Tag: Tarryn Mento
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County Receives Surprise Notice About Increased Funding For Refugee Programs
A decrease in refugee arrivals to San Diego also meant less funding for programs that help them get jobs, but a state letter about funding this year shows the county will receive more than 2017.
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City Heights Get Out The Vote Effort About More Than Just Election Day
The campaign from Mid-City Community Advocacy Network is part of a multi-year plan to establish long-term community advocacy habits.
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Prop 10 Brings Rent Control Debate Boiling To The Surface
California’s Proposition 10 would help clear the way for local jurisdictions to expand or implement rent control, but opponents think it would further harm the housing affordability crisis.
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Drivers Ed Helps Women Refugees Navigate Road To Self-Sufficiency
Weekdays are a struggle for Abir Aldabbagh and her family. With four children attending different schools, Aldabbagh’s husband — the family’s only licensed driver — juggles shuttling the kids to class with his job as a rideshare driver.
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Budget Cuts, Layoffs And Closures Hit Refugee-Serving Organizations
The administration’s recent announcement to slash refugee arrivals for this upcoming fiscal year is causing uncertainty for people overseas and also affecting organizations assisting newcomers in the U.S.