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…