Hmong News – California

Sacramento City Council appoints Shoun Thao for vacant District 2 seat

Sacramento City Council appoints Shoun Thao for vacant District 2 seat

On Tuesday, the city council adopted a resolution to appoint Shoun Thao as the interim District 2 Councilmember. In his application, Thao said he grew up in North Sacramento and is a proud Grant Union …Full story: https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-city-council-appoints-shoun-thao/60312289
Sacramento council fills vacancy left by member facing federal indictment

Sacramento council fills vacancy left by member facing federal indictment

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The process to fill the empty chair stems from a mid-December federal indictment against Loloee, 53. He and Karla Montoya, 42, initially faced accusations of conspiracy, obstruction of Department of …

Full story: https://www.courthousenews.com/sacramento-council-fills-vacancy-left-by-member-facing-federal-indictment/

Sacramento council fills vacancy left by member facing federal indictment

Sacramento council fills vacancy left by member facing federal indictment

Thao’s parents, who were refugees of the Vietnam War, moved to Sacramento in 1995. Now director of the nonprofit Hmong Youth and Parents United, Thao worked for the city of Sacramento for seven years.

Full story: https://www.courthousenews.com/sacramento-council-fills-vacancy-left-by-member-facing-federal-indictment/

Sacramento council fills vacancy left by member facing federal indictment

Sacramento council fills vacancy left by member facing federal indictment

Thao’s parents, who were refugees of the Vietnam War, moved to Sacramento in 1995. Now director of the nonprofit Hmong Youth and Parents United, Thao worked for the city of Sacramento for seven years.

Full story: https://www.courthousenews.com/sacramento-council-fills-vacancy-left-by-member-facing-federal-indictment/

California voters passed Proposition 1, but what does that mean?

California voters passed Proposition 1, but what does that mean?

Californians will be paying for Prop 1 for the next 30 years. According to the state Legislative Analyst’s Office, there will be 30 payments of $310 million each. Interest on those payments could cost …

Full story: https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/prop-1-passed-what-does-it-mean/103-07bb1ad4-8b9e-45ca-8f75-ba50ddaaf22f

Misty Her Might Be Best Superintendent Candidate. But Fresno Unified Still Needs a Statewide Search.

Misty Her Might Be Best Superintendent Candidate. But Fresno Unified Still Needs a Statewide Search.

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Deputy superintendent Misty Her could be the leader Fresno Unified needs. But the district must conduct a statewide superintendent search.

Full story: https://gvwire.com/2024/03/19/misty-her-might-be-best-superintendent-candidate-but-fresno-unified-still-needs-a-statewide-search/

Author Interview: Lisa Hamilton's latest tells the story of a Hmong rice farmer in Fresno

Author Interview: Lisa Hamilton’s latest tells the story of a Hmong rice farmer in Fresno

The San Joaquin Valley is known for its abundant farmland and strong agricultural economy. But amongst the massive almond and pistachio orchards, a group of Hmong women practice rice farming in a …

Full story: https://www.kvpr.org/arts-culture/2024-03-19/author-interview-lisa-hamiltons-latest-tells-the-story-of-a-hmong-rice-farmer-in-fresno

Former Sacramento Councilman Loloee's vacant seat to be filled by end of month

Former Sacramento Councilman Loloee’s vacant seat to be filled by end of month

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Following a federal probe and indictment of former Sacramento City Councilman Sean Loloee surrounding his private businesses, we are now learning who may take over his seat on the council for the rest …

Full story: https://www.msn.com/

Voting on Election Day? Here’s where to cast or drop off your ballot in Sacramento County

Voting on Election Day? Here’s where to cast or drop off your ballot in Sacramento County

Here’s a list of places to return a ballot in person on Election Day, according to the county website: City of Citrus Heights City Hall, 6360 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights Rancho Murieta …

Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/voting-election-day-where-cast-214401876.html

Fresno's Rogue Festival Features Performance Of Latehomecomer, A Hmong Family Memoir

Fresno’s Rogue Festival Features Performance Of Latehomecomer, A Hmong Family Memoir

Hmong Community Celebrated With Performance Of Latehomecomer At Fresno Festival The Rogue Festival in Fresno’s Tower District showcases local talent through improv, comedy and storytelling. This year …

Full story: https://www.kqed.org/news/11976897/fresnos-rogue-festival-features-performance-of-latehomecomer-a-hmong-family-memoir

We asked AI to name Fresno’s favorite foods: where can you get them?

We asked AI to name Fresno’s favorite foods: where can you get them?

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Hmong Cuisine: Yelp says the best place for this is LA Kitchen, located at 6105 E Kings Canyon Road. Fresh Produce: Yelp says the best place for this is Simonian Farms, located at 2629 S Clovis Avenue …

Full story: https://news.yahoo.com/asked-ai-name-fresno-favorite-225044957.html

Orange County develops curricula on Southeast Asian heritage

Orange County develops curricula on Southeast Asian heritage

Schools in southern California will be receiving three detailed curricula to teach students about Southeast Asian history and heritage. The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) is …

Full story: https://www.msn.com/

Don’t waste California’s broadband opportunity

Don’t waste California’s broadband opportunity

California needs to focus fast on the communities and people who don’t have the broadband connection they deserve.

Full story: https://www.ocregister.com/2024/02/13/dont-waste-californias-broadband-opportunity/

Photobook Review: My Grandfather Turned Into A Tiger... And Other Illusions by Pao Houa Her

Photobook Review: My Grandfather Turned Into A Tiger… And Other Illusions by Pao Houa Her

Somewhere between Laos, Minnesota and Northern California, Pao Houa Her’s work shapes a mythology of diaspora and displacement, with plastic landscapes coming to life and waterfalls turning into …

Full story: https://phmuseum.com/news/photobook-review-my-grandfather-turned-into-a-tiger-and-other-illusions-by-pao-houa-her

Miss Hmong California's journey to the crown and goals for her community

Miss Hmong California’s journey to the crown and goals for her community

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento has a large Hmong community, and with a new year, comes a newly crowned Miss Hmong California. Now, this year’s winner is hoping to make a positive impact in her …

Full story: https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/miss-hmong-californias-journey/103-b9456986-47bb-4193-bb86-6d82f2544d52