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Salinas Valley Tribune.June 19, 2026Education

California’s Latino Students Shouldn’t Pay for the Failures of the Past

California’s public schools are facing growing financial pressure from legal claims filed under Assembly Bill 218, a 2019 law that expanded the time allowed for childhood sexual abuse survivors to pursue civil cases. While protecting survivors’ access to justice remains essential, the law provided no funding to help public institutions cover claims, leaving schools to pay decades-old liabilities with resources intended for today’s students. These costs are contributing to higher insurance premiums, delayed facility improvements, and fewer resources for teachers and support programs. The article calls on state lawmakers to adopt balanced reforms that protect survivors, discourage fraudulent or unsupported claims, fairly distribute liability, and prevent unlimited legal costs from undermining schools and other essential public services.

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San Francisco ChronicleMay 28, 2026AI

California needs new standards to protect kids from AI

California has historically led in protecting children through rules on media, advertising, school data, and product safety, but the article argues that AI remains largely unregulated for minors. As AI becomes common in schoolwork, social platforms, and everyday devices, children are using these tools rapidly, while parents and educators lack clear safeguards, transparency, and control. The article warns that AI can expose young people to risks such as inappropriate content, data exploitation, and technologies not designed with child safety in mind. It supports the Parents and Kids Safe AI Coalition, which calls for age estimation, limits on selling minors’ data, bans on targeted advertising to kids, and annual independent safety audits. The authors argue that strong rules can protect children while still supporting innovation, and urge California lawmakers to act now.

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Assemblymember Rhodesia RansomMay 21, 2026Community

Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom Recognizes LULAC Stockton Council 2060 as 2026 Nonprofit of the Year

Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom named LULAC Stockton Council 2060 the 2026 Nonprofit of the Year for California’s 13th Assembly District. The council was recognized for decades of service in San Joaquin County, including awarding more than $1.3 million in scholarships, organizing an annual youth leadership conference, and providing food baskets to families in need. The award also recognizes the dedication of the council’s volunteers and its efforts to support education, families, and future community leaders.

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Precinct Reporter NewsDecember 4, 2025Civil Rights

Oversight: Riverside County Groups Fight for Justice

Families and community organizations in Riverside County are pursuing a 2026 ballot measure to create an independent Sheriff Oversight Commission and Inspector General with subpoena power. The effort follows concerns about in-custody deaths, use-of-force policies, complaint investigations, transparency, and millions of dollars spent on misconduct settlements. The proposed measure would allow voters to decide whether to establish independent oversight after advocates were unsuccessful in securing action from the Board of Supervisors. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco opposes the proposal but says the department will comply if voters approve it.

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NBC Palm SpringsNovember 12, 2025Civil Rights

Could Riverside County voters force oversight of the Sheriff’s Department?

The Riverside County Sheriff Accountability Coalition is pursuing a ballot initiative to create a civilian oversight board and independent Office of Inspector General. The campaign follows concerns about jail deaths, costly lawsuits, transparency, and the sheriff’s combined role as head of the jail system and county coroner. After the Board of Supervisors declined to study the proposal, organizers began working to collect at least 35,000 signatures by April 2026. Sheriff Chad Bianco opposes the effort, calling it unnecessary and disruptive.

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KSBWJuly 27, 2025Education

Nearly 70 Salinas students celebrate scholarships paving the way for college dreams

Salinas LULAC awarded more than $45,000 in scholarships to 68 local students, with individual awards ranging from $500 to $5,000. Funded primarily through the organization’s Black and White Scholarship Fundraiser, the scholarships recognize students’ academic achievements and support their pursuit of higher education. LULAC Council 2055 has supported Salinas students for decades as part of its commitment to developing future community leaders.

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