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Latino Families Fight to Preserve Heritage in North County
Solana Beach and San Marcos are just two examples of places in the North…
Buying Local Is Good for All of Us
By Adriana Brunner When you go out with your family, it is important to…
PUENTE Empowers Students for Success
https://www.thepuenteproject.org/community-college-programs https://www.miracosta.edu/student-services/student-equity/puente-project/index.html By NCI PUENTE covers “a lot of things that we feel as…
Don’t Lose Medi-Cal and Nutrition Benefits
By NCI The official end to Covid benefits means people must take action. Medi-Cal…
From F Student to Community Leader: Jimmy Figueroa’s Story
By Melanie Slone Jimmy Figueroa was never part of a gang, but “a large…
Humanitarian Border Relief
By NCI Empowering Latino Futures’ partner Universidad Popular has been providing 24-hour emergency assistance…
Reyna Grande Highlights the Immigrant Experience through her Writing
By Melanie Slone Reyna Grande is the multi-award-winning author of the bestselling memoir The…
Latinas in Local Government and the Fight to Get More Involved
By Melanie Slone A rooster first brought San Marcos District 1 Representative María Núñez…
Women’s Issues: Helpful Hints to Live Your Best Life
By NCI Women make up more than half of the population in North County…
Latinas, sí se puede: Business Pointers from NLBWA
Por NCI https://nlbwasandiego.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NLBWA.SanDiego “I grew up working the fields, homeless, most of…
The Push for More Latinas in Higher Education
By Beatriz Bea Palmer According to Excelencia in Education, as of fall 2020, 48%…
300 Books Read before Kindergarten
By NCI Four-year-old Nayla Rodriguez is doing the San Diego County Library’s “1000 books…
Dr. Beatriz Villarreal works ‘one-on-one’ to instill family values
By Melanie Slone Beatriz Villarreal, Mano a Mano beatriz@mamf.org 760-492-8897 “Not in a million…
Victims of Abuse Can Count on One Safe Place
The center brings together 88 partners to offer assistance in the North County By…
No Fear, No Shame: Mental and Behavioral Issues Can Be Tackled
An interview with a Licensed Therapist and Counselor By Melanie Slone We need to…
From At-risk Youth to Ballet Folklórico Director: José Jaimes Celebrates Culture and Discipline
By Melanie Slone “I see myself in a lot of kids…looking for someone to…
North County Community Mental Health Resources
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A San Marcos Story
Art, education, protest, leadership: Latinos leave their mark on the city over the years…
Immigration: Tips and Scams
By NCI This issue of North County Informador brings together immigration tips to help…
Oscarin Ortega’s Lived Experiences
Hardship, mental health, and stereotypes: The uphill battle in helping others find their own…
From Latina to Latina: Financial Empowerment is within Your Reach
Adriana Brunner shows us how education and community engagement can help you make the…
You Can Get and Maintain Credit
By North County Informador You can become financially empowered by getting and maintaining good…
Covered California: You Can Get Health Insurance
By NCI If your employer does not offer you health insurance and you don’t…
Magical Christmas: Nine Nights of Posadas
by Mary J. Andrade In North San Diego County, many people have a posada…
League of Women Voters Urges All Registered Voters to Participate in Democracy
By NCI The League of Women Voters encourages all eligible voters to make their…
The Snow Goose Global Thanksgiving: Acclaimed Author Victor Villaseñor Holds Sacred Celebration at His Home in Oceanside
By Melanie Slone “There’s only one race, the human race, with different cultures,” says…
Stretch Your Money with Good Credit
By NCI Buying on credit allows you to purchase something now and pay for…
Josefina López: Her Struggle to Become the Protagonist of Her Own Story
The author of Real Women Have Curves shares her journey and reflects on life…
Budgeting: Have Money When You Need It
Budgeting: Have Money When You Need It By North County Informador Learning about budgeting…
Dr. Sunita Cooke: From Science Teacher to Education Trailblazer
The president/superintendent of MiraCosta College fights for equal opportunity for all By Melanie Slone…
Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey: From Community College Student to President
The First Latina President of San Marcos’ Palomar College Shows How Representation Matters By…
Neighborhood Healthcare Brings More Resources to All
Photo courtesy of Neighborhood Healthcare The whole person is taken into account at this…
Groundbreaking Chicano Artists on Display with the Inauguration of ‘The Cheech’
By Melanie Slone Cheech Marin spoke to us in front of Frank Romero’s “The…
Students Take Next Step on Their Path to Higher Education
Recipients are awarded the Bill de la Fuente Scholarship By Edward Becerra, Education Begins…
Universidad Popular: Empowering by Example from San Marcos
Based in San Marcos, the Núñez sisters’ program leads the community through education By…
Route 78 Rotary Club Serves Our Communities
By Héctor Ericksen-Mendoza, Past President 2015–2016 In Escondido, California, a group of small business owners,…