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Mexican NASCAR driver Regina Sirvent named Barbie Role Model Mexican NASCAR driver Regina Sirvent has been named a 2026 Barbie Role Model and honored with a one-of-a-kind doll that celebrates her career in motorsports. As the first Mexican woman

Mexican NASCAR driver Regina Sirvent has been named a 2026 Barbie Role Model and honored with a doll that celebrates her career.

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Elevate Prize recognizes Mónica Ramírez for championing migrant women Mónica Ramírez, the founder and president for the nonprofit organization Justice for Migrant Women, has been selected as one of the 2026 Elevate Prize winners.

Mónica Ramírez, the founder of Justice for Migrant Women, has been selected as one of the 2026 Elevate Prize winners.

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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

Immigrant parents fear staff strike after LAUSD approves layoff notices amid $877 million deficit 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

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.

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Former ICE employee says training program is ‘broken’ Schwank told Congress he resigned because he was bound by the oath he took to report the ICE Academy is “deficient, defective and broken.”

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.

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The State of the Union left a sense of disappointment in Latinos who watched the speech 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

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.

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U.S. Rep. Norma Torres hosted union leader at State of the Union as Kaiser nurses end strike 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 following what

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.

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Is Rauw and Jhayco’s new song ‘forgettable’? Here at CALÓ News, we prefer not to cover gossip, but now that the Nodal-Aguilar-Cazzu drama has reached musical creativity, we can now cover it from a musical perspective.

Here at CALÓ News, we prefer not to cover gossip, but now that the Nodal-Aguilar-Cazzu drama has reached musical creativity, we can now cover it from a musical perspective.

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California and Arizona announce legal action against federal vaccine policy California’s 59th lawsuit against the second Trump administration is focused on recent changes to the federal vaccine schedule that are contrary to decades of scientific research.

California’s 59th lawsuit against the second Trump administration is focused on recent changes to the federal vaccine schedule that are contrary to decades of scientific research.

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FBI raids LAUSD Superintendent Carvalho’s home and district headquarters FBI agents served warrants Wednesday morning at the San Pedro home of Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, as well as his office at the district's downtown

FBI agents served warrants Wednesday morning at the San Pedro home of Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, as well as his office at the district's downtown headquarters.

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Homeboy Industries unveils Home of the Angels campus with 50 beds for substance use recovery Earlier this month, Homeboy Industries, the largest gang rehabilitation and reentry program in the country, purchased the Monastery of the Angels in the Hollywood Hills. The organization plans to turn

Homeboy Industries unveils Home of the Angels campus with 50 beds for substance use recovery.

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Democrats set to investigate if DOJ withheld Epstein files implicating Trump An investigative NPR report released Tuesday found the Department of Justice (DOJ) did not release materials within the files that accused Trump of sexual assault against a minor.

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Long Beach), member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, said Democrats on the panel are investigating whether the Justice Department intentionally withheld materials from the Epstein files which implicate President Donald Trump.

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‘When the Sky Lost Its Colors,’ a book created in the aftermath of the Altadena fire Just like any other 7 year-old, Henry Giles enjoys playing with his younger brother and friends. He likes his plush toys and enjoys talking about the objects he can create

The Giles home was among the nearly 6,000 properties destroyed during the Eaton Fire in Altadena in Jan. 2025.

Deisy Suarez-Giles and her husband bought their Altadena home six years ago.

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How cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ was captured, sparking violence throughout Mexico Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho,” the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (JNGC) was killed after being captured during a military operation near his hideout

Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho,” the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel was killed after being captured during a military operation near his hideout in Tapalpa, Jalisco, MX, according to Mexico’s Defense Secretary Ricardo Trevilla.

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LA leaders continue to demand Wasserman step down from the 2028 Olympics The Los Angeles County Legislative Delegation is the last group of leaders to demand that Casey Wasserman step down from his post as chairman of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic

The Los Angeles County Legislative Delegation is the last group of leaders to demand that Casey Wasserman step down from his post as chairman of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games happening in L.A.

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U.S. Senator Alex Padilla denied entry to Otay Mesa Detention Center On Friday, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) was denied entry to Otay Mesa Detention Center in San Diego on his attempt to exercise his Congressional oversight role amid reports of

On Friday, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) was denied entry to Otay Mesa Detention Center in San Diego on his attempt to exercise his Congressional oversight role amid reports of inhumane conditions inside the facility.

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Owner of Villa’s Tacos recalls his humble beginnings before he became widely known Rain or shine, Villa’s Tacos in Highland Park has a line of people either waiting to get the tacos they have enjoyed for years or to see what the hype

Rain or shine, Villa’s Tacos in Highland Park has a line of people either waiting to get the tacos they have enjoyed for years or to see what the hype is all about, mainly after the taqueria became widely known at the Super Bowl LX halftime show.

