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CNC Superbowl Election Ad Highlights the Power of the Latina Vote

Feb 13, 2024

For Immediate Release February 12, 2024 Contact: Karina Martínez, [email protected] I 858-752-1262 CNC SUPERBOWL ELECTION AD HIGHLIGHTS THE POWER OF THE LATINA VOTE THE GAME-CHANGING VOTER ENGAGEMENT ADS WERE A STRATEGIC MOVE FOR LATINA EMPOWERMENT AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT Watch the Lúcete Latina Super Bowl Ad Here California – In...

California Latina Voter Town Hall

Feb 13, 2024

For Immediate Release February 9, 2024 Contact: Karina Martínez, [email protected] Media Advisory CALIFORNIA LATINA VOTER TOWN HALL Primary Power: The Latina Vote Courage California, Communities for a New California (CNC), and Data for Social Good unite to host a virtual Latina voter town hall, titled "Primary Power: The Latina...

Una última oportunidad para que la Redistribución de Distritos en Merced se haga correctamente

Feb 28, 2022

Una última oportunidad para que la Redistribución de Distritos en Merced se haga correctamente La decisión final de Merced puede hacer o deshacer la próxima década para las familias trabajadoras La ciudad de Merced se encuentra en un punto crítico en su proceso de redistribución de distritos, ya que las...

One Last Chance to Get Redistricting Right in Merced

Feb 28, 2022

One Last Chance to Get Redistricting Right in Merced Merced’s final decision can make or break the next decade for working families The city of Merced is at a critical point in its redistricting process as the district lines that will dictate city elections and representation for the next decade...

El primer ciclo del proceso de la redistritación de Indio está configurado para fallar masivamente a los residentes

Feb 25, 2022

El primer ciclo del proceso de la redistritación de Indio está configurado para fallar masivamente a los residentes La decisión final de Indio hará o romperá la próxima década para las familias trabajadoras Los residentes de la ciudad de Indio participarán de nuevo el 2 de marzo de 2022 a...

Indio’s First Redistricting Cycle Set to Massively Fail Residents

Feb 25, 2022

Indio’s First Redistricting Cycle Set to Massively Fail Residents Indio’s final decision will make or break the next decade for working families City of Indio residents will take another stand on March 2, 2022, at 5:00 pm at the City’s final redistricting hearing. Indio made the switch from at-large elections...

CNC Celebrates the Historic Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

Feb 25, 2022

Feb 25, 2022 Statement CONTACT: Karina Martinez at [email protected] or 858-752-1262 CNC Celebrates the Historic Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson CNC is proud that the Biden Administration has delivered on the promise to nominate a Black female judge President Biden announced the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to...

Redistricting: Central Unified Adopts Final Map Dividing Key Community

Feb 23, 2022

Redistricting: Central Unified Adopts Final Map Dividing Key Community Central Unified’s new district map for the next decade splits Highway City into three parts Fresno, CA – Central Unified School District has ended its redistricting cycle by adopting a map that splits a key community of interest within its jurisdiction, Highway...

Arabia Street COI Testimony Example

Feb 18, 2022

Redistricting, following the census, is intended to be one of the most inclusive exercises of our democracy where the voices of all residents and communities are heard, respected, and included in the drawing of our district boundaries. There's only one hearing remaining on March 2nd at 6:00! You have the...

Central Unified School District: Invest in Kids Map Justification

Feb 16, 2022

Invest in Kids Map Justification Central Unified School District Communities for a New California Education Fund has brought residents together to inform a map for Central Unified School District. The Invest in Kids Map keeps communities of interest whole, provides a more accurate balance of representation, and ensures the smallest...

Merced Forward Together: Equitable Representation Achieved Through Community-Driven Redistricting Map

Jan 25, 2022

January 25th, 2022 Merced Forward Together: Equitable Representation Achieved Through Community-Driven Redistricting Map The Merced Forward Together map can be viewed in full detail here Merced, CA – Merced Forward Together is a new city map that guarantees a more accurate balance of representation, four Latino Majority-Minority Districts, prioritizes keeping communities...

