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Heather Tirado Gilligan @heathergilligan.bsky.social · 26d

Amazing!! And so well deserved @cgaribay.bsky.social!!!!

Cassandra Garibay @cgaribay.bsky.social · 26d

So amazing to see our work recognized for the @journalists.org Knight Award for Public Service! Feeling really grateful to have worked with @jas-aguilera.bsky.social @hiramaduran.bsky.social and @heathergilligan.bsky.social to make it happen!!🎉 #OJA25

Online News Association @journalists.org · 26d

WINNER! Knight Award for Public Service: El Timpano for their coverage of Oakland’s pervasive lead problem awards.journalists.org/entries/pois... #OJA25

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Cassandra Garibay @cgaribay.bsky.social · 26d

So amazing to see our work recognized for the @journalists.org Knight Award for Public Service! Feeling really grateful to have worked with @jas-aguilera.bsky.social @hiramaduran.bsky.social and @heathergilligan.bsky.social to make it happen!!🎉 #OJA25

Online News Association @journalists.org · 26d

WINNER! Knight Award for Public Service: El Timpano for their coverage of Oakland’s pervasive lead problem awards.journalists.org/entries/pois... #OJA25

Poisoned pipes and painted walls: Oakland's pervasive lead problem - Online Journalism Awards

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El Tímpano @eltimpano.bsky.social · Jun 27

In our latest Weekly Dispatch by @heathergilligan.bsky.social, we share the work of organizations across the Bay Area trying to tamp down fear and panic with information, including Know Your Rights training and hotlines that investigate reported sightings of ICE.

www.eltimpano.org/newsletter/a...

Amid worry and concern from immigrant communities, agencies and organizations double down on knowledge as power

Community-powered immigration news from the Bay Area.

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El Tímpano @eltimpano.bsky.social · May 7

Since January 20, the Trump administration has issued numerous policies aimed at migrant youth. @ehellerstein.bsky.social explores how soccer has become a refuge for newcomers in an increasingly hostile political climate. www.eltimpano.org/reporting/as...

As safe spaces shrink, immigrant youth find solace in “the beautiful game”

Amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, soccer provides a refuge for young newcomers.

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El Tímpano @eltimpano.bsky.social · May 8

📢 Just a few days left to apply to our Senior Health Reporter/Editor role! This person will produce original in-depth coverage of inequities, systems, and solutions of health issues that impact Bay Area’s Latino and Mayan immigrants.

📆 Deadline: May 12th

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Apply to be El Tímpano’s Sr. Health Reporter/Editor

Report and edit in-depth coverage of inequities, systems, and solutions of issues facing the Bay Area’s Latino & Mayan immigrants.

www.eltimpano.org

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Heather Tirado Gilligan @heathergilligan.bsky.social · Feb 19

Join us on Feb 20th at Oakstop in downtown Oakland to learn about the extent and impact of Oakland's ongoing lead crisis and how to fix it. Tickets are free.

El Tímpano @eltimpano.bsky.social · Feb 10

On Feb. 20, join us for a convo about Oakland's ongoing lead contamination crisis. Experts, community members, and city officials will explore the urgent issues raised in El Tímpano's investigative report, "Toxic Inaction” and discuss possible solutions. Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/toxic-inac...

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SPJ NorCal Chapter @spj-norcal.bsky.social · Feb 4

Check out the Bay Area's @eltimpano.bsky.social talking about new protocols to protect immigrant sources

"We don’t want to terrify people, or make them more afraid than they necessarily are,” she said. “But we more want to convey, what are best practices for you to keep yourself safe?”

Nieman Lab @niemanlab.org · Feb 3

"That’s our greatest fear...that in trying to help someone, we would inadvertently harm them.”

El Tímpano's new reporting policies aim to protect immigrant sources.

How El Tímpano is changing its reporting practices to protect immigrant sources

“We were trying to think, how do we balance these two things? How do we keep these people safe and tell their stories at the same time?”

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ximena 🦋 @ximenaspeaks.bsky.social · Feb 9

after months of reporting, new story is out!! bilingual educators are on a downturn and Spanish speaking families are being affected.

El Tímpano @eltimpano.bsky.social · Feb 7

In East Contra Costa County schools, many Spanish-speaking families are struggling to find the bilingual support they need. @ximenaspeaks.bsky.social reported on the reasons for the shortage of bilingual educators and what some parents are trying to do about it. www.eltimpano.org/education/a-...

A shortage of bilingual educators leaves English learners with too few qualified teachers

Misassigned teachers and courses surge in Contra Costa County districts.

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El Tímpano @eltimpano.bsky.social · Feb 14

Next Tuesday, @ehellerstein.bsky.social will be moderating a live @kalwradio.bsky.social panel convo on how Bay Area orgs are adapting and organizing in response to rapidly changing immigration policies. Bring your questions, concerns, and hopes!

Free RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bay-ag...

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Heather Tirado Gilligan @heathergilligan.bsky.social · Feb 11

Do you have questions about why Oakland's lead contamination crisis has lasted so long and affected so many residents? Come to our panel discussion and ask the experts.

