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‘A feeling of safety’: Bay Area health workers, educators weigh in on new California laws to counter immigration crackdown

El Tímpano @eltimpano.bsky.social · 8d

On Sept. 20, California passed new laws aimed at protecting immigrant communities against ICE and federal immigration enforcement. We spoke with Bay Area educators and health care workers about what these new laws mean for local schools, hospitals and clinics.

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What California's new immigration laws mean, from mask bans to state oversight of ICE in hospitals and schools.

After raids and court rulings, California doubles down on immigrant protections

El Tímpano @eltimpano.bsky.social · 11d

In today's Weekly Dispatch, @ehellerstein.bsky.social highlights new state immigration bills and a regional Stand Together Bay Area Fund that will support immigrants facing financial insecurity due to the federal immigration crackdown.

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Voices from the Community: Hopes for East Bay Youth / Voces de la comunidad: Esperanzas para los jóvenes del este de la bahía

El Tímpano @eltimpano.bsky.social · 15d

As part of our ongoing reporting on youth gun violence in Oakland, El Tímpano invited community members to share their concerns and hopes for the young people in their lives.

🔊 Read and listen to their responses in our latest story.

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Amid fears of violence, families call for more resources and support for young people. / Entre miedo de violencia, las familias piden más recursos y apoyo para los jóvenes.

Health care in the shadow of ICE

El Tímpano @eltimpano.bsky.social · 18d

In today's Weekly Dispatch, @ehellerstein.bsky.social reports on how increased immigration enforcement is preventing immigrant families from accessing necessary health care, triggering delays, mental health crises, and worsened outcomes. 👇

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Sausal Creek is in Oakland, CA. The Friends of Sausal Creek is a 501(c)3 nonprofit working to maintain and improve the Sausal Creek Watershed.

El Tímpano @eltimpano.bsky.social · 20d

Thanks to Friends of Sausal Creek for partnering with us on this event! If you’re interested in learning more about Sausal Creek or getting involved in restoration efforts, check out their website for upcoming events and volunteer opportunities! www.sausalcreek.org

Friends of Sausal Creek

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El Tímpano @eltimpano.bsky.social · 20d

Latino Conservation Week encourages Latino communities to enjoy the outdoors and participate in activities to support local efforts to protect our natural resources.

El Tímpano @eltimpano.bsky.social · 20d

Parents, kids, and youth from the group Brothers on the Rise learned about native trees like the arroyo willow and bay laurel, and how volunteers are helping remove invasive species like the English ivy to help the creek thrive.

El Tímpano @eltimpano.bsky.social · 20d

🌿 Did you know Sausal Creek is one of East Oakland’s hidden biodiversity hotspots? Last weekend, we celebrated #LatinoConservationWeek by hosting a guided hike in Spanish of this vibrant local watershed.

El Tímpano @eltimpano.bsky.social · 21d

🎉 We're thrilled to see El Tímpano's Strategic Partnerships Manager Malena Data Ernani join the new @aspendigital.bsky.social cohort! Over the next year, Malena will be exploring ways emerging technology can better serve our communities.

Congrats, Malena!

Aspen Digital @aspendigital.bsky.social · 23d

Excited to share the inaugural cohort of Aspen Digital's Community & Tech Leaders Initiative!

We selected 10 incredible community leaders for a yearlong journey to develop strategies to bring tech & community closer together.

Check out the class here - bit.ly/46kqJ1B

A blow to domestic violence asylum

El Tímpano @eltimpano.bsky.social · 26d

In our latest Weekly Dispatch, @ehellerstein.bsky.social looks into a recent ruling that will disqualify asylum claims based on domestic violence. Advocates from orgs like @eastbaysanctuary.bsky.social warn this will severely limit protections for survivors.

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Preventing the next tragedy

El Tímpano @eltimpano.bsky.social · 26d

Community orgs in Oakland are working to stop the cycle of gun violence by responding quickly to crises, offering mentorship and providing long-term healing.

But these programs remain vulnerable to funding cuts, report Vanessa Flores & @ximenaspeaks.bsky.social.👇

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Senseless killings and the Oakland-based organization trying to fight them.

The day the text never came

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Institute for Nonprofit News @inn.org · 27d

The Medium Division winner of the Breaking Barriers Award is “Poisoned Pipes and Painted Walls: Oakland’s Pervasive Lead Problem” from @eltimpano.bsky.social.

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El Tímpano @eltimpano.bsky.social · 27d

After the murder of Oakland teen Derbing Alvarado, his loved ones face grief and systemic gaps in support.

“We are sick from sadness," said Derbing Alvarado Sr., Derbing’s father.

Full story by Vanessa Flores and @ximenaspeaks.bsky.social 👇

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After the murder of 15-year-old Derbing Alvarado, his loved ones confront grief, the ripples of gun violence and systemic gaps in support.

Rays of Resilience: El Tímpano’s community-powered COVID anniversary coverage

El Tímpano @eltimpano.bsky.social · Sep 5

Check out our full collection of community-powered COVID anniversary stories below 👇

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Our reporting, fueled through poetry workshops and an arts and storytelling event, shares the pandemic experiences of East Bay Latino and Mayan immigrants.

Rayos de Resiliencia / Rays of Resilience

El Tímpano @eltimpano.bsky.social · Sep 5

This year marks the 5th anniversary of the #COVID19 pandemic. We invited our community to reflect on their pandemic experiences through poetry workshops, text messages and oral histories. What resulted is a time capsule of stories of loss, strength and resilience.

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Voces de la comunidad latina de la Bahía durante la pandemia / Voices of the Bay Area’s Latino community during the pandemic

Modern Media Diets + Storytelling Tools for Turbulent Times + AI for Comms (for Good) + ComNet25 Keynotes + Jobs

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The Communications Network @comnetwork.org · Sep 3

Modern Media Diets + Storytelling Tools for Turbulent Times + AI for Comms (for Good) + ComNet25 Keynotes + Jobs — Read our September Newsletter!

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Diane Yentel, CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits + journalist Jonathan Capehart + More in Common + Othering & Belonging Institute + 2025 Jones Award winner El Tímpano will keynote at sold out C...

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El Tímpano @eltimpano.bsky.social · Aug 29

This week, @ehellerstein.bsky.social looks at how construction industry workers are experiencing the Trump admin’s immigration policies, and the role labor can play in defending immigrant workers’ rights as the federal government intensifies its crackdown.

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Labor Day edition: How construction workers are navigating Trump 2.0

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California fast food workers call on employers to protect them from ICE raids

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El Tímpano @eltimpano.bsky.social · Aug 29

In honor of #LaborDay, we've been looking into trades where immigrant labor is essential. @ehellerstein.bsky.social's last newsletter detailed how CA fast food workers are striking for safer conditions and calling on employers to protect them from ICE raids.

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