CNC Recognizes Biden Harris Milestone as Progressive Call to Action

Jan 21, 2022

CNC Recognizes Biden Harris Milestone as Progressive Call to Action CNC urges Californians across the state to stay the course This week marks the beginning of the second year of the Biden-Harris administration. Pablo Rodriguez, founding executive director of Communities for a New California (CNC) issued the following statement: ...

Merced Forward Together Map Justification

Jan 20, 2022

Merced Forward Together Map Justification Communities for a New California Education Fund and Power California have brought residents together to inform a new city map that prioritizes keeping communities of interest whole, providing a more accurate balance of representation, and would ensure a smaller percentage of population deviation. The Merced...

Justificación de la Mapa Residentes de Indio Unidos

Jan 20, 2022

Justificación de la Mapa Residentes de Indio Unidos Communities for a New California Education Fund e Indio Organizing Power han reunido a los residentes de Indio para informar un nuevo mapa de la ciudad que prioriza mantener las comunidades de interés completas y brindar un equilibrio de representación más preciso....

Indio Residents United Map Justification

Jan 17, 2022

Indio Residents United/Residentes de Indio Unidos Map Justification Communities for a New California Education Fund and Indio Organizing Power have brought Indio residents together to inform a new city map that prioritizes keeping communities of interest whole and providing a more accurate balance of representation. The Indio Residents United map...

Redistricting: Fresno Unified Adopts Community-Driven Map Authored by CNC EF Organizer

Jan 13, 2022

January 13, 2022 Redistricting: Fresno Unified Adopts Community-Driven Map Authored by CNC EF Organizer The adoption of the Angeles de la Vivienda map is a huge win for Fresno families Fresno, CA – Last night, the Fresno Unified School District Board of Trustees selected a final map as a conclusion...

Inclusive Families Coalition: City of Fresno Map

Nov 24, 2021

Creating Change with CNC!

Nov 19, 2021

Build Back Better: The House has just passed historic legislation that would secure the resources that our families and neighborhoods have needed for so long to help reverse the social inequities we face today. The Senate must act next to make this bill a reality! Read more about the Build...

Building Power in our Neighborhoods with CNC

Nov 12, 2021

Here’s what you need to know about Redistricting in Fresno: Fresno County supervisors support new district map drawn by conservative strategist: The majority of the Fresno County Board of Supervisors put its support behind a new county district map that detractors called a “status quo” map drawn by a conservative...

CNC Urges Parents to Make Vaccine Appointments for Children

Nov 03, 2021

November 3, 2021 CONTACT: Karina Martinez 858/752-1262 or [email protected] CNC Urges Parents to Make Vaccine Appointments for Children Announcement of expanded eligibility comes as CNC doubles down efforts to reach unvaccinated The CDC recommends Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 through 11, expanding vaccine eligibility to 28 million children...

COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available for Children Ages 5 through 11!

Nov 03, 2021

🎉The CDC recommends Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 through 11. Here’s what you need to know about the vaccine for this age group: The vaccine is safe and 91% effective Children ages 5-11 receive a lower dose than the adult vaccine The vaccine is administered in 2 doses,...

Congratulations, Sarah!

Oct 29, 2021

After almost two years with CNC, Sarah Martinez Peña is graduating onto the next step of her career journey as she pursues her dream of being a hairstylist at The Coterie in Sacramento, CA! In her time at CNC, Sarah’s creativity, passion, incredible energy, and work ethic were evident...

CNC EF Urges Elected Officials to Pass the Build Back Better Plan

Oct 28, 2021

October 28, 2021 CONTACT: Karina Martinez 858/752-1262 or [email protected] CNC EF Urges Elected Officials to Pass the Build Back Better Plan An important pathway towards tackling our climate crisis and creating jobs CNC EF recognizes the historic moment that we are in as the nation prepares for the largest...

COVID-19 Booster Shots are Here!

Oct 27, 2021

Millions of people are now eligible to receive a booster shot and will benefit from additional protection. There are now booster recommendations for all three available COVID-19 vaccines in the United States. Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. Some people may have a...

