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Money Is a Tool, not a Measure of Your Worth
By Gordon Chavez, Financial Reporter Money affects more than our bank accounts—it can affect…
California Offers Free Immigration Support for Community College Students
By Selen Ozturk, American Community Media Find Your Ally As immigration crackdowns continue nationwide,…
North County SAFE Looks to Protect Communities from ICE Overreach
By Melanie Slone North County SAFE is a group of community patrol members trained…
San Diego Regional Center Coordinates Services for Neurodivergent Individuals
By Melanie Slone Neurodivergent people, including those with autism, are guaranteed the legal right…
250 Years of Cultura: Independence Day, World Cup Soccer, Hot Dogs, and Much More
By Beatriz Palmer, Community Reporter This year, the United States marks 250 years since…
Saraí Marcelín: From House Cleaner to Leader in Behavioral Health
Latina Immigrant Lives Her Dream and Offers Hope to Individuals with Developmental Disabilities By…
Credible, Humane Immigration Enforcement Is the Focus of a Paper by the American Immigration Council
By Melanie Slone The American Immigration Council has released a paper with proposed reforms…
Fallbrook Earns National Recognition as a Tree City USA Community
The Arbor Day Foundation has officially designated Fallbrook a Tree City USA town— a…
Financial Literacy Starts at Home This Summer
By Gordon Chavez, financial reporter Like my good friend Jimmy Diaz says, “As a…
The Small Business Development Center Offers Free Resources in Your Language
By Melanie Slone What can you do today if you are thinking of starting…
Juneteenth Through a Latino Lens: Our Shared Histories, Roots, and Freedom
By Beatriz Palmer, Community Reporter “A people without the knowledge of their past history,…
You Can Be a Small Business Owner
By Melanie Slone
Latino Entrepreneurs Kimy and Mario Aguirre Take Their Small Business Doatnut to Deliciously Healthy Heights
By Melanie Slone “He would go every day to a hamburger spot, and he…
Opening Doors to Opportunity: Why Reclassifying Before High School Matters
By Dr. Alejandro Gonzalez, Principal, Potter Junior High School As the principal of a…
Fatherhood, Family, and Health: A Love Letter to Latino Fathers
By Beatriz Palmer, Community Reporter Every June, Father’s Day and Men’s Health Month invite…
79th Latino Book and Family Festival
Photos: Becky Krinsky and Melanie Slone The 79th Latino Book & Family Festival, held…
Financial Literacy for Women: Confidence, Independence, and Family Protection
By Gordon Chavez, Financial Reporter Over the years, I’ve had many conversations with families…
The Modern Woman Defined: Authentic and Aware
By Becky Krinsky, life coach, author, and international speaker recetasparalavida The modern woman didn’t…
Cross-border Policies Protect Women from Violence
By Melanie Slone Every 10 minutes a women or girl is killed by violence…
Immigrants Are Essential in Reducing Public Debt, Says New Study
By David J. Bier, Michael Howard, and Julián Salazar, CATO Institute Read the report…
This Women’s Health Month, Focus on Your Well-being at Every Stage of Life
By Spencer LaPrath, Director of Marketing & Communications, TrueCare May is Women’s Health Month,…
Carrying Books and Generations: Latinas, Motherhood, and the Pursuit of Education
By Beatriz Palmer The alarm rings, and it feels as though she just laid…
A Dream Come True: Attorney Maricela Amezola Leads Immigrants to Citizenship and Beyond
By Melanie Slone “I knew I wanted to be a lawyer when I was…
No Hurdle Too High: Attorney Geraldine Von Borstel Beats the Odds to Represent Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence
By Melanie Slone “Why don’t you study something else? You’ll never pass.” Geraldine Von…
Local Youth Programs Awarded Prebys Foundation Grants to Heal through Nature
By Melanie Slone The Prebys Foundation’s Healing Through Arts and Nature initiative awarded $5.2…
Affordable Housing for Teachers Is on the Way in San Diego Unified: Can It Happen in North County?
