Andrea Valadez
About
A dedication to social justice, equity and accountability for our elected officials is the driving force behind my passion for journalism. As a first-generation Latina, I have observed firsthand the deep mistrust between underrepresented and marginalized communities and traditional media outlets. My goal is to help rebuild this trust, both within my community and similar ones, by providing insightful and relevant reporting that empowers the Latino/x community to thrive.
Previously, I served as an education reporter for the Monterey Herald and have contributed freelance work to Voices of Monterey Bay, covering community and city council news, as well as authoring opinion pieces.
California voters will decide on Nov. 3 between Proposition 40, a one-time 5% wealth tax on the state's 200 billionaires, and competing Propositions 41 and 42, which are designed to cancel it out.
A federal judge has denied the Justice Department’s attempt to separate and block 20,000 votes in California.
Following her death, California leaders are reflecting on the generational impact of Dolores Huerta’s work on the labor and civil rights movements.
A federal appeals court dismissed the Trump administration's effort to block 20,000 California ballots from alleged noncitizens, writing the government did not allow a lower court enough time to reach a decision.
Latinx and Indigenous health advocacy groups have created a master plan they intend to share with lawmakers to advance health equity in the state.
California voters are being asked to vote on 14 ballot propositions ranging from local and statewide tax measures to environmental regulations.
California is currently in the middle of several legal challenges with the Trump administration regarding federal immigration enforcement.
This California proposition to require voters to present identification is a way to intimidate Latinos and keep voters at home, opponents of the measure say.
California lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are publicly opposing proposed changes to Head Start, including a proposal to switch to English-only programming.