March 13, 1996 Text by Yolanda Reynolds Photos by Mary J. Andrade A group of San Joseans gathered Saturday evening to plan for suitable activities to demonstrate their concern for the recent killing of Gustavo Soto Meza by a Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Deputy. Reports are that Soto was shot in the neck as he …
So-called mayor of Capitol Hill oversees multiple aspects of Congress, voting and security Rep. Zoe Lofgren of California will be the new “mayor of Capitol Hill,” as the chair of the House Administration Committee is sometimes called. Unlike many other committees, the top spot on House Administration is not determined by seniority. Speaker Nancy Pelosi officially appointed Lofgren to …
by Yolanda Reynolds The Mexican Heritage Gardens project is inching closer to reality. The San Jose City Council, in a 9-2 vote last Thursday, approved a “Master Agreement” between the Redevelopment Agency/City Council and the Mexican Heritage Corporation for the development of the Mexican Cultural Heritage Gardens Community Center at the corner of Alum Rock …
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By Lina Broydo Three Kings Day Celebration at Los Altos History Museum January 6th, from Noon to 4 p.m. Join the festivities at the Los Altos History Museum as it hosts an event honoring the Catholic tradition and Mexican heritage of Juana Briones, the subject of the museum’s current exhibition through March 31, 2019. Inspired by Juana: La Dona …
Por Mireya Magaña Gálvez, cónsul de comunicación social del Consulado General de México en San José En estas fechas de unión familiar, los corazones siempre generosos de nuestros paisanos se solidarizan para tratar de compartir su mucha o poca fortuna material con los que menos tienen. Ese espíritu lo palpamos constantemente y especialmente en días …
Alvarado says serving the Board “is where I feel I should be.” February 7, 1996 By Yolanda Reynolds Photos by Mary J. Andrade Santa Clara County Supervisor Blanca Alvarado opened her election campaign headquarters at 2839 Story Road last Saturday morning. Alvarado was appointed to the Board of Supervisors on January 17,1995 to the seat …
By Lina Broydo Beach Blanket Babylon’s New Year’s Eve in San Francisco December 31 with two shows at 7 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. Steve Silver’s Beach Blanket Babylon hilarious pop culture musical review rings in the New Year for your date with Snow White as she invites you on a fast-paced journey around the world …
February 1, 1996 by Yolanda Reynolds Last week, at a memorial service at CET (Center for Employment Training) for Dr. Antonio Soto, a striking message was obvious – one person, can make a difference. Dr. Soto was one such person who was inspired and has inspired others. If Dr. Soto were to read such a …
Measure A 2016 Affordable Housing Bond funds 19 housing developments in less than two years SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA— Today, the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors approved $123 million from the Measure A Affordable Housing Bond for nine supportive housing and affordable housing developments, a significant milestone in the County’s efforts to increase …
February 1, 1996 by Yolanda Reynolds Rudy Galindo, whose name is now a household name in San Jose, is a breath of fresh air in the ranks of star athletes. After years on the ice and countless other hours of exercise Galindo achieved a major mile stone in his career choice of competition figure skating. …
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