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As an environment for the classic of John Steinbeck from the 1950s, East of Eden, Salinas has long been known as an agricultural community of the working class. Nestled between two mountain ranges and a few miles inside the Monterey Bay, the geographical location of the city succumbs to a beautiful, peaceful setting.
But recently, Calmatters’ Carolyn Jones explains Salinas Parents, students and teachers have been covered by fear Over the threats of President Donald Trump of mass deportations.
Salinas has one of the highest concentrations of immigrants in the state: in 2023 more than one third of the population was born in another countryAnd more than 80% are Latin.
During the first week of his second term, Trump issued several enforcement actions To increase deportations and expand the scope of US immigration and customs application, including permitting agents to make arrests in schools and other “sensitive places”. The president has recently stopped a program that provides Legal representation of immigrant childrenS
A visit to the Salinas Primary School neighborhood is decreasing: in August, about 95% of students appear for class every day; By January, this dropped to just over 91%.
The area operates four centers, which nearly 4,000 families visit annually that provide families to families food, consultations and recommendations for legal advice. The officers of his office know how to request immigration agents for court (not administrative) orders, and the area is considering remote virtual training for children whose parents prefer to keep them at home.
- D.A mother of three in Salinas, who demanded that he would not be identified because of her immigration status: “I’m not worried about returning to Mexico. I’m afraid of being separated from my children. My worst fear is that my 6-year-old will be camp. … I don’t know what I would do. “
Trial: Calmatters follows the court cases that California filed against the Trump administration. See it hereS
Calletatters events: On February 25 Calmatters’ Adam Echelman He will hold a panel to discuss what the state is doing to help the employment results of young Californians. Sign up here To attend the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles or practically. After that on February 26th, peace of mind Christen Talk to a member of the assembly My God about the maternity crisis of the state. Sign up here To be present.
Other stories you need to know
Imagine “Yakety Sax” plays as you read this
Last year legislators I ran a measure through To change the protection of consumers who buy defective cars known as “lemons”.
Governor Gavin Newo signed the measure in the law A few months later. The law has created new schedules and rules for consumers seeking refunds for lazy vehicles. Proponents claim that the law is vital for reducing the lag of the so -called lemon law, which clogs the state’s judicial system.
But as Calmatters’ Ryan Sabalow He explains that car producers have been divided by their support: companies facing a fewer lawsuits want more time to defend their disputes. So instead of veto the law, instead of Newsom signed the law but included a directive to the legislature yes Act quickly and change it And allow car manufacturers to give up the new process.
As car manufacturers can voluntarily observe the rules or not, there will be two different legal courses for consumers, depending on their car – disappointing and confusion not only advocates of consumers but also MPs who are now struggling to review the law that enters the law that enters Effective on April 1.
- Seni. Roger NiloA Republican of Rosawil, whose family owns several car dealers, during the hearing last week: “What we have is messy and frank – all this respect – a illogical resulting situation. I have the feeling that I am in Alice in Wonderland. … What is happening is down and what’s down. “
Accounts to deal with “forever chemicals”, vope waste
Some state legislators are busy with the disclosure of environmental legislation:
Forever chemicals: As nearly 400 water systems in California Do not meet state safety standardsAssembly Jesse Gabriel of Encino introduced a bill on Wednesday, which will require a state water place to determine and Apply water standards to protect residents From “forever chemicals” or PFAS associated with increased health risks. Seni. Jerry McNeneStockton Democrat also has a bill to set up a state fund for cities to help them pay PFAS cleaning in drinking waterS
Both bills have entered after the Environmental Protection Agency according to the Biden Administration rules to limit some of them chemicals in drinking water that are Being challenged in the courts from industrial groups representing water supply and chemical companies.
Disposable Vapes: Also on Wednesday, democratic assemblies Jacqui Irwin of thousands of oaks and Lori Wilson to Seisun City said they had an account of Prohibit the sales of disposable Vapes in California. Referring to a Calpirg report, an advocacy group, Estimated 4.5 VAPE containers are discarded in a second in the United States in addition to plastic, these containers are often used for several days-they include electronic components and incomprehensible batteries that together cannot be discarded steadily.
Lastly: the CA Narrow in EV sales has stopped
The degree of sales for electric vehicles in California slowed in 2024 compared to the previous year. CalMatters Climatic Reporter Alejandro Lazo And the video strategy director Robert Miex has a video segment of what that might mean that For the purpose of the state with zero emissions As part of our partnership with PBS Socal. Watch it hereS
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California voices
CalMatters columnist Dan Walters: The Wild Fires of Los Angeles County Highlight the delicate balance that the California Insurance Commissioner must strike to protect consumers and guarantee insurance companies Keep doing business in the countryS
Calmatters Columnist Jim Newton: The city of LA is entering a period of severe uncertainty as it recovers from fires, works to reduce homelessness and prepare for the OlympicsS
Other things that are worth your time:
Former Vice President Harris has transferred CA Governor’s race without entering it // The New York Times
CA can reduce customer energy accountIt is significant that two agencies report // Sacramento bee
CA Bill aims to disable the sale of the contraceptive products of buyers below 18 // Los Angeles Times
CA is looking at how to spend nearly $ 500 million After a plan to extend the end of the tank Los Vaqueros // The Mercury News
Long lines and canceled rents: The dismissals carry chaos in national parks // The Washington Post
Is the act of Williamson of California To the largest landowners of Freshno County? // Fresnoland
The ground sinks quickly around Bay area, worsening the effects of rising sea level // Kqed
Slowly moving landslide Ca suddenly accelerates // The New York Times
