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Leslie Berestein Rojas
Immigration and Emerging Communities Reporter
- @Multi_American
- Phone: (626) 583-5213
Southern California is home to many new immigrants -- about a third of L.A. County residents are foreign born. Immigrants are creating an evolving definition of "American." I will deepen the understanding of how immigrants are changing the region and how L.A. changes immigrants.
Stories by Leslie Berestein Rojas
Proposed state law would help LA enforce new minimum wage
The bill would make it harder for employers to dodge paying back pay to workers who win a wage-theft case. It still must get approval from the state Assembly.
LA resumes debate on legalized street vending
A city-sponsored public hearing brought out street vendors and those who oppose the idea of legalizing the industry in Los Angeles.
For local immigrants, water conservation comes easy
Some grew up with drought, others with an unreliable water supply, in countries where water consumption is much lower than in the U.S.
Spouses of high-skilled visa holders can apply for jobs
Until now, spouses of foreign workers who hold an H1B visa could not work in the US. A new rule allows many to apply for work permits.
Salvadorans will celebrate Romero's step toward sainthood
The late Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador will be beatified by the Catholic Church on Saturday. Locals have planned festivities to mark the occasion.
Ryu's City Council win shows growing clout of Asian American voters in LA
David Ryu is the first-ever Korean American City councilmember and its first Asian American representative in 2 decades.
Different definitions of diversity as City Hall runoff election nears
On Tuesday, voters will choose the final member of LA's city council. The winner will be either an Asian American or a woman - both rarities on the council.
LA supervisors drop controversial immigration program
Since 2005, the federal-local partnership known as "287(g)" has allowed sheriff's deputies to act as federal agents when they interrogate inmates in LA County jails.
LA County Supervisors rescind controversial immigration program
Since 2005, the program known as 287(g) has allowed trained sheriff's deputies to act as immigration agents in county jails.
Nepal earthquake still being felt strongly in Artesia
Artesia, which has a strong South Asian presence, has launched its own relief efforts. City council members will consider directing city funds to a donation pool.
Community groups take conservation message to immigrant enclaves
Groups that serve diverse immigrant groups are part of a DWP grant program that does outreach on water conservation.
A new Little Saigon emerges as food, cultural scene evolves
Second-generation Vietnamese-Americans are bringing new flavor to Orange County community.
Huge Los Angeles march commemorates Armenian genocide
Throngs have joined Friday's six-mile walk from the Little Armenia neighborhood to the Turkish Consulate, carrying flags and signs.
New housing development near Mariachi Plaza worries locals
Boyle Heights residents halted the MTA's plan to develop the historic plaza, but an apartment building slipped under their radar, and will soon break ground nearby.
Spanish language 'Sábado Gigante' ends 53-year run, LA fans react
The Spanish-language program created by its Chilean-born host, Don Francisco, has been Univision's most popular show. View some of the show's best clips here.
