• Immigration Corner

    Meet Emma, The New Virtual Assistant for Spanish Users of the USCIS Immigration Website By Raul Ray, Esq. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, (USCIS), processes applications for such immigration benefits as green cards, work permits, travel document and naturalization. As an agency of the U.S. Department of...
  • Hawaii as “ground zero” against genetically engineered crops

    Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss EarthTalk Most of us think of beaches, surfing and luaus when we think of Hawaii. But the constantly warm and moist climate actually provides some of the most productive land in the world with a never-ending growing season. As a result, Hawaii has become...
  • People’s Caravan Fights Racism From Cleveland to Philly

    Suzanne Potter California News Service SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Dozens of advocates for racial justice and peace arrived in Philadelphia for the Democratic National Convention this weekend, making the trek together after protesting at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. The Grassroots Global Justice Alliance organized the event, dubbing it...
  • Senator Tony Mendoza’s Bill Prevents Wage Theft from California’s Workers

    Governor Brown Signs SB 1342  Senator Tony Mendoza’s Bill Prevents Wage Theft from California’s Workers   Sacramento – A measure, SB 1342, authored by Senator Tony Mendoza (D-Artesia) that would protect workers by paving the way for a statewide mechanism at the local level to fight wage theft, was...
  • Families with Children Face Housing Discrimination in Fremont

    Fair Housing Investigation at Fremont Condo Complex Reveals Longstanding Pattern of Discrimination Against Families with Children Fremont, CA – Project Sentinel joined a class of aggrieved residents to file a housing discrimination lawsuit in federal court against Silvertree Mohave Homeowners’ Association (HOA) and Management Solutions. Both jointly manage Silvertree...
  • Breast Cancer Emergency Fund to Expand Outreach

    Priority is Raising Awareness Among Prospective Donors and Low-Income Women, Including Non-Native English Speakers SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.— The Breast Cancer Emergency Fund (BCEF) announced on July 21st that it will expand its outreach in the South Bay Area to raise awareness about its services to prospective donors and low-income individuals...
  • Instant Car Plates

    Governor Signs MTC-Backed Bill Requiring Auto Dealers to Install Vehicle License Plates Immediately After Sale MTC Law enforcement will have an easier time catching toll evaders and other law-breakers thanks to MTC-supported legislation that requires car dealers to install vehicle license plates on all newly purchased vehicles rather than...
  • WHO WILL YOU VOTE FOR? HILLARY OR DONALD?

    Hilbert Morales EL OBSERVADOR This week Hillary Clinton became the official Democratic Party’s Presidential candidate. Between now and Election Day, Tuesday, November 8, 2016, each registered voter will have the opportunity and responsibility to glean the facts and truth from all the propaganda hype which each party will generate....
  • Juma Ventures offers job opportunities for youth in Santa Clara

    Santa Clara County Low-income youth between 18-21 years old will get a chance to jump-start their careers at Levi’s Stadium and Avaya Stadium this year. Juma is an award-winning non-profit organization that provides at-risk youth, who are disconnected from school and work (Opportunity Youth), with workforce training and job...
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