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Immigration raids disrupt lives in Montebello, officials say at community forum Last week in Montebello, Chicano Power TV, a media platform focused on representing, empowering and uniting the Chicano community, brought together 50 influencers and creators to address the immigration issues

Immigration raids disrupt lives in Montebello, officials say at community forum.

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Breathe By Sal uses fashion to open mental health conversations in the Latino community Breathe By Sal is a clothing brand that was founded in 2020 to support members of the Latino community facing mental health challenges, including anxiety, stress and depression. Although mental

Breathe By Sal is a clothing brand that was founded in 2020 to support members of the Latino community facing mental health challenges, including anxiety, stress and depression.

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Los Angeles High School teacher fired for protecting his students during student walkouts Hundreds of students at Synergy Quantum Academy (SQA) High School joined schools across Los Angeles in a walkout on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, to protest ongoing ICE raids. Ricardo Lopez,

Los Angeles High School teacher fired for protecting his students during student walkouts.

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Kern High School students walk out against ICE raids and federal crackdowns Students in Kern County schools joined the nationwide walkouts on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2026, commemorating the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump’s inauguration and demanding an end to immigration operations.

Students in Kern County schools joined the nationwide walkouts on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2026, commemorating the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump’s inauguration and demanding an end to immigration operations.

Meet the creator behind Millennial Lotería's new kids’ book ¡GOOOOL! Mike Alfaro, creator of the viral, bestselling hit Millennial Lotería, has announced his newest project, ¡GOOOOL!, a bilingual book celebrating soccer, set for release on March 3, 2026.

Mike Alfaro, creator of the viral, bestselling hit Millennial Lotería, has announced his newest project, ¡GOOOOL!, a bilingual book celebrating soccer, set for release on March 3, 2026.

Experts sound alarm on pregnancy-related heart risks in Latina communities A recent study done by the American Heart Association’s (AHS) flagship journal Circulation has found that cardiovascular complications during pregnancy are on the rise. One out of every seven pregnancies

A recent study done by the American Heart Association’s (AHS) flagship journal Circulation has found that cardiovascular complications during pregnancy are on the rise. One out of every seven pregnancies experience cardiovascular-related health problems.

Social workers bridge gaps in kidney care and community support With the first anniversary of the California wildfires, Dr. Abilene Alcantara, a licensed clinical social worker at the DaVita Eaton Canyon facility, reflects on a time when her patients needed

With the first anniversary of the California wildfires, Dr. Abilene Alcantara, a licensed clinical social worker at the DaVita Eaton Canyon facility, reflects on a time when her patients needed more than medical care; they needed stability, reassurance and support.

ICE targets Montebello car wash again, along with multiple sites across the city On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Union Del Barrio documented more than 15 locations where Immigration enforcement conducted operations, which included the city of Maywood, Alhambra, East Los Angeles, El Monte,

On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Union Del Barrio documented more than 15 locations where Immigration enforcement conducted operations, which included the city of Maywood, Alhambra, East Los Angeles, El Monte, Pico Rivera, Montebello and more.

Latino kids in California struggle to attend school due to fear of ICE In communities across California, shifting political dynamics and immigration enforcement are reshaping daily life for many Latino families with young children. Led by Dr. Monique Escobedo, the Parent Institute for

Statewide attendance data and caregiver focus groups from the Bay Area, Central Valley and Los Angeles documents how fear of immigration raids, racial profiling, and family separation intersect with longstanding barriers such as transportation, work, childcare and more.

Reseda High School student freed after months in San Bernardino County’s Adelanto Detention Facility Benjamin Marcelo Guerrero-Cruz, a student from Reseda High School, who had been detained since August, was released to his family Thursday morning. Announcement of the update was made by the

BREAKING: Reseda High School student freed after months in San Bernardino County’s Adelanto Detention Facility.

Obesity is still an epidemic among Latinos; Federal budget cuts could undermine recent progress at the U.S. state level Trust for America’s Health (TFAH), a nonprofit organization dedicated to public health research and policy, has released a new report titled “State of Obesity 2025: Better Policies for a Healthier

Obesity is still an epidemic among Latinos; Federal budget cuts could undermine recent progress at the U.S. state level.

Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company presents ‘Diciembre Mexicano’ at Cal State LA Celebrate the season on Saturday, November 29, as the Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA welcomes Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company’s "Diciembre Mexicano: A Mexican Christmas Celebration."

Celebrate the season on Saturday, November 29, as the Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA welcomes Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company’s Diciembre Mexicano: A Mexican Christmas Celebration.

Fortnite Festival features Los Tucanes de Tijuana hit song ‘La Chona’ Fortnite, the popular video game, has officially added “La Chona” to its Fortnite Festival, marking another milestone for the legendary Mexican group Los Tucanes de Tijuana.

Fortnite, the popular video game, has officially added “La Chona” to its Fortnite Festival, marking another milestone for the legendary Mexican group Los Tucanes de Tijuana.

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Free of artificial colors, Cheetos and Doritos go ‘Simply NKD’ with new products PepsiCo announced on Thursday that starting in December, several of our beloved chips will debut a fresh appearance. Soon you’ll have the choice to stick with the originals or try

Soon you’ll have the choice to stick with the originals or try the new, healthier “Simply NKD” Cheetos and Doritos, which are made without artificial flavors or dyes. Will chip lovers be able to get past the new look?

