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California DREAM Act Student Welcome Access to Financial Aid
January 31, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Undocumented students in California feel a sense of relief now that they are eligible for financial aid from the state's public universities. continue reading »
Immigration News: California Jails May Limit Immigration Holds to Convicts Only
December 20, 2012 | by Ryan Gabrielson for California Watch | Latino Daily News
In the next year, many of California’s local jails might limit federal immigration “holds” to detainees with felony convictions, greatly reducing the number of people deported from the state solely for entering the country without permission. continue reading »
California Girl Survives Being Bitten by Rattlesnakes 6 Times
November 12, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A teenage girl has been released from the hospital after surviving being bitten by snakes 6 times. On October 27, 16-year-old Vera Oliphant or El Cajon, was visiting her uncle in Jamul, Calif continue reading »
Latino Artists Celebrate Day of the Dead With Art Exhibition
November 1, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
An art gallery in Los Angeles on Thursday opened an exhibit of works by Latino artists on the subject of the Day of the Dead, a celebration that was brought to the United States by Hispanic immigrants. continue reading »
Mexican-born Doctor Fighting for Mental Health Services for Calif. Latinos
August 25, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Mexican-born Dr. Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola has become a staunch champion of mental health services for Latinos in California. "I always loved reading and when my parents bought us the encyclopedia "El Te continue reading »
LATINO BLOTTER: Mother Has Sex With Daughter’s 16-Yr-Old Boyfriend, Gives Birth to His Baby
May 14, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A California mother has been arrested for having sex with her daughter’s teenage boyfriend, with whom she now has a son, according to the Orange County district Attorney’s officer. continue reading »
University of California Admits Record Number of Latino Students
April 18, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The proportion of Hispanics among the roughly 61,443 state residents admitted this year to the nine undergraduate campuses of the University of California marks an all-time high, the system's administrators said Tuesday. continue reading »
CALIFORNIA: Neglected for Decades, Unincorporated Communities Lack Basic Public Services
April 8, 2012 | by Bernice Young for California Watch | Latino Daily News
Nearly every day, Modesto Junior College student Arleen Hernandez battles an aging septic tank that backs up into her toilet and shower, bringing with it “bits of paper and chunks of mold.” continue reading »
Study Examines California Latino Students’ Involvement in Higher Education
March 16, 2012 | by Campaign for College Opportunity | Latino Daily News
The Latinos and Higher Education California Profile was compiled by The Campaign for College Opportunity with data from The Institute for Higher Education Leadership and Policy (IHELP) at Sacramento State Universit continue reading »
Though Worried About Cost, Latinos in California Say College is Important
November 17, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Seven of every 10 California Hispanics say that success in life depends on getting a university education, but the majority of Latino parents are concerned about the cost of their children's college schooling. continue reading »
Hate Crimes Against Latinos Increase by Almost 47% in California
August 15, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Attorney General Kamala D. Harris today announced that the number of reported hate crimes in California held steady in 2010. In 2010, there were 1,107 hate crime events reported statewide, and in 2009 the number of hate crimes reported statewide was 1,100. continue reading »
Latino Gang Tried to Rid Entire California City of Its African-American Residents
June 9, 2011 | by NBC News | Latino Daily News
Unsealed Tuesday, a federal racketeering indictment reveals that a Latino gang was working towards ridding a town in southern California of it’s black residents. continue reading »
LATINO BLOTTER: Loquita Cuts Up Ex-BF, Buries Body in Yard & Flower Pots in “Gardening Project”
June 2, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
In suburban Los Angeles, a woman was arrested after police discovered she was wheeling around a trash can full of human remains. The San Bernardino County police arrested Carmen Montenegro, 51, continue reading »
AARP Survey of California Latinos: Health Care and Economy Are Top Issues
March 5, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
California Latinos over the age of 50 are concerned about having access to affordable health care as they age, according to a new AARP survey. Yet, while 99% of respondents say adequate health coverage is critical to them, only 34% think they currently have the amount of coverage they need. continue reading »
Latinos Wanting a Voice in Compton
January 20, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
In Southern California’s city of Compton, no Latino has ever held office in a city position despite the area now being around 60 percent Latino. Since 1969, eight Latinos have run for city council, but not a one has won a seat in the previously African-American-dominant neighborhood. continue reading »
