Bilingual Weekly
Archive for November 2011
Shaila Durcal cancels concert in Stockton
(bw) STOCKTON, CA - After a two year absence, the Spanish singer, Shaila Durcal canceled her concert only three days before the scheduled date.
According to the Stockton Arena‘s marketing representitive,Kendra Clark the cancellation was due to unforeseen circumstances and the cancellation was not due to ticket sales. The concert is part of her Revolucion Mexicana Tour that was scheduled for Sunday, November 19th at the Bob Hope in Stockton. All tickets sold can be refunded.
The Growing Trend in Low- Energy Home Building
By Mayra Barrios, Bilingual Weekly
If receiving $0.05 per an aluminum can when recycling does not encourage people to live a low-energy life style, the idea of saving up to 2,000 per year on utilities will probably do so. This is the promise of Visionary Home Builders (VHB) of Stockton on their second green project, “Tierra del Sol” a neighborhood of 22 affordable energy green homes. The develop is located at 4701 Farmington Road in Stockton.
Veterans Day 2011, Frank Reyes Dedicated to Serving his Community
Bilingualweekly.com | Sarah Lippincott
In honor of Veterans Day, November 11th, Bilingual Weekly reached out to a member of our community who had served our country. We spoke with Vietnam Veteran Frank Reyes, who welcomed us into his home on November 10, 2011. As we visited with Reyes we met a humble person, an unsung hero to other Veterans. His service to America did not end at the closure of the Vietnam war, today, he continues to serve, annually he provides many Veteran organizations with countless volunteer hours as he helps with several tasks at each of the organizations he serves.
Opinion: Art and Education
Sarah Lippincott, BFA
K-12 classrooms are often in the center of a debate on trimming the budget through cutting the arts. Should we keep art classes, teachers, and the supplies that tag along with it? Could the funding better serve the students and community through Math, Science, English and other topics of interest?
Community & Neighborhood Market Make Improvements Together
STOCKTON, CA – “One-third (1/3) of adults and 17 percent of children in the United States are obese,” states a release by LaCresia Hawkins, Community Partnership for Families/CUFF FRC as she explains that “the problem is growing and even more severe amongst low-income families, and while rising costs and affordability of wholesome food are part of the problem, there are other factors at work.”
Handicapped Access Board Appeals Vacancy
STOCKTON, CA – The City of Stockton is currently accepting applications for five (5) vacancies on the Stockton Handicapped Access Board of Appeals. The term of office is four (4) years. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.
To qualify, applicants must be residents of the City of Stockton and not hold any public office or position of employment with the City of Stockton. The Board consists of two (2) members from the construction field, such as General Building Contractor, Plumbing
Contractor, Electrical Contractor, Mechanical Contractor, Engineer, or Architect, who will also serve on the Housing Board of Appeals; two (2) disabled persons and one (1) from the lay-community.
The purpose of this board is to hear and decide on appeals of administrative decisions, including, but not limited to, denials of requests to use alternative methods of providing access to public accommodations by physically disabled persons, as required by the California Health and Safety Code, Part 5.5, Section 19955, 35 seq. The Board may
approve, disapprove or modify Building Division interpretation of Part 5.5 of Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code, including the exceptions contained in Section 19957, and enforce actions taken by the Building Division.
The Handicapped Access Board of Appeals meets as-needed on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Development Department Permit Center, 345 N. El Dorado Street. Remuneration is $20 per meeting, not to exceed $40 per month.
Applications are available from the City Clerk’s Office, 425 N. El Dorado Street, 1st floor, or online at www.stocktongov.com. City offices are closed November 21 through 25, and every Friday in November.
For additional information, please contact John Freitas, (209) 937-8351, or visit www.stocktongov.com/commissions.
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information provided by the City of Stockton
Building Housing Board of Appeals
STOCKTON, CA – The City of Stockton is currently accepting applications for seven (7) vacancies on the Stockton Building and Housing Board of Appeals. The vacancies are due to the expired terms of all members. The term of office is four (4) years. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.
To qualify, applicants must be residents of the City of Stockton and not hold any public office or position of employment with the City of Stockton. The Board consists of two (2) members from the Construction field, such as General Building Contractor, Plumbing Contractor, Electrical Contractor, Mechanical Contractor, Engineer or Architect, who will also serve on the Handicapped Access Board of Appeals; two (2) disabled persons and one (1) member from the lay-community.
