Tag: Latino Youth Council

  • Mid-City Youth Look to Prevent Crime With Survey of Alcohol Retailers

    The Latino Youth Council found at least 28 stores that sell alcohol in the Mid-City area violate state beverage control standards. | Video Credit: Nicholas McVicker By Dwane Brown The Latino Youth Council released an assessment on Friday of 30 retail stores that sell alcohol in the Mid-City area. Of the 30 stores the group…

  • Latino Youth Council Working to Stop Minors From Getting Alcohol

    By Dwane Brown Haga clic aquí para leerlo en Español Underage drinking is a problem in San Diego and across the country. Studies show kids who took their first drink before the age of 18 are 65 percent more likely to become alcoholics as adults. Research also shows parents play a significant role influencing their…

  • Youth Question Mayoral Candidates on Bullying and Other Teen Issues

    They may not be able to cast ballots, but teenagers involved with the nonprofit, Social Advocates for Youth San Diego, might have something better—a contract of sorts with San Diego’s future mayor. Teens in the Latino Youth Council, Critical Voice and Elevated Student Relations asked both Carl DeMaio and Bob Filner to fill out a…