It is a pleasure being invited by the students at St. Mary’s School of Law to take part in this annual symposium sponsored by The Scholar. Thank you for the privilege of sharing with you today on behalf of

The aim of the the Chávez-Huerta Day of Service is to engage Oxy students, staff, and faculty, and alumni in a community-based project that embodies the spirit of justice. This day of service is in honor of César Chávez and

Bay Area by: Tristi Rodriguez Posted: Feb 26, 2021 / 05:06 PM PST / Updated: Feb 26, 2021 / 05:06 PM PST SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) — 1,000 farm workers will receive the COVID-19 vaccine this weekend in

By María G. Ortiz-Briones February 26, 2021 11:48 AM CANTúA CREEK For 27 years Silvina Lomelí has dedicated her working life picking crops – from tomatoes to almonds to pistachios – in Fresno County. Last June, Lomelí became a statistic when

By Madi Bolanos• 6 hours ago ShareTweetEmail Madi Bolanos / KVPR Listen Listening… 5:54 Listen to the story here. Armando Celestino walks between rows of grapevines in a Madera County vineyard. He’s handing out small zip lock bags to

IMPERIAL, Calif. (KYMA, KECY), Hundreds were vaccinated at Imperial County’s first mass vaccine clinic for the food and agriculture sector on Friday. The clinic is one many have been waiting for even before the vaccine touched ground in the

During the pandemic, farmworkers who keep food on grocery store shelves have had to choose between risking their lives and keeping their jobs. Frank Hernandez February 26, 2021 Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on the Midwest Center

Frank HernandezMidwest Center for Investigative Reporting Despite Centers for Disease Control recommendations, a few states with large farmworker populations have not prioritized COVID-19 vaccinations for farmworkers.  Because farmworkers risk COVID-19 exposure in the course of their jobs, the CDC proposed that

By Thaddeus Miller February 26, 2021 12:33 PM, By Fresno Gov. Gavin Newsom announced efforts Friday during his visit in Fresno to drive up the confidence of the COVID-19 vaccines among California’s farm laborers. Newsom made his appearance at

by MEGAN BENDERFriday, February 26th 2021 According to a press release Sen. Alex Padilla joined Representative Joaquin Castro, Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Ted Lieu on Feb. 26 in announcing the Citizenship for Essential Workers Act at a FWD.us

02/24/21 6:17 AM By Brad Hooker KEYWORDS 30×30Ash KalraCalifornia Farm Bureau Federationcarbon neutralitycarbon sequestrationclimate resilience bondconservation easementsGroundwater rechargegut and amendHealthy Soils ProgramLorena GonzalezPhil TingRobert Rivas The California Legislature is planning an active session this year to make up for

Alex Tavlian6 hours ago Facebook Twitter Print Two weeks after announcing efforts to boost vaccinations in the San Joaquin Valley through scattered clinics, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is returning to Fresno County on Friday. Sources with knowledge of the

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Santa Barbara County Public Health teamed up with local advocate organizations on the Central Coast to set up a vaccine pilot program for farmworkers in Santa Maria on Sunday. According to Public Health Director Dr. Van

By SAM MORGEN smorgen@bakersfield.com 10 hrs ago Facebook Twitter Email Facebook Twitter Email Print Save On Monday, local farm workers became eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, but advocates say Kern County lacks the infrastructure to effectively reach the

PHIL FEROLITO Yakima Herald-Republic Feb 25, 2021 Updated 50 min ago Comments Facebook Twitter Email 1 of 9 Facebook Twitter Email Print Save Luanna Clark steadily walked to a waiting area after receiving the COVID-19 vaccination Thursday at the Toppenish

by WLOS staffWednesday, February 24th 2021 6VIEW ALL PHOTOSAgriculture workers are critical to the economy, and moving them closer to the head of the line for a COVID-19 vaccine is important, state officials said. (Photo credit: WLOS staff) HENDERSON

Nick Cropper 12 hrs ago Facebook Twitter Email Print Save Nick Cropper Dozens of Nelson County’s migrant farm workers and other essential farm workers received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine over the weekend as health officials continue

Wednesday, February 24, 2021 By City News Service Photo by Matt Hoffman Above: A woman getting vaccinated against COVID-19 at the Border View Family YMCA in Otay Mesa, Feb. 24, 2021. San Diego County officials said Wednesday that those

By Tracy DeFore, County of San Diego Communications OfficeFeb. 24, 2021 | 6:26 PM The County of San Diego announced Wednesday that COVID-19 vaccinations will open Saturday, Feb. 27, to people who work in emergency services, child care and

By Bay City News • Published February 23, 2021 • Updated on February 23, 2021 at 9:10 am Vaccination for law enforcement, educators and farmworkers are underway in San Mateo County and community partners say the process has been

Farms Across US to Pay 4.5% Higher Wages in H-2A Guest Worker Program 2/23/2021 | 1:55 PM CST By  , DTN Staff Reporter Connect with Todd: AddThis Sharing Buttons The U.S. Department of Labor announced wage increases for H-2A

Sarah Chavera Edwards , writerOn 2/23/21 at 8:00 AM EST Current Time 0:41/Duration 2:20 These Tips Can Help You Combat Coronavirus And Protect Others Share Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on PinterestShare on RedditShare on FlipboardShare via

Updated: 7:09 PM PST Feb 23, 2021 Infinite Scroll Enabled Josh Copitch Digital Media Manager Infinite Scroll Enabled TRACKING THE COVID-19 VACCINE Sign up for daily emails with local updates and other important news.Privacy Notice The Grower Shipper Association

By Lance Orozco• 21 hours ago ShareTweetEmail View Slideshow 1 of 2 Some Ventura County farmworkers are getting COVID-19 vaccinations through a pilot program. (KCLU photo) Listen Listening… 4:17 KCLU’s Lance Orozco looks at a pilot COVID-19 vaccination program

Author Daniel Parra Date7 hours ago On Feb. 9, President Biden announced the immunization program for community health centers (FQHC), which includes farmworkers, but the governor has not yet included them in the immunization rollout. This article originally appeared