El Tímpano @eltimpano.bsky.social · Feb 10

On Feb. 20, join us for a convo about Oakland's ongoing lead contamination crisis. Experts, community members, and city officials will explore the urgent issues raised in El Tímpano's investigative report, "Toxic Inaction” and discuss possible solutions. Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/toxic-inac...

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Jasmine Aguilera @jas-aguilera.bsky.social · Jan 25

Check out her @eltimpano.bsky.social feature here www.eltimpano.org/labor/cultur...

Cultural healing in the fields of Half Moon Bay

In Half Moon Bay, an innovative music class led by the son of music royalty helps farmworkers cope with trauma.

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Jasmine Aguilera @jas-aguilera.bsky.social · Jan 25

Pedro Perez, who is featured in @ehellerstein.bsky.social’s beautiful story about culturally competent mental health care, chose tonight’s song and is front and center performing at tonight’s Half Moon Bay memorial

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Jasmine Aguilera @jas-aguilera.bsky.social · Jan 25

2 years after a mass shooting of farm workers in Half Moon Bay, CA, community members gather in remembrance. Supervisor Ray Mueller acknowledges that some people may not have come out tonight out of fear, but promises the county will step up to support undocumented farm workers

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Heather Tirado Gilligan @heathergilligan.bsky.social · Jan 24

How do we best use the power of journalism in service of our community while protecting our sources from harm? We grappled with that question as a newsroom serving immigrants. Here’s the policy we created as a result.

El Tímpano @eltimpano.bsky.social · Jan 24

Trust is the fuel that powers El Tímpano's work—trust with the thousands of immigrants we inform, cover, and serve. As we report on how Trump's policies will impact immigrant communities, these are new newsroom policies we're implementing to protect our community.
www.eltimpano.org/inside-el-ti...

Protecting immigrant sources

How El Tímpano’s newsroom will protect our immigrant sources in 2025.

www.eltimpano.org

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El Tímpano @eltimpano.bsky.social · Jan 24

Trust is the fuel that powers El Tímpano's work—trust with the thousands of immigrants we inform, cover, and serve. As we report on how Trump's policies will impact immigrant communities, these are new newsroom policies we're implementing to protect our community.
www.eltimpano.org/inside-el-ti...

Protecting immigrant sources

How El Tímpano’s newsroom will protect our immigrant sources in 2025.

www.eltimpano.org

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Heather Tirado Gilligan @heathergilligan.bsky.social · Jan 18

@eltimpano.bsky.social newsroom captures a tumult of feelings days after immigration raids in Bakersfield and ahead of Trump’s second term.

El Tímpano @eltimpano.bsky.social · Jan 18

“Scared.” “Worried.” “Hopeful.” At an @HijasdelCampo immigration forum in Byron last weekend, El Tímpano asked attendees to write a word capturing their feelings as Trump’s presidency approaches.

Listen to some of their responses in our latest story. www.eltimpano.org/reporting/ph...

"Strength" and "Uncertainty" / "Fortaleza" y "Incertidumbre"

Immigrants confront uncertainty ahead of another Trump administration. / Los inmigrantes enfrentan incertidumbre ante otra administración de Trump.

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Madeleine Bair @madbair.bsky.social · Jan 16

Do not underestimate the vital role of immigrant media, as well as the immense challenges we are confronting at this time.
This is how @eltimpano.bsky.social plans to meet this moment.
www.eltimpano.org/inside-el-ti...

How El Tímpano plans to meet this moment

With immigrant communities and the free press under attack, El Tímpano’s work is more important than ever. This is how we plan to meet the moment.

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El Tímpano @eltimpano.bsky.social · Jan 18

Amid fear sparked by recent Border Patrol raids in Bakersfield, El Tímpano joined a recent immigration forum in Byron. Attendees shared powerful emotions about how they're feeling right now—scared, uncertain, hopeful. Listen to their testimonies in our latest story.
www.eltimpano.org/reporting/ph...

"Strength" and "Uncertainty" / "Fortaleza" y "Incertidumbre"

Immigrants confront uncertainty ahead of another Trump administration. / Los inmigrantes enfrentan incertidumbre ante otra administración de Trump.

www.eltimpano.org

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Jan 16

President-elect Donald Trump will face considerable logistical and financial hurdles if he attempts to sharply increase the number of people arrested, jailed and removed from the country by ICE.

So, what would a mass deportation campaign really look like?

Deportation at ‘light speed’: How Trump’s crackdown could unfold

Trump has said he would like to deport everyone living illegally in the United States, though he has not set a specific numerical target. Who is most at risk?

www.washingtonpost.com

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Alexis Madrigal @alexis-madrigal.bsky.social · Nov 26

Oof. Not good.

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El Tímpano @eltimpano.bsky.social · Dec 5

Despite high rates of dilapidated housing and an ongoing lead crisis in Oakland, a proactive approach to rental inspections still doesn't have a launch date. El Tímpano Senior Housing Reporter @cgaribay.bsky.social looked into why. 👇 www.eltimpano.org/housing/maki...

“Making a complaint can feel dangerous.” Oakland's slow moves on inspections puts the onus on tenants

Despite high rates of dilapidated housing and an ongoing lead crisis, a proactive approach to rental inspections still doesn't have a launch date.

www.eltimpano.org

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Heather Tirado Gilligan @heathergilligan.bsky.social · Dec 3

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