CNC & Redistricting: Public Comment in Riverside

Oct 20, 2021

Redistricting is here, and CNC is testifying about Communities of Interest in an effort to create equitable maps that will be used to redraw our district lines. It’s critical to get involved and be informed on the redistricting process because this will shape our opportunities and representation for the next...

Keeping Up with CNC!

Oct 15, 2021

Read the full story at CalMatters Redistricting in Fresno: Redistricting is happening at the City and County levels in Fresno, and CNC’s Founding Executive Director, Pablo Rodriguez, and CNC’s Redistricting and Communications Associate, Ariana Marmolejo, were able to speak with CalMatters about the importance of our redistricting work and the...

The End of California's Statewide Eviction Moratorium

Oct 11, 2021

The California eviction moratorium has ended and only a few local moratoriums remain in place. COVID-19 created an unprecedented emergency that required local, state, and federal intervention. The California eviction moratorium was a necessary measure that has helped renters survive the financial duress onset by the pandemic, endure the...

Fighting for a New California with CNC

Oct 08, 2021

Important in California today: Redistricting in Fresno: The Fresno Bee has been covering redistricting at the County and City level in Fresno. This week, CNC organizers, volunteers, and our partner organizations spoke directly to the Fresno County Redistricting Advisory Commission in support of The Fresno Inclusive Families Map, the only...

CNC: Together We Can Make Big Wins!

Aug 20, 2021

Are you ready for September 14th? The recall election is only weeks away and the future of California is in our hands! At CNC, we’ve been informing Californians about the recall election while connecting the dots between the census, redistricting, our political power, and future elections. And don’t think we’ll...

Why Redistricting Matters to Me: Standing up for My Neighborhood

Aug 17, 2021

We’re proud of CNC Volunteer, Monserrat Ramirez Hernandez, who spoke up for her family and her neighborhood at her most recent regional redistricting meeting. In Coachella, "communities of interest" are currently being formed, which are neighborhoods, communities, or groups of people who have common concerns and who benefit from being...

CNC: El Censo 2020 es un Triunfo para la Comunidad Latina

Aug 13, 2021

13 de Agosto de 2021 CONTACTO: Karina Martinez 858 / 752-1262 o [email protected] CNC: El Censo 2020 es un Triunfo para la Comunidad Latina Sacramento, California - Los datos del Censo 2020 que ofrecen información detallada sobre población y datos demográficos ya se están publicando. Los resultados del...

CNC: Census 2020 a Story of Latino Triumph

Aug 13, 2021

August 13th, 2021 CONTACT: Karina Martinez 858 / 752-1262 or [email protected] CNC: Census 2020 a Story of Latino Triumph Sacramento, California - Long-delayed census data has been released offering detailed information on population and demographic data. The census results offer a glimpse of the racial composition of our...

Creating Change in California with CNC

Aug 13, 2021

California’s recall election is just around the corner – are you ready to cast your ballot by September 14th? CNC has been plenty busy helping our neighbors get prepared for the election, all while maintaining our ongoing programs that help to make a difference in the lives of Californians every...

CNC Targets Young Latinos With COVID-19 Radio Ads Across Sacramento and Merced

Aug 06, 2021

August 6th, 2021 ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** CONTACT: Karina Martinez 858/752-1262 or [email protected] CNC Targets Young Latinos With COVID-19 Radio Ads Across Sacramento and Merced Listen to the COVID-19 Radio Ads Here Fresno, California -- Communities for a New California Education Fund (CNC EF) is partnering with reggaeton and Top 40...

CNC is Building Power Throughout California

Aug 06, 2021

There’s so much going on in California, it can be hard to keep up. CNC is here to highlight some of the most important things that impact you this week and share how we’ve been making a difference for California families. Join us in advocating for our cities, empowering our...

Taking Action for Our Neighbors

Jul 30, 2021

CNC needs all hands on deck as we battle through massive pandemic outbreaks and enter into recall election season. We’re calling attention to local issues in our effort to create better neighborhoods for our families, and – as a result – a better California. Join us in taking action and...

