Presented by Empowering Latino Futures

Empowering Futures through Public Service Journalism

March 11, 2025 — Vol. 5, Issue 12


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Our March Issue

Nuestro número de marzo

Ricardo Favela in English

Ricardo Favela en español

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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Se acerca la lluvia: consejos para conducir y ubicaciones de bolsas de arena

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

The Rain is Coming; Here are Driving Tips and Sandbag Locations

With potentially heavy rains in the forecast, the County and CAL FIRE are offering driving tips to everyone and free sandbags to residents and businesses in the unincorporated areas.

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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, March 12, 12–1 p.m.

Rock Springs Elementary

1155 Deodar Rd., Escondido

 

Friday, March 14, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Cafecito con la Comunidad

One Safe Place

1050 Los Vallecitos Blvd., San Marcos

 

Saturday, March 15, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Fallbrook a Leer

Maie Ellis Elementary

400 W Elder St., Fallbrook

 

Thursday, March 20, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Fallbrook Food Pantry

140 N. Brandon Rd, Fallbrook

 

Thursday, March 20, 3–4:30 p.m.

Escondido USD Food Distribution

Farr Elementary

933 Farr Ave, Escondido

 

Friday, March 21, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

N. Broadway Elementary

2301 N. Broadway, Escondido

 

Saturday, March 22, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Migrant Education 8:301

Speech Tournament

255 Pico Blvd., San Marcos

 

March 26–28th 

CABE

Long Beach Convention Center

 

Saturday, March 29

My Girlfriend's Closet

MiraCosta College

1 Bernard Dr, Oceanside

Thursday, April 3, 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Rock Springs Festival

1155 Deodar Rd., Escondido

 

Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Latino Book & Family Festival

MiraCosta College, 1 Bernard Dr., Oceanside

 

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

 

Saturday, April 12, 9:30–11:30

Rotary Meeting

Cocina del Charro, Escondido

 

Friday, April 18, 3:30–5:30

Project Access SD

 

Thurs 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

 

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

Fallbrook a Leer es este sábado

¡Viva la lectura y los libros!

LEER en español

Viva books and reading! Fallbrook a Leer is on March 15 - North County Informador

Fallbrook A Leer's annual day of literacy, activities, and volunteering will be Saturday, March 15, 9 a.m.-2 p.m, at Maie Ellis Elementary School. The keynote speaker this year in Fallbrook Union High School Superintendent Ilsa Garza-Gonzales. Now in its 21st year, the event will feature 30 guest readers for elementary-age children, activities for preschoolers, free [...]

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Health · Salud

La depresión y la salud mental y conductual: no sufra en silencio

LEER en español

Depression & Mental & Behavioral Health: Don't Suffer in Silence - North County Informador

I don't want to live, but I don't want to die. Many patients of depression say they feel that way at least some of the time. If you or someone you know has felt this way, there is hope. "There is no need to suffer in silence," says Adriana Naranjo, a Licensed Marriage and Family [...]

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STEP BY STEP WALK

In support of the Parkinson's Association of San Diego

En apoyo a la Asociación de Parkinson en San Diego

April 5, 7:30 check in

Liberty Station, San Diego

Register here / Registro

(858) 215-2570

Civic Engagement · Civismo

Los recortes federales afectan los programas de San Diego

LEER en español

Federal Cuts Affect San Diego Programs - North County Informador

Budget cuts and withholdings at the federal level (in Washington, DC) are leading to cuts in important local programs like housing, health, shelters, and more. Acting Chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors Terra Lawson-Remer says, "Federal directives are already disrupting essential services in San Diego County."

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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

¿La temporada de impuestos te estresa?

LEER en español

Does Tax Season Stress You Out? - North County Informador

By Gordon Chavez, Financial Advisor Let's be honest-taxes can be stressful. But they don't have to be. The anxiety often comes from the unknown: Will you owe money, or will you get a refund? The uncertainty can make it tempting to procrastinate, but delaying only adds to the stress.

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Ahorre en sus compras de despensa y tenga acceso a asistencia alimenticia

LEER en español

Save Money on Groceries and Access Food Assistance Resources - North County Informador

By Gordon Chavez Have you noticed how everything seems to be getting more expensive? How many times have you heard that and said it yourself? Well, it's true. If we look at the inflation rate for the last 5 years, here is what we find: 2019, 2.30%; 2020, 1.40%; 2021, 7.00%; 2022, 6.50%; and 2023, [...]

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Services · Servicios

Proteja su hogar de los incendios forestales

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

Safeguard Your Home from Wildfires

As temperatures rise this summer, it's important to consider safeguarding your property from wildfires.

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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

Consejos para mantener a sus mascotas seguras en caso de desastre

Abra la nota y dé clic en Español, superior derecha de la página

Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe in Disasters

San Diego County Animal Services reminds residents to be prepared to evacuate with their pets or livestock animals in the event of a disaster such as the Pacific Palisades wildfire, in Los Angeles.

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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



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