The California Report | Thursday, Apr 04, 2013, 8:50 AM

What Immigration Reform May Mean for California

Federal lawmakers are putting the finishing touches on several competing immigration reform bills -- some of which may debut next week. One way or another, they're all expected to include some kind of path to citizenship for an estimated 11 million people already in the country illegally.

The California Report | Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013, 8:50 AM

Study Examines Good Outcomes for Undocumented HIV Patients

A new study from Texas finds undocumented Latinos who are HIV-positive tend to seek care late in their illness, yet they have good health outcomes. California health officials have taken notice.

The California Report | Thursday, Mar 21, 2013, 8:50 AM

Is the U.S. Chasing Away Silicon Valley's Foreign Talent?

Some immigrants who come to Silicon Valley for a stab at fame and fortune are not sticking around. Instead, they're returning home to India, China, Brazil and elsewhere. Talented technology workers look at the growth of tech hubs outside the U.S. -- and the capital available abroad -- and pack up and go.

The California Report | Friday, Mar 08, 2013, 4:30 PM

Campaign Aims to Ease Naturalization for Vietnamese Immigrants

While Congress prepares to debate the so-called "path to citizenship" for undocumented immigrants, 8.5 million legal permanent residents are in the U.S. and eligible to naturalize. Nearly one-third of them live in California -- but they're not all becoming citizens. Language is a big obstacle. The federal government has launched its first-ever national campaign in Vietnamese and other languages, to get out the word about the naturalization process. We stop by a recent kick-off event in Orange County.

The California Report | Thursday, Mar 07, 2013, 8:50 AM

Dream Act Students Apply for First Cal Grants

Students across California are anxiously waiting to hear how much money they'll get for college next year -- and for the first time, that includes undocumented students, who are eligible to apply for state-funded financial aid under California's Dream Act. Far more students turned in their applications by this week's deadline than had been expected.

The California Report | Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013, 8:50 AM

Central Valley Businesses Weigh Immigration Reform

California farmers make no secret of the fact they rely on a largely undocumented workforce. A group of business leaders gathered Tuesday in Fresno to talk about the impact immigration reform could have on the region's $26 billion farm economy.

Forum | Tuesday, Mar 05, 2013, 9:30 AM

Harmeet Dhillon Elected Vice Chair of Calif. GOP

San Francisco Republican Party Chair Harmeet Dhillon made history over the weekend. She became the first woman to be elected vice chair of the state GOP. A practicing Sikh of Indian descent, she endured several racial slurs during the course of her campaign. We talk to Dhillon about her unusual career -- including a stint as a board member with the ACLU -- her vision for the party, and her experiences as a Republican in San Francisco.

Forum | Wednesday, Feb 27, 2013, 10:00 AM

'Birds of Paradise Lost': Fleeing Vietnam for San Francisco

Author Andrew Lam says he robbed his Vietnamese parents of their American Dream the day he told them he wanted to be a writer and not a doctor. But years later, Lam's writing still centers on his Vietnamese roots. Lam joins us to talk about his new book "Birds of Paradise Lost," which focuses on Vietnamese immigrants and their struggles to integrate in the Bay Area. Lam is editor of New America Media, the country's first and largest national collaboration and advocate of ethnic news organizations.

The California Report | Friday, Feb 22, 2013, 8:50 AM

New Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for 'Pathway to Citizenship'

A new Field Poll out Friday reports overwhelming support for allowing long-term undocumented immigrants to stay in the US legally. The survey of registered voters found 90 percent support for a pathway to citizenship -- if immigrants have been here for a number of years, if they learn English, and if they pay back-taxes. Poll director Mark DiCamillo says the high level of support across all political, racial and ethnic groups reflects a change in the debate since President Barack Obama's re-election.

Forum | Thursday, Feb 14, 2013, 10:00 AM

Univision and the Importance of Ethnic Media

Univision is the dominant Spanish-language TV channel in the United States, and it's looking to further expand its base. It recently teamed up with Disney to launch Fusion, the first 24-hour cable channel aimed at Latinos who speak English. Univision's Isaac Lee joins us to discuss outreach to the booming Latino population, how it tackles immigration coverage and the importance of ethnic media.

