Man shot by ICE officer is detained in Texas with a bullet still in his back, attorney's office says

A Venezuelan man shot by a federal immigration officer in Texas is being held at a detention center after being released from a hospital with a bullet still lodged in his back. That's according to a spokesperson for the man's attorney, who told The Associated Press on Monday that Rafael Garces Perez was making a DoorDash delivery in Austin on Sunday before he was shot during a traffic stop.

California’s local news outlets waiting for Newsom to approve ‘lifeline’

Assembly Bill 2222, the Community NEWS Act, awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature to provide tax credits to California news outlets for hiring …

Latin American Cinemateca of Los Angeles presents the 16th Annual LACLA Student Film Festival

The Latin American Cinemateca of Los Angeles (LACLA) hosts its 16th Annual Student Film Festival on Sunday, Sept. 27, celebrating the storyte…

How language brokering can support academic success among immigrant children

Up to 90% of immigrant and refugee children step into the role of translators for their own parents, and one in five pay for it with real psyc…

NTSB investigates news helicopter crash that killed Latina reporter, pilot and Guatemalan tourist

It’s official. California lowrider culture will be celebrated with a special license plate

California will honor lowrider culture with a custom license plate following the signing of AB 2541, directing sales proceeds toward cultural …

LA County supervisors delay motion that would investigate and hold police gangs accountable

L.A. County supervisors delayed a motion to investigate 27 identified deputy gangs, citing the need to determine if reporting requirements tri…

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Health & Wellness

California eyes prison heat protections that fall short of workplace standards

California is crafting weaker heat protections for prisons than for other workplaces, citing billions in costs to cool aging institutions as climate and health risks increase.

Prioritizing profit over public health, corporations target Black and Latino children with ‘junk food’ marketing

This story was originally published by Prism.

‘It’s triage’: California’s next governor will face destabilizing surge in uninsured

By the time Democrat Xavier Becerra left Washington, D.C., more Americans than ever had health insurance, owing partly to his work over the years to pass, defend, and expand the Affordable Care Act.

New data shows preventable deaths rise among Latino Americans

Epidemiologists believed that Latinos have often lived longer and healthier lives since the 1980s but recent data points out preventable deaths increasing among Latinos due to mental health, substance use and economic pressures creating a shift in the Latino Paradox.

Culture

Tucson Zine Fest founders warn of free speech crackdown

Tucson Zine Fest co-founders Elisa Mask and Zac Finger hosted a workshop on Daniel "Des" Estrada, a zine maker sentenced to 30 years for moving a box of political pamphlets.

'Our roots are in nature:' Latino Conservation Week celebrates connection to the outdoors

The weeklong celebration will include group hikes, kayaking, a burrito run and a dance party

A fundraiser for Colombia’s earthquake relief to feature artists and vendors

A fundraiser event on Sunday for Colombia will feature three live artists, two DJs and local Latino, Colombian and LA-based vendors.

ICE raids force this iconic cowboy boot shop to close in South Central Los Angeles

A drop in sales caused by aggressive immigration enforcement operations led José Montañez to close his South Central Los Angeles shoe store, which had become a favorit…

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Man shot by ICE officer is detained in Texas with a bullet still in his back, attorney's office says

California’s local news outlets waiting for Newsom to approve ‘lifeline’

Assembly Bill 2222, the Community NEWS Act, awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature to provide tax credits to California news outlets for hiring and retaining journalists.

It’s official. California lowrider culture will be celebrated with a special license plate

California will honor lowrider culture with a custom license plate following the signing of AB 2541, directing sales proceeds toward cultural preservation.

California reacts to SCOTUS rejection of Trump mail-in voting plan

California leaders celebrated a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court blocking the Trump administration's plan to limit mail-in voting ahead of this year’s midterm election.

Communities

After 10 years of bilingual education in California, demand is high but teacher supply low

In 2017, only about 400 public schools in the state offered bilingual education. Ten years later, that number has now grown to more than 1,000.

NTSB investigates news helicopter crash that killed Latina reporter, pilot and Guatemalan tourist

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Day laborers face hardships in the aftermath of Altadena fire, study reveals

A new report shows that many day laborers who worked in debris cleanup and recovery after the January 2025 wildfire in Altadena often worked through informal contracts that provided inconsistent safety protections and lacked proper oversight.

Equity

Arizona made its English fluency test easier to pass. Experts say it will harm students’ ability to succeed.

When students score high enough on a state test, they’re considered fluent in English. But experts say thousands of students are leaving Arizona’s program for teaching English before they know the language well enough to succeed.

California eyes prison heat protections that fall short of workplace standards

California is crafting weaker heat protections for prisons than for other workplaces, citing billions in costs to cool aging institutions as climate and health risks increase.

After 10 years of bilingual education in California, demand is high but teacher supply low

In 2017, only about 400 public schools in the state offered bilingual education. Ten years later, that number has now grown to more than 1,000.

Prioritizing profit over public health, corporations target Black and Latino children with ‘junk food’ marketing

This story was originally published by Prism.

Representation

'Tucson is Pachuco territory': Luis Valdez’s story comes home to The Loft Cinema

The documentary directed by David Alvarado traces the life and career of Chicano activist and playwright Luis Valdez, from his experience in the farmworker movement to…

How Amor Collective uplifts Phoenix entrepreneurs ‘through the eyes of a Latina’

The retail incubator, Amor Collective, is back with a fresh roster of Latinx small businesses showcasing their products and services — and a wide array of talent — at …

Isabel Casillas Guzman and Joseph Tomás McKellar join Weingart Foundation board

The Weingart Foundation announced the appointment of The Honorable Isabel Casillas Guzman and Joseph Tomás McKellar to its Board of Directors.

Flower artist Juan Renteria launches workshop tour in seven cities

Los Angeles-based Mexican floral artist and creative director Juan Renteria, better known as “El Creativo,” will launch a third edition of his workshop “Taller de Flor…

Sports

Cuco skates to Rowley Skate Park for tricks contest and skate workshops

Mexican American singer Cuco will judge a skateboard competition at the “Skate Around” event at Rowley Park in Gardena.

Chivas faces LAFC for the first time, sparking a new cross-border rivalry

Soccer fans, the FIFA World Cup is over, but the golazos don’t stop as the Leagues Cup 2026 matchups have begun with the first round of Phase One matches underway, whi…

Saguaro’s Alain Gomez-Gudiño overcame adversity to make baseball dreams come true

Before he was the 2025-26 Gatorade Arizona Baseball Player of the Year, Alain Gomez-Gudiño spent his 16th birthday in a train station in Mexico in the hopes of making …

After the World Cup, can Mexicans and Argentinians be friends again?

It wasn’t just Mexicans and Mexican Americans. In fact, all Latinos united for a few weeks during the World Cup against a team that many outside of Latin America were …