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Highlights: 2_2012

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February 2012 Read pages 1-9
January, 2012 1-9

Bergin University


January 2012 Read pages 10-16
January 2012, 10-16

Personajes del Mes: Un grupo de 60 estudiantes de la Escuela Preparatoria Elsie Allen, quienes están inscritos en el curso de Seguridad Pública organizado por ROP, una división de la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Sonoma (SCOE, por sus siglas en inglés), están llevando esta preparación un paso adelante al convertirse en miembros del Equipo Certificado de Adolescentes para Respuesta en casos de Emergencia (CERT, por sus siglas en inglés). Este curso fue posible a través de una beca de $50,000 que fue otorgada a las escuelas de los condados de Sonoma y Mendocino por State Farm Insurance Company. Sesenta escuelas preparatorias públicas y privadas de los condados de Sonoma y Mendocino se verán directamente impactadas y miles de estudiantes y sus familias se podrán ver beneficiadas a través de este programa. Por Ruth Gonzalez

People of the Month:
A group of 60 Elsie Allen High School students enrolled in Sonoma County of Education’s ROP Public Safety course are becoming Teen-Certified Emergency Response Team (CERT) members. These students will in turn train other students and family members in disaster response preparedness. This was made possible through a $50,000 grant awarded to Sonoma and Mendocino schools by State Farm Insurance Company. Sixty public and private high schools in the counties of Sonoma and Mendocino will be directly impacted and thousands of students and their families can benefit from this program, by Ruth Gonzalez
Fotografías de /Photos by Mathew Canniff.
Click here to read the article in the February, 2012
issue on pages 8 and 9.


 


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Stories in the January 2012 issue:

Occupy Protesters marched from Roseland to downtown Santa Rosa and forced the closure of Wells Fargo Bank. People of all ages and nationalities united to express their discontent with the state of the economy and immigration law. Click here to see more photos by Mathew Canniff.

A valentine for your pet? How to include your pet in your valentine's Day wishes. Page 3.

Piropos for Valentine's Day? And the official La Voz Bilingual Newspaper Valentine's Day Piropos List. Pages 10-11.

Education: The importance of school attendance. La importancia de la asistencia y punctualidad en la escuela. Page 6.

Animal Poem by Radha Weaver: Bingo Bango Bongo: The Bongo/El Bongo.... Page 7.

Jodie Foster. Illustration by Emilio Rodríguez Jiménez. Page 11.

Immigration: Obama administration announces major change in immigration procedure. La administración de obama anuncia ungran cambio en los prodecimientos de inmigración. Page 1.

Also, Test for couples to improve relationships (12); Nurturing our babies' socio-emotional development (12); 2012 and the Mayan predictions(12); Meditate for less stress part 2 (13) and more.

 

 
 

 

Highlights: 1_2012

 


January 2012 Read pages 1-9
January, 2012 1-9

Bergin University


January 2012 Read pages 10-16
January 2012, 10-16

Personaje del Mes: ¡Ocúpese de su Comunidad! Grupos de vecinos del área de Roseland, empresas y residentes se unieron para trabajar unidos y diseminar la alegría navideña entre los niños de la localidad. Casi treinta estudiantes proporcionaron su trabajo voluntario para ayudar en la Celebración de las Fiestas Navideñas de la Estación de Bomberos de Roseland, la cual cumple su 15to. aniversario. Por Ruth Gonzalez

Persons of the Month:
Occupy your Community! Roseland area neighborhood groups, businesses and residents came together to spread Christmas cheer to local children. Almost thirty high-school students also volunteered to help at the annual Roseland Fire Station Holiday Celebration; now in its 15th year. Also, highlights of others who volunteer. By Ruth Gonzalez

Fotografías de /Photos by Ani Weaver.
Click here to read the article in the January, 2012 issue
on pages 1, 4, 5, 8 and 9.

 

 


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Stories in the January 2012 issue:

Don't add to the pet overload. Have your pet spayed or neutered by a vet. Page 3.