By Melanie Slone San Diego County is looking for ways to build housing for…
Handling Failure with Dignity: The Difference Between Falling and Deciding Not to Get Up
Becky Krinsky, Life Coach & Speaker https://recetasparalavida.com When you feel you’ve failed, which voice…
The Power of Compound Interest
By Gordon Chavez, financial reporter In many families, financial conversations focus on working hard,…
A Beginner’s Guide to Building Wealth
By Melanie Slone “Building wealth isn’t just about money—it’s about agency, dignity, and control,”…
From Teen Mom to Renowned Author, Speaker & Mentor
Latino Book & Family Festival Featured Speaker Erica Alfaro Shares Hope through Storytelling By…
10 Steps to Buying Your Home
By Melanie Slone When planning to buy a home, “a lot of people think…
79th Latino Book & Family Festival & STREAM Festival
Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m., MiraCosta College, 1 Bernard Dr., Oceanside Free Bilingual…
Latest Updates to Immigration Rules and Qualifications to Receive Services
By Melanie Slone Now is not the time to manage your immigration status or…
Finish Your Basic Education with INEA and Palomar College
By Melanie Slone The Mexican government’s National Institute for Adult Education (INEA) offers literacy,…
Better Nutrition for a Healthier Life
By Melanie Slone March is National Nutrition Month®, a time to make sure your…
Families Can Prepare Now for the 2025 Tax Filing Season
By Gordon Chavez, financial reporter For many families, tax season brings stress and uncertainty.…
New Book by Dr. Villarreal Gives Families a Boost
By Melanie Slone Dra. Beatriz Villarreal, the director and founder of Mano a Mano…
A Book a Day Can Lead the Way: Jose Cruz Heads Literacy Efforts through the San Diego Council on Literacy
By Melanie Slone Half of the kids attending school in San Diego County do…
Women, Solidarity, and the Living Spirit of Farmworkers
By Beatriz Palmer It’s 4:00 a.m. The alarm rings before the sun even contemplates…
Rights & Responsibilities: Immigration Enforcement at the Workplace
By Melanie Slone Sign up for training The County of San Diego Office of…
Believing in Yourself to Succeed: The Psychology of Money
By Becky Krinsky, speaker and author Recetas para la vida Believing in yourself sells.…
March 8 Is the 12th Annual Mariachi Festival and Tacos & Tequila Tasting at California Center for the Arts
By Edward Becerra Route 78 Rotary presents its 12th Annual Mariachi Festival at the…
Medi-Cal Rules Have Changed: What to Expect
Julian Torres, with the County of San Diego, explains the changes to Medi-Cal. “The…
Education: A ‘Currency of Love’ for Migrant Parents
By Selen Ozturk, American Community Media Amid federal immigration crackdowns, migrant parents view education…
True Friendship in the Age of Fragile Bonds
By Becky Krinsky, Life Coach, Author, and Speaker Recetas para la Vida Conference for…
Building Pathways to Stability: A Workforce Cohort Rooted in Community
By Gordon Chavez, Financial Advisor Lived Experiences Community Center 610 N. Redondo Dr., Suite…
Take Free Courses to Prepare for Citizenship Test
Recent changes to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Naturalization Exam mean you…
Honoring 100 Years of Black History Month: Care, Literacy, and Living Legacies
By Beatriz Palmer In 1926, Carter Godwin Woodson, a journalist who founded the Association…
Xiomara Arroyo Talks Education, Financial Empowerment, and Cultural Foundations
Tips for Upward Mobility in Our Communities By Melanie Slone “We all hear the…
Five Practical Reasons More Older Adults Are Choosing Minimalism
By Elaine Camuso, Director of Communications, Wakeland Housing No matter your age, there’s nothing…
4 Tips for Thoughtful Holiday Giving
By Kristin Wiggins, Vice President of Philanthropy at The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego…
Protect Your Finances whether You Are a Citizen, Green Card Holder, Immigrant, or Deportee
By Melanie Slone Read the first part of this article: https://northcountyinformador.com/louis-barajas-leads-latinos-on-the-path-to-financial-greatness/ Changes to immigration…
Bond Measure Funds Support New, State-of-the-Art Spaces for Students at MiraCosta and Palomar Colleges
By Melanie Slone Thanks to funds approved by local voters, both Palomar and MiraCosta…
Nearly $2 Million in New Grants and Major Growth Announced at the 2025 National Association of Hispanic Publications Convention
By Kirk Whisler The 2025 National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP) Convention delivered a…
From Asylum Seeker to Public Health Officer
Dr. Sayone Thihalolipavan Leads Local Partners in Keeping Our County Healthy By Melanie Slone…
Immigration Regulations: The Latest Updates
By Melanie Slone “This is not the time to try and figure out how…
Human Rights Are Written in Our Lives
By Beatriz Palmer For many Latinos and immigrants these days, psychological safety is scarce—and…
New Citizens Prepared by Universidad Popular
By Universidad Popular On Friday, November 14, Universidad Popular recognized more than 40 North…
11-year-old Delights with Her Voice
On Saturday, November 15, LuMaya performed at the Bornemann in San Marcos. Maya Jaimes…
Removing Barriers for Parents’ Involvement in Their Children’s Education Due to Language
By Linda Boland-Quigley It is essential for parents to be involved in their children’s…
Medicare Made Simple: 5 Smart Tips for Your Finances
By Gordon Chavez, Financial Advisor Medicare is medical insurance for people over 65. It’s…
Don’t Miss the Dates: Sign up for Health Coverage
By Melanie Slone Individuals who do not meet the income requirement for Medi-Cal may…
Health Care Changes Coming Near You Soon—Are You Prepared?
