Presented by Empowering Latino Futures

Empowering Futures through Public Service Journalism

September 30, 2025 — Vol. 5, Issue 47


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Information booklets have been mailed to registered voters for the November 4 special election. Also, FAFSA applications this week. And don't miss the business entrepreneurship fair.

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Quote of the Week

Food brings people in, reminds them they matter, and shows that identity can be celebrated in many forms.

Tammah Watts, mental health counselor at MiraCosta College


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Se han enviado folletos informativos a los votantes registrados para las elecciones especiales del 4 de noviembre. También se entregarán las solicitudes de FAFSA esta semana. Y no se pierdan la feria de emprendimiento empresarial en español.

Ya llegó nuestro número de septiembre. Pronto llega nuestro número de octubre.

¡Visiten nuestro SITIO WEB con artículos y videos de la comunidad para usted!


Cita de la semana

La comida es esencial y demuestra respeto, reconocimiento, bienvenida y pertenencia. Ese sentido de pertenencia.

Tammah Watts, consejera de salud mental en MiraCosta College


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¡Adelante con ganas!

—Melanie Slone, editor in chief



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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.

Our September Issue

Nuestro número de septiembre

Mes de la herencia hispana: el latido de nuestra cultura

Hispanic Heritage Month: The Heartbeat of Our Culture - North County Informador

By Beatriz Palmer Listen for the "aja-ja-jai," my written version of Don Vicente Fernandez's vocalization, or the tun-tun-tun sounds Cubanos' and Afro-Latinos' hands make as they tap drums to summon their people. My father said, "Hija, it's in our blood". It's the same for our Latino brothers and sisters; we tap into the unspoken music [...]

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

Friday, October 3,10–3

LEAD Conference, Cal State San Bernardino

5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA

 

Saturday, October 4, 10–3

MANA “Auténtica” Conference

Palomar College Student Union

1140 W. Mission Rd., San Marcos

 

Saturday, October 4, 10–3

Multicultural Book & Family Festival

Cal State San Bernardino

5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA

 

Friday, October 10, 10–12

Cafecito con Comunidad

One Safe Place

1050 Los Vallecitos, San Marcos

 

Saturday, October 11, 10–2

Lifeline Community Fair

John Landes Park

4139 Lewis St., Oceanside


Sunday, October 12, 12–8

Oaxaca de Mis Amores Fair

301 The Strand N, Oceanside


Wednesday, October 15

Rock Springs Elementary

1155 Deodar Rd., Escondido

 

Friday, October 17, 4–7 p.m.

Grapevine Elementary

630 Grapevine Rd., Vista

 

Saturday, October 18, 12–3

Lifeline RESPECT Project Fair

151 E. Carmel St., San Marcos

 

Sunday, October 19, 10–1

San Dieguito Park

1628 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Del Mar

 

Thursday, October 23, 9–12:30

Fallbrook Food Pantry

140 N. Brandon Rd., Fallbrook

 

Thursday, October 23, 3–4:30

Farr Elementary Escondido Unified Food Distribution

933 Farr Ave., Escondido

 

Friday, October 24, 12–1pm

No. Broadway Elementary

2301 N. Broadway, Escondido

 

Wednesday, October 29, 3–7 p.m.

Vista Innovation Center

836 Olive Ave., Vista

FAFSA for Financial Aid

FAFSA para becas y asistencia financiera para estudiar

FAFSA forms should be available October 1.

Don't wait to fill them out and get financial aid for higher education.

CLICK HERE

Los formularios FAFSA deben de estar disponibles el 1 de octubre.

No esperen para llenarlos y conseguir ayuda financiera para la eduación superior.

VISITEN ESTE SITIO

Disponible en español en la parte superior derecha de la página.

This Saturday Este sábado

In Community, In Continuity: Sustaining Servingness through Collective Responsibility

Health · Salud

Recursos para la prevención del suicidio en el condado de San Diego

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Together in Hope: Suicide Prevention Resources in San Diego County

As Suicide Prevention Month finishes up, it's timely to provide a reminder that resources, tools, and trainings are available year-round to help prevent suicide deaths.

Anuncian eventos comunitarios para presentar los nuevos servicios de Medi-Cal

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Community Events Planned to Showcase New Medi-Cal Services

People experiencing homelessness, those with mental health conditions or substance use disorders, and former foster youth, among others, may be eligible for new services through Medi-Cal.

Civic Engagement · Civismo

Se envían folletos de información para las elecciones especiales de noviembre

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Voter Information Pamphlets Go Out to Registered Voters for November Special Election

Voter information pamphlets are on their way to the County's over 2 million registered voters for the Nov. 4 special election.

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.

Financial Empowerment · Empoderamiento Financiero

NAHREP lucha por la riqueza hispana a través de la propiedad de vivienda

NAHREP Fights for Hispanic Wealth through Homeownership - North County Informador

By Melanie Slone The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), under the leadership of Gary Acosta, created the Hispanic Wealth Project, a nonprofit committed to increasing household wealth in the Latino community. According to the 2024 State of Hispanic Homeownership Report, Hispanic homeownership reached a record 9.8 million households, with 238,000 new Hispanic [...]

Services · Servicios

Encuentre los riesgos de peligro en su hogar para prepararse para una emergencia

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Find Your Home's Hazard Risks to Prepare for an Emergency

September is Disaster Preparedness Month, and it is an ideal time to think about the critical preparedness steps could reduce risks and protect you and your family in an emergency.

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



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

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


North County Informador

www.NorthCountyInformador.com

Editor in Chief: Melanie Slone

Designer: María Fernanda Álvarez

Publisher: Kirk Whisler

E: editor@ElfUSA.org