Education: Vocabulary is an important part of language and reading development. El vocabulario is una parte importante en el desarrollo del lenguaje y de la lectura. Page 6.

Animal Poem by Radha Weaver: From the Lucky Country: Kangaroos.... Desde el "Lucky Country" el Cangu...roo... Page 7.

Enya. Illustration by Emilio Rodríguez Jiménez. Page 11.

Immigration: What to do if you are arrested by ICE. Qué hacer se es arrestado por ICE. Page 11.

Also, Smile saving tips: caring for your child's teeth from the start (10); Real resolutions for our children and families (12); Watch out for that TV! (12); Meditate for less stress (13), Iron for healthy blood (9) and more.

 

 
 


Highlights: 12_2011

 


December 2011 Read pages 1-11
December 2011, 1-11

Bergin University


December 2011 Read pages 12-20
December 2011, 12-20

Page 10: La Voz learned a lot about assistance dog training on their recent visit with students and instructors at Bergin University. People from all over the world come to gain an education that will allow them to open up their own dog assistance centers. Golden Retrievers and Labradors are the only breeds bred to be assistance dogs. These canines are hard working, empathetic, low arousal and enjoy pleasing people. Bergin University of Canine Studies is located on 1215 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa, California 95407 USA. Call (707) 545.DOGS (3647) or email info@berginu.edu for more information. Click here to see more photos by Ani Weaver

 


Happy Birthday La Voz!
Celebrating ten years in print! Click here to read Craig Davis' history of La Voz— since 2001!

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Stories in the December 2011 issue:

Animal emergencies. Who can you turn to? Page 3.

Lisette Oropesa, young Cuban-American opera singer realizes her dreams. Page 4.

Education: Your child may benefit from support services. Su hijo pudiera verse beneficiado de los servicios de apoyo. Page 8.

Animal Poem by Radha Weaver: The German Shepherd herds his flock, or chews a sock.... Los pastores alemanes
cuidan sus rebaños o un pastor alemán
mordiendo un calcetín...
Page 9

Elizabeth Taylor. Illustration by Emilio Rodríguez Jiménez. Page 13.

Immigration: Your rights if confronted by ICE. Sus derechos si es confrontado por ICE en su casa, su lugar de trabajo y otros lugares. Page 13.

Also, Less Stress for the Holidays (14); Positive Parenting for Grandparents (14); How to communicate with schools and teachers (15); Health and the Flu Season (16), Recipe for Las Posadas (17) and more.

 

 
 

 

Highlights: 11_2011

 


November 2011 Read pages 1-11
November 2011, 1-11

The Humanist Community by Noris Binet. Many believe that we are again
living through a historic moment that reaffirms the belief that humanism is not only essential but inevitable if we want to find ways to compel organizations to respond effectively to the real needs of communities. When work practices, implementation of programs and jobs look beyond just basic needs and address the “total human” as a core concern, then there arises an opportunity for communities to move forward and lead their own destiny.
See Page 1.


November 2011 Read pages 12-20
November 2011, 12-20

SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS FOR YOUR FOUR-LEGGED FAMILY MEMBERS
By Dr. Christi Camblor

The holiday season is upon us and along with it come some special concerns for your pets. A delicious tray of Christmas chocolates or Halloween candy can turn into a toxic treat.
A stray turkey bone could be a choking hazard and even a piece of tinsel could be life threatening. The good news is once you know what the hazards are, you can easily keep your pets safe and sound for the holidays. See page 3.

 

 


Davis Hawn and his dog Booster visit a Havana, Cuba School. On a mission to boost relations with Cuba through the use of Assistance dogs/En una misión que busca impulsar nuestras relaciones con Cuba a través del uso de perros para la asistencia. Click here to see more photos by Davis Hawn y Claudia Laborde.