Public Comment: On Indio's Housing Crisis

Jul 28, 2021

There is an ongoing housing crisis throughout the state of California, currently worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. The cost of living in California is higher than it's ever been, with opportunities for affordable housing few and far between. CNC is building power throughout the state to advocate for our neighbors'...

The Future of California Is In Our Hands

Jul 23, 2021

July is coming to a close, and Californians have important decisions to make about the future of our state on the horizon. That's why it’s more important than ever to stay healthy and get protected against COVID-19. CNC is working to inspire working-class Californians to engage, activate, and fight for...

Empowering California Families One Day at a Time

Jul 16, 2021

CNC is here to support our families and neighborhoods. We welcome you to get involved in our Spanish-English bilingual programs, whether it’s using our public parks to connect with our neighbors and get active, attending our workshops to learn about civic engagement processes, or even participating in government meetings to...

Grassroots Partners Host COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic In Merced

Jul 15, 2021

Merced, California – Communities for a New California Education Fund (CNC) is partnering with regional community-based organizations - including Jakara Movement, Lideres Campesinas, and the United Farm Workers Foundation - to provide a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic that will run Friday, July 16 from 4-7 p.m. at El Bajio Supermarket,...

CNC Shines Bright During Summer Break!

Jul 09, 2021

Stay hydrated and cool this summer in the California heat! While this hot spell won't let up anytime soon, that doesn’t mean CNC has slowed down at all. We’ve hit the ground running this July by continuing with our COVID-19 vaccination outreach efforts, having our voices heard at local city...

CNC Education Fund Hosts the California Youth Vaccination Virtual Community Forum

Jun 28, 2021

June 28, 2021 ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** CONTACT: Karina Martinez 858/752-1262 or [email protected] CNC EF Hosts California Youth Vaccination Virtual Community Forum WHAT: Communities for a New California Education Fund (CNC EF) is hosting a virtual COVID-19 youth vaccination forum for parents with participants representing California regions from Coachella to Sacramento on...

CNC Makes Waves Throughout California!

Jun 24, 2021

The summer fun has just begun at CNC! June may be winding down, but we’re gearing up to make a positive difference in our neighborhoods all summer long. You can find us at our virtual forums, our community meetings, canvassing neighborhoods, and sharing our stories on TV and social media....

CNC Stands Up for Our Neighborhoods

Jun 18, 2021

There’s no better time than right now to create meaningful change in our neighborhoods, and that is exactly what CNC is doing! Take a peek at the impact CNC has made this week as we honor Immigrant Heritage Month while making tv cameos, attend budget hearings, and continue our COVID-19...

Love: A Universal Language

Jun 16, 2021

Sarah Martinez Peña is a Social Media Manager at CNC and identifies as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. In celebration of her Grandmother and Immigrant Heritage Month, she demonstrates through poetry how love transcends far beyond the language barriers that stand between us. You can watch the full reading...

Between Homes: Being an Immigrant in America

Jun 15, 2021

Karina at the California State Capitol. This year, the White House issued a proclamation establishing June as National Immigrant Heritage Month stating, “Across each generation throughout our history, wave after wave of immigrants have enriched our Nation and made us better, stronger, more innovative, and more prosperous.”

CNC Changemakers Improving California Vaccination by Vaccination!

Jun 11, 2021

Don’t you just love being vaccinated against COVID-19? Wouldn’t it be great if everyone in your neighborhood knew how safe, effective, easy it is to get protected against the virus? Well, worry no more! CNC has got your neighborhood covered with our extensive COVID-19 vaccination outreach and education program, and we’re...

CNC Partners with Univision to Uplift California Latino Pandemic Stories

Jun 08, 2021

The storytelling Facebook live series uncovers how the COVID-19 vaccine has been a resource for the Latino community Fresno, CA — Communities for a New California (CNC) is diversifying COVID-19 vaccination outreach efforts through community voices through a storytelling series of Facebook lives produced in partnership with Univision Fresno.

