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South Tucson incorpora un banco de alimentos móvil para hacer frente a la creciente necesidad
Leer en inglés Por primera vez, los residentes de South Tucson cuentan con su propio banco de alimentos móvil, después de que Interfaith Community Services añadiera un nuevo punto de distribución a principios de este año para atender mejor a los vecinos ancianos y discapacitados que tenían dificultades para acceder a su ubicación original. Los residentes ahora pueden encontrar el en la Autoridad de Vivienda de South Tucson, ubicado en 1713 S. Third Ave., el cuarto martes de cada mes.
South Tucson adds mobile food bank to address rising need
For the first time, South Tucson residents have a mobile food bank of their own, after Interfaith Community Services added a new distribution site earlier this year to better serve elderly and disabled neighbors who struggled to access its original location. Residents can now find the at the South Tucson Housing Authority, 1713 S. Third Ave., on the fourth Tuesday of every month.
Manifestantes exigen transparencia sobre supuesta instalación del ICE en el sur de Tucson
Leer en inglés Más de 50 personas se reunieron en una instalación de la Patrulla Fronteriza en el sur de la ciudad para exigir respuestas sobre lo que creen que son vehículos sin identificación del ICE que se almacenan allí y para pedir transparencia a las agencias federales en medio de la creciente preocupación por la actividad secreta de control migratorio en la región. La protesta fue liderada por Derechos Humanos y el Partido por el Socialismo y la Liberación.
Estudiantes de San Miguel convierten sus experiencias fronterizas en un documental colaborativo
Leer en inglés Los estudiantes de la Preparatoria San Miguel están plasmando sus experiencias de inmersión en la frontera en un documental gracias a una colaboración entre el programa El Otro Lado de la escuela y CK Productions. Aprenden de primera mano a narrar historias de migración, identidad y empatía a través de la realización de documentales.
Protesters demand transparency over alleged ICE facility on south side
More than 50 people gathered at a south-side Border Patrol facility to demand answers about what they believe are unmarked ICE vehicles being stored there and to call for transparency from federal agencies amid growing concern over secretive immigration enforcement activity in the region. The protest was led by Derechos Humanos and the Party for Socialism and Liberation.
San Miguel students turn border experiences into documentary collaboration
San Miguel High School students are turning their border immersion experiences into film through a collaboration between the school’s El Otro Lado program and CK Productions, learning firsthand how to tell stories of migration, identity and empathy through documentary filmmaking.
Fiscal general exige acción contra complejos del sur de Tucson
Leer en inglés 💡 Has escuchado? Tenemos un boletín digital semanal llamado "El Foco Dominguero." Actualiza tu suscripción para recibir un resumen de las historias que cubrimos en El Foco de Tucson! Líderes de Sur Tucson y defensores de inquilinos elogian a la Fiscal General Kris Mayes por tomar medidas contra varios complejos de apartamentos en problemas, calificándolos de una rendición de cuentas largamente esperada por años de condiciones de vida inseguras.
Activistas critican a Tucson ante apertura de Star Village
Leer en inglés Mientras Tucson se prepara para abrir su primer albergue autorizado para residentes sin hogar, los activistas afirman que la ciudad está socavando a los grupos de apoyo mutuo que desde hace tiempo han proporcionado comida, agua y atención médica a las mismas personas a las que el nuevo proyecto busca ayudar.
Registros revelan amianto persistente en motel del sur de Tucson
Leer en inglés El amianto ha estado presente en el Spanish Trail Motel al menos desde el 2017 y, a pesar de los múltiples incendios y la intervención de la ciudad, gran parte de él persiste hoy en día, según registros públicos. El amianto, también conocido como asbesto, es un grupo de minerales fibrosos que se encuentran naturalmente en el ambiente y que fueron utilizados ampliamente en el pasado por sus propiedades de resistencia al calor, al fuego y al desgaste.
Activista Dora Rodríguez comparte memorias sobre migración
Leer en inglés Dora Rodríguez tenía solo 19 años cuando huyó de El Salvador en medio de una guerra civil para llegar a Estados Unidos. Ella y otras 25 personas cruzaron al Monumento Nacional Organ Pipe el 5 de julio de 1980; solo 13 sobrevivieron tras ser abandonadas por los contrabandistas en el desierto de Sonora.
Grijalva, Butierez win Arizona CD7 primaries
Voters in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District picked their top candidates Tuesday in the primary election, with Adelita Grijalva coming out ahead for the Democrats and Daniel Butierez snagging the Republican nod. Grijalva, who was considered the frontrunner, earned about 62% of the vote in a five-way race, while Butierez won roughly 61% in a three-person GOP field. Both will head into a special general election on Sept. 23, where they’ll face off to replace Adelita Grijalva’s father, the late Rep.
Prop. 414 defeated: Critics demand change, mayor calls for solutions
Read in Spanish Supporters of an initiative that would have raised about $800 million for public safety and social services are headed back to the drawing board after nearly 70% of Tucson voters rejected Proposition 414 in Tuesday’s special election. Prop. 414 would have increased the city’s sales tax from 2.6% to 3.1% for the next 10 years. This would have brought the total local sales tax within city limits to 9.2%, making it among the highest in the state.