The purpose of this Board is to hear appeals of administrative decision from aggrieved parties, relative to the application of the general building, zoning, and related
regulations of the City of Stockton, including the Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code,
Electrical Code, Housing Code, or related sections of the Stockton Municipal Code. This
Board also grants variances in appropriate cases from administrative applications of the regulations where the public welfare will not be compromised.
The Building and Housing Board of Appeals meets as-needed on the third Wednesday of the month at 5:45 p.m. at the Community Development Department Permit Center, 345 N. El Dorado Street. Remuneration is $20 per meeting, not to exceed $120 per month.
Applications are available from the City Clerk’s Office, 425 N. El Dorado Street, 1st floor, or online at www.stocktongov.com. City offices are closed November 21 through 25, and every Friday in November.
For additional information, please contact John Freitas, (209) 937-8351, or visit www.stocktongov.com/commissions.
Measure W Committee Vacancies
STOCKTON, CA – - The City of Stockton is currently accepting applications for four (4) vacancies on the Measure W Oversight Committee, due to expiring terms on December 31, 2011. The term of office is two (2) years and members are limited to serving two (2) terms. The deadline for applications is Thursday, December 08, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.
To qualify, a person must be at least 28 years of age and residents of City of Stockton. The Oversight Committee may not include any employee or officer of the City of Stockton, or any vendor, contractor or consultant doing business with the City.
The purpose of the Commission is to assure that the monies received from the sales and use tax enacted based on Measure W are being spent in the manner promised to the Stockton residents, including: reviewing revenue and expenditure reports for Measure W, reviewing independent audits, hearing reports concerning the use of monies and presenting annual reports to the City Council.
The Measure W Oversight Committee meets as-needed at City Hall, 425 N. El Dorado Street. There is no remuneration.
Applications are available from the City Clerk’s Office, 425 N. El Dorado Street, 1st floor, or online at www.stocktongov.com. City office hours are open Monday through Thursday, 7:30a 5:30p, and every other Friday, 8a 5p; City offices are closed every other Friday. City offices are closed November 21 through 25, and every Friday in November, and Friday, December 2, 2011.
For additional information, please contact Kindelberg Morales, at (209) 937-8848, or www.stocktongov.com/commissions.
A story of survival: few live to share
STOCKTON, CA — On November 14, 2011 Ian Woodall will present “Tao of Everest” a storytelling event at Stockton’s REI store on Pacific Avenue. After surviving the climb, Ian will share the story only a few have survived to tell about it at 7 PM.
American Legion honors Senator Wolk
SACRAMENTO, CA—The American Legion’s California division announced today that it has selected Senator Lois Wolk (Davis) as the Senate recipient of its 2011 Legislator of the Year award.
“Senator Wolk has shown support and understanding of the unique challenges faced by veterans in today’s society and we are proud to bestow upon her the honor of Legislator of the Year,” said Hugh Crooks, who heads the Legion’s California branch.
Wolk earned the title for her longtime support of veteran’s issues. Additionally, Wolk authored legislation this year to make it easier for the Dixon American Legion Post and other charities to utilize remote caller bingo, an innovative new fundraising tool that reduces overhead costs while increasing participation and prize pools, allowing for greater fundraising potential.
In Dixon, with the help of remote caller bingo, the American Legion raised enough funds to donate $25,000 within its community in just three months, according to Greg Coppes, commander of Dixon American Legion Post.
Wolk’s bill, which stalled in the Assembly, would have streamlined the lengthy and complicated registration and licensing process required of charities choosing to participate in remote caller bingo, in which audio or video of a live game is broadcast to enable members of an organization (i.e. American Legion, Elks Lodge) to participate from multiple locations throughout the state.
“This is a great honor,” said Wolk. “The American Legion provides vital support for our state and its veterans, especially in these tough economic times. I applaud their efforts, and plan to continue to work to make it easier for nonprofits like the Legion to utilize remote caller bingo.”
The award will be presented to Wolk and Assemblymember Steve Knight (Palmdale), the legion’s Assembly honoree, at the Legion’s Annual Capitol Legislative Day event on April 18, 2012.
Time to plant trees
UC Master Gardeners
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, CA – all is a good time to plant new trees, because the cooler weather gives them some time to become established before winter sets in. Trees are the backbone of the garden, and the type of tree and location you select should be chosen very carefully.
Merchants Celebrate 14 years
Bilingual Weekly News
(bw) STOCKTON, CA — on Friday, October 28th, Comerciantes Unidso (United Merchants) celebrated 14 years of existence at the University Plaza Hotel, in downtown Stockton. Dozens of Hispanic business owners, politicians, community business leaders, family members and friends gathered to celebrate the 14 years of service to the Latino Community.
