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Category: California Divide: Immigration

Earlier this week, the Legislature approved AB 826, which allows nonprofits, such as food banks, to distribute $600 prepaid grocery cards to each qualified adult regardless of immigration status. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters
Posted inCalifornia Divide

Undocumented immigrants could qualify for $600 if Newsom signs pandemic assistance bill

by Jacqueline Garcia September 5, 2020September 5, 2020

Given overwhelming demand for pandemic relief, undocumented Californians hope the governor will authorize a second round of emergency grocery money. But it’s still not clear yet where funding will come from.

Posted inCalifornia Divide

Where to get financial help during coronavirus in California — and is it enough?

Jackie Botts by Jackie Botts June 29, 2020July 7, 2020
Arial view of a residential neighborhood near train tracks in Bell Gardens, East LA County. Photo by J. Emilio Flores, courtesy of Cal State LA
Posted inCalMatters en Español

Sin trabajo, sin pruebas, sin ahorros: el condado del sudeste de Los Ángeles se ve muy afectado por la pandemia

by Jacqueline Garcia June 4, 2020September 16, 2020
Arial view of a residential neighborhood near train tracks in Bell Gardens, East LA County. Photo by J. Emilio Flores, courtesy of Cal State LA
Posted inCalifornia Divide

No jobs, no tests, no savings: Southeast LA County hit hard by pandemic

by Jacqueline Garcia June 4, 2020September 16, 2020
financial crisis
Posted inCalMatters en Español

Desesperación entre los inmigrantes: mientras que las líneas se desbordan de llamadas, la ayuda estatal queda fuera de su alcance

Avatar by Araceli Martinez Ortega May 20, 2020June 7, 2020
financial crisis
Posted inCalifornia Divide

Despair among immigrants: With phone lines swamped, state pandemic aid is out of reach

Avatar by Araceli Martinez Ortega May 20, 2020September 16, 2020
Antionette Martinez and her son Caden, 5, who receive CalFresh, do their weekly grocery shop at FoodMaxx on July 26, 2019. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters
Posted inCoronavirus

Pandemic food program offers up to $365 per child

by Jacqueline Garcia May 19, 2020September 16, 2020
Posted inCalifornia Divide

Financial help for California’s undocumented immigrants starts Monday

by Jacqueline Garcia May 14, 2020September 16, 2020
Posted inCalMatters en Español

Ayuda financiera para los inmigrantes indocumentados de California

by Jacqueline Garcia May 14, 2020June 7, 2020
Endocrinologist Dr. Ray Samoa at the City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center in Duarte on April 25, 2020. Samoa, who tested positive for the novel coronavirus, just recently returned to his family home after being in an extended quarantine. Photo by Nancy Pastor for CalMatters
Posted inCalifornia Divide: Health and Environment

Track us better: Overlooked Pacific Islanders hit hard by coronavirus

Jackie Botts by Jackie Botts May 5, 2020June 23, 2020

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