Tótem, la nueva producción de Cirque du Soleil la cual está de gira en San Francisco, promete un nuevo nivel de magia. La evolución de la humanidad es el tema del nuevo espectáculo familiar. Entre los actores de la compañía se encuentran,
Denis Gracia-Sorta y Massimo Medini, una pareja latina. Vea la historia por Leslie Camino-Markowitz en la pág.10.

Totem, the new Cirque du Soleil production on tour in San Francisco, promises a new level of magic. The evolution of mankind is the subject of the new family show. Among the actors of the company are Denis Gracia-Sorta and
Massimo Medini, a Latino couple. Read Leslie Camino- Markowitz’s story on page 10.


 
 


Highlights: 10_2011

 
October 2011 Read pages 1-11
October 2011, 1-11

October 2011 Read pages 12-20
October 2011, 12-20
 


English language learners are opening doors of opportunities for themselves and their children. Lorri Bodganski and Eleanor Welch teach ESL at businesses in Sonoma County through the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce's WHEEL (Worksite Held Employee English Learning) program. The students pictured in the gallery are enrolled in Lorri Bogdanski's basic English class through Santa Rosa Junior College and the CBET program. This is a night class held twice a week in an elementary school classroom. Latinos face more challenges in this country when they don't speak the English language.
Click here to read the article in the October, 2011 issue on pages 4, 5 and 11.
Click here to see more photos by Mathew Canniff

 
 

 

 

Highlights: 09_2011

 


September 2011 Read pages 1-11
August 2011

Matt Pope
encontró la forma de
combinar las dos pasiones de su vida.
La mayor parte de sus días de trabajo
se dedica a ser profesor del tercer
grado en la Escuela Primaria Flowery,
pero gracias al programa Little Kids
Rock;
también se dedica a disfrutar del tiempo con jóvenes músicos. Pag. 4.
Matt Pope
found a way to bring his two loves together. Most days he's a third
grade teacher at Flowery Elementary
School but thanks to Little Kids Rock;
he also gets to rock out with young musicians. Page 4.

Buena Postura / Good Posture. Pag. 17
Por/by Monica Anderson, TONE Studio.


Sept. 2011 Read pages 12-20

June 2011

El regreso de "De Colores":
Uniendo a la gente a través de las conciones. "The return of "De Colores" Connecting people through song. Por/By Craig Davis, pag. 10

Ezequiel Peña se pasea de nuevo en Santa Rosa: El show de la feria de la estrella de la canción ranchera fue todo un éxito. Ezequiel Peña rides again: Singing star's So. Co. Fair show a big hit. Por/By Craig Davis, pag. 11

El Plomo puede ser peligroso / Lead can be dangerous. Por/by Eréndira Aparicio. Pag 16.

 



¡Conviértase en mentor de jóvenes!
/
Become a youth mentor! Por/By Marisol Muñoz-Kiehne, PhD. Los estudios concluyen que el tener un mentor ejerce una influencia positiva en los niños, especialmente en los más vulnerable debido a las circunstancias desafiantes y a menudo traumáticas en sus vidas. Pag. 1.
Studies conclude that mentorship relationships positively influence children, especially those more vulnerable due
to the challenging and often traumatic circumstances in their lives. Page 1.

Los hispanos hablantes pueden salvar al mund — Animal por animal, Spanish speakers can save the world — one animal at a time, Por la Dra./by Dr. Christi Camblor.
Pag. 3

La Jirafa/The Giraffe: by Radha Weaver. Pag. 9. Educación: asegurando el éxito escolar de su hijo / Ensuring school success for your child. Pag. 8. Immigración: Solicitando un perdón para la prohibición de 10 años por presencia ilegal en los EEUU. Applying for a waiver of the 10-year bar for unlawful presence in the US. Por/by Christopher Kerosky. Page 13.

Leyendo y jugando con tu bébe / Reading and playing with your baby por/ by David Anglada-Figueroa, PsyD. y Conversado con su hijo adolescente / Talking with your teen. Por/by Noris Binet. Pag. 15.

