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Presented by Empowering Latino Futures
Empowering Futures through Public Service Journalism
| | July 7, 2026 — Vol. 6, Issue 33 | | |
Hola,
Summer is in full swing, and the events just keep coming. Don't miss your local health, education, civic engagement, and cultural events listed below.
Our July issue is here!
Please check out our WEBSITE with community articles and videos for you!
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Go with the kind of people you want to be.
—Saraí Marcelín, cofounder, AVID BDP
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El verano está en pleno apogeo y los eventos están a más no poder. No se pierdan los eventos locales sobre salud, educación, participación cívica y cultura que se presentan a continuación.
¡Ya está aquí nuestro número de julio!
¡Visiten nuestro SITIO WEB con artículos y videos de la comunidad para usted!
Cita de la semana
Rodéate del tipo de personas con las que te gustaría identificarte.
—Saraí Marcelín, cofundadora, AVID BDP
¿Cómo podemos ayudarlos? Envíen su comunicado de prensa a editor@ElfUSA.org
Nuestra página en Facebook.
Nuestro sitio
¡Adelante con ganas!
—Melanie Slone, editor in chief
To read the entire eNewsletter, please open it in your browser.
Para leer el eNewsletter completo, favor de abrirlo en su buscador.
2023, 2024, 2025 NAHP Awards: North County Informador, Gold, best Hispanic Magazine, newsprint.
Premios NAHP para 2023, 2024 y 2025: North County Informador, Oro, mejor revista hispana.
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Our July Issue
Nuestro número de julio
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Free Books · Se regalan libros
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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
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Friday, July 10, 10–12
Cafecito con la Comunidad
One Safe Place,
1050 Vallecitos Blvd., San Marcos
Thursday, July 23, 9–12:30
Fallbrook Food Pantry
140 N. Brandon Rd., Fallbrook
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Friday, July 24, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Community Health Systems
1328 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook
Saturday, August 8, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
MANA Event
Palomar College
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New President at MiraCosta College Nuevo presidente en MiraCosta College
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The Board of Trustees is excited to announce that Dr. Lennor M. Johnson has accepted the offer to become the next Superintendent/President of MiraCosta College.
Following a comprehensive national search, the Board selected Dr. Johnson to succeed Dr. Sunny Cooke and lead MiraCosta College forward. His first official day at the college will be August 3.
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La Junta Directiva se complace en anunciar que el Dr. Lennor M. Johnson ha aceptado la oferta para convertirse en el próximo Superintendente y Presidente de MiraCosta College.
Tras un exhaustivo proceso de búsqueda a nivel nacional, la Junta seleccionó al Dr. Johnson para suceder a la Dra. Sunny Cooke y liderar el futuro de MiraCosta College. Su primer día oficial en la institución será el 3 de agosto.
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Summer at Your Library · Verano en la bibiloteca
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Summer at your Library: Read, Learn, Create | The San Diego County Library is hosting its Summer Learning Challenge across all 33 library branches through August 31, offering participants fun, prizes, and countless opportunities to dive into a good book. | | | | California ofrece apoyo gratuito en cuestiones de inmigración a los estudiantes de colegios comunitarios | |
California Offers Free Immigration Support for Community College Students - North County Informador | By Selen Ozturk, American Community Media Find Your Ally As immigration crackdowns continue nationwide, California is expanding access to legal aid through Find Your Ally, the first state-funded program of its kind in the nation. Through Find Your Ally, all students, staff and faculty in California's 116 community colleges can access free immigration legal aid, [...] | | | | El San Diego Regional Center coordina servicios para personas con neurodivergencia | |
San Diego Regional Center Coordinates Services for Neurodivergent Individuals - North County Informador | By Melanie Slone Neurodivergent people, including those with autism, are guaranteed the legal right to receive lifelong services and supports under California's Lanterman Act, so they can live as independently as possible. San Diego Regional Center (SDRC) coordinates these services. Behavioral health focuses on habits, actions, and emotions that affect a person's overall well-being and [...] | | | |
Algunos consejos para mantenerse a salvo en condiciones de calor extremo
Abran el enlace y den clic en 'Español' en la parte superior derecha
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Summer Heat on the Way, Here are Tips to Stay Safe in Extreme Heat | It's getting hot out there, which can be dangerous for people and pets. Here are some tips to help you, your friends and loved ones stay safe. | | | | TrueCare and YMCA Partner to Bring Community as Medicine to Oceanside TrueCare y YMCA traen programa de salud comunitaria a Oceanside | | |
TrueCare is expanding its commitment to whole-person care through Community as Medicine®, an evidence-based wellness program designed by Open Source Wellness and made available locally through a partnership with the Joe and Mary Mottino Family YMCA in Oceanside.
