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By: Seema Mehta and Melanie Mason

A debate about affirmative action has emerged in the campaign for governor, threatening to inject a potentially volatile racial element into the 2018 contest after the issue divided California Democrats along ethnic lines three years ago.

The question of whether race should be considered in admissions to California’s colleges and universities was raised in recent weeks when the state’s Latino and black legislative caucuses sent a letter to the top six gubernatorial candidates.

By: Jim Miller & Taryn Luna

California has made great strides in scrubbing smog from its skies, yet pollution remains a problem in some parts of the state, with 44 percent of Latinos living in communities with poor air quality compared to about one-quarter of non-Latinos, according to a new state Senate report.

As told to Mattie Kahn:

By MARÍA G. ORTIZ-BRIONES

SACRAMENTO - Ten Latino trailblazers received state recognition by the California Latino Legislative Caucus on May 1 during its 16th annual Latino Spirit Awards at the State Capitol.

By: Cynthia Moreno

SACRAMENTO -- Every year, a new group of Latino lawmakers win their respective legislative seats, come to Sacramento and take the oath of office, bringing with them a set of ideals, different life experiences, educational attainments, political career trajectories and personal stories.

By: Cynthia Moreno

SACRAMENTO -- With President-elect Donald Trump ready to take office next month, California lawmakers are already gearing up for some of the tough battles they expect to fight.

By: Cynthia Moreno

SACRAMENTO -- When it comes to describing the important role Latinos have played and continue to play in California, Pepe Aguilar sums it up best.

“We have been a very important part of the United States and certainly, of California for many generations and for many more generations to come. What is important is that there are people that are inspiring newer generations in a variety of different fields,” said Aguilar during a telephone interview.