Scientists alarmed after two wildfires hit Greenland within a week Researchers say it is ‘quite wild’ to see fires at such high northern latitudes happen so early in the year The Guardian - UK · Jun 23
As Gavin Newsom’s political star rises, some Californians are wary of his ‘new persona’ Governor has been busy campaigning over the last few months, but his approval rating sank to an all-time low and his constituents are growing increasingly skeptical The Guardian - US · Nov 30, 2023
‘Latinx’ banned on government documents by this Republican governor. Here’s why In one of her first orders of business, new Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders banned the term “Latinx” from state documents, marking a new battle in the culture war over the gender-neutral term. Tribune News Service · Jan 12, 2023
Racist audio leak raises a tough question: Why don't Latinos vote more in LA? LOS ANGELES — Florentina Serna has waited more than three decades to cast a ballot. She still can't. When election day comes around and she sees the propositions and candidates and knows she can't do a thing to help change her hometown, she feels powerless. Los Angeles Times · Dec 29, 2022
Roe v. Wade reversal could affect millions of Latinas, UCLA study finds LOS ANGELES — The Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade could make it more challenging over time for more than 5 million Latinas to access abortions, according to a new report. Los Angeles Times · Dec 20, 2022
Alex Padilla made history with his US Senate win. What it means for Latinos LOS ANGELES — Alex Padilla grew up on the polluted northern edge of Los Angeles framed by brown hills and freeways in a working-class community long neglected by the city. Los Angeles Times · Nov 13, 2022
Will Gavin Newsom run for president – and could he win over the Democratic base? The California governor insists he’s not running – but his recent moves suggest national aspirations The Guardian - US · Oct 2, 2022
Commentary: Are Latino voters in Southern California being courted like kingmakers yet? Latino voters in Boyle Heights, probably Los Angeles’ most historic Latino/Chicano neighborhood, have seen more than their usual share of door canvassers and have gotten plenty of phone calls and text messages from a particular mayoral candidate: Rick Caruso. Los Angeles Times · Sep 23, 2022
California's biggest election this year could be the race for attorney general SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The most contentious and closely watched California election in 2022 is likely to be the race for attorney general, where voters will choose in June from the liberal incumbent who was appointed to the job last year, three unheralded challengers and an openly gay career prosecutor whose… Los Angeles Times · Apr 26, 2022