Monthly Archives: March 2014

Q & A: Former Gang Member Turns Life Around with Trauma-Informed Care

Mar. 12, 2014 / By
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Ed. Note: With emotional trauma afflicting an estimated 75 percent of children in the U.S. juvenile justice system, the Sierra Health Foundation recently launched the Positive Youth Justice Initiative (PYJI), a grant initiative that aims to encourage a “trauma-informed” approach to working with youth in custody...

The Castaway Elders: Living Alone and Poor

Mar. 12, 2014 / By
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New America Media, Profile, Viji Sundaram

Photo: Brenda Washington in her tiny room, its shared bathroom down the hall. ..

Celebrating Latino Culture and Film in San Diego

Mar. 12, 2014 / By
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VoiceWaves producer Antonio Ruiz interviewed  San Diego Festival Executive Director / Founder Ethan van Thillo via phone about the event which is now in its 21st year...

VoiceWaves Reporter’s Video Screening at San Diego Latino Film Festival

Mar. 12, 2014 / By
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Veteran VoiceWaves Reporter Michael Lozano video, Life After DACA: One Policy, Different Outcomes, will screen Saturday, March 15 at the 21st Annual San Diego Latino Film Festival...

Do Young “Invincibles” Need Health Insurance?

Mar. 10, 2014 / By
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According to Young Invincibles.org, as of February 12th, 800,070 youth nationwide have signed up for health care through the Affordable Care Act. ..

Esperanza Centers Offers Free After School Fun and Learning

Mar. 10, 2014 / By
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KARLA MARTINEZ/Coachella Uninc

COACHELLA — Tutoring, making new friends, and helping the environment are just a few of the reasons that students come to Esperanza Youth and Family Center (EYFC) every day after school...

Why I Worked to Restrict Tobacco and Alcohol Use in South Kern Parks, and How We Won

Mar. 10, 2014 / By
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By Chris Romo for South Kern Sol

“The purpose of life is not to be happy...

How Will Common Core Help Golden Valley High Students Meet Their Academic Goals?

Mar. 7, 2014 / By
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By Yultzin Angeles / South Kern Sol

California schools recently opted-in to new education standards, known as Common Core, that aim to fundamentally change the way K-12 students are instructed and tested...

What Do You Make of the New Chevron Billboards? Richmond Youth Weigh In

Mar. 7, 2014 / By
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Editor’s Note: Late last year, Chevron began unveiling a series of billboard advertisements in Richmond.  Broadly interpreted, the ads convey a theme of city pride and feature images of workers as well as city landmarks like the Rosie the Riveter museum and local parks. ..

New Health Program Targets San Diego’s ‘Sickest, Poorest, Most Vulnerable’

Mar. 7, 2014 / By
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New America Media, Video, Paul Kleyman / Video by Jonah Most

Pictured above: Members of the local media in San Diego discuss a new program that aims to streamline health care for low-income seniors and people with disabilities...

Leadership Long Beach Hosts Citywide Candidates Forum

Mar. 7, 2014 / By
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Leadership Long Beach will host an evening forum of the candidates seeking citywide offices on Friday, March 28 at the CSU Chancellor Office in the Dumke Auditorium...