Community as Medicine is a group-based coaching model developed by Open Source Wellness in collaboration with community and health care partners nationwide to help participants build sustainable habits related to physical activity, nutrition, stress management and community connection. Open Source Wellness helped unite TrueCare and the YMCA of San Diego County around a shared goal: connecting patients with the coaching, support and community resources needed to improve long-term health and well-being.
TrueCare patients interested in joining the program are encouraged to speak with their provider about referral opportunities.
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TrueCare está ampliando su compromiso con la atención integral de la persona a través de Community as Medicine®, un programa de bienestar basado en evidencia diseñado por Open Source Wellness y ofrecido a nivel local gracias a una colaboración con la Joe and Mary Mottino Family YMCA en Oceanside.
Es un modelo de orientación grupal desarrollado por Open Source Wellness en colaboración con socios comunitarios y de atención médica de todo el país, con el fin de ayudar a los participantes a crear hábitos sostenibles relacionados con la actividad física, la nutrición, el manejo del estrés y la conexión comunitaria.
Se invita a los pacientes de TrueCare interesados en participar en el programa a hablar con su proveedor de atención médica sobre las opciones de derivación.
| | Consejos de seguridad para el verano para las familias del condado de San Diego | |
Summer Safety Tips for San Diego County Families | As summer families across San Diego County are enjoying more time outdoors, traveling or trying to beat the heat. But the While the season offers plenty of chances for fun, the warmer months also higher risk of preventable injuries. | | | | Civic Engagement · Civismo | | Join the Environmental Justice Workgroup Participen en el grupo de justicia ambiental | | |
Are you passionate about access to clean air, healthy food, green jobs, and safe outdoor spaces for all? Do you enjoy collaborating with people who care about making a difference in their community?
This opportunity may be for you!
This advisory group advances regional climate priorities and community-driven solutions for local governments. The workgroup is led by the County's Office of Sustainability and Environmental Justice. In addition to being a part of an inspired group of changemakers, members receive $150 per meeting for their time and for sharing their perspectives.
Apply to Be a Member
Click "Member Application". Applications are due August 31, 2026.
Information Session
Please RSVP here. Learn more about the workgroup or request application assistance at virtual information sessions on July 21 and August 11, 2026 from 4:30-5:30pm.
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¿Le apasiona el acceso a aire limpio, alimentos saludables, empleos verdes y espacios al aire libre seguros para todos? ¿Disfruta colaborar con personas interesadas en marcar una diferencia en su comunidad?
¡Esta oportunidad podría ser para usted!
Este grupo asesor apoya prioridades climáticas regionales y soluciones impulsadas por la comunidad para los gobiernos locales. El grupo de trabajo está dirigido por la Oficina de Sostenibilidad y Justicia Ambiental del Condado. Además de formar parte de un grupo inspirador de agentes de cambio, los miembros reciben 150 dólares por reunión en compensación por su tiempo y por compartir sus perspectivas.
Solicite ser miembro
Haga clic en "Solicitud de membresía". La fecha límite para presentar solicitudes es el 31 de agosto de 2026.
