In Jan 2023, Pedro Romero Perez survived the worst mass shooting in San Mateo County's history. Now he's taking his former employer to court – the only farmworker to do so. @E_Hellerstein profiled Pedro, and explored the deeper issues the tragedy exposed. eltimpano.org/economics/life…

Oakland ballot Measure S, passed in 2022, allows noncitizen parents to vote in school board elections. But the city has yet to begin creating a process for people to register and cast ballots as noncitizens, El Tímpano found. eltimpano.org/education/afte…

“Scared.” “Worried.” “Hopeful.” At a recent immigration forum in Byron, we asked attendees to share a word that encapsulates what they are feeling as Trump takes office. Here’s what they shared. eltimpano.org/reporting/phot…

The largest Planned Parenthood health center in the U.S. has opened in downtown Oakland. trib.al/7TAOzDT

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Two years ago today, a mass shooting at two farms in Half Moon Bay, CA, thrust local farmworkers into the spotlight. Sr. Labor & Economics reporter Erica Hellerstein has been following shooting survivor Pedro Romero Perez's healing journey through music. eltimpano.org/labor/cultural…

Trust is the fuel that powers El Tímpano's work—trust with the thousands of immigrants we inform, cover, and serve. As we report on how Trump's policies will impact immigrants, these are new newsroom policies we're implementing to protect our community. eltimpano.org/inside-el-timp…

As of Jan. 2025, we’ve heightened security measures to protect our sources & communities. Our new policies balance the risks of publicizing immigrant stories with the urgent need to expose how harsh policies impact lives. Read more from our newsroom. 👇 eltimpano.org/inside-el-timp…

"That’s our greatest fear...that in trying to help someone, we would inadvertently harm them.” El Tímpano's new reporting policies aim to protect immigrant sources. buff.ly/3ExnhWR

In East Contra Costa County schools, many Spanish-speaking families are struggling to find the bilingual support they need. Ximena Loeza reported on the reasons for the shortage of bilingual educators and what some parents are trying to do about it. eltimpano.org/education/a-sh…

On Feb. 20, join us for a convo about Oakland's ongoing lead contamination crisis. Experts, community members, & city officials will explore the issues raised in El Tímpano's investigative report, "Toxic Inaction,” and discuss possible solutions. Register: eventbrite.com/e/toxic-inacti…

Oakland friends, El Tímpano is hosting an event to talk about their investigation into the city's lead contamination crisis next Thursday: eventbrite.com/e/toxic-inacti…

Oakland’s unaccompanied minors are facing an impossible reality: large debts, staggering housing costs, and mental health challenges. El Tímpano’s Cassandra Garibay and Ximena Loeza spoke with one young immigrant who navigated this crisis firsthand. eltimpano.org/english/housin…

What do Latino immigrants want to see change in Oakland? At a recent mayoral candidates forum hosted by The Oaklandside, candidates answered questions about illegal dumping, public safety, and the cost of living—all sourced from our text messaging community. eltimpano.org/inside-el-timp…

In our latest #MiHistoria💬, produced by Ximena Loeza, Venezuelan immigrant Alisa Domingo reflects on new motherhood, the tragic loss of her partner Alex, and her uncertain future under Trump’s immigration policies. eltimpano.org/mi-historia/im…

El Tímpano conducted our first ever community survey to learn about the more than 5,500 individuals who subscribe to our Spanish-language SMS platform, thru which we provide news and info, and facilitate participatory reporting. Here's what we learned. 👇 eltimpano.org/inside-el-timp…

An SFSU alumna is fighting disinformation by leading workshops in Spanish-speaking communities. Thank you, Etel Calles, for your work at El Tímpano! via East Bay Express bit.ly/3Gy2G69

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