California law passed in 2025 requiring federal immigration agents to wear a badge or some form of identification. Read full article at link in bio.

The National Hispanic Media Coalition will honor actor James Ortiz with the Artistic Excellence Impact Award on April 24 for his exceptional artistry and his pioneering contributions to performance and puppetry at the NHMC’s Impact Awards Gala. More by @_adamsolorzano_ at link in bio.

The second annual SoCal Taco Week returns this month with an eight-day-long culinary celebration across Los Angeles and Orange County. Taking place from April 19-26, the event highlights the culinary skills of the Latino community while also supporting local businesses.

This Tuesday afternoon, Union del Barrio and the Community Self-Defense Coalition will host a press conference to invite the community to this year's May Day demonstration, which will take place on May 1 at Los Angeles City Hall.

Less than 60 days from the June 2 primary, candidate for California governor Antonio Villaraigosa said he’s not worried about being in the single digits in support because he is focused on undecided voters. Read more by @jackie.gar.cia at link in bio.

On Monday, singer David Anthony Burke, aka D4vd was charged with capital murder for allegedly killing a teenage Latina. The 21-year-old singer appeared in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom and one of his attorneys entered a not guilty plea on his behalf. Read full story at link in bio.

Support for Xavier Becerra’s campaign for governor is continuing to grow, according to new polls that show the former U.S. Health and Human Services tied for the lead among Democratic candidates. Read more by @andreainprint at Calonews.com.

Betty Yee, California’s former state controller, announced Monday she decided to suspend her campaign to be the state’s next governor after it became clear the donor and voter support was not there. To read full story by @andreainprint, visit Calonews.com.

Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles, who performed “El Son de la Negra” during Karol G’s performance at Coachella, has been called out online for being Trump supporters. NBC reporter Amber Frias interviewed Crystal Hernandez, a member of the group founded by her father, José Hernández. Link in bio.

California's primary will be highly contested, given that only the top two candidates will move on to the midterm elections for California's governor's seat. Here are some key dates to keep in mind to make sure you can vote. More by @deniseflowerz at link in bio.

Cuban music icon Celia Cruz has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. She's part of the 2026 inductees, along with Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross, Billy Idol and Wu-Tang Clan. Shakira was nominated, but was not selected. Link in bio.

The deadline to file for tax return is this Wednesday and even those who have to pay back to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) must file by the April 15 deadline. The IRS indicates that taxpayers who don’t file on time may have to pay a penalty. Full story by @jackie.gar.cia at link in bio.

In the Inland Empire, where many citizens and residents lean slightly more conservative than in Los Angeles, it would seem like a sociopolitical act of violence would be rare. In 2024, Donald Trump won San Bernardino County by 49.67% while Kamala Harris got 47.53%. ✍️ Story by @deniseflowerz.

I am a registered nurse in the urology department at Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, one of the 31,000 health care workers who went on strike earlier this year. We didn’t make the decision to go on strike lightly, but it was necessary. Story by Elizabeth Barrera at Calonews.com.

“Meet my family,” said candidate for California governor Xavier Becerra on Monday morning, looking at the people surrounding him during his official endorsement by the Coalition for Humane Rights in Los Angeles (CHIRLA) Action Fund. To read full story by @jackie.gar.cia, visit Calonews.com.

On Friday, millions of people celebrated the Artemis II crew's return to Earth after a ten-day mission around the Moon. In Downey, people from all over Southern California gathered at the Columbia Memorial Space Center... Read more by @jackie.gar.cia at link in bio.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California announced Monday he will resign from Congress following multiple sexual assault allegations that prompted loud bipartisan calls for him to step down. Read more at Calonews.com.

The surge of massive detentions and deportations that began in mid-2025 not only highlighted racial profiling and vulnerable communities, but it also underscored the demographics of agents who performed these record-breaking activities. Read more by @jackie.gar.cia at link in bio.