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Six people were taken by ICE outside Rancho Cucamonga Court The Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice (IC4IJ)confirmed that six people were taken by ICE in Rancho Cucamonga as they were attending court.

The Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice (IC4IJ)confirmed that six people were taken by ICE in Rancho Cucamonga as they were attending court.

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Bernie Sanders joins California labor groups’ fight against ‘billionaire class’ During the rally at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles, Sanders, labor leaders and public health advocates came together calling on California’s wealthiest to “pay their share” in order to fund health care and education in the state.

In true Bernie Sanders fashion, the U.S. senator from Vermont delivered a bold speech Wednesday to what he called the “kings and queens” of the top 1%, leading the campaign kickoff.

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Mexican music artist Xavi dedicates his Premio Lo Nuestro award to immigrants During the 38th annual Premio Lo Nuestro, Xavi dedicated his award for the Mexican Music - Fusion of the Year category to immigrants.

During the 38th annual Premio Lo Nuestro, Xavi dedicated his award for the Mexican Music - Fusion of the Year category to immigrants.

“Quiero aprovechar este momento para dedicar este premio a nuestra gente inmigrante,” he said in Spanish.

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Bill aims to prevent state and local law enforcement from assisting federal agents Activists and community leaders gathered on Monday to support a bill that aims to shield legal observers documenting ICE actions and prevent state and local law enforcement from assisting federal

Activists and community leaders gathered on Monday to support a bill that aims to shield legal observers documenting ICE actions and prevent state and local law enforcement from assisting federal agents.

To read the full story by Jacqueline García, visit Calonews.com

It’s time to start thinking about the Midterms On June 2, California voters will start the process of deciding one of the most influential elections of the year.

The California primary election is coming up in just a few months and, so far, two Republican candidates for governor are high in the polls.

On June 2, California voters will start the process of deciding one of the most influential elections of the year.

Solar-powered streetlights are coming to Lincoln Heights and Cypress Park Last week, Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, together with the Bureau of Street Lighting (BSL) and members of the Lincoln Heights community, celebrated a $500,000 infrastructure project that will transition 91 streetlights

Solar-powered streetlights are coming to Lincoln Heights and Cypress Park.

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Perreo 4 Peace turns up the music to help immigrant families Perreo 4 Peace is returning for its second event at Mi Corazón Mexican Cuisine, and 100% of ticket proceeds will be donated to an immigration organization supporting Latino immigrant families

Perreo 4 Peace will turn up the music to help immigrant families on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Mi Corazón Mexican Cuisine.

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California lawmakers unite to form first Children's Caucus The bipartisan caucus will focus on legislation that supports children and families across a spectrum of policy points including childcare access, child welfare, housing security, foster care and more.

A group of around 40 assembly members and senators, both Republicans and Democrats, are set to form California’s first ever Children’s Caucus.

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Homeboy Industries to host community event Homeboy Industries, the L.A. based nonprofit and world’s largest reentry program, which supports formerly gang-involved and formerly incarcerated people, will be hosting a community pop-up, called Hope Alley.

Homeboy Industries, the L.A. based nonprofit and world’s largest reentry program, which supports formerly gang-involved and formerly incarcerated people, will be hosting a community pop-up, called Hope Alley.

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LA County Public Health to close seven clinics amid $50 Million funding cut The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) will be closing seven clinics around the region amid a more than $50 million reduction in funding.

According to a press release, DPH is facing significant financial challenges due to a more than $50 million dollar cut in federal, state and local funding, leaving the department to end clinical services at seven locations on February 27, 2026.

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Advocates call on the governor and legislature to invest in fighting child poverty The call to action follows what the group called “draconian federal rollbacks and cuts.”

Child and family advocates from throughout California gathered at the Capitol on Tuesday to call for increased funding and investments in “poverty-fighting tools,” including child care assistance, tax credits for families and food aid.

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Mexican figure skater Donovan Carrillo concludes his second Olympic appearance in Milano Cortina 2026 Donovan Carrillo reached the figure skating final at the Winter Olympics 2026 in Milano, Italy.

Donovan Carrillo reached the figure skating final at the Winter Olympics 2026 in Milano, Italy.

The only figure skater representing Mexico reached 22nd on the final, earning a total score of 143.50 in the free skate and a total of 219.06. https://ow.ly/gY8J50YhjiO

Civil rights icon Jesse Jackson dead at 84 Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, passed away at the age of 84.

Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, passed away at the age of 84.

Jackson's family said he died peacefully on Tuesday morning, surrounded by his family. He had been in declining health for several years.

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