Tucson drops $200k in rocks at Downtown underpasses frequented by homeless
TucsonSentinel.com The city of Tucson spent $192,107 to place large riprap rocks at the Congress and Speedway interstate underpasses due to what officials said are safety concerns for pedestrians, but activists said the project's goal is to drive homeless people from the area. $61,971 was spent on materials from Arizona Electric Supply LLC and Arizona Materials LLC for lighting and rocks, including boulders for setting up against the walls, and $130,135 was spent on labor.
Public asked for input on candidates for vacancy at Pima Superior Court
TucsonSentinel.com The Pima County Commission on Trial Court Appointments is seeking public input about candidates to fill a vacancy on the Superior Court after the retirement of Judge Javier Chon-Lopez. The commission will interview candidates beginning 8:30 a.m. on August 19 in the Pima Room of the Sheraton Tucson Hotel, 5151 East Grant Rd. The interview agenda will be posted on the commission's website at least seven days prior to the meeting.
Tucson author Lydia Millet is 'Singing with Saguaros' at Desert Museum reading
TucsonSentinel.com Saturday at 6 p.m., Lydia Millet will host "Singing with Saguaros" at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Millet, a fiction author and deputy creative director at the Center for Biological Diversity, will be reading from her first non-fiction title, "We Loved It All." The book is about the personal experiences of living in the midst of climate change. Along with Millet, botanist Emmanuel Bernal will talk about bringing up children to see and love plants.
Pima County wants you to design new library cards
TucsonSentinel.com Pima County will be creating new limited-edition library cards later this year, and wants the public to design them. The library is accepting submissions in a design contest. Artists of all ages are eligible to compete and entries must be submitted online by August 14. The theme for this year's competition is "Seasons of Pima County." Contestants should think about what comes to mind during the different times of the year.
Drop off old paint, batteries, papers & more at Tucson HHW collection event Saturday.
TucsonSentinel.com Tucson residents can drop off old cleaning products, batteries, paint and pesticides at the city's monthly household hazardous waste collection event this Saturday, June 8. The Environmental and General Services Department will be collecting waste such as propane cylinders, pool chemicals, printer cartridges, auto batteries, oil filters and cleaning products at Jacobs Park, 3300 N. Fairview Ave., from 8 a.m. to noon.
Write-in Pima constable candidates can win JP9 July primary with Camacho off ballot
TucsonSentinel.com With incumbent George Camacho failing to make the ballot for Pima County constable in a South Side precinct, write-in candidates have a July primary opportunity to earn a spot in the November election. Camacho, a Democrat in Justice Precinct 9, was found to not have enough valid signatures on his nominating petitions, with 216 signatures tossed out for reasons such as voters living outside the precinct or not being a registered voter at the time of signing.
Work on new 'beginner' trail to Tanque Verde Falls restricts parking through June 15
TucsonSentinel.com Some parking areas on the north side of Redington Road will be closed through mid-June as the Forest Service constructs three new lots, and builds a "beginner-friendly" trail with a view of the scenic waterfall in Tanque Verde Canyon. The construction — between mile marker 3 and marker 4.6 — began this week. The road over Redington Pass will remain open, but delays are expected, officials said.
'Blue Envelopes': ADOT program helps Az drivers with autism during traffic stops
TucsonSentinel.com A new program in Arizona is meant to help people with autism communicate with police. They can store registration and insurance papers in a blue envelope and hand it to an officer during traffic stops. The effort, modeled after a "Blue Envelope" program in Connecticut, was proposed by University of Arizona Chief of Police Chris Olson last August. "When I first learned about the program, I was a commander in Oro Valley, and I had every intention to start it there," Olson said.
OPINION: The univeristy president and previous CFO are out of touch
It’s been quite a year for the University of Arizona with multiple happenings making the news, most notably the financial crisis caused by royally failing to maintain a balanced budget. UA has since drafted a plan to balance the budget that included hiring and pay freezes, along with “budget reductions.” It’s wonderful the UA has decided a balanced budget is ideal, and hopefully lower employees are shielded from consequences of senior leadership’s mistakes.
With tension rife at border, Pima County continues to track migrant deaths
Content warning: death, discussion of human remains The Tucson sector is now the most dangerous sector in the southwest for migrants as well as the busiest with over 64,638 people crossing this past November, according to Border Patrol statistics. Migrant deaths are not a recent issue. Since the year 2000, the number of migrants who die in the desert north of the border has climbed year after year.
Students, community members stage sit-in at Dean of Education’s Office
UA students and community leaders staged a sit-in Monday morning at the College of Education, demanding that professors Rebecca Lopez and Rebecca Zapien be reinstated immediately. The professors were recently put on administrative leave with pay after a video was shared of comments they made about the Israel-Hamas conflict during a class discussion.
Pima County opens transition center to help people leaving jail
Pima County opened a new transition center at the Pima County Adult Detention Centeraimed to keep nonviolent offenders from going back to jail. The center has been operating since June and fully opened last month with certified justice navigators already having connected over 200 individuals with resources in the community. According to Pima County, the jail is near capacity with over 1,900 people. The most common reason for re-arrest is failure to appear in court.
