Alicia Ramirez (she/her)
@aliciak2010.bsky.social
Texan. Journalist. Entrepreneur.
Founder of RiversideRecord.org | @riversiderecord.bsky.social.
USC Annenberg adjunct professor.
📍Los Angeles
It should go without saying, but just in case it doesn’t, reposts ≠ endorsements.
Founder of RiversideRecord.org | @riversiderecord.bsky.social.
USC Annenberg adjunct professor.
📍Los Angeles
It should go without saying, but just in case it doesn’t, reposts ≠ endorsements.
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Lots of new followers around these parts, so allow me to reintroduce myself 👋
I’m Alicia, the founder and publisher of @riversiderecord.bsky.social, a nonprofit newsroom focused on civic engagement reporting in Riverside County, California, that’s been running for two years now.
I’m Alicia, the founder and publisher of @riversiderecord.bsky.social, a nonprofit newsroom focused on civic engagement reporting in Riverside County, California, that’s been running for two years now.
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DM me if:
A) You know what “journalism is better when it’s backed by live markets" means
B) You want to share tips about predictions market things happening in journalism that I should know about
C) You want my Signal for B
www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/poly...
A) You know what “journalism is better when it’s backed by live markets" means
B) You want to share tips about predictions market things happening in journalism that I should know about
C) You want my Signal for B
www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/poly...
Polymarket says “journalism is better when it’s backed by live markets”
Predictions market Polymarket and Substack are now "exclusive," the companies announced. And the relationship getting serious is raising a few eyebrows.
On Wednesday, Substack announced the new featu...
www.niemanlab.org
February 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM
DM me if:
A) You know what “journalism is better when it’s backed by live markets" means
B) You want to share tips about predictions market things happening in journalism that I should know about
C) You want my Signal for B
www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/poly...
A) You know what “journalism is better when it’s backed by live markets" means
B) You want to share tips about predictions market things happening in journalism that I should know about
C) You want my Signal for B
www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/poly...
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“[State investigators] did not report finding mifepristone, the tools that would be used in a surgical abortion, or patient records indicating that any patient had received an abortion. They did not find any documents anywhere indicating that abortions were being offered at the clinics.”
Ken Paxton’s ‘Shoddy’ Prosecution of a Midwife Is Part of a Strategy to Expand His Power. Low-Income Houstonians Are Paying the Price.
Maria Margarita Rojas is the first healthcare provider charged for abortion care under Texas’ strict criminal ban. Her attorneys say the state has no evidence—yet her clinics remain shuttered.
www.texasobserver.org
February 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM
“[State investigators] did not report finding mifepristone, the tools that would be used in a surgical abortion, or patient records indicating that any patient had received an abortion. They did not find any documents anywhere indicating that abortions were being offered at the clinics.”
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MEGAN KELLER WITH A DIRTY DRAG MOVE AND A GOLD MEDAL WINNING GOAL 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
February 19, 2026 at 8:59 PM
MEGAN KELLER WITH A DIRTY DRAG MOVE AND A GOLD MEDAL WINNING GOAL 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
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February 19, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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we couldn't use government funds to buy coffee (like, folgers ground coffee) when i worked on a CDC outbreak emergency response
The executive jet that DHS says it needs has a “bedroom with a queen bed, showers, a kitchen, four large flat-screen TVs and even a bar ..”
@nbcnews.com
www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
@nbcnews.com
www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
February 19, 2026 at 3:58 PM
we couldn't use government funds to buy coffee (like, folgers ground coffee) when i worked on a CDC outbreak emergency response
It’s election season on the USC campus ✌🏼
February 19, 2026 at 4:43 PM
It’s election season on the USC campus ✌🏼
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Yoon Suk-yeol has been sentenced to life imprisonment.
February 19, 2026 at 7:02 AM
Yoon Suk-yeol has been sentenced to life imprisonment.
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The Indio City Council Wednesday unanimously adopted a resolution to clarify the city’s policies regarding local cooperation with federal immigration agencies and reaffirm its commitment to public safety and community trust.
riversiderecord.org/indio-counci...
riversiderecord.org/indio-counci...
Indio Council Adopts Resolution Reaffirming Commitment to Public Safety, Trust
The Indio City Council Wednesday unanimously adopted a resolution to clarify the city’s policies regarding local cooperation with federal immigration agencies and reaffirm its commitment to public saf...
riversiderecord.org
February 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM
The Indio City Council Wednesday unanimously adopted a resolution to clarify the city’s policies regarding local cooperation with federal immigration agencies and reaffirm its commitment to public safety and community trust.
riversiderecord.org/indio-counci...
riversiderecord.org/indio-counci...