“it was a humble night, but an important evening for Comerciantes Unidos’ members, as we continue to unite the Hispanic merchants of this city, we mutually support and simultaneously we support our Hispanic community,” Expressed Mario Eguiluz, president of the organization.
As part of the program, members who have contributed with extraordinary activism in the varios programs of the organization were honored. Among the recipients were:
Obdulia Chávez, owner of Vanssa’s Decorations
Maria Ramos, Volunteer and community activist
Ismael Cortez, President of La Comission Honorifica Mexicana (the Honofiric Mexican Comission)
Vicente Vázquez, board member of Comerciantes Unidos.
Mr. Eguiluz appreciated the support Comerciantes Unidos has offered him, and he invited the continual participation with the organization to achieve greater benefits for the community.
Comerciantes Unidos is formed by San Joaquin County Spanish speaking business owners.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The Contender
Thomas Benigno of Tracy, CA
I imagine that most of the voters have been watching the results of the debates & the forums that the republican candidates have been having. It seems as though it’s a cat fight for the candidate of choice. Just recently Herman Cain has taken an early lead in all the polls, but I have not heard anyone talking about why it is that he is in the lead. I can see that a few of the candidates as Rick Perry and Michelle Bachman have shot themselves in the foot. The others are just not being featured as the person the republicans want. Even Mitt Romney is not a strong contender for the prize. Herman Cain seems to be the one everyone wants. Is it that he is black and might take some votes away from Obama to even the race? Many have said that Herman Cain will not get the Latino vote, so if Obama loses part of the black vote and some of the Latino vote, we could have a close race. The TEA Party has pretty much endorsed Cain but that could change. Ron Paul has always been a steady contender but is not recognized by the Republican Party, as is Newt Gingrich. So what we are seeing is a fight that won’t make much difference in the primary, but will impact the race against Obama if the right republican is chosen.
The real story will be who the voters vote for to represent the Republican Party, especially with the TEA Party splitting the party in 3rd’s. Many hope that the independent voters will take over and the challenger will be a strong candidate against Obama. One thing for sure, the republicans won’t be spending a lot of money on any candidate to beat Obama, knowing very well that Obama has raised millions to win the seat. Let’s hope whoever wins will work harder to get this country back on track.
Thomas A. Benigno
Former Congressional Candidate
Tracy, CA
Last 2011 free fee day in National Parks
CALIFORNIA- The final U.S. National Park service Fee Free Day for 2011 is going to be Veterans Day Weekend November 11-13. The fee free days includes 100 National Parks that usually have entrance fees. In California these include Cabrillo National Monument, Death Valley National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Lava Beds National Monument, Muir Woods National Monument, Pinnacles National Monument, Sequoia National Park, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Yosemite National Park.
The Fee waiver includes entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.
California Republican Women Federated Elects First Latina
STOCKTON, CA - It is an historical first, that a Latina was elected by her peers at a statewide conference held
in Visalia, CA during the weekend of October 22 – 23, 2011, to vote on new leadership. The
California Republican Women Federated is the largest Republican Women Federated Club in
the United States.
Stockton’s very own Carol Trujillo Hadley, was elected as the 2012/2013 President of the
California Republican Women Federated (CRWF). Her term commences on January 1, 2012
and ends on December 31, 2013.
Carol had previously held the elected position of the California Federation Republican Women
Vice President Central.
Her extensive political experience has ranged from being the Executive Director of the San
Joaquin County Central Committee (twice), Campaign Consultant for various campaigns
throughout the United States, as well as Campaign Director for Shabbir Khan, San Joaquin
County Treasurer/Tax Collector.
Hadley has volunteered for various campaigns which included local, state and federal offices.
She has served on various local and statewide committees for the Republican Party, ranging
from “Health and Aging” issues to include various other statewide issues. She has and is
presently a Delegate to the California Republican Party.
According to Hadley one of her proudest achievements was the formation of the Latinas United Republican
Women Federated, California’s only Latina Republican women’s club.
Hadley will bring her ideas of female empowerment to the forefront of political policy decisions, ” I
believe Republican women need to be more involved. It is imperative on us to educate, invest
and encourage women to elective office”, stated Carol.
The California Federation of Republican Women is a distinguished organization of politically
active women, who support, encourage and inform women throughout the state about the
Republican political philosophy and necessary participation.
For additional information on the Latinas United Republican Women Federated, contact Evelia
Amador – (209) 333-7377
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