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California’s Proposition 1 would authorize $11.25 billion in bonds for affordable housing, homelessness prevention, and veterans’ homeownership programs. California’s housing crisis continues to put pressure on families struggling to afford rent, save for a home, or remain in their communities. During an America Community Media (ACOM) news briefing, housing experts explained how Proposition 1,…

Tribal sovereignty, voting access and young organizers will shape the Native vote in November’s midterms. Native voters are largely invisible to political parties, pollsters and the media, even though their ballots could help decide close races in states such as Michigan and Alaska, four Native leaders and scholars said Friday. They spoke at an…

Shirley N. Weber outlines registration, ballot return options, voter protections and resources for California’s November 3 election. As California prepares for the November 3, 2026, statewide general election, Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., is urging voters to understand their registration options, review available voting methods and submit their ballots early. During the…

Black voters face voting barriers and political disillusionment, while speakers call for stronger engagement and representation. The Black vote could play an important role in determining the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections, but speakers at a recent briefing stressed that political preference alone does not guarantee turnout. While Black Americans remain the most…

Por la presente se notifica que el miércoles 14 de octubre de 2026, a las 6:00 p. m., o tan pronto como el asunto pueda ser tratado, el Concejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Citrus Heights celebrará una audiencia pública para considerar los siguientes puntos de acción relacionados con el programa de Subvenciones en…

As economic concerns and political dissatisfaction grow, Latino voters show increasing independence from both major parties. The Latino electorate is becoming one of the most unpredictable forces in American politics ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. During a national briefing hosted by American Community Media, political strategists, researchers and academics examined the shifts that…

Scientists warn that an exceptionally strong El Niño could intensify flooding, heat, and weather extremes. El Niño is strengthening across the eastern tropical Pacific, prompting renewed attention to its potential consequences for California and the United States. During a press briefing hosted by American Community Media, climate scientist Dr. Daniel Swain examined why this…

New multilingual resources aim to help diverse communities prepare, respond and recover before disasters strike. As California enters another period of heightened wildfire risk, state emergency officials and community leaders are reinforcing a central message: preparedness must begin before smoke appears on the horizon. During the briefing, Wildfire Preparedness and Community Resilience: What California’s…