By Anthony White, Vice President, Government & Community Affairs; and Moira Tan, Advocacy &…
The Spirit of Gratitude
By Beatriz “Bea” Palmer From our first breath to our final exhale, gratitude roots…
Fernando Sañudo: Leadership in Healthcare Rooted in Community
The CEO of Vista Community Clinic Fights for Access, Empowerment, and Empathy for All…
Recent Changes to Immigration Law Explained in Plain Language
By Narciso Cruz, The Cruz Law Office Immigration law in the United States changes…
Victims of Domestic Violence Encouraged to Get Help
By Melanie Slone One in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience…
Louis Barajas Leads Latinos on the Path to Financial Greatness
By Melanie Slone The second part of this article, on financial tips for immigrants…
Foundation Mixtecos Unidos Conserves Culture and Provides Economic Self-sufficiency
By Alejandro Garcia Paz, MD; and John Albert Herrera, Foundation Mixtecos Unidos In 2022,…
Somos TIAS Provides Support to Vulnerable Immigrant Families in Local Communities
By Melanie Slone In January 2025, the community “witnessed the fear caused by traumatic…
Peace of Mind for Tomorrow: The Power of Planning Ahead
By Gordon Chavez, Financial Advisor When I was younger, I didn’t think much about…
Literacy Closely Linked to Love of Storytelling
By Beatriz Palmer As Frederick Douglass once said, “Once you learn to read, you…
Have Your Say on Redistricting Efforts
By Melanie Slone “Redistricting” is the process of redrawing districts for each government body…
Award-winning Latino & Latina Authors Share Their Inspiration
By Melanie Slone The 27th Annual International Latino Book Awards, honoring books by, for,…
California DREAM Act Secures Data So Students Can Feel Safe Getting Financial Aid for College
By Melanie Slone As the situation at the federal level may seem confusing or…
Constitution Day: The Backbone of Your Rights
By Melanie Slone The US Constitution was signed in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787.…
Building Generational Wealth Through Homeownership
By Gordon Chavez, Financial Advisor My wife came to this country from Mexico over…
Building Latino Prosperity in North County: An Interview with Gary Acosta of NAHREP
By Gary Acosta I, Gary Acosta, the co-founder and CEO of NAHREP, thank you…
Food Nourishes Identity and Belonging
By Diego Orozco Even when I’ve felt far from my roots, there’s one place…
NAHREP Fights for Hispanic Wealth through Homeownership
By Melanie Slone The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), under the…
Hispanic Heritage Month: The Heartbeat of Our Culture
By Beatriz Palmer Listen for the “aja-ja-jai,” my written version of Don Vicente Fernandez’s…
Protect Yourself! Changes to Government Policies Impact Immigration and Services
By Melanie Slone As immigration raids and deportations are on the rise, communities should…
Farmworker Coalition Connects Individuals with Health Services
By Melanie Slone The Farmworker Coalition fights for farmworkers in the North County to…
Water Safety Saves Lives
By Assemblywoman Laurie Davies In California, water is part of our daily lives—beaches, pools,…
School Liaisons Bridge Education, Services for Families
By Melanie Slone Parents, you have options if you want to reach out to…
Dr. Gloria E. Ciriza: Inspired to Lead Public Education through Tough Times
The first woman and first Latina Superintendent of San Diego County Schools shares her…
You Make Decisions about Your Kids’ Schools through the School Board
By Melanie Slone “Parents know more about what’s happening with their students than anybody…
La Tarea: ¡Échale Ganas! Help Your Kids Succeed in School
By Beatriz Palmer It’s 7:00 p.m. Dinner’s over. The family is winding down, chores…
National Immunization Awareness Month: Immunizations Required for School
By Melanie Slone August is National Immunization Awareness Month, the perfect time to make…
Smart Back-to-School Budgeting: Save More, Stress Less
By Gordon Chavez, Financial Advisor My wife and I are getting ready for all…
New Park Dedicated to Solana Beach Icon
By Maria Garcia The La Colonia de Eden Gardens in Solana Beach dedicated a…
California Democratic Convention 2025 in Anaheim Champions National Path Forward
By Irvis Orozco (Anaheim, CA) — From May 30 to June 1, 2025, California…
Don’t Forget about your Mental Health
By Melanie Slone As difficult as it is for families to access overall health…
5 Small Steps Make Huge Impact in Your Mid-Year Money Checkup
By Gordon Chavez, Financial Advisor Midway through the year is the perfect time to…
Are you Prepared for an Emergency?
By Melanie Slone “If you had five minutes right now to leave your home…
Local Parks Offer So Many Benefits
By Melanie Slone Zico Scicluna-Smith, 13, loves to ride his e-bike. “I like riding…
Oceanside Community Theatre Highlights Diversity, Empathy, and Thought-provoking Shows
By Melanie Slone The arts are a great way to bring communities together, and…
Eliminating Disparities in Education for Latinos Could Help Our Region Prosper
By Melanie Slone National Latino Research Center (NLRC) The National Latino Research Center (NLRC)…
Oceanside’s First Latina Mayor, Esther C. Sanchez, Holds the Line for Community Progress and Rights
By Melanie Slone “You never know ‘til you try,” says Mayor Esther C. Sanchez,…