October 26, 1994 By Yolanda Reynolds The Alum Rock King Road area now has too many places that sell liquor say spokespersons of ARAC (The Association for Responsible Alcohol Control in East San Jose. ARAC members came before the San Jose City Council last Tuesday, Oct.18, to ask for the Council to declare that the …
October 18, 1994 By Yolanda Reynolds On November 8, California and San Jose voters will have an opportunity to express their choice for State governor and other races. They will also decide on many propositions. Proposition 186 is the adoption of a single payer health plan similar to that of the State of Hawaii. Proposition …
October 12, 1994 By Yolanda Reynolds Representatives from the City of San Jose’s Office of Economic Development Specialist, Assistant Director, Pamela K. Stone, and Economic Development Specialist, Joseph R. Hedges traveled to Mexico City for a business exposition showcasing California based companies and enterprises. The “Expo California” was held October 4-7 at the U.S. Trade …
August 10, 1994 By Yolanda Reynolds Photos by May J. Andrade Last Tuesday evening, August 2, the “Coalition Para Ios Derechos Humanos Samuel Ruiz” gathered for a candlelight vigil and demonstration at the front entrance of the Mexican Consulate at 380 North First Street in San Jose. The demonstrators carried placards sting for “Democracy in …
Agosto 6, 1994 Texto y fotos por Mary J. Andrade Cuando hace algunas semanas mencioné a familiares y amigos mi intención de ir a los estados de Chiapas y Oaxaca para realizar un recorrido, por carretera, hacia diversas ciudades y sitios arqueológicos, ellos reaccionaron con alarma ante los supuestos peligros a los cuales me enfrentaría …
México palpita ante la expectativa de inminentes cambios politicos y sociales Read More »
June 15, 1994 Text by Yolanda Reynolds Photo by Mary J. Andrade Following last week’s election, the candidates, their supporters, and political analysts sorted through the reasons for the results. A race that has many people from the halls of academia to the average voter straining to explain the results was that of U.S. Congress …
LONG TIME COMMITMENT TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF COMMUNITY GIVES THE EDGE TO LOFGREN Read More »
June 8, 1994 Text by Yolanda Reynolds Photos by Mary J. Andrade Democrats select Zoe Lofgren for the November General Election to Represent District 16 in the U.S. Congress Supervisor Zoe Lofgren won the Democratic vote in yesterday’s primary. Lofgren is the likely winner of the November runoff to represent District 16 in the U.S. …
VOTERS SUPPORT LOFGREN CAMPAIGN FOR FAMILIES, EDUCATION AND HEALTH Read More »
“From the time McEnery became Mayor in 1982 the number of homeless people has gone from almost 0 to over 18,000.” – Sandy Perry, Housing Advocate May 25, 1994 By Yolanda Reynolds With 16 days left before the June primary elections members of PACT, People Acting in Community Together, sponsored an “action” meeting at which …
PACT INTERVIEWS CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES, ZOE LOFGREN AND TOM McENERY Read More »
April 23, 1994 By Yolanda Reynolds The end of April will bring to a close this year’s formal events commemorating the life and work of the well-known farmworker organizer, Cesar Chavez, who died a year ago last April. His life and work has inspired many who, in their own ways, continue the work of Cesar. …
THE LEGACY OF CESAR CHAVEZ CONTINUES TO INSPIRE THE HOPE OF JUSTICE AND EQUALITY FOR ALL Read More »
March 23, 1994 By Yolanda Reynolds Alum Rock School District parents and teachers face another Board recall attempt; but this time the recall is for only one member of the board, Juanita Ramírez. She was elected to the board in November of 1993. Ramirez and board members Alex Salazar and Félix Álvarez often form a …