Archive for March 16, 2012

Five ways California is helping the immigrant community

Pablo Rodriguez former Director of Dolores Huerta Foundation Community Organizing Institute

SACRAMENTO, CA – There’s no doubt immigration reform has a long way to go to ensure family reunification and a path to citizenship for the undocumented community. We must continue to fight for a federal DREAM Act and demand an end to Secure Communities and 287(g) programs that allow state and local law enforcement agencies to partner with ICE. But I remain hopeful because California had major victories last year that prove just how powerful uniting with dignity as our moral compass can be.

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New influenza virus discovered in Guatemalan fruit bats

Bat flu virus is not believed to present a threat to humans

A new influenza A virus discovered in fruit bats in Guatemala does not appear to present a current threat to humans, but should be studied as a potential source for human influenza, according to scientists from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention who worked with University of the Valley of Guatemala. The study was published today in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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I Have a Voice: Erika Flores

Erika Flores: Motivated Latina with clear goals and aspirations for the future.

Flores is the daughter of the owner of the Miracle Mile Casa Flores in Stockton. She’s currently working towards her Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

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Connecting Community to Combat Asthma

          Panel discussion (From Left to Right) Dr. George Bensch, Dr. Karen Furst, Pharmacist Allen Shek, Registered Nurse Robin Orr.

“San Joaquin County overall, for all ages, has a higher prevalence of asthma than the State of California,” said San Joaquin County Public Health Services, Doctor  Karen Furst.

San Joaquin County, CA – The San Joaquin County Public Health‘s Obesity & Chronic Disease Prevention Taskforce held the 2012 asthma summit, “Connecting Continue reading »

Women’s Center Welcomes Filmmaker and Activist Nancy Schwartzman

STOCKTON – The Women’s Center will host its 32^nd Annual Luncheon on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Stockton Civic Auditorium. This year, the Center will host Nancy Schwartzman as the event’s keynote speaker.

 Recently named one of the “10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2011” by Independent Magazine, Nancy’s work explores the intersection of sexuality, new media, and the complexities of modern relationships. She is the director and producer of the documentary films The Line (Media Education Foundation, 2009) and xoxosms (May 2011).  Continue reading »