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Los Angeles Post — ‘Don’t let anything slide’ — California commissioners urge reporting hate — May 19, 2026

‘Don’t let anything slide’ — California commissioners urge reporting hate — ‘Don’t let anything slide’ — California commissioners urge reporting hate — May 19, 2026

This story highlights how the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research partnered with the State of California's Civil Rights Department on a large venture to create “one of the most comprehensive data sets on hate in California to date.”
Features: California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)

“Earth Focus” (PBS) — How is climate change impacting the nation’s largest food producer? — May 14, 2026

How is climate change impacting the nation’s largest food producer? — How is climate change impacting the nation’s largest food producer? — May 14, 2026

UCLA Center for Health Policy Research Director Ninez A. Ponce was featured in the “Earth Focus” episode focused on how climate change is affecting California. She shared data from the California Health Interview Survey showing that the Golden State's big agricultural producing counties suffer higher rates of food insecurity. Data Dissemination Manager Jacob Rosalez was also quoted.
Features: Ninez A. Ponce, Jacob Rosalez, California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)

San Diego Voice & Viewpoint — California Black Health Network is hosting virtual conference on Black mental health crisis — May 12, 2026

California Black Health Network is hosting virtual conference on Black mental health crisis — California Black Health Network is hosting virtual conference on Black mental health crisis — May 12, 2026

California Health Interview Survey data about the percentage of Black Californians who have seriously considered suicide was cited in this article about an upcoming conference on mental health, demonstrating how UCLA Center for Health Policy Research data informs policy and advocacy discussions.
Features: California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)

San Diego Voice & Viewpoint — Equality California confronts persistent hate, expands its outreach as need for support grows in state — May 5, 2026

Equality California confronts persistent hate, expands its outreach as need for support grows in state — Equality California confronts persistent hate, expands its outreach as need for support grows in state — May 5, 2026

This story cites 2024 data from the California Health Interview Survey showing that 3.1 million Californians ages 12 and over experienced hate acts in the previous year, with 31% reporting unmet support needs.
Features: Alex J. Bates, California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)

Los Angeles Sentinel — ‘Freedom lives in the future’: L.A. org focuses on healing and solidarity to build a grassroots power movement — April 27, 2026

‘Freedom lives in the future’: L.A. org focuses on healing and solidarity to build a grassroots power movement — ‘Freedom lives in the future’: L.A. org focuses on healing and solidarity to build a grassroots power movement — April 27, 2026

Demonstrating how UCLA Center for Health Policy Research work benefits California, this story cites a UCLA CHPR report on the prevalence of hate incidents in the state and how many victims and witnesses never seek help.
Features: California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)

Parriva — One in 11 U.S. births tied to immigrant mothers as debate over citizenship intensifies — April 20, 2026

One in 11 U.S. births tied to immigrant mothers as debate over citizenship intensifies — One in 11 U.S. births tied to immigrant mothers as debate over citizenship intensifies — April 20, 2026

This story references California Health Interview Survey data that showed how immigration enforcement and deportation fears are associated with lower birth weights among babies born to undocumented mothers.
Features: California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)

San Diego Voice & Viewpoint — Political playback: California capitol news you might have missed — April 7, 2026

Political playback: California capitol news you might have missed — Political playback: California capitol news you might have missed — April 7, 2026

California Health Interview Survey data showing that 18% of Black Californians have seriously considered suicide was cited in this story that was syndicated across California Black Media outlets.
Features: California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)

National Law Review — AB 1803: Proposed anti-hate speech workplace training requirements in California — April 1, 2026

AB 1803: Proposed anti-hate speech workplace training requirements in California — AB 1803: Proposed anti-hate speech workplace training requirements in California — April 1, 2026

This column examines how employers would need to alter state-mandated training to add proposed new requirements to include a component on anti-hate speech.
Features: California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)

ArchyNewsy — Anti-transgender violence and hate crimes: Data and trends — March 11, 2026

Anti-transgender violence and hate crimes: Data and trends — Anti-transgender violence and hate crimes: Data and trends — March 11, 2026

CHIS data showing that indicates that 19% of transgender adults experienced at least one hate act in the past year was cited in this story.
Features: California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)