Tag Archives: Food Justice
Haciendo de los Cambios una Realidad
Por David Ogul Click here to read it in English David Callahan, residente de Corridor, asistió para ver cómo podía ayudar a mejorar su vecindario. Sandra Weeks asistió porque tiene dos hijos pequeños y “quiero que puedan crecer en una … Continue reading
Tweet City Heights: Back of the Visa Line
By Megan Burks Checking in on The Stumblr Voice of San Diego continues to document San Diego’s crumbling sidewalks on its photo blog, The Stumblr. This week, Voice mapped the reader-submitted photos, which are clustered throughout mid-city San Diego. A … Continue reading
Academy Gives Residents Tools to Understand, Change Community Issues
By David Ogul Haga click aquí para leerlo la en Español David Callahan was there to see how he could help improve his Corridor neighborhood. Sandra Weeks was there because she has two small children and “I want them to … Continue reading
El Granjero Bill Trae el Campo a la Ciudad
El Vivero City Farmers comenzó a operar hace 40 años vendiendo mezclas de tierra. Se ha convertido en vivero y mini granja completa. | Foto cortesía de City Heights Life Staff Report Click here to read it in English En … Continue reading
Farmer Bill Brings the Country to the City
City Farmers Nursery began 40 years ago selling soil amendments. It’s turned into a full-fledged nursery and mini farm. | Photo Courtesy of City Heights Life Staff Report Haga click aquí para leerlo la en Español You don’t have to … Continue reading
New Supermarket Offers Access to African Food Staples
Pacific Caribbean Supermarket opened in City Heights this month, catering to West African and Caribbean San Diegans looking for a little taste of home. | Video Credit: Brian Myers By Brian Myers There’s a new grocery store in City Heights … Continue reading
‘Still Room for Improvement on School Lunches’: Photo Essay
By Jena Olson Last year, school districts throughout the country and right here in San Diego revamped their school lunch menus to comply with updated nutrition standards. The new USDA guidelines call for less salt and fat and more fruit … Continue reading
Immigrants and Refugees Alike Plant Roots at IRC Farm
Camerino Fierro, who emigrated from Mexico, plants and harvests crops alongside Somali and Vietnamese refugees. By Horacio Rentería Haga click aquí para leerlo la en Español A native of Mexico, Camerino Fierro, migrated to the United States in 1982, from … Continue reading
Sientan Nuevas Raíces
Camerino Fierro, Prya Reddy, y el hijo y nieto de don Camerino. (Abajo), La señora Michelle Obama durante su visita a la granja, hace dos años. Por Horacio Rentería Click here to read it in English Camerino Fierro es un … Continue reading
New Law Good News for Farmers Market Entrepreneurs
By Angela Carone As of Jan. 1, certain foods prepared in a home kitchen can be sold at places like farmers markets and grocery stores, according to a new law known as the California Homemade Food Act, or AB 1616. … Continue reading