As appears in an article published on Oct. 31st by the Daily Bulletin. ———————————————————————————————— For many, street vending is one of the few options available to make a living to support themselves and their families. Though ubiquitous throughout Southern California, the work of street vendors has often been subject to strict and even sometimes […]
As appears in an article in the Daily Bulletin, published on Oct. 23rd 2017. ———————————————————————————————— RANCHO CUCAMONGA >> Immigration advocates are concerned a mother of four is facing deportation after she was arrested for having multiple street vending citations. Marcelina Rios of Ontario was selling corn at Old Town Park Oct. 13 around 2 […]
Renovacion DACA Gratis/Free DACA Renewals The Pomona Economic Opportunity Center (PEOC) will be processing DACA renewals at no cost until the deadline of October 5. The services for document preparation will be conducted free of charge and we will also provide local support and resources to pay the $495 fee to US CIS. We […]
PEOC Recognized by Office of Supervisor Hilda Solis in May 2017 The Pomona Economic Opportunity Center (PEOC) was recognized by the Office of Supervisor Hilda Solis on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 for providing continued support to the immigrant community at large and for our immigration services in Pomona, CA and the San Gabriel Valley. The PEOC alongside other community […]
Univision Fecha publicado: 20 de marzo del 2017 Durante una conferencia, funcionarios municipales aplaudieron que la ciudad dio un paso importante para separarse de la maquinaria deportadora de Donald Trump y dijeron no estar dispuestos a permitir la separación de familias. El contrato con ICE permitía que agentes federales alojaran detenidos en la cárcel de […]
La Opinion, por Alejandro Cano Fecha publicado: 21 de Marzo de 2017 El Concejo Municipal de Pomona dio por terminado ayer el Acuerdo Intergubernamental de Servicios entre el Servicio Federal de Estados Unidos y el Departamento de Policía de dicha ciudad —decisión que fue catalogada por la comunidad inmigrante como una victoria. El acuerdo fue establecido […]
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, by Monica Rodriguez Date Published: March 20, 2017 8:57 PM PDT POMONA >> Pomona has ended an agreement with the U.S. Marshals Service to house federal prisoners — who may include undocumented immigrants — at the Pomona City Jail, immigrant rights advocates announced Monday. Representatives of various groups and organizations […]
By Brenda Gazzar Daily Bulletin February 13, 2017 Link Here The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation that resulted in 161 arrests in six Southern California counties last week was part of a “series of targeted enforcement operations” that netted hundreds more potentially deportable immigrants across the nation, the Homeland Security chief said […]
En tu Centro Jornalero, estamos analizando todavía los órdenes ejecutivos decretados hoy por el nuevo presidente concerniente la inmigración.Pero independientemente de las nuevas políticas y sus secuelas en nuestra realidad cotidiana, es importante que nuestra comunidad sepa que su Centro Jornalero sigue siendo un santuario para nuestra comunidad jornalera, trabajadora, e inmigrante.Seguiremos en pie de […]
One of our workers, Tomas Gonzalez interviewed on his wage theft after employers refused to pay him. After receiving more than 3 court decisions in his favor, Tomas has yet to be paid. The wage theft cases go back to 2009. With the amount owed to him and estimated penalties for not paying, Tomas is owed […]