Beyond Longbeach

‘Sin Padre’ – In Local Film, Masculinity is Violent

Dec. 6, 2013 / By
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By Edgardo Cervano-Soto

When Nora Vigil first saw the scenes of domestic and street violence in the new local film,Sin Padre, she “thought of the violence occurring in Richmond,” even though the film is set in San Francisco’s Mission District...

California’s SHOP is Open for Business

Dec. 3, 2013 / By
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New America Media, News Report, Viji Sundaram

above photo: Tyler (left), Liz and Steve Parker in front of their Tulsa Ribs Restaurant in Orange, Calif...

WE Connect Brings Health Resources To Hundreds of ECV Families

Nov. 29, 2013 / By
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MARIA GARCIA, AURORA SALDIVAR & BRENDA R. RINCON/Coachella Uninc

THERMAL – Hundreds of Eastern Coachella Valley families may have something to be thankful for very soon: health insurance...

Hunger Strike: Youth Leading the Way On Immigration

Nov. 29, 2013 / By
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By Alfredo Camacho for South Kern Sol

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — This past Wednesday, immigration reform supporters including Cal State Bakersfield professor Gonzalo Santos, and Andres Chavez, the grandson of the late Cesar E...

Soon-to-Be Parents Get What They Need at Resource Fair

Nov. 29, 2013 / By
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News Feature, Chanelle Ignant

The gymnasium at Lavonya DeJean Middle School gave new meaning to the phrase “multi-purpose” last Saturday, when it was transformed into a baby shower venue for scores of expecting parents and their family members...

Community Activism Through Mapping

Nov. 29, 2013 / By
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Say there’s an issue in your community you want to fix. There are the obvious tactics...