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Costo de vida y temor marcan las elecciones
Periodistas comunitarios analizan qué impulsa el voto y proponen respuestas ante barreras económicas y migratorias. El precio de los alimentos, la dificultad para pagar una vivienda y el temor a las deportaciones atraviesan las conversaciones sobre las elecciones de mitad de mandato del 3 de noviembre de 2026 en Estados Unidos. En una mesa…
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Aviso Publico de Disponibilidad Para Revisión y Aviso de audiencia pública
Informe Anual Consolidado de Desempeño y Evaluación del Año Fiscal 2025-2026} La Comisión de Desarrollo Comunitario del Condado de Sonoma ha preparado un Informe Anual Consolidado de Desempeño y Evaluación (CAPER) provisional para los proyectos financiados con fondos federales y completados durante el período fiscal 2025-2026. Este informe destaca los logros de los programas…
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Election disinformation threatens immigrant communities ahead of Midterms
Experts examine how false voting claims, AI-generated content and language barriers threaten participation, and share strategies to strengthen community fact-checking. With the November 2026 midterm elections approaching, election disinformation is raising concerns about its impact on immigrant communities across the United States. During the press briefing “Who Gets the Last Word? Election Disinformation in…
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How Could AAPI Voters Shape the 2026 Midterm Elections?
New research explores the priorities, political influence, and voting barriers facing Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) voters are becoming an increasingly influential force in American elections. With nearly 17 million eligible voters nationwide, their participation could prove decisive in closely contested races during the November 2026 midterm…
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California’s Proposition 3 puts school funding at stake
November voters could preserve taxes on top earners, supporting schools, colleges and other public services. California’s public schools are facing a funding debate with consequences that could reach far beyond classroom budgets. On November 3, 2026, voters will decide whether to make permanent the higher income tax rates paid by the state’s highest earners,…
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Miriam “Mimi” Vazquez convierte la búsqueda de comunidad en espacios de encuentro para mujeres
De la búsqueda de comunidad a crearla: la historia de Miriam “Mimi” Vazquez Cuando Miriam “Mimi” Vazquez atravesó depresión posparto, también sintió el aislamiento que puede acompañar esa etapa de la vida. Buscó espacios donde pudiera sentirse acompañada y reconectar consigo misma, pero no encontró exactamente lo que necesitaba. Miriam, madre mexicana, emprendedora y…
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Can Proposition 1 help California address its housing crisis?
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,…
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Native voters push for power despite persistent barriers
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…
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California officials share key guidance for early voting
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…
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La Voz is back!
Our October 2026 Edition Is Here! In this edition of La Voz, we celebrate the people, stories, and initiatives shaping Sonoma County. From 15 years of food and community at El Fogón to local entrepreneurs building connections, we bring you stories rooted in our community. We also feature conversations with Sonoma County Supervisor candidates,…