CNC Welcomes a Healthy Summer with Vaccination Outreach

Jun 04, 2021

CNC is kicking off June the best way we know how: by celebrating the start of Pride Month! We are proud of who we are today and every day, and we are ecstatic to be highlighting our LGBTQ+ community all month long. We have so much to celebrate, and one...

Supporting Health Equity One Household at a Time

May 27, 2021

The future of our health is rooted in our neighborhoods. That’s why we’re working to bring health equity for California families whether it be by supporting vaccination efforts or providing mental health reminders and hotlines. There are so many gaps in our systems, but here’s what we’re doing to support...

Foro de Vivienda: The UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Initiative Provides Comment on California Housing Struggles

May 24, 2021

Nicholas González, Policy Analyst at the UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Initiative (LPPI), provided remarkable insights into California’s housing crisis during our virtual COVID-19 housing forum. The research corroborated and supplemented the testimonies of the forum participants who have experienced the brunt of this housing crisis. Featured below are Gonzalez’...

Covid-19 in Our Neighborhoods: Israel and Janine

May 24, 2021

Covid-19 in Our Neighborhoods: Israel and Janine COVID-19 seemingly stopped the world in its tracks, but with over 285 million vaccinations in the United States and counting, many are claiming the long-awaited return to normalcy is finally here, marked by none other than Disneyland’s grand reopening. Despite this progress, the...

Mid-May Successes with CNC

May 21, 2021

Communities for a New California organizers continue to surpass their goals in a remarkably speedy and effective fashion. Our COVID-19 education and outreach program is successfully reaching even more residents in our neighborhoods, with organizers working to ensure that every household is vaccinated and informed on the processes to stay...

Vaccinating Our Children Against COVID-19

May 19, 2021

Living in a three-generation home, Lorena Lopez knows the importance of getting every family member vaccinated against COVID-19 – both young and old alike. “It’s not only adults or the elderly who catch it, it's also children,” Lorena said of the virus. She stressed the importance of not leaving out children...

Hustling Through May with CNC!

May 14, 2021

The pandemic has changed our lives and increased the inequality in our neighborhoods, and Communities for a new California (CNC) is responding to our needs by ramping up life-saving vaccine outreach. This week, our teams continued our COVID-19 education program and also coordinated a virtual COVID-19 housing forum, giving residents...

CNC Charging Into May

May 07, 2021

Communities for a New California (CNC) has been hard at work organizing and educating throughout the Coachella and Central Valleys with our COVID-19 education program, helping to register residents for their COVID-19 vaccination appointments, and working to address local housing concerns in each region. Here’s a closer look at what...

CNC Celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Latino Centered ‘Súbete la Manga’ Challenge

May 05, 2021

CNC Celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Latino Centered ‘Súbete la Manga’ Challenge The ‘Súbete la Manga’ challenge relies on community members to encourages COVID-19 vaccination Sacramento, CA — Communities for a New California (CNC) is dancing into Cinco de Mayo with a call for eligible Californians to participate in...

CNC Launches ‘Súbete la Manga’ Campaign to Spur COVID-19 Vaccinations Among California Latinos

May 03, 2021

CNC Launches ‘Súbete la Manga’ Campaign to Spur COVID-19 Vaccinations Among California Latinos Súbete la Manga campaign aims to inspire confidence and promote awareness of the COVID-19 vaccine Coachella, CA — Communities for a New California (CNC) is ramping up COVID-19 vaccine outreach efforts through the ‘Súbete la Manga’ campaign,...

Earth Day 2021

Apr 22, 2021

There is no time to waste on Earth Day platitudes. The COVID-19 pandemic has made the burdens unloaded onto families of color sharply visible, and many of these are intensified by their marginalization into neighborhoods with contaminated water, toxic lands, bad air quality, and no green spaces. Restoring...

CNC Covid-19 Outreach

Apr 20, 2021

Communities for a New California (CNC) is committed to ensuring that COVID-19 information, including crucial information about the vaccination process, is accessible to California families from the Coachella Valley to Sacramento. Throughout the course of the pandemic, we’ve gotten creative with how we’ve done our outreach, and how we’ve...

