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Latinos Now the Largest Ethnic Group in California
This month Latinos are becoming the largest of California's ethnic components – with 39% of the population. We hear about culture, economics and politics.
By Warren Olney • • 25m ListenLike all other demographic shifts, it has come along slowly — but this is the month that Latinos are becoming the largest of California's ethnic components — with 39% of the population compared to 38.8% for non-Hispanic whites. That's not a big spread, but there long-term consequences for the Golden State are already under way. We hear about culture, economics and politics. Also, the Dodgers held their opening game in Australia and they'll play in San Diego on Sunday. But, most of their LA fans might not be able to see them on TV.
Later, on To the Point, the US Supreme Court today heard spirited arguments on what could be this year's signature ruling. Do the religious beliefs of business owners trump Affordable Care Act requirements for covering all kinds of contraceptives? We hear about the Hobby Lobby case.
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2 storiesA Defining Moment in the Ethnic Makeup of California
California is called "the world's largest experiment in social diversity." Since 1999, when whites fell below 50%, there's been no majority racial ethnic majority. This is the month, demographers say that Latinos are becoming the largest of all the minorities . Latinos are now 39% of the state's population; non-Hispanic whites 38.8%.
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The Dodgers have emerged from bankruptcy in the Frank McCourt era with a team that shows signs of being a contender. But a substantial number of Major League Baseball's most loyal fans won't be able to watch them on TV.
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