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Leslie Berestein Rojas
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Former Immigrant Communities Correspondent
Stories by Leslie Berestein Rojas
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Starting next month, immigration officials will let some adult children and siblings of elderly Filipino American vets wait for their immigrant visas in the United States instead of in the Philippines.
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A new state law expanding California's Medi-Cal health care program to cover children who are in the U.S. without legal status begins May 16.
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A Spanish-language acting workshop and theater near downtown Los Angeles draws immigrants with a passion for acting.
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May Day marchers chanting slogans and carrying signs — and at least one Donald Trump piñata — took to the streets of Los Angeles on Sunday.
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May Day march organizers are asking participants to remain peaceful while police say they're ready for whatever happens following violent protests at Donald Trump's California appearances.
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AARP and Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles release a report that examines the status of older Asians by ethnic group.
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The Los Angeles City Attorney's office has accused the director of an immigration consulting firm and two business associates of practicing law without a license. They could face jail time if convicted.
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Advocates say a recently implemented city administrative citation program impacting street vendors is leading to confusion, financial problems, and due-process issues for those cited.
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A new Arcadia ordinance says homes need to comply with a floor-area ratio that would limit the size of homes based on the site of their lots.
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To revive a Japanese American neighborhood, Little Tokyo plans a basketball gym and leverages its history.
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Cities and counties contracting with private companies for immigrant detention centers could be stopped under a California state bill.
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Voters cast ballots Tuesday across L.A. County, from Arcadia to Culver City. We've rounded up the latest results, and where you can get more information.