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Empowering Futures through Public Service Journalism

April 8, 2025 — Vol. 5, Issue 17

Este viernes · This Friday

César Chávez Day of Service

Día de Servicio dedicado a César Chávez

Friday · viernes, April 11, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Universidad Popular, 261 Autumn Dr., Suite 115


Hola Kirk,


It was great to see you at the Latino Book & Family Festival last Saturday! We hope you picked up some great information and books and had a great time. Continue to find out about current local education, health, and financial notices and review your rights below in this week's eNewsletter.

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Quote of the Week

When families are supported, they can break free from the cycle of poverty for the future generation.

—Beatriz Palmer, MAAC


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¡Nos dio mucho gusto verte en el Festival Latino del Libro y la Familia el sábado pasado! Esperamos que hayas encontrado información y libros útiles y que lo hayas pasado genial. Sigue informándote sobre las últimas novedades locales en educación, salud y finanzas, y consulta tus derechos a continuación en el boletín electrónico de esta semana.

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Cita de la semana

Cuando las familias reciben apoyo, pueden romper el ciclo de pobreza para las futuras generaciones.

—Beatriz Palmer, MAAC

 

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2023 NAHP Awards: North County Informador, Gold, best Hispanic Magazine, newsprint.

Premios NAHP para 2023: North County Informador, Oro, mejor revista hispana.


Write us / Escríbanos

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Our April Issue

Nuestro número de abril

Know Your Rights | Derechos de los Inmigrantes | ACLU

Independientemente de su estatus migratorio, usted tiene derechos garantizados por la Constitución. Aprende más aquí sobre sus derechos como inmigrante y cómo expresarlos.

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Education · Educación

Free Books · Se regalan libros

Through Education Begins in the Home, an Empowering Latino Futures program

Want to give out books at your events? Contact Edward Becerra:

EMAIL EDUCATION BEGINS IN THE HOME

Para regalar libros en sus eventos

Wednesday April 9, 11–1

N. Broadway Elementary

2301 N. Broadway, Escondido

 

Friday, April 11, 10–12

Cafecito con la Comunidad

One Safe Place 1050 Los Vallecitos, San Marcos


Friday, April 11, 11–4

Universidad Popular Día de Servicio

261 Autumn Dr., San Marcos


Saturday, April 12, 9:30–11:30

Rotary Meeting

Cocina del Charro, Escondido

 

Friday, April 18, 3:30–5:30

Project Access SD

Thursday, April 24, 9:30–12:30

Fallbrook Food Pantry

140 N Brandon Rd., Fallbrook

 

Thursday, April 24, 3–4:30

Escondido USD Food Distribution

Farr Elementary, 933 Farr Ave., Escondido


Friday, April 25, 11–1

N. Broadway Elementary

2301 N. Broadway, Escondido

 

Saturday, April 26, 9:30– 1

MAAC Community Fair

956 Vale Terrace, Vista

 

Saturday, April 26, 9–2

Vista Innovation Center

836 Olive Ave, Vista

La Dra. Star Rivera-Lacey es nombrada la mujer distinguida del año del Distrito 76

La asambleísta Dra. Darshana Patel (D-76, San Diego) se complace en anunciar a la Dra. Star Rivera-Lacey, Superintendente/Presidenta de Palomar College, como la Mujer Distinguida del Año 2025 del Distrito 76.

La Dra. Rivera-Lacey estudió en MiraCosta College antes de obtener una licenciatura en Estudios Liberales de Cal State San Marcos. Posteriormente, completó una maestría en Educación con énfasis en Consejería Multicultural en la Universidad Estatal de San Diego y un doctorado en Educación a través del programa de doctorado conjunto SDSU/Claremont Graduate University. Su trayectoria encarna el poder transformador de la educación y su capacidad para inspirar cambios positivos en la comunidad.

Con 28 años de experiencia en educación superior, la Dra. Rivera-Lacey ahora dirige Palomar College, uno de los distritos de colegios comunitarios más grandes de California, donde promueve el éxito y la accesibilidad estudiantil. Sus esfuerzos de reforma educativa se centran en ampliar el acceso, la retención y la finalización de estudios, especialmente para las poblaciones marginadas.

Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey Named 2025 District 76 Distinguished Woman of the Year - Palomar News

Sacramento, CA (March 14, 2025) - Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel (D-76, San Diego) is pleased to announce Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey, Superintendent/President of Palomar College, as the 2025 District 76 Distinguished Woman of the Year. A proud product of our local education system, Dr. Rivera-Lacey studied at Mira Costa College before earning a Liberal Studies degree...

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Se buscan niños que hablen español con la edad para entrar al kínder para el Programa de Inmersión Bilingüe Bidireccional del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Oceanside

Updates on Immigration Laws, Policies and Enforcement

Actualización sobre leyes, políticas e implementación de leyes de inmigración

April 11, 9–11 a.m.

Virtual event. Link will be shared HERE

Evento virtual. Se compartirá el enlace AQUí

Cafecito con la Comunidad, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.


One Safe Place, 1050 Los Vallecitos Blvd., San Marcos

En español, con la Dra. Villarreal

11 de abril: Trata sexual de personas

9 de mayo: Celebración de Día de Madres

13 de junio: Violencia en el noviazgo

Festival de Música Latina

May 4, 12–5 p.m.

Free; gratis

MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Dr., Oceanside


Música en la Plaza

Escondido Center for the Arts

Free Concerts · Conciertos gratuitos

Fridays, April 25–September 26


La crisis del cuidado infantil: La lucha por la igualdad de opciones

LEER en español

The Childcare Crisis: The Fight for Equity in Options - North County Informador

By Beatriz (Bea) Palmer Isabella, a formerly undocumented immigrant and community college student, is now a fulltime student at San Diego State. Unable to work or access financial aid, she and her husband faced deep financial struggles while caring for their young daughter. "Having access to free childcare has been instrumental in allowing me to [...]

