Author Archives: chuy
Safe Teens Empowerment Project, Alcohol and Drug Prevention
Sun Street Center and their youth program Safe Teens Empowerment Project (STEPS) in Salinas, CA talk about the services they are currently providing, in their drug and alcohol prevention program, youth involvement, and the participation on the campaign to bring awareness about the international overdose prevention on August 31, 2020. Guests: Reyna Alcala and Jorge Rubio, […]
STEM Careers: Conversation with Javier Gonzalez-Rocha Ph.D.
Inspiring and motivating Latino youth towards education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and be the future innovators. Guest: Javier Gonzalez-Rocha, Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering, Virgina Tech
Every Child Counts in this 2020 Census
Parents should secure programs that support the development of their children 0 to 5 years old, for the next 10 years by making sure they are counted in this 2020 Census. Guest: Mireya Gomez-Contreras, Census Outreach Contractor with First 5 Monterey County
Summer Resources at the National Steinbeck Center
Steinbeck Virtual Summer Events 2020 at the National Steinbeck Center to continue the legacy of Salinas Valley native and writer John Steinbeck. Activities include reading and writing camps and the Steinbeck Country United Global Festival. Guest: Ernesto Altamirano, Events and Fund Development Coordinator at the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas, California.
State Funds to Help Salton Sea Communities
Community leaders celebrated the passage as a sign of meaningful implementation of the Salton Sea Management Program — a plan that lays out actionable steps to restore the Sea and suppress the contaminated dust from its evaporation. Guests: Patricial Leal-Gutierrez, Program Manager at Alianza Coachella Valley y Christian Rodriguez, Community at Kounkuey Design Initiative
Monterey County Census Action Week
2020 Census Week of Action in Monterey County, activities to encourage residents to complete the Census questionnaire and to learn about the importance of being counted. Guests: Monica Gurmilan, Associate Planner | Advance Planning Division City of Salinas Community Development Department & Ana Velasquez is the Councilmember for the City of Soledad and District Director […]
Imperial Valley Census Activitie
Organizations and agencies in Imperial Valley coordinate activities to encourage the Latino community to answer the 2020 Census questionnaire. Guest: Miguel Hernandez, Communications Coordinator at Comite Civico Del Valle
Complete Your 2020 Census Questionnaire
The electoral equal representation in our democracy depends on the valuable data collected from the Census. Our paricipation completing the Census questionnaire is fundamental for the prosperity of each community. Guests: Theresa Zamora, Stanislaus Regional Coordinator with Mi Familia Vota, Jose Martinez-Saldana, Deputy Director of Programs at Youth Alliance in San Benito County, Rigo Jimenez, Education […]
Emergency Assistance Programs for Small Businesses
Resources to support are available to help the recovery of small businesses through various loans and grants. Guest: Carmen Herrera, Executive Director at El Pajaro Community Development Coorporation
Families First Coronavirus Respose Act
Families First Coronavirus Respose Act, temporary rule for employment paid leave allowing employees to be kept on payroll for emergency reasons during this pandemic. Guest: Veronica Melendez, Directing Litigation Attorney at California Legal Rural Assistance Foundation
