Monthly Archives: July 2012

The Beat Within

Jul. 15, 2012 / By
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The Beat Within’s mission is to provide incarcerated youth with consistent opportunity to share their ideas and life experiences in a safe space that encourages literacy, self-expression, some critical thinking skills, and healthy, supportive relationships with adults and their community...

Snitching: Myth or Reality?

Jul. 15, 2012 / By
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Commentary,  Unathi Udo

“Stop Snitching” is that a slogan that is pushed by criminals on the streets and on Wall Street...

Rebirth of Baby Boomers–New Markets, Technology Create Connections and Jobs

Jul. 13, 2012 / By
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Alianza News/New America Media, News Report, Gerardo Fernandez , Posted: Jul 13, 2012

Photo: Seniors are shown using Facebook at the Andrew Jackson Center in the Bronx, N.Y...

In Richmond, A Love of Soccer But Nowhere to Play

Jul. 11, 2012 / By
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Richmond Pulse/ New America Media, News Report, Monica Quesada

RICHMOND, Calif. — Angel Leon has learned how to express his feelings through soccer...

Why Am I Locked Out Of Refinancing?

Jul. 11, 2012 / By
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Shaun Donovan, United States Secretary for Housing and Urban Development, answers your questions on President Obama’s homeowner refinancing proposal that aims to make it simpler for millions of homeowners around the country to refinance their mortgages and save hundreds of dollars each month...

Key Features of the Law

Jul. 11, 2012 / By
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The health care law offers clear choices for consumers and provides new ways to hold insurance companies accountable...

College Student Harvesting Education in Grape Fields

Jul. 11, 2012 / By
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By Alejandra Alarcon,
Coachella Unincorporated

Mecca, Calif. – Like many college students, Enrique Lazcano is dedicating his summer to saving money for his return to school this fall...

Language Access Policy: The Big Picture

Jul. 11, 2012 / By
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Editor’s Note: Community organizations and residents recently met in Downtown Long Beach to discuss the proposed Language Access Policy...

American Dreaming in Downtown San Jose

Jul. 9, 2012 / By
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Silicon Valley De-Bug • Video • Jesus Medina, Stephanie Flores • July 9, 2012

Chinese immigrants Jimmy and Lucy share their tale of coming to America with next to nothing, how they were taught to make burritos from Mexican immigrants, and their “second home” Peking House Restaurant, where they serve the San Jose community — from longtime regular costumers to homeless in the area...

School is Out, But Lunch is Still Being Served

Jul. 5, 2012 / By
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By Stephanie Espinoza

Summer is supposed to be a time when kids can break free from the rigors of school...

Full Text of the Affordable Care Act

Jul. 5, 2012 / By
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Get all the facts on The Affordable Care Act at www.healthcare.gov

 

 

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Teens Making Their Way As Young Mothers

Jul. 5, 2012 / By
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BAKERSFIELD– With Kern County being the second highest in the state for  teen pregnancy rates, South Kern Sol wanted to take a look at what becomes of a teen after she becomes a mom...