Federal court blocks Trump administration's attempt to cut Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood On Monday, June 28, a federal judge in Massachusetts ordered the Trump administration to continue Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood clinics, as the organization challenges efforts to strip its funding

On Monday, June 28, a federal judge in Massachusetts ordered the Trump administration to continue Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood clinics, as the organization challenges efforts to strip its funding through the administration’s tax legislation.

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The Department of Homeland Security urges DACA recipients to leave the US voluntarily The Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) pushing for immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children and protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA)

The Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) pushing for immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children and protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) to voluntarily self-deport.

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Former U.S. Attorney wrote letter urging cities to adopt 11 measures to protect immigrants Former U.S. Attorney Alexander Uballez recently urged Albuquerque officials to adopt 11 measures to better protect the undocumented community.

Former U.S. Attorney Alexander Uballez recently urged Albuquerque officials to adopt 11 measures to better protect the undocumented community.

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Visa backlog leaves more than 150,000 immigrant youth at risk of deportation Immigrant youth and several legal services have filed a lawsuit against the federal government for terminating a policy that protected immigrant children and youth who fled their home countries due

Visa backlog leaves more than 150,000 immigrant youth at risk of deportation.


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Just a first-generation, feeling helpless again amid immigration raids From a young age, I became aware of my mom’s immigration status and, by extension, my own. I still remember the constant warnings: “No digas nada, porque si no, ya

From a young age, I became aware of my mom’s immigration status and, by extension, my own. I still remember the constant warnings: “No digas nada, porque si no, ya no regresamos."

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Juanes serenades Los Angeles on his ‘Una Noche Contigo’ tour One of Latin pop music's greatest artists and singers, Juan Esteban Aristizábal Vásquez, most commonly known as Juanes, arrived in Los Angeles for his “Una Noche Contigo” tour.

One of Latin pop music's greatest artists and singers, Juan Esteban Aristizábal Vásquez, most commonly known as Juanes, arrived in Los Angeles for his “Una Noche Contigo” tour.

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Weekly Round-Up🚨

Here are our Top 10 stories of the week from community wins to powerful voices you don't want to miss.

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Trump administration disclosed Medicaid data from from select locations to immigration authorities Last week, the Trump administration shared personal data of both U.S. citizens and undocumented individuals enrolled in Medicaid across California, Illinois, Washington state and Washington, D.C. with...

The Trump administration has shared personal data of both U.S. citizens and undocumented individuals enrolled in Medicaid across California, Illinois, Washington state and Washington, D.C. with immigration officials, a move that could target undocumented immigrants.

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Bad Bunny speaks out on ICE activities in Puerto Rico, but not in Los Angeles As reports of ongoing raids in Los Angeles continue to surface, many social media users are urging Latino artists like Bad Bunny to speak out and stand in solidarity with

As reports of ongoing raids in Los Angeles continue to surface, many social media users are urging Latino artists like Bad Bunny to speak out and stand in solidarity with affected communities.

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DHS reviews controversial citizenship competition show idea, then revises public statement Reality television producer Rob Worsoff has proposed a game show to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in which undocumented immigrants would compete for a chance to gain U.S. citizenship.

Reality television producer Rob Worsoff has proposed a game show to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in which undocumented immigrants would compete for a chance to gain U.S. citizenship.

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A festival that honors the Coachella Valley farmworkers, but it’s not that Coachella Coachella Valley has received a lot of recognition throughout the years due to its well-known festivals featuring a variety of world-famous artists. But now there’s a festival that is designed

A festival that honors the Coachella Valley farmworkers, but it’s not that Coachella.

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Meet Cynthia Diaz, a Latina TikToker, beauty creator and soon to be musical artist “The best thing you can do is find something you love and do it with passion and with drive and community and just love for the culture behind you, never

Diaz is paving the way as a first-generation Latina in her family by stepping into the world of beauty content creation on social media. But Diaz’s career didn’t start overnight.

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Undocumented immigrants contribute $96.7 billion in taxes; here’s the breakdown While the International Revenue Services (IRS) and Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) were making a deal, allowing ICE to request information from the IRS about individuals who have been ordered to

While the IRS and ICE were striking a deal, one thing caught people off guard: undocumented immigrants contribute to the economy.

CALÓ News did the research so you don’t have to. Here’s the breakdown. 👇

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Why Affordable Care Act preventive care matters for women, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community Next week, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Kennedy v. Braidwood Management Inc., a case that questions the legality of Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) provisions mandating that

This week, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Kennedy v. Braidwood Management Inc., a case that questions the legality of Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) provisions mandating that health insurance plans cover specific preventive services at no cost to patients.

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Mami & Me: Managing stress and realities of parenthood I think we can all agree that this year it has been extremely stressful. As a Latina writer and mother, it has been a lot to process in such a

Parenting isn’t always picture-perfect — and that’s okay. 💆🏽‍♀️💬 In the latest Mami & Me column, writer Amairani Hernandez gets real about the pressures, the guilt, and the small wins that come with raising kids while caring for yourself.

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