 

 
 

 

Highlights: 08_2011

  August 2011 Read online! Part 1August 2011 August 2011 Read online! Part 2
June 2011
 



Help Maria de Los Angeles go to art school!
Maria, 21, has just finished her first year at Pratt Art Institute in New York City, She needed to raise funds to help her pay for school expenses
To help, e-mail
mdelosangeles 88@gmail.com
or call 707 484-1771.
See August issue, pages 1, 4 & 10.

Alcohol and other drug addiction treatment and national health care reform. How does it affect you?The Squirrel: by Radha Weaver. Education: What does your children's STAR test results mean? Immigration: ICE announces new policy toward persons in deportation proceedings by Chris Teenagers; demanding children and playing with your baby.

 
 

 

Highlights: 07_2011

July 2011 Read online! Part 1July 2011 July 2011 Read online! Part 2
June 2011
 



Picasso's Picassos exhibit at the de Young Museum in San Francisco.
Persons of the Month: Marin County Victim Witness Program
Bio: Gloria Estefan 

Sonoma Marin Fair recap.
Poem:The Ladybug by Radha Weaver. Immigraton: The U Visa, a great answer for many desperate immigrants without status. Compassion Connection: Take precautions with pets during hot summer days. Personal Development: The Spiritual Embodiment
. Family and Child Care: Traveling tips for Summer, and Babies learn security and trust through play. Health: Tobacco; Eating fresh.

 
 

 

Highlights: 06_2011

June 2011 Read online! Part 1June 2011 June 2011 Read online! Part 2
June 2011

 



Highlights: 06_2011
Summertime water safety.

Persons of the Month:
Ya Ka Ama Community Garden
.
Bio: Kitaro

Sonoma Marin Fair recap.
Poem:Best in Show by Radha Weaver. Immigraton: How to
Fight Deportation in Immigration Court, the worst thing you can do is to give up and go home, Part 2. Education: Keeping your Children Reading this Summer.

 
 

 

 

Highlights: 05_2011

  May 2011 Read online! Part 1May 2011 May 2011 Read online! Part 2
May 2011

 

Highlights: 05_2011
Arizona: One year after SB 1070.

Person of the Month: Verity: The Truth Shall Set Us Free.,

In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Bio: Alfred Hitchcock.

New series from the Sonoma Humane Society, Be Kind to Animals Week; Education: Use summer vacation to build language skills. Poem:The Mule by Craig Davis. Immigraton: How to Fight Deportation in Immigration Court, the worst thing you can do is to give up and go home.

 

 

Highlights: 04_2011

  April 2011 Read online! Part 1
April 2011
April 2011 Read online! Part 2
The Zebra Bilingual Poem

 


Balenciaga in Spain at the deYoung Museum in San Francisco.

Person of the Month: Fabiola Espinosas,
learning important lessons in the circle of mentorship.

New series from the Sonoma Humane Society, the best care for your pets; Education: Help your children bridge the cultural gap between home and school.
Poem:A to Zebra by Radha Weaver. Immigraton:How to Fight Deportation in Immigration Court.

 

 

Highlights: 03_2011

  March 2011 Read online!
March 2011
March 2011 Read online!
March 2011 part 2

 


WIC.
Women, Infants and Children supplemental nutrition program..
Person of the Month: Davin Cardenas,
winner of the Jessica Flores Award and founder of the Graton Day Labor Center

New series from the Sonoma Humane Society; The La Brea Tarpits: Drawings and stories of the animals that were trapped there. Should your child repeat a grade? from SCOE. Poem:The Poetic Pig by Radha Weaver. Olmec: Colossal Masterworks of Ancient Mexico. SF De Young, February 19 to May 8, 2011.

 

 

Highlights: 02_2011

Febuary 2011 Read online!
La Voz 02_2011
February 2011 Read online!
Sonoma Humane Society

 


Sharing our Stories:
an intimate look at immigration.
Immigration issues inspire two community conversations.
Compartiendo nuestras historias: una mirada íntima a la inmigración.
Los problemas de inmigración motivan dos conversaciónes en la comunidad.

