More than 1,000 activists from Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) met in San Francisco from last Thursday, March 17 until this last Sunday, March 20 to commemorate 50 years of work that the organization has done on behalf of human rights. One of the most outrageous violations of these rights is taking place precisely in Mexico, […]
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Recortes al presupuesto de programas para niños
La versión actual del presupuesto del Estado para el año fiscal 2011-2012 recorta $535 millones destinados a programs para el cuidado y el desarrollo de niños, conforme al Departamento de Educación, y que actualmente sirven a casi 500.000 niños provenientes de familias de bajos ingresos. El proyecto de presupuesto reduce la edad máxima para otorgar […]
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Budget cuts impact child development programs
The current version of the state budget for fiscal year 2011-2012 cuts $535 million from Child Care and Development programs that, according to the Department of Education, serve almost 500,000 low-income children. The proposed budget lowers the maximum age for childcare subsidies from 12 to 11— eliminating childcare funds for roughly 14,000 children—and lowering the […]
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Los latinos se quedan fuera del programa de Permiso Familiar Pagado
Según este nuevo informe, los latinos son las personas que tienen mayor probabilidad de ser favorecidos con el Permiso Familiar Pagado. Pero la falta de conocimiento por parte de los emigrantes y de los trabajadores de bajos ingresos no hace posible que ellos accedan a este tipo de subsidio. El estudio dio a conocer que […]
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Latinos left out of Paid Family Leave program
Lack of awareness among immigrants and low-income workers has prevented them from tapping into California’s Paid Family Leave program, even though they would be the most likely to benefit from it, according to a new report. The study found that Latinos were the least likely to participate in the state program that offers paid leave, […]
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Gran victoria para el pequeño comercio
El pequeño comercio ya no está sujeto a las reglas poco razonables de cobros vencidos y ahora disfrutan una protección igual a las de los consumidores residenciales.
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Big win for small businesses
Small businesses are no longer subject to unreasonable back billing rules and now enjoy similar protections to the ones residential customers have.
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Deportation Defense
6pm Help promote justice for immigrants communities. Kept hardworking families together. Play a key role in affecting immigration policies. What: Join Dolores Street Community Street Services and United States Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez, chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Where: Ritz-Carlton San Francisco. Agenda: US Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez; Aturo J. Gonzlez, Partner, Morrison & […]
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Cesar Chávez Parade & Festival
10am Parade 12-6pm Festival Join the celebration commemorating the life and work of labor and civil rights leader César Chávez. 10am: Assemble for Parade at Dolores Park. 12-6pm : Street Fair at 24th Street, between Treat & Bryant. Featuring: Cuban Cowboys; Dr. Loco’s Rockin’ Jalapeño Band; Abel & The Prophets/Frisco Project; Danza Azteca Citlalli