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The Ash Wednesday procession through the Chicago suburb of Melrose Park from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church - honoring immigrants, immigration detainees and those killed by ICE & Border Patrol - has begun.
Chicago Archbishop and Cardinal Blase Cupich is near the head of the march.
Chicago Archbishop and Cardinal Blase Cupich is near the head of the march.
February 19, 2026 at 1:50 AM
The Ash Wednesday procession through the Chicago suburb of Melrose Park from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church - honoring immigrants, immigration detainees and those killed by ICE & Border Patrol - has begun.
Chicago Archbishop and Cardinal Blase Cupich is near the head of the march.
Chicago Archbishop and Cardinal Blase Cupich is near the head of the march.
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Wishing a meaningful & reflective Mark Wahlberg 40 Day Challenge to all who observe.
February 18, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Wishing a meaningful & reflective Mark Wahlberg 40 Day Challenge to all who observe.
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ProPublica published children's letters and drawings documenting their sadness and suffering at Dilley. And Dilley staff are now retaliating by confiscating kids' letters and drawings.
www.sacurrent.com/news/san-ant...
www.sacurrent.com/news/san-ant...
February 18, 2026 at 1:14 PM
ProPublica published children's letters and drawings documenting their sadness and suffering at Dilley. And Dilley staff are now retaliating by confiscating kids' letters and drawings.
www.sacurrent.com/news/san-ant...
www.sacurrent.com/news/san-ant...
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Happening now: a delegation with the faith group Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership has gathered outside the Broadview, IL ICE facility.
Those waiting to offer Ash Wednesday ashes and communion to those inside the facility have been joined by others for a small prayer service.
Those waiting to offer Ash Wednesday ashes and communion to those inside the facility have been joined by others for a small prayer service.
February 18, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Happening now: a delegation with the faith group Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership has gathered outside the Broadview, IL ICE facility.
Those waiting to offer Ash Wednesday ashes and communion to those inside the facility have been joined by others for a small prayer service.
Those waiting to offer Ash Wednesday ashes and communion to those inside the facility have been joined by others for a small prayer service.
Wild to me that the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics are being billed as LA28, but there are events tentatively scheduled at venues across the nation, including Oklahoma City, NYC, Columbus, St. Louis and Nashville.
la28.org/en/games-pla...
la28.org/en/games-pla...
Official Venues for the LA28 Olympics and Paralympics
Los Angeles is built for this. LA28 will use the city’s existing world-class iconic venues and cutting-edge stadiums to host the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics.
la28.org
February 18, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Wild to me that the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics are being billed as LA28, but there are events tentatively scheduled at venues across the nation, including Oklahoma City, NYC, Columbus, St. Louis and Nashville.
la28.org/en/games-pla...
la28.org/en/games-pla...
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BREAKING: The Department of Education has ended its directive that attempted to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools nationwide.
This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.
This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.
February 18, 2026 at 5:39 PM
BREAKING: The Department of Education has ended its directive that attempted to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools nationwide.
This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.
This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.
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Cash-strapped Long Beach warns of looming cuts as it projects deficit up to $80 million next year lbpost.com/news/long-be...
Cash-strapped Long Beach warns of looming cuts as it projects deficit up to $80 million next year
Departments are already looking for ways to save money, and service reductions appear inevitable after slipping tax revenue and canceled federal grants left the city relying on reserves to balance its...
lbpost.com
February 18, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Cash-strapped Long Beach warns of looming cuts as it projects deficit up to $80 million next year lbpost.com/news/long-be...
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The Jurupa Unified School District Board of Education has started accepting applications to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Area 3 Trustee Karen Bradford.
riversiderecord.org/jurupa-unifi...
riversiderecord.org/jurupa-unifi...
Jurupa Unified Board Votes To Fill Vacancy By Provisional Appointment
The Jurupa Unified School District Board of Education has started accepting applications to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Area 3 Trustee Karen Bradford.
riversiderecord.org
February 18, 2026 at 8:18 PM
The Jurupa Unified School District Board of Education has started accepting applications to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Area 3 Trustee Karen Bradford.
riversiderecord.org/jurupa-unifi...
riversiderecord.org/jurupa-unifi...