The California Report | Tuesday, Feb 12, 2013, 8:50 AM

San Diego's Mayor Wants Closer Ties to Tijuana

Less than 20 miles separate downtown San Diego from Tijuana, but at times, that distance can seem much greater. San Diego's new mayor, Bob Filner, has embraced the relationship -- and he plans to open an office in Tijuana to help strengthen the bond between the cities.

THIS WEEK in Northern California | Friday, Feb 01, 2013, 7:30 PM

Immigration Reform Roundtable

Comprehensive immigration reform is on the table in Washington, with proposals from President Obama and a bipartisan group of eight senators. What is the potential impact on California, home to about 2.5 million undocumented immigrants, from farmworkers in the Central Valley to high-tech engineers in Silicon Valley?

The California Report | Friday, Feb 01, 2013, 4:30 PM

Play Highlights Stories of Undocumented Youth

Immigration was a big issue this week in Washington, with Congress entering the early stages of figuring out what to do about the 11 million people in the U.S. without documents. About 10 percent of those people arrived as children. Now, some of their stories are being portrayed this weekend in "In and Out of Shadows," a new musical by writer Gary Soto playing at San Francisco's Marsh Theatre.

The California Report | Thursday, Jan 31, 2013, 8:50 AM

Who's Policing the Border Police?

Border agents and customs inspectors face endless opportunities to engage in nefarious activity. Most don't, but enough do to make it worth asking who's policing the Customs and Border Protection agency from the inside. Andrew Becker covers border and national security at the Center for Investigative Reporting. We talk with him about what he has uncovered.

Forum | Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013, 10:00 AM

Undocumented Students, 'In and Out of Shadows'

Poet and playwright Gary Soto has spent a good part of his life writing about the migrant laborers he grew up with in the San Joaquin Valley. In a new play set to run at San Francisco's Marsh Theater, Soto decided to tackle the newest generation of immigrants: the undocumented students struggling to stay in school and keep their parents from being deported. We talk to the poet and the theater's co-founder about this new work, as well as some young immigrants trying to stay in the United States.

The California Report | Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013, 8:50 AM

For Young Mother, Immigration Program Puts American Dream Within Reach

A new law passed last year allows some undocumented immigrants to apply for work permits. As part of our occasional series "What's Your Story?" we hear how that's opened a new world of opportunities for Ayary Diaz of San Jose.

The California Report | Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013, 8:50 AM

California Immigrants Weigh in on Immigration Reform

President Barack Obama's immigration reform proposal promises to have far-reaching implications for California, home to the largest immigrant population in the nation. We check in with a variety of immigrants across the state to get their take.

Forum | Tuesday, Jan 29, 2013, 9:00 AM

Immigration Reform Takes Center Stage

President Obama is set to make a major speech on immigration reform Tuesday, one day after a bipartisan group of senators released a plan to overhaul the nation's immigration policy. President Obama has called immigration the top legislative priority for his second term, and he's not the only one. Republicans are also focusing on reform after losing the Latino vote by a large margin in the last election. We speak with a panel of immigration experts about this week's events. What does the future hold for immigration policy?

The California Report | Tuesday, Jan 29, 2013, 8:50 AM

Californians Hail Obama's Push for Immigration Reform

President Barack Obama is expected to launch a major push for immigration reform on Tuesday. It's a big moment for advocates from California who've been lobbying for this day for years in Washington, D.C.

THIS WEEK in Northern California | Friday, Jan 18, 2013, 7:30 PM

News Panel: Gun Control, Immigration Reform, and more

With preparations underway in Washington, D.C. for Monday's historic Presidential Inauguration taking place on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Obama administration took a shot at federal gun control policy. Comprehensive immigration reform is also being tackled, with the Republican Party looking to expand its reach to the increasingly diverse electorate. KQED's Scott Shafer reports from Washington on how California lawmakers are hoping to guide legislation.

Activity: The Changing Faces of the United States

Why do people immigrate? In this activity, you will learn more about world immigration patterns, documented immigrants in the United States, and Naturalization in the United States.