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One Big Beatiful Bill: Trump’s New Budget Law Marks a Setback for Health, Immigration, and the Environment
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The “One Big Beautiful Bill” directs more funding to immigration enforcement while cutting investments in healthcare, clean energy, and social programs. Experts warn of long-term consequences. The past few months have continued to bring uncertainty to U.S. politics. Amid Independence Day celebrations, President Donald Trump signed a new budget law known as the “One…
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Petaluma Valley Hospital Nurses Protest Contract Violations
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The workers accuse the hospital’s management, owned by Providence, of cutting shifts beyond what is allowed. The union has filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board. Nurses at Petaluma Valley Hospital held a protest today in response to alleged contract violations by hospital management. The demonstration was organized by the National Union…
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Public Notices of Funding Availability
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[SPANISH BELOW] PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Funding Availability Sonoma County Community Development Commission The Sonoma County Community Development Commission (Commission) will be accepting funding proposals from eligible applicants for Community Development Block Grant – CARES Act (CDBG-CV), Fiscal Year 2020-21 Action Plan Substantial Amendment. Applications are due by or before 5:00 P.M. on August…
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Sonoma State Receives $45 Million, but NCAA Sports Programs Remain Eliminated
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The California university will not reinstate its athletic programs or fully reopen the eliminated degree programs, despite a major state budget infusion to address its financial crisis. Sonoma State University (SSU) has confirmed it will not bring back its athletic programs for the 2025–2026 academic year, despite receiving a one-time $45 million allocation from…
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Hospice Workers in Sonoma Call Two-Day Strike Over Partnership with Private Equity Firm
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More than 100 Providence workers will launch their first-ever strike this Wednesday, opposing the transfer of operations to Compassus. The union fears a decline in care quality and increased workloads. For the first time, more than one hundred palliative care workers in Sonoma County will walk off the job for a 48-hour strike this…
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California Stands Up to Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
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Amid mass raids, hate crimes, and legal threats, California remains one of the strongest bulwarks against Donald Trump’s immigration agenda. Through court battles and state legislation, the state leads an unprecedented institutional and social resistance. Raids, Repression, and Covert Operations Amid mass immigration raids, hate crimes, and legal threats, California remains one of the…
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A State That Won’t Back Down: Education and Support for Immigrant Students in California
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Amid rising fear and misinformation, state leaders emphasize that access to higher education and financial aid remains a guaranteed right for all Californians, regardless of immigration status. In a national climate marked by uncertainty, California’s education leaders have reaffirmed their unwavering support for immigrant, refugee, and undocumented students. At a recent press conference organized…
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Trump’s Threat Against Queer Rights
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As the central date of Pride Month approaches, it’s important to review the achievements the LGBTQ+ community has made over the years, which are now more threatened than ever under President Donald Trump’s administration. American Community Media organized an event titled “Personal Perspective on PRIDE,” where community members and allies from various ethnic backgrounds…
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La amenaza de Trump contra los derechos queer
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A puertas de iniciar la fecha central del Mes del Orgullo, es importante repasar los logros que la comunidad LGBTQ+ ha conseguido a lo largo de los años y que, bajo la administración del presidente Donald Trump, están más amenazados que antes. La American Community Media organizó el evento titulado “Personal Perspective on PRIDE”,…
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Homelessness in Sonoma County Drops 23% Compared to Last Year
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Officials credit the decline to the removal of large encampments and expanded housing options across Santa Rosa and surrounding areas. Sonoma County has seen a notable 23% drop in its homeless population, according to newly released figures. The data comes from the county’s annual “point-in-time” survey conducted in January, where volunteers and officials fanned…