Get the Facts About Your Drinking Water

Oct 24, 2018

A 2013 report found that over 2.8 million people in the San Joaquin Valley are served by a water system whose source water is impacted by contamination. That translates into over 265,000 people in Stanislaus County, over 80,000 people in San Joaquin County, over 450,000 people in Fresno County, and...

Post-Primary Election Update

Jun 12, 2018

Updated Bottom Lines CA-10: Jeff Denham (R) - Central Valley: Modesto, TracyToss Up. Denham's support for immigration reform has allowed him to continue winning reelection in this moderate, diverse Modesto seat that Hillary Clinton won by three points. But his advocacy of a discharge petition to force a House vote on a...

FINAL CALIFORNIA PRIMARY PREVIEW

Jun 04, 2018

Under California's rules, all candidates in all 53 districts run on the same primary ballot and the top two finishers, regardless of party, advance to the general election. In a few GOP-held seats, there are so many Democrats running that they risk splitting enough votes to allow two Republicans...

December 2017 Civic Engagement Project

Dec 07, 2017

Images from Week #1 of CNC's December non-partisan civic engagement project. Team members are speaking with voters in Fresno, Kings, Tulare and Kern Counties about the issues impacting their families the most. Voters are stating the current proposed tax plan is a major concern. In addition to issues related to...

Victory! Fresno OK's deal to relocate meat-rendering plant out of a southwest neighborhood

Dec 07, 2017

A deal to relocate a meat-rendering plant out of a southwest Fresno neighborhood was unanimously approved Thursday evening by the Fresno City Council, providing a victory for neighbors who for years have complained about odors. The council approved a development agreement with Darling Ingredients, which runs the operation on Belgravia...

Fresno Residents File Lawsuit Over 40 Year Old Odor

May 26, 2012

“The city has a legal obligation to enforce laws that make Fresno a safe and healthy place for all its residents, no matter their income level, race, or the neighborhood where they live. West Fresno residents will seek to enforce that duty," says Phoebe Seaton of California Rural Legal Assistance,...

Five Victories By The California Immigrant Rights Movement

Apr 24, 2012

There’s no doubt immigration reform has a long way to go to ensure family reunification and a path to citizenship for the undocumented community. We must continue to fight for a federal DREAM Act and demand an end to Secure Communitiesand 287(g) programs that allow state and local law enforcement agencies to...

Secure Communities: The Real Cost of Failed Immigration Policy

Apr 24, 2012

In his 2013 proposed budget, President Obama outlined the administration’s plan to cut $17 million from the failed and expensive,16-year-old 287 (g) program to expand the equally failed and expensive four year-old Secure Communities program. Both programs were created to allow state and local police to check fingerprints of the...

In Defense of My Body, Health & Choices

Apr 24, 2012

By Jacquie Marroquin During the recent Women in the World Conference in Washington D.C., Liberian Nobel Peace Prize Winner Leymah Gbowee said, “Women need to stop being politely angry.” She was referring to the ever-escalating war on women’s access to reproductive care in the United States. This powerful statement made by...

We Can’t Afford to Give Away the Great Outdoors

Mar 24, 2012

Outdoor recreation and land conservation and preservation generates $1 trillion in economic activity and supports 9.4 million in jobs each year in the United States, according to a study by the National Fish and Wildlife Outdoor recreation and land conservation and preservation generates $1 trillion in economic activity and supports 9.4 million...

Lessons for 2012 Elections from 2010 Nevada

Mar 24, 2012

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and the political parties gear up for the 2012 Presidential Election, it would be wise to use this time to study the 2010 general election and the impact made by Latino voters throughout the country. In particular, I offer the 2010 general election in...

Why we marched in Sacramento

Mar 07, 2012

The headline in this week's San Jose Mercury News, "Harvard Now Cheaper Than Cal State," may have shocked many across the country. But for California's families and students, it reflects the reality of millions who have struggled for years with the rising cost of higher education. California leads the nation...