Over the past two years, a community news hub in Oakland called El Timpano has been putting its namesake to good use. Timpano is Spanish for “eardrum” – and it’s been doing A LOT of listening – especially attuned to the needs of Latino and Mayan immigrants across the East Bay. El Timpano’s latest report focuses on frustration that folks have about vital pandemic resource, or a lack thereof.  Folks who’ve answered their calls and texts inquiries say these resources aren’t reaching them. Brian Watt talks with Tania Quintana, a community organizer with El Timpano. 

<p>Over the past two years, a community news hub in Oakland called El Timpano has been putting its namesake to good use. Timpano is Spanish for &ldquo;eardrum&rdquo; &ndash; and it&rsquo;s been doing A LOT of listening &ndash; especially attuned to the needs of Latino and Mayan immigrants across the East Bay. El Timpano&rsquo;s latest report focuses on frustration that folks have about vital pandemic resource, or a lack thereof.&nbsp; Folks who&rsquo;ve answered their calls and texts inquiries say these resources aren&rsquo;t reaching them. Brian Watt talks with Tania Quintana, a community organizer with El Timpano.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>