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Voces en Resiliencia: Perspectivas Latinos Sobre los Desafíos de las Inundaciones en Estados Unidos
19Jan By Hispanos Unidos Editorial TeamNo Comments
Local San Diego, Politics

Voces en Resiliencia: Perspectivas Latinos Sobre los Desafíos de las Inundaciones en Estados Unidos

(Please scroll down for English version) Un informe reciente de Headwaters Economics y la Fundación Acceso Hispano ha revelado estadísticas alarmantes sobre los riesgos de inundaciones que enfrentan las comunidades latinas en los Estados Unidos. Analizando datos de la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA), el informe revela que uno de cada cuatro latinos vivía en condados que experimentaron una declaración federal de desastre por inundaciones en 2023, en comparación con uno de cada diez no latinos. Este marcado contraste enfatiza la necesidad urgente de soluciones específicas para abordar los riesgos de inundaciones y la importancia de involucrar a los líderes de la comunidad latina en los programas de resiliencia. Exposición Latina al Riesgo de Inundaciones: L...
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Celebra el Caucus Legislativo Latino de California 50 Años
9Oct By Hispanos Unidos Editorial TeamNo Comments
Editor's Pick, Politics

Celebra el Caucus Legislativo Latino de California 50 Años

Assemblymember Juan Carrillo, Assembly Majority Leader Emeritus Eloise Gomez Reyes, Latino Caucus Vice-Chair Senator Lena Gonzalez, Past Latino Caucus Chair Senator Martha Escutia (Ret.), Latino Caucus Chair Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes, and Assembly Majority Leader Emeritus Assemblymember Ian Calderon (Ret.). Photo Credit: Pablo Cabrera. Los Ángeles — El viernes 6 de octubre, el Caucus Legislativo Latino de California (CLLC) celebró su 50 aniversario con una celebración espectacular en el histórico Teatro Orpheum en el centro de Los Ángeles. El importante evento contó con entretenimiento, presentaciones sobre la rica historia del CLLC y reconocimientos especiales a becarios y organizaciones que han desempeñado un papel fundamental en el avance de la causa de la igualdad, la educac...
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State Treasurer Fiona Ma Urges Media Studios to Return to Negotiations, Work toward Fair Deal with Writers and Actors
1Sep By Hispanos Unidos Editorial TeamNo Comments
Editor's Pick, Politics

State Treasurer Fiona Ma Urges Media Studios to Return to Negotiations, Work toward Fair Deal with Writers and Actors

SACRAMENTO –  State Treasurer Fiona Ma this week sent letters to the chief executives of the seven major media studios, urging that they return to the bargaining table with the Writers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild to work cooperatively to end the months-long strike that has brought the entertainment industry to a standstill and continues to inflict a toll on the California economy.Letters were sent to:Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney CompanyBrian L. Roberts, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Comcast CorporationRobert M. Bakish, President and Chief Executive Officer, Paramount GlobalDavid Zaslav, President and Chief Executive Officer, Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters, Co-Chief Executive Officers, NetflixTimothy ...
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29 URNAS ABREN PARA LA ELECCIÓN PRIMARIA ESPECIAL DEL DISTRITO CUATRO
21Jul By Hispanos Unidos Editorial TeamNo Comments
Politics

29 URNAS ABREN PARA LA ELECCIÓN PRIMARIA ESPECIAL DEL DISTRITO CUATRO

San Diego - A partir del martes, 18 de julio, los votantes registrados en el Cuarto Distrito de Supervisión pueden devolver su boleta por correo en cualquiera de las 29 urnas oficiales para entrega de boletas ubicadas a través del distrito. Las boletas de voto por correo están en camino a los casi 400,000 votantes en el Cuarto Distrito de Supervisión para la elección primaria especial del 15 de agosto y es posible que algunos votantes hayan recibido la suya para el lunes. ¿Cómo son las urnas oficiales del Registro? Las urnas oficiales del Registro son rojas, blancas y azules y cuentan con el logotipo del Registro junto con el sello del Condado. Todas las urnas están etiquetadas como "Urna oficial para entrega de boletas" y están construidas con acero inoxidable de alta calidad ...
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New State Budget Doubles Down on Climate Action by Expanding California Climate Action Corps  
14Jul By Hispanos Unidos Editorial TeamNo Comments
Politics

New State Budget Doubles Down on Climate Action by Expanding California Climate Action Corps  