Sesión informativa
Confirme su asistencia aquí. Obtenga más información sobre el grupo de trabajo o solicite ayuda con la solicitud en las sesiones informativas virtuales que se llevarán a cabo el 21 de julio y el 11 de agosto de 2026, de 4:30 p. m. a 5:30 p. m.
| | North County SAFE busca proteger a las comunidades de los abusos de ICE | |
North County SAFE Looks to Protect Communities from ICE Overreach - North County Informador | By Melanie Slone North County SAFE is a group of community patrol members trained to do what they call "community defense work." Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested the parent of a student from Park Dale Lane Elementary in Encinitas next to a designated drop-off school route and in front of a group of children [...] | | | | ACLUF-SDIC Launches Federal Law Enforcement Abuse Reporting Hotlines in San Diego & Imperial Counties | | Reporten abusos de ICE de manera confidencial | | |
Call the ACLUF-SDIC Federal Law Enforcement Abuse Reporting Hotline to report unlawful contact:
San Diego County hotline: 619-467-1663
Imperial County hotline: 760-645-9335
You can also use our online reporting form
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Llame a la Línea de Denuncias de Abusos por Agentes Federales del Orden Público de la ACLUF-SDIC para reportar cualquier contacto ilícito:
Línea del Condado de San Diego: 619-467-1663
Línea del Condado de Imperial: 760-645-9335
También puede utilizar nuestro formulario de denuncia en línea
AQUÍ
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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 | |
Senior Scam Stopper in North San Diego County Detengamos las estafas a los adultos mayores
| | El Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas ofrece recursos gratuitos en su idioma | |
The Small Business Development Center Offers Free Resources in Your Language - North County Informador | By Melanie Slone What can you do today if you are thinking of starting or growing a small business? First, you must take that leap of faith. "Many aspiring entrepreneurs wait until everything is perfect before starting," says Daisy Alonso, a bilingual (Spanish and English) program advisor at the San Diego Small Business Development Center [...] | | | |
Financial Tips from Gary Acosta, The Latino Brand Consejos de finanzas de Gary Acosta
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SUN Bucks: programa de alimentos durante el verano
Abrir el enlace y dar clic en 'Español' en la parte superior derecha.
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What to Know About SUN Bucks, the New Summer EBT Program - Feeding San Diego | Summer EBT, known in California as "SUN Bucks," is a new food program to help families with school-age children buy groceries during the summer. SUN Bucks will give families $40 per month for each eligible child for June, July, and August 2024 ($120 total). | | | | Condado aprueba programa de distribución de alimentos para apoyar a residentes afectados por reducción de CalFresh | |
Board Approves Food Distribution Program to Support Residents Facing CalFresh Reduction | The County Board of Supervisors has approved a new food distribution program designed to help an estimated 93,500 people who may see their CalFresh benefits reduced or eliminated due to new federal work requirements. | | | | Recursos para personas no ciudadanas afectadas por los cambios en requisitos de elegibilidad de CalFresh | |
Resources and Guidance for Noncitizens Impacted by CalFresh Eligibility Changes | Starting April 1, 2026, a change in federal law will make some noncitizens newly ineligible for CalFresh. Noncitizens already enrolled including asylees and refugees, will have their eligibility reviewed at their next renewal. | | | |
San Diego Food Bank Locations
Asistencia alimentaria y ubicaciones del San Diego Food Bank
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El Banco de Alimentos de San Diego está aquí para ayudar. Si usted o alguien que conoce necesita asistencia alimentaria, utilice nuestro mapa GPS para encontrar un punto de distribución cercano. Nuestra red de más de 450 organizaciones sin fines de lucro asociadas y puntos de distribución directa permanece totalmente operativa y lista para servir a los residentes de San Diego que lo necesiten.
The San Diego Food Bank is here to help. If you or someone you know needs food assistance, use our GPS map to find a nearby distribution center. Our network of 450 nonprofit partner organizations and direct distribution points are up and running for any San Diego residents who need them.
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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
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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
TrueCare Food Distribution
San Marcos
Iglesia del Señor Jesucristo en las Américas
332 E. Olive St., San Marcos, 11–12:30, 1st & 3rd Wednesday of month
Oceanside, Melba Bishop Community Recreation Center
5306 N. River Rd., Oceanside
11–2, 2nd & 4th Tuesday of month
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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 [...] | | | | |
Support Our Great Partners
Gracias a nuestros patrocinadores
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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.
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www.NorthCountyInformador.com
Editor in Chief: Melanie Slone
Publisher: Kirk Whisler
E: editor@ElfUSA.org
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