Hornets battle back in the ninth to continue the home win streak
The Fullerton Hornets beat the Mt. SAC Mounties 15-14 on Tuesday, tallying almost 20 hits and continuing their winning streak at home, now two games in a row. Second baseman Brock Denbo made a few great plays throughout the day for the Hornets. Photo credit: Colton Allder Ryan Flores got the start for the Hornets putting on an impressive showing with three shutout innings. The Hornets put three runs on the board in the first inning, courtesy of RBIs by Matt Darr, Jacob McClure and Julian Tellez.
Opinion: Fullerton should relegalize rarijuana distribution
Another year, and yet another city in California burning through taxpayer cash in the attempt to quell illegal dispensaries, continuing a multiyear debate rife with opinion and hyperbole. Or that’s how it appears according to the Fullerton city website. The city council banned dispensaries from the city in 2017, despite Prop 64 passing the year prior, and voting in Ordinance No. 3289 this past November, which legalized a limited number of shops in the city.
May 16, 2021 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
The city of Fullerton has gone back and forth on the legalization of marijuana dispensaries this past year.
Orange County's 4th District job fair to provide job access and resources
Orange County’s 4th District is hosting a job fair over Zoom Wednesday, May 5, for people currently seeking employment in the Northern OC region. Attendees can access the virtual job expo on their electronic notebooks, tablets and smartphones. A webcam is not required unless applicants want to use it since the fair will primarily be held over Zoom. It is not mandatory to stay for the entire four hours of the fair.
May 4, 2021 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Hornets’ struggles continue with a big loss to Golden West Golden West starter Caleb Turner was dominant on the mound as the Rustlers shocked the Hornets 21-5. Read More Dynamic voices, foley antics liven ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ at The Maverick Actors brought “The Amazing Spiderman” comic to life with animated performances for the theater’s indoor reopening.
Hungry-Hornet Drive-Thru continues to feed students in need.
The Hungry Hornet Drive-Thru is continuing to offer a week’s worth of meals to students Thursday’s thanks to Fullerton College’s partnership with Pathways of Hope and Sodexo. Volunteers load food into the back of a students car. Photo credit: Colton Allder It is the second consecutive year for the drive-thru, which started as a safer way for students to receive meals when the campus closed due to COVID-19.
May 2, 2021 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Hungry-Hornet Drive-Thru continues to feed students in need. Fullerton College offers weekly food provisions, contraceptives, and other necessities for students through the summer. Read More ‘Skate to End Hate’ rolls through Tustin in support of the AAPI community Supporters took to the streets in Tustin on roller-skates, bikes, skateboards and foot after a recent anti-Asian hate crime happened in one of the city’s parks. Read More
Tension in Huntington Beach rises as rival demonstrators clash
Hundreds of Black Lives Matter supporters assembled in protest of a White Lives Matter rally Sunday at Huntington Beach Pier Plaza after KKK and white supremacist flyers were found in a nearby neighborhood.
April 11, 2021 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Tension in Huntington Beach rises as rival demonstrators clash Hannah Shields, Rachel Lopez, Myron Caringal, Colton AllderJoe TrujilloApril 11, 2021 White Lives Matter rally failed to assemble when Black Lives Matter organized a counter-protest. Read More How OC Community Cats is helping stifle Orange County’s ever-growing cat population OC Community Cats is a non-profit organization that is composed of volunteers that help manage and care for the cat population in Orange County. Read More
Mosaic artist Michelle Sider reflects on Women's History Month
Michelle Sider is a Detroit-based multimedia artist that currently has her mosaic piece “Peppers 1” on display at the Las Laguna Art Gallery’s “Women in Art” exhibit. Sider worked as a psychologist, illustrator and teacher before she became a full-time artist at age 60, drawing attention for her paint-like style and in-depth, colorful mosaics that bend light and change colors throughout the day.
March 22, 2021 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
The facts and the furious: community rallies support for Asian Americans Over the span of four hours, attendees grieved, shared past stories of racism and rallied together to continue supporting Asian Americans. Read More Stray Kids fans hype up cup sleeves at local cafe K-pop fans met at a cafe in Fullerton this Sunday to buy boba milk teas and their accompanying themed cup sleeves.
Umoja's Beat Café Virtual Open Mic builds community
Fullerton College’s Umoja Community hosted their annual Beat Café open mic on Feb, 9, allowing Black and African American students and staff to showcase their talent virtually while continuing to promote a united and encouraging community spirit. Umoja considers building the community, prioritizing students, and touching the spirit as key organizational values, and it was in full showing on Tuesday as part of their celebrations for Black History Month.
February 10, 2021 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Umoja’s Beat Café Virtual Open Mic builds community Students showcased talents while NBC’s “The Voice” Nelson Cade III performs and tells a touching story about Stevie Wonder. Read More An anti-racism campaign is being developed by the Office of Diversity and Compliance North Orange County Community College District’s Office of Diversity and Compliance is working on an anti-racism campaign with two ad hoc teams in need of student and faculty contribution. Read More
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