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Months of public comment regarding concerns about election integrity in the county came to a head last week as the Riverside County Board of Supervisors held a workshop to receive an update from Registrar of Voters Art Tinoco.
riversiderecord.org/riverside-co...
riversiderecord.org/riverside-co...
Riverside County Election Workshop Hopes To Build Voter Confidence Ahead Of Midterms
Months of public comment regarding concerns about election integrity in the county came to a head last week as the Riverside County Board of Supervisors held a workshop to receive an update from Regis...
riversiderecord.org
February 18, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Months of public comment regarding concerns about election integrity in the county came to a head last week as the Riverside County Board of Supervisors held a workshop to receive an update from Registrar of Voters Art Tinoco.
riversiderecord.org/riverside-co...
riversiderecord.org/riverside-co...
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Congressman Castro says that Juan Nicolás’ 16-month-old sister was deported too. The family was given the $190 left in their commissary when they were “abandoned across the border.”
thebarbedwire.com/2026/02/17/2...
thebarbedwire.com/2026/02/17/2...
2-Month-Old Baby Juan Nicolás & His Mother Were ‘Abandoned Across the Border’ Hours After He Was Hospitalized With Bronchitis, Castro Says
“His life is in danger,” Congressman Castro said Tuesday about the baby.
thebarbedwire.com
February 18, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Congressman Castro says that Juan Nicolás’ 16-month-old sister was deported too. The family was given the $190 left in their commissary when they were “abandoned across the border.”
thebarbedwire.com/2026/02/17/2...
thebarbedwire.com/2026/02/17/2...
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More than 31,000 Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers remained on strike Tuesday, demanding the company come back to the national bargaining table to complete negotiations over staffing, wages and benefits.
riversiderecord.org/kaiser-perma...
riversiderecord.org/kaiser-perma...
Kaiser Permanente Strike Continues As Healthcare Workers Demand Better Staffing, Wages
More than 31,000 Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers remained on strike Tuesday, demanding the company come back to the national bargaining table to complete negotiations over staffing, wages and ben...
riversiderecord.org
February 18, 2026 at 1:15 AM
More than 31,000 Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers remained on strike Tuesday, demanding the company come back to the national bargaining table to complete negotiations over staffing, wages and benefits.
riversiderecord.org/kaiser-perma...
riversiderecord.org/kaiser-perma...
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We hope everyone enjoyed the long holiday weekend! We're back today with this week's public meeting roundup.
Check out the full listing at the link below to see how you can get involved in your community!
riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...
Check out the full listing at the link below to see how you can get involved in your community!
riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...
Public Meeting Roundup — February 16-20
One of the best ways to get involved in your community is to attend public meetings of county, city and school district elected officials.
riversiderecord.org
February 17, 2026 at 10:27 PM
We hope everyone enjoyed the long holiday weekend! We're back today with this week's public meeting roundup.
Check out the full listing at the link below to see how you can get involved in your community!
riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...
Check out the full listing at the link below to see how you can get involved in your community!
riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...
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Meta, Reddit and Google comply with Homeland Security requests for anti-ICE user information.
February 17, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Meta, Reddit and Google comply with Homeland Security requests for anti-ICE user information.
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The FDA announced it will not review Moderna’s new mRNA flu shot. The rejection has many in health care concerned about the Trump administration’s approach to vaccines. https://to.pbs.org/3ZDZg86
U.S. rejection of new mRNA flu vaccine 'sends chills,' epidemiologist says
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced recently that it will not review Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine, despite late-stage trials showing it was safe and effective. The rejection has many in and ...
to.pbs.org
February 18, 2026 at 2:20 AM
The FDA announced it will not review Moderna’s new mRNA flu shot. The rejection has many in health care concerned about the Trump administration’s approach to vaccines. https://to.pbs.org/3ZDZg86
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There is no drawdown. There is no retreat. ICE is just redistributing their assets to better avoid accountability.
The same day DHS announced the surge would end in Minnesota, ICE activity increased in small towns
The less densely populated areas outside the Twin Cities make it harder for protesters and observers to organize.
www.theverge.com
February 17, 2026 at 4:26 PM
There is no drawdown. There is no retreat. ICE is just redistributing their assets to better avoid accountability.
The lack of pączki in Southern California genuinely bums me out.
February 17, 2026 at 6:56 PM
The lack of pączki in Southern California genuinely bums me out.