President Joe Biden visits with U.S. Representative Anna Eshoo, Governor Gavin Newsom and California Climate Action Corps Fellow Chiena Ty at Baylands Nature Preserve in Palo Alto on June 19, 2023.  Photo Courtesy California Climate Action Corps SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Reaffirming the State’s commitment to build a more climate ready and safe California, Governor Gavin Newsom and the Legislature approved an additional $4.6 million in annual, ongoing funding to double the amount of paid service opportunities for California Climate Action Corps in the 2023-2024 State Budget.   The ongoing, increased funding will allow more California Climate Action Corps Fellows to serve in communities across the state to engage volunteers, educate the public and participate in urban greening, wildfir...
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City of San Diego to Invest $12.2 Million Into Citywide Arts and Culture Activities
7Jul By Hispanos Unidos Editorial TeamNo Comments
Local San Diego, Politics

City of San Diego to Invest $12.2 Million Into Citywide Arts and Culture Activities

SAN DIEGO – To promote greater public participation in artistic and cultural activities, the City of San Diego will grant funds to 186 local nonprofit organizations this fiscal year. The funding will support programs and activities such as film and video screenings, exhibits, performances, festivals, parades and other neighborhood events. "From San Ysidro to Rancho Bernardo, we are investing in our city's dynamic cultural sector to ensure all San Diegans have access to meaningful arts experiences," said Mayor Todd Gloria. "Our annual support of local arts and cultural organizations fosters a stronger economy, creates more jobs, gives our city a sense of identity and enhances the lives of San Diegans and our visitors from around the world."  The City's Commission ...
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29Jun By Hispanos Unidos Editorial TeamNo Comments
Education, Local San Diego, Politics

Secretary Cardona Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on College Affirmative Action Programs

Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling on college affirmative action programs:  "Today's Supreme Court decision takes our country decades backward, sharply limiting a vital tool that colleges have used to create vibrant, diverse campus communities. Students of color have long faced inequities in education and college access, and today's ruling is yet another blow to the fight for equal opportunity. As we consider today's decision, our commitment to educational opportunity for all Americans is unshaken, and our efforts to promote diversity in higher education are undeterred. The Department of Education is a civil rights agency, committed to equal access and educational opportunity for all students." "I want ...
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Governor Newsom Celebrates Pride, Highlights Disneyland Resort’s Investments in Anaheim
14Jun By Hispanos Unidos Editorial TeamNo Comments
Editor's Pick, Politics

Governor Newsom Celebrates Pride, Highlights Disneyland Resort’s Investments in Anaheim

ANAHEIM – Following the recent release of an economic impact study on the Disneyland Resort's multiyear public planning effort to expand in Anaheim, Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday received a briefing on Disney's plan to invest in the region for decades to come, and attended Disneyland's first-ever Disney After Dark Pride Nite event.  Earlier in the day, the Governor met with parents, school leaders, teachers and staff at the Glendale Unified School District following anti-LGBTQ+ protests held in response to the school board's move last week to recognize June as Pride Month for the fourth year in a row.   "In California, we don't just tolerate our diversity – we celebrate it and all the ways it makes us stronger," said Governor Newsom. "Our inclusivity and accept...
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California Awards Nearly $40 Million for Communities to Build Industries of the Future
25May By Hispanos Unidos Editorial TeamNo Comments
Local San Diego, Politics

California Awards Nearly $40 Million for Communities to Build Industries of the Future

(Pictured above: California Governor Gavin Newsom in Sept 2022 answering questions after signing legislation to streamline the housing approval process in California.) SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced $39 million in state funding going to economic development projects across the state that support California's transition to a low-carbon, green growth future. The funds, awarded through the Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF), support communities with their transition to more sustainable, climate forward industries while strengthening access to good jobs.  What Governor Newsom said: "Our transition to a clean economy must include all Californians – that's why we're investing hundreds of millions of dollars into innovative projects across our state that pu...
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President Biden and Vice President Harris Announce Reelection Campaign
25Apr By Hispanos Unidos Editorial TeamNo Comments
Editor's Pick, Politics

President Biden and Vice President Harris Announce Reelection Campaign

Washington - Today, President Joe Biden announced his candidacy for President of the United States in the 2024 Presidential Election. In a video released today titled "Freedom," President Biden harkened back to his 2020 campaign message when he described the country in a battle for the soul of the nation. Today's announcement from President Biden comes four years to the day after he announced his 2020 candidacy on a platform of restoring the soul of our nation, rebuilding the backbone of the country – the middle class – and uniting the country. "When I ran for President four years ago, I said we are in a battle for the soul of America – and we still are. The question we are facing is whether in the years ahead we have more freedom or less freedom, more rights or fewer," said&n...
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