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Health · Salud

El estado declara la expansión de la cuarentena de cítricos en Valley Center

Abran los enlaces y den clic en 'español' en la parte superior derecha

State Declares Citrus Quarantine Expansion in Valley Center

The California Department of Food and Agriculture declared a citrus quarantine expansion in Valley Center on March 26, after detecting the fatal citrus tree disease known as Huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening, in two citrus trees in residential neighborhoods in the Valley Center area during regular inspections.

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Change Your Mind

Mental Health & Wellness Festival

May 3, 12–4 p.m.

Junior Seau Amphitheatre & Beach Center

301 The Strand North, Oceanside

Cuidado con el sarampión

Abran los enlaces y den clic en 'español' en la parte superior derecha

Leave Measles Out of Spring Break

The number of measles cases in the United States continues to grow this year. While a large outbreak is centered in Texas and New Mexico, there are over 400 confirmed cases across 19 states and at least two confirmed fatalities. The best way to protect yourself and your family from measles is with a vaccine.

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Civic Engagement · Civismo

Defensor Público del Condado participa en capacitación binacional en Baja

Abran los enlaces y den clic en 'español' en la parte superior derecha

County Public Defender Takes Part in Binational Training in Baja

San Diego County public defenders teamed up with the Baja Public Defender's Office to provide a two-day training and guidance on delivering oral arguments in court.

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Fiscal General de California Rob Bonta advierte sobre estafas relacionadas a migrantes

LEER en español

Attorney General Bonta Issues Warning Amid Increased Reports of Fake ICE Officers and Other Immigration Scams

OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today reminded Californians to take steps to protect themselves amid new reports of individuals impersonating U.S. Immigrations and Custom Enforcement (ICE) officers and other immigration scams. In recent months, the Attorney General has released guidance to help California immigrants better understand their rights and protections under the law and assist law enforcement, prosecutors, and public institutions in complying with state law.

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Opinen sobre el presupuesto del condado

Abran los enlaces y den clic en 'español' en la parte superior derecha

County Supervisors Hear Financial Outlook for Upcoming Budget

County financial experts provided an update on the County's financial outlook at Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting and set the stage for the upcoming budget that goes into effect on July 1.

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Conozcan sus derechos en este país

Leer en Español

Know Your Rights in This Country - North County Informador

As our communities face new legal and immigration challenges, it is essential to stay informed. "It's super important to stay informed, educated, so we can be ready, organized, "says Dr. Villarreal, the director of Mano a Mano Foundation. It's important to "let the community know...give them the resources that really work from sources they can [...]

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CRD CA vs. Hate Resource Line

and Network (CA vs. Hate)

Report Hate Crimes

CRD CA vs. la Línea y Red de Recursos contra

el Odio de California (CA vs. Hate)

Reporten crímenes de odio

Financial Empowerment · Empoderamiento Financiero

¡Abril es el mes de la educación financiera!

LEER en español

April Is Financial Literacy Month! - North County Informador

By Gordon Chavez, Financial Advisor Why is understanding money so important? Because it shapes nearly every aspect of our lives-where we live, what we eat, how we manage our health and education, and even how much time we spend with family. The more we understand how to manage money, the more control we have over [...]

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Declarando Impuestos: Derechos y responsabilidades

Lunes, 14 de abril, 12–1 p.m.

En español

Inscribirse aquí

Services · Servicios

FIRE ACTION GUIDE
GUÍA EN CASO DE INCENDIOS

SDG&E podría apagar la luz en su zona para minimizar el peligro de incendios.

SDG&E might turn off power in your area to minimize fire danger.

Shut Offs / apagones

Wildfire Preparedness


Preparación contra incendios

Reciba notificaciones de emergencias mediante Alert San Diego (abra la nota y dé clic en Spanish, superior derecha de la página)

Make Sure You're Prepared with AlertSanDiego

In a disaster or local emergency, information can change quickly so you need to have an official source for the information you need to keep yourself and your family safe. While the County already offers a source of emergency information through a website, an app, social media, phone and text alerts, that emergency source is getting a new name, look and feel.

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Help for abuse victims Asistencia para víctimas de abuso

One Safe Place

760-290-3690

1050 Los Vallecitos Blvd., San Marcos


Get help / Ayuda

Food assistance sites /

Sitios de asistencia


CalFresh Benefits / Beneficio con CalFresh


San Diego Food Bank Sites / sitios


Feeding San Diego


Community Resource Center (CRC)

Universidad Popular

1st four Tuesdays of the month, 12–1 p.m.

Pauma Valley Community Center

Parking Lot

16650 Highway 76, Pauma

Primeros cuatro martes de cada mes



Red de seguridad para familias en el norte del condado

LEER en español

Safety Net for North County Families - North County Informador

The following information is a guide for individuals and families who need assistance with nutritional services in the North County. Please check with each site for current information. CalFresh Program for low-income families and individuals to supplement their food budget with a card similar to EBT.

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Lista de Servicios Comunitarios - North County Informador

List of Community Services By NCI Migrant Services · Servicios para migrantes Mexican Consulate in San Diego · Consulado Mexicano en San Diego Free consultations every Tuesday · Consultas gratuitas cada martes https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/sandiego/ 619-843-6399 Family Emergency Plan· Plan de emergencias familiar Guardianship / Tutela https://www.ilrc.org/resources/step-step-family-preparedness-plan ACLU Your rights are in many situations, including [...]

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