New series from the Sonoma Humane Society; Valentine's Day: Are you ready for love and Are you on your own side? Be for yourself! Technology and parent involvement in the schools. Poem: Ella the Elephant by Radha Weaver. Olmec: Colossal Masterworks of Ancient Mexico. SF De Young, February 19 to May 8, 2011.

 

 

Highlights: 01_2011

January 2011 Read online!
La Voz 01_2011
January 2011 Read online!
La Voz 01_2011

 

Highlights: 01_2011
El Acta Dream
pierde ante el Senado...pero gana una generación de ganadores.The Dream Act loses... but gians a generation of winners.

El Programa de braceros

Critica al libro "Survivor" de Francisco Lovato: la entrañable historia de un soldado que experimenta inensas batallas, el rendimiento y la sobrevivencia desde Bataan hasta Nagasaki
Frank Lovato: an American soldier' heartfelt story of intense fighting, surrender and survival.

 

 

Highlights: 12_2010

December 2010 Read online!
December 2010
December 2010 Read online!
Gus Garcia

 


¡Feliz Cumpleaños para La Voz! ¡Vamos por nuestro décimo anño! Happy Birthday to La Voz! Going into our 10th Year.

Santa Rosa Community Health Centers Obstetrics services expand.

A Class Apart:
Thrilling documentary video. An American Experience of Discrimination, Daring and Decency.

 

 

Highlights: 11_2010

November 2010 Read online!
La Voz November 2010 cover
November 2010 Read online!
Post-Impressionists at the DeYoung Museum

 


Post-Impressionist Masterpieces at the de Young Museum in San Francisco.

What did you do last summer? MTKD's Summer Learning and Fun Activities for Kids

SRJC's Floristry Program

 

 

Highlights: 10_2010

October 2010 Read online!
La Voz October 2010
October 2010 Read online!
Crocodile

 


Post-Impressionist Masterpieces at the de Young Museum in San Francisco.

SRJC's Anon(ymous); Prep School in Mexico raises Crocodiles and teaches aquaculture. .

Help with Math learning; mental health issues for the immigrant community.

 

 

Highlights: 09_2010

September 2010 Read online!
La Voz September 2010
September 2010 Read online!
Tara Linda

 


Flaco Jiménez, the Texmaniacs and Tara Linda wows the crowd at the Cotati Accordion Festival.

Profiles of Social Advocates for Youth's Sunflower Garden; Phyllis Rosenfield's "Listening for a Change" project.

Parents role in homework and help for the special needs student.

 

 

Highlights: 08_2010

August 2010 Read online!
La Voz 8/2010
August 2010 Read online!
Portrait of the Publisher after the August issue

 


Court blocks implementation of key sections of Arizona's racial profiling law.

Profiles of Maria de Los Angeles and Guadalupe Cornejo; The Living Room serves women and children in need;
Noris Binet empowers latinas;

Help for middle school students.

 

 

Highlights: 07_2010

July 2010 Read online!
July 2010
July 2010 Read online!
Maria de Los Angeles Portrait 2010

 

 

Help Maria de Los Angeles go to art school!
Maria, 21, has just graduated from SRJC. Accepted to Pratt Art Institute in New York City, she needed to raise $3187 by August 15, 2010 in order to qualify for a student visa. To help, e-mail
mdelosangeles 88@gmail.com
or call 707 484-1771.
See August issue,
pages 1, 4 & 5.

 

 

Highlights: 06_2010

June 2010 Read online!
June 2010
June 2010 Read online!
La Voz June 2010

 

 

North Bay
Organizing Committee.


This young lady was present along with 1000 others at a rally on May 25, 2010 to alert our local officials of problems in our area.

Read our June issue for more information and see our web gallery for more photos!


 
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