Monthly Archives: December 2013

Ramona Gardens’ residents benefit from ‘fruteros’

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The old blue pick-up truck with the custom-made display case attached to its bed slowly makes its way up the street...

Obamacare Begins Amidst Confusion

Dec. 30, 2013 / By
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By Alfredo Camacho for South Kern Sol

New Years’ day is the first day that health coverage will begin under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for those who signed up by the enrollment deadline on Dec...

As the Chance for Comprehensive Reform Fades, DREAMers Face a Tough Choice

Dec. 30, 2013 / By
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PRI’s The World, News Report, Jason Margolis

Pictured above: Mexican-born Sujey Romoero, who was able to become a US citizen because of the 1986 immigration overhaul in Congress, worries about immigrant families today if the DREAM Act were to pass...

A Case for Investing in Mental Health Services to Prevent Violence

Dec. 30, 2013 / By
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Since the deadly shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last November, there has been a continued national discussion prioritizing mental healthcare as a means to end violence in communities...

A Young Person’s Guide to Getting a Job in Long Beach

Dec. 27, 2013 / By
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Let’s face it: While it’s been a few years since the recession began, it’s still hard to find a job...

An Undocumented Immigrant Reflects on 2013: No Immigration Reform, But the Movement Keep Building

Dec. 27, 2013 / By
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Community organizer, and soon to be high school teacher, Cesar Juarez shares both the current political realities and future aspirations of the movement for immigration reform...

2013 Star: Tizoc DeAztlan

Dec. 27, 2013 / By
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Why his Star Shone Brightly in 2013

Tizoc DeAztlan, CEO of DeAztlan Consulting, wears many hats...

Youth Radio Podcast: Teen Depression

Dec. 27, 2013 / By
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Today on the Youth Radio podcast, we talk to a mental health advocacy organization for teens suffering with mental illness about whether there is a link between gun violence and mental illness...

In Richmond, Eating Healthy Depends On Where You Live

Dec. 27, 2013 / By
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by Luis Cubas

You know how the saying goes: “You are what you eat.” The problem is, we don’t always have a choice...

Dear Santa: What My School Needs This Xmas

Dec. 24, 2013 / By
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By VoiceWaves Guest Reporters Citlali Hernandez and Jocelyn Sanchez

[Ed.Note] VoiceWaves asked two Long Beach high school students to take a photo that depicts things or conditions at their school that they would like to see addressed and/or improved...

2013 Star Megan Beaman: Fighting for Justice in the Community

Dec. 23, 2013 / By
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Why Her Star Shone Brightly in 2013

Attorney Megan Beaman had a stellar 2013. Her independent law practice, Beaman Law, helped numerous community members and organizations fight for their rights in the areas of employment, housing, immigration, civil rights, and policy...

What is Your New Year’s Resolution?

Dec. 23, 2013 / By
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By Daniel Jimenez for South Kern Sol

As the New Year approaches, many people start to think about a New Year’s resolution to improve their lives...