BREAKING: Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor after being accused of sexual assault https://www.calonews.com/news/politics/swalwell-suspends-campaign-for-california-governor-after-being-accused-of-sexual-assault/article_e48996d8-6dfe-4aea-8133-7e2aac01c657.html

An ex-staffer for Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-California) told the San Francisco Chronicle that the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice. To read full story by @andreainprint, visit Calonews.com.

San Diego officials and residents have started the process to rename streets and parks named after the late labor leader César Chávez, in the aftermath of serious sexual abuse allegations against him. To read full story by @rob_camacho_sd, visit Calonews.com.

With an unprecedented heat wave, with temperatures surpassing 100 degrees this week, L.A. County is expected to be on emergency alert until Friday evening. To read full story by @jackie.gar.cia, visit Calonews.com.

Puerto Rican creator The Real Veronika joins Neutrogena to empower Latinas and normalize adult acne. https://www.calonews.com/featured-topics/health/puerto-rican-creator-the-real-veronika-joins-neutrogena-to-empower-latinas-and-normalize-adult-acne/article_043eaf56-471b-4223-b503-a60d6b358a5e.html

With enhanced federal subsidies expired, Covered CA sees steady renewals but fewer new sign-ups. https://www.calonews.com/featured-topics/health/with-enhanced-federal-subsidies-expired-covered-california-sees-steady-renewals-but-fewer-new-sign-ups/article_7a10894e-8b32-47df-8ae2-48a486f4a9bf.html

The Elevate Prize recognizes Mónica Ramírez for championing migrant women. https://www.calonews.com/featured-topics/representation/elevate-prize-recognizes-m-nica-ram-rez-for-championing-migrant-women/article_9226f922-f960-41be-97de-b2bbdf3463bd.html

Puerto Rican creator The Real Veronika joins Neutrogena to empower Latinas and normalize adult acne. https://www.calonews.com/featured-topics/health/puerto-rican-creator-the-real-veronika-joins-neutrogena-to-empower-latinas-and-normalize-adult-acne/article_043eaf56-471b-4223-b503-a60d6b358a5e.html

Kern County leaders unite ahead of potential immigration enforcement operations. https://www.calonews.com/featured-topics/immigration/kern-county-leaders-unite-ahead-of-potential-immigration-enforcement-operations/article_c0032712-4168-4b24-88ed-b7c83c4a759b.html

Mexican NASCAR driver Regina Sirvent has been named a 2026 Barbie Role Model and honored with a doll that celebrates her career. https://www.calonews.com/featured-topics/equity/mexican-nascar-driver-regina-sirvent-named-barbie-role-model/article_0259f7f6-9096-4d5e-85f0-115f0ed03a0a.html

Mónica Ramírez, the founder of Justice for Migrant Women, has been selected as one of the 2026 Elevate Prize winners. https://www.calonews.com/featured-topics/representation/elevate-prize-recognizes-m-nica-ram-rez-for-championing-migrant-women/article_9226f922-f960-41be-97de-b2bbdf3463bd.html

Rapper Snow Tha Product teased her new song “Bless Your Heart," calling out those she calls “fake Christians” who don’t acknowledge Jesus’ teachings about immigrants and foreigners. “I’m tired of fake Christians hiding behind the Bible,” she said. https://ow.ly/80Nb50YnkWS

Parents and advocates around Los Angeles are reacting to a potential staff strike following a Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education’s decision to send out layoff notices to thousands of employees to address an $877 million deficit. Read more by @solorzanoadam at Calonews.com.

A former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) attorney told Congress on Monday the agency’s trainee program is providing deficient training to new agents in order to get them on the streets as quickly as possible. To read the full story by @_andreavaladez, visit Calonews.com.

Local elected officials and community leaders gathered in Commerce to watch President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday evening. While his speech was predictable, some participants at the watch party were hoping for something better. More by @jackie.gar.cia at Calonews.com.

U.S. Rep. Norma Torres (D-CA-35) hosted labor leader Linda Hippolyte at the State of the Union address in Washington, D.C., as 31,000 union Kaiser nurses returned to work. To read more by @solorzanoadam, visit Calonews.com.