This is California: The Battle of 187

This is California: The Battle of 187

By Los Angeles Times | Futuro Studios

Society & Culture

What's This is California: The Battle of 187 about?

In 1994 an anti-immigrant ballot initiative rocked the state of California. It turned the state into the progressive beacon it is today, but also paved the way for Donald Trump to be elected president. The Battle of 187 is hosted by award-winning reporter Gustavo Arellano and is a collaboration between the Los Angeles Times and Futuro Studios. This is California features thought-provoking, sound-rich stories about California and the West; this is our first installment.


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