Archive for October 2010

Jerry Brown stops at Victory Park

Brown sign autographs at Vistory Park’s Rose Garden on Sat. Oct. 30, 2010

Stockton, CA / Bilingual Weekly

Jerry Brown spent less than half an hour this past Saturday, October 30, 2010, speaking to supporters and signing autographs at Stockton’s Victory Park, but that was enough for the three hundred people crowd who showed up spite the short notice. Continue reading »

Peacekeepers get awards

Stockton, CA / Bilingual Weekly

Representatives from the League of California Cities and the City Counties Schools (CCS) Partnership each presented awards to the City of Stockton Operation Peacekeeper program on Tuesday, October 19, 2010.  Stockton Mayor Ann Johnston, Peacekeeper Program Manager Ralph Womack and Peacekeeper Outreach Workers accepted the awards, which will be on display at City Hall. Continue reading »

Opinion:McNerney confident voters will see through rhetoric

Congressman McNerney shakes hands with supporters before the debate with opponent David Harmer on Saturday October 23, 2010 at Monte Vista High School in Tracy.

Tracy, CA / Bilingual Weekly

The Tracy Press’ Jerry McNerney-David Harmer debate on Saturday, October 23 was, to say the least, lively. Continue reading »

El Dorado to get trees back

View of El Dorado Street by the Fulton Avenue intersection.

Stockton, CA / Bilingual Weekly

Back in 2005 construction crews commenced the task of the widening El Dorado Street between Alpine Avenue and the Calaveras River Bridge, chopping 101 grown trees.  Then the Budget Crisis hit and the widening was never completed Continue reading »

Opinion:Harmer harmed, will harm Latinos

By Dolores Huerta. co-founder of the UFW

Sadly, the economy is still tough here in San Joaquin County.  We all know far too many people who lost their homes or got laid off through no fault of their own. Continue reading »

Peacekeepers get awards

Stockton, CA / Bilingual Weekly
Representatives from the League of California Cities and the City Counties Schools (CCS) Partnership each presented awards to the City of Stockton Operation Peacekeepers program on Tuesday, October 19, 2010. Stockton Mayor Ann Johnston, Peacekeepers Program Manager Ralph Womack and Peacekeepers Outreach Workers accepted the awards, which will be on display at City Hall. Continue reading »

Latinos react to don’t vote ad

Stockton, CA / Bilingual Weekly

An Univision-aired ad asking Latinos to refrain from voting on this week’s general elections caused so much stir around the country that the Spanish TV chain decided to pull it off. Continue reading »

High Speed Train got start money

Merced, CA / Bilingual Weekly

On Monday, October 25, 2010, the San Joaquin Valley got $715 million closer to having a High Speed Rail Continue reading »

Stockton firefighters steadfast on salary, benefits demands

Stockton, CA / Bilingual Weekly

With the November election and its landmark Measure H a few days away, the City of Stockton is scheduled to respond to its firefighters’ union demand for salary increases and hiring of more personnel. Continue reading »

Opinion:Your Vote is Our Voice

Motecuzoma Sanchez / Bilingual Weekly Guest Columnist

This election, as others, is very important to the future and current welfare of our people and communities. Some would argue, including me, that this election is more relevant than usual. On November 2^nd (ironically Dia de los Muertos), our State will decide the Governor who will lead our State for the next four years, as well as many propositions that have the potential to have a great impact on our population. Of course there are also the local races. Continue reading »

Councilwoman Eggman: “I delivered”

Stockton, CA / Bilingual Weekly

2006: Eggman denounces City's desinterest for South Central Stockton

Susan Talamantes Eggman, the first Latina to serve in the Stockton City Council, was elected four years ago after exposing City neglect of Southside neighborhoods and problems. Now, thanks to the ongoing economic recession, things seem to be worse. As she seeks reelection, we dared to ask… Continue reading »

Dement, from real estate to real politician

Tracy, CA / Bilingual Weekly

Juana Dement is the sole Latino out of nine candidates for the Tracy City Council two available seats. This single fact moved us to ask her for an interview. This is what she said… Continue reading »

Opinion:Demand Respect: But Can We Command It?

Ángel Picón / Bilingual Weekly Guest Columnist

So the elections are again upon us.  Many Latinos in the central valley are asking who do we vote, and how do we decide who is the best candidate that supports our issues? 

Let me use this analogy so I can better explain the current state of affairs for Latinos.  A candidate would ask, do we shake them or do we keep them asleep? This translates to keep us from participating in the electoral process. Continue reading »

Opinion:Insult to Injury

Thomas Benigno / Bilingual Weekly Contributor

The stunning allegations by Meg Whitman‘s house keeper, Ms. Nicky Diaz, is that Ms. Whitman knew that Ms, Diaz was a non documented worker. Now Ms. Whitman says it was her husbands fault, and that he didn’t follow through with the necessary paper work. Continue reading »

Opinion:Are You Prepared To Vote?

Carol Trujillo-Hadley / Bilingual Weekly Columnist

At no other time is it more important that you, as a voter, to be educated for who you are going to vote for.  Every candidate under the sun has been courting the “Latino” vote, as if we all are of one single mind. Latino’s have never voted as a block which is good to a certain point.  Continue reading »