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Health Watchdog Put E-Cigarette Manufacturers On Alert
New America Media, News Report, Viji Sundaram
SAN FRANCISCO — A California health watchdog put e-cigarette manufacturers on alert on September 2nd, warning them that if they don’t recall the products they have sold on the California market within 60 days, they could be sued.
‘Free Our Dreams’ Youth Leaders Gather at the Capitol
By Randy Villegas
Last week I joined over 200 youth from around the state at the “Free Our Dreams Advocacy Day” at the State Capitol to rally for issues affecting our communities.
South Kern Residents Gather to Review Community Action Plan
By Randy Villegas
Nearly two hundred South Kern residents gathered at the David Head Center in Lamont this past Thursday for Building Healthy Communities-South Kern ‘Central Table.’
With AB60 No More ‘Driving in Fear’
WeCed Youth Media, First Person, Lisbeth Vazquez
My aunt Maria says that for as long as she can remember, the sight of a police car has intimidated her.
Californians Favor Extending Health Care Coverage to All Residents
New America Media, News Report, Viji Sundaram
SACRAMENTO — California voters are embracing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in record numbers, and a growing majority now supports expanding health care coverage to undocumented residents, according to the latest Field Poll, released here in the Capitol August 26.
BHC-SK Community Meeting in Lamont, Aug. 27
The south Kern community is invited to the next Building Healthy Communities-South Kern Central Table Meeting.
Central Valley Unites to Fight Environmental Injustice
The Know Fresno & WeCed Youth Media, Claudia Gonzalez, Aqueela Starks, and Guadalupe Reyes
FRESNO, Calif.–
Progress Made in Quest To Change Expulsion Practices
By Joey Williams
It is common belief that only the wealthiest and most connected members of our community have power and know how to use it.
Community Groups Press for Health For All
South Kern Sol, News Report, Earl Parsons
Photo above: Arvin Mayor Pro-Tem Jose Gurrola, speaking as a private citizen.
How a Dreamer Fell Through The Cracks
We’Ced, First Person, Miguel Garcia
Photo by Andres Reyes
If someone asked me what the proudest moment of my life has been, without a doubt I’d say the moment I received an acceptance letter from UC Davis.