Monthly Archives: January 2012

Looking After Grandma, Learning Responsibility

Jan. 11, 2012 / By
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New America Media/ Richmond Pulse , News Report, Megael “Junior” Jonson , Posted:Jan 11, 2012

Editor’s Note: Providing eldercare is hard enough for family adults, but is even tougher for a teenager...

Coachella Artist Raps about Societal Issues

Jan. 10, 2012 / By
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Posted by Coachella Unincorporated

Coachella artist “Rhymer” raps about societal issues he’s faced in the city and hopes for a better community.

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PeaceBuilders: Teaching Peace in our Communities

Jan. 10, 2012 / By
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VoiceWaves recently interviewed Michelle Molina, CEO of PeaceBuilders  violence prevention curriculum and professional development program for grades pre-K to 12 whose goal is to transform the climate and culture of any environment to one which is cooperative, productive, and academically successful...

Axing Access for Community College Students

Jan. 9, 2012 / By
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New America Media, Commentary, Li Miao Lovett, Posted: Jan 08, 2012

In the coming week, the Student Success Task Force will decide on a set of policies intended to streamline academic pathways for students enrolled in California’s community colleges, discouraging those who meander and giving incentives for those who achieve stated goals.

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California Governor’s Budget Could Hit Most Vulnerable With Deepest Cuts

Jan. 9, 2012 / By
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New America Media, News Report, Zaineb Mohammed, Posted: Jan 07, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO–Advocates for both ethnic communities and children reacted with alarm to the state budget that Gov...

Green Cadre Program-Free Green Job Training For Low Income Young Adults In The South Bay

Jan. 6, 2012 / By
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David Madrid • Silicon Valley De-Bug • Audio/Interview • January 62012

Block2Block radio host David Madrid talks with David Lovato and Juan Avila from the City of San Jose’s Green Cadre Progam...

90-Year-Old Latina Brings Art to Life and Life to Her Art

Jan. 6, 2012 / By
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Mundo Hispánico, News Report, Johanes Roselló, Translated by Suzanne Manneh,Posted: Jan 01, 2012

Gloria Patiño, 90, is shown with gift cards made from her artwork...

Uncertainties Hover Over California DREAM Act

Jan. 6, 2012 / By
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New America Media/Richmond Pulse , News Report, Edgardo Cervano-Soto, Posted: Jan 06, 2012

RICHMOND, Calif.—Despite the announcement of Gov...

Jobs Program for Older Americans Struggles

Jan. 4, 2012 / By
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RedwoodAge.com, News Report, Pamela A. MacLean, Posted: Jan 02, 2012

Photo courtesy of Senior Service America

With passage of the 2012 budget Congress failed to restore any of the deep cuts made last year to the largest federally funded program that employs older adults...

Residents of Coachella Valley Suffer High Rates of Sickness

Jan. 3, 2012 / By
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California Watch, News Report, Bernice Yeung, Posted: Jan 03, 2012

Although they live near the trappings of a fit and healthy lifestyle, close to lush golf courses and luxury day spas, Coachella Valley residents are sicker and in poorer health than other Californians, according to a new analysis of multiple health studies...