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News From the North
By: Linda Kallas
6/8/22

Greetings from North County.This month’s article will focus on
Diania Caudell, retired, member of the San Luis Rey Band of Mission
Indians, is a basket weaver/gatherer who is weaving her magic
throughout North County. She is a board member of the California
Indian Basket Weavers Association (CIBA). She is also a member of
Tribal Pesticide Program Council (TPPC) representing CIBA. She speaks
about the dangers of pesticides on traditional weaving materials that
are harmful to the weavers. Diania, assisted by Roberta Estrada and
Raenette Olvera, both are also members of the San Luis Rey Band of
Mission Indians, conduct weaving workshops at various venues. The
ladies continue their practice on the fourth Sunday of the month at
San Luis Rey Mission where college students and other interested
participants are welcome to join the fun.

C.A.R.E. California

 

Governor Newsom Convenes Growing Coalition in Support of CARE
Court Coalition includes state and local officials, first responders,
health care professionals, behavioral health providers, business
organizations, civil rights groups and faith leaders, among others

CARE Court empowers Californians suffering from untreated
schizophrenia spectrum and psychotic disorders to access treatment,
services, and housing

San Diego Registrar of Voters

You choose when, where, and how to vote. Elections are no longer a one-day event. Every active registered voter will receive a ballot in the mail nearly a month before Election Day and in-person voting opportunities are available over multiple days. There is no need to wait until Election Day to vote. You can vote in the comfort of your home or visit a vote center near you.

The choice is yours!

MORTGAGE RELIEF Webinar next Tuesday! Apply today.

Please join Assemblymember Dr. Akilah Weber in partnership with the Urban League of San Diego County and experts from @camortgagehelp for an informational webinar on April 26, 2022 from 6 p.m.-7 p.m.

Applications will be accepted through an online portal. Visit CaMortgageRelief.org and click on the "Apply Now" button to get started.

Register to attend and pre-submit questions: https://a79.asmdc.org/mortgage_relief by April 26th at noon.

weber mortgagereliefwebinar flyer 

CAREER-READINESS WORKSHOP ORGANIZED BY LOCAL NONPROFITS; YOUTH IN SAN DIEGO PROMISE ZONE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE

The series of events includes: 

  • Job-Readiness Workshop (March 22, 10 a.m.-Noon) – A virtual workshop held via Zoom, in collaboration with SBCS and Second Chance, to provide resume-building and other helpful tips to prepare youth for employment. Youth ages 16 to 24 years old are encouraged to participate; register by visiting sandiego.gov/jobready.
  • Virtual Job Fair (March 24,10 a.m.-1 p.m.) – Nearly 30 employers offering full and part-time jobs as well as internships, including the City of San Diego. Youth ages 16 to 24 years old can register at sandiego.gov/jobfair and participate via Zoom.
    • For job fair attendees without internet access, the City will provide in-person support at three locations: Park de la Cruz Recreation Center at 3901 Landis St., Sherman Heights Community Center at 2258 Island Ave. and the Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library at 5148 Market St. Attendees will receive on-site computer access and technical help to allow them to connect virtually so they can participate in the job fair and leverage other SD Access 4 All resources. 
  • F.A.N.C.Y. Teen Girls Expo (April 24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.) – This in-person career expo, in collaboration with D.E.T.O.U.R. at the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA, 151 YMCA Way, will help girls from elementary school age through high school explore career or academic interests in science, technology, education, arts and mathematics. Youth can register at sandiego.gov/careerexpo. 

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