Tag: California
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A California family discovered in the middle of a funeral that the casket for a loved one had the wrong body
“The afterlife and its preparation is of extreme significance for both the living and the departed. Indeed, many Hmong believe that when the body is mishandled, and the funeral songs sung, the … Read Full Article
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Blong Xiong to Lead USDA’s Farm Service Agency in California
Prior to being the Executive Director for ABIRC, Xiong served two terms as a Council Member for the City of Fresno from 2007-2014, where he was the first elected Hmong Council Member in the State of … Read Full Article
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Olympian Suni Lee Says She’s Received “So Much Hate” Over Jaylin Smith Romance
Suni Lee is speaking up about the hate she has faced for dating University of Southern California football player Jaylin Smith. Read the Olympic gymnast’s own words below. Read Full Article
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California redistricting: Four key questions
Tags: CaliforniaCalifornia’s independent redistricting commission reaches a key milestone by releasing its preliminary congressional and legislative maps for public comment. But many changes are likely before final … Read Full Article
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California school counselor of the year urges college applicants to get past fears
Fresno high school counselor inspires students with his own life story as a young immigrant and garners statewide prize. Read Full Article
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Former EG mayor resigns from Democratic Party
Former Elk Grove Mayor Steve Ly on Nov. 18 resigned from the California Democratic Party, citing their lack of support for the Hmong community. Read Full Article
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California’s school counselor of the year urges college applicants to get past fears
A student counselor from Fresno’s McLane High inspires students with his history as a young immigrant and garners statewide prize. Read Full Article
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Family farms struggling as California drought worsens: ‘We haven’t faced anything like this’
Amid this year’s severe drought, Hmong farmer June Moua had to leave a portion of her 10-acre plot of land in eastern Fresno County dry and fallow. Large sections of the rows of crops she did plant, … Read Full Article
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Hmong activists call for investigations of EG City Council
Elk Grove Hmong Americans (EGHA), an activist group, on Nov. 2 filed complaints with the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) and the Sacramento County Grand Jury, alleging that Elk … Read Full Article
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Governor Newsom Expected to Implement Vaccination or Testing Requirement for School Staff
The protest started after police shot and killed a Hmong man during a wildfire evacuation in June. Reporter: Mary Franklin Harvin, The California Report … Read Full Article
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California’s recall election results highlight key lessons about how to mobilize ethnic voters nationwide
Despite the confusing narratives about the alleged support of ethnic voters to recall California Gov. Gavin Newsom, post-election analyses show that most of them overwhelmingly rejected his recall and … Read Full Article
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Legal win for Hmong in California in ongoing controversy
Hmongs in Californians receive a small victory when judge places a temporary injunction on a law they consider discriminatory in Siskiyou County … Read Full Article
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$30K in wildfire safety grants to go to Lake County agencies
The California Fire Foundation (CFF) has announced $680,000 in wildfire safety grants to 55 local fire departments, fire agencies and community groups through its Wildfire Safety and Preparedness … Read Full Article
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Stunning photos show drought’s impact on huge California reservoir
Before and after pictures show how the historic drought in the Golden State has dropped water levels in San Luis Reservoir to levels last seen during the 2015 drought. Read Full Article