The Snow Goose Global Thanksgiving: Acclaimed Author Victor Villaseñor Holds Sacred Celebration at His Home in Oceanside (también en español)
“There’s only one race, the human race, with different cultures,” says the award-winning author Victor Villaseñor. “We need to start coming together, uniting.” That is what the Snow Goose Global Thanksgiving is all about, and Victor would like to invite everyone to his Oceanside home to take part in it. Victor did not learn to […]
North County Informador selected for third cohort of LMA Lab for Journalism Funding
Read about the project here: https://localmedia.org/2022/10/news-outlets-selected-for-third-cohort-of-lma-lab-for-journalism-funding/
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 as a Latina writer (leer en español abajo) Twenty years ago, Josefina López’s play Real Women Have Curves debuted as a movie, breaking down barriers and challenging stereotypes. Today, Josefina continues to fight for women, Latinas, immigrants, and body positivity. Real […]
El presupuesto: Contar con dinero cuando se le necesita
El aprender sobre los presupuestos y otros temas de finanza le proporciona lo que se llama educación financiera y le ayuda a manejar su dinero. El North County Informador va a presentar artículos cortos sobre la educación financiera; se arranca con este sobre los presupuestos. Los bancos y los ‘credit unions’ ofrecen cuentas de ahorro […]
(leer en español abajo) Dr. Sunita Cooke: From Science Teacher to Education Trailblazer
The president/superintendent of MiraCosta College fights for equal opportunity for all “Even in India, we were a minority religion. Only 2% of the population was Christian, but 98% was Hindu. And so, from the time of my birth I was always a part of a minority group. And we don’t use that word “minority” anymore, […]
(Leer en español abajo) Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey: From Community College Student to President
The First Latina President of San Marcos’ Palomar College Shows How Representation Matters Perseverance …Statistics…was one class that I saw it more than once; let’s put it that way. If I had let Statistics beat me…and I promise you now with the privilege of being the superintendent/president, nobody comes up to me and says to […]
Universidad Popular: Empowering by Example from San Marcos
Universidad Popular: Empowering by Example (También en español) Based in San Marcos, the Núñez sisters’ program leads the community through education A pair of trailblazers named Arcela and Maria Nuñez are helping the immigrant community in North San Diego County face one of its greatest challenges. Parents and grandparents of this community, “through no fault […]
Neighborhood Healthcare Brings More Resources to All
Photo courtesy of Neighborhood Healthcare The whole person is taken into account at this clinic (Clic para español) With a mission to provide health care for everyone, Neighborhood Healthcare offers quality, compassionate services, regardless of circumstance. “Being healthy is beyond just seeing a doctor; it is addressing the social and emotional aspect, food insecurity or […]
Groundbreaking Chicano Artists on Display with the Inauguration of ‘The Cheech’
Cheech Marin spoke to us in front of Frank Romero’s “The Arrest of the Paleteros” (1996), a celebrated work in the Chicano art movement. It depicts ice-cream vendors being arrested in Echo Park, Los Angeles, for not having permits. (Clic para español) One of the nation’s first permanent museums showcasing Chicano art and culture opens its […]
¿Necesita ayuda con su recibo de energía?
Need help with your energy bill? SDG&E recognizes that this is still a challenging time for many customers and wants to help. Check out these energy assistance programs. There are many assistance programs available to help you with your monthly utility bills. California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) Program: Save 30% or more every month on […]