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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
Sperry Road Construction begining
STOCKTON, CA —On September 30, 2011 a groundbreaking ceremony for the Sperry Road Extension Project at 4554 South El Dorado Street will be held at 11:00 a.m., near the start of construction.
The construction is set to begin in October and is expected to be complete by December 2013. [MORE]The Project aims to provide a direct connection from the Interstate 5/French Camp Road Interchange to the Sperry Road/Performance Drive intersection. This new roadway will include bridges to cross French Camp Slough, El Dorado Street, McKinley Avenue, and the railroads. The roadway will complete the connection between Interstate 5 and State Route 99 for the south Stockton Planning Area.
The purpose of the long-awaited Sperry Road Extension is to reduce existing traffic congestion, improve traffic operations in South Stockton, facilitate the movement of goods and providing services, enhance economic development, and accommodate anticipated travel demands. The Sperry Road extension will be connected to the planned reconstruction of the interchange at French Camp Road and Interstate 5 with a four-lane elevated roadway (two lanes in each direction).
The project was designed by the City of Stockton and the consulting firm of Rajappan & Meyer. The contractor is C. C. Myers, Inc. The construction management will be done by the City of Stockton and Parsons Brinckerhoff.
The project is being funded with Measure K (the local, voter-approved, ½-cent sales tax) dollars, state Proposition 1B Trade Corridor Improvement Fund (TCIF), and local funds.
For more information: (209) 464-8707, Ext. 101
EVENT: $500 in Vouchers and Free emission testing for up to 525 vehicals
epa testing :Image by The U.S. National Archives via Flickr
Saturday, September 10 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. San Joaquin Delta College, Shima 2 Parking lot will be hosting a free vehicle emissions test for u to 525 vehicals with San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District and Valley CAN. Continue reading
Program Prepares Professionals for Central Valley Rising Health Services Need
STOCKTON, CA — in response to the increase in demand for allied health services in California —which is projected to grow significantly in years to come— California State University (CSU) Stanislaus and the Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health Sciences (KPSAHS) have initiated a program that will offer courses in phlebotomy, radiography and sonography starting this year. Continue reading
Car Show and Health Fair to Support Transition to Freedom
By Mayra Barrios (BW)
June 25, 2011
Stockton, CA — A colorful display of shiny cars, and motorcycles were the main attraction of the Car Show Community Health Fair hosted at Weber Point —downtown Stockton— on Saturday June 25th by Friends Outside.
Latin American Club awards 2011 Scholarships
By Mayra Barrios
(bw) Stockton, CA -The Latin American Club (LAC) recognized the academic achievements of local students at the 45th annual scholarship Banquet held at the Waterfront Hotel on Friday, June 10.
$22,500 for Future Health Care Careers
French Camp, CA — Nine students from San Joaquin County high schools were individually awarded $2,500 as they received the Health Plan’s Health Careers Scholarship Programs.
Mexican Consulate Opens Its Doors to Students
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By Mayra Barrios ( bw) — Sacramento, CA The Mexican Consul, Carlos Gonzales Gutierrez, met on Monday with university students in an open forum at the recently established Mexican Consulate site in Sacramento. Continue reading
Baseball Director, Sacramento Lawyer, Appointed to Pacific’s Board of Regents
Bilingual Weekly News Sarah Lippincott
Stockton, CA –
1971 Pacific Graduates Noël M. Ferris and Armando Flores will be welcomed to the University of Pacific’s Board of Regents beginning July 1, 2011 along with Kevin Huber, and Fawzi Al-Saleh.
Pacific Professor has Lizard Named After Him
Stockton, CA – Move over Gecko’s! Stockton Professor Steven Anderson has a gecko named after him, the Carinatogecko stevenandersoni. It’s a new species of lizard discovered in Iran that was named in his honor last month.
LAS COSECHAS DEMORAN: Lluvias Traen Optimismo
Bilingual Weekly (BW)
San Joaquin- Juan Sepian, trabajador del campo temporal esperaba a que alguien lo empleara en un trabajo de un día mientras contemplaba la lluvia la semana pasada — en su pensamiento, “no hay trabajo constante mientras la lluvia continúe,” el nos compartió.
Fire Trucks Visit Stockton for the 1st Time
www.(bw) Stockton, CA -Lena Orr reached over with a pen in hand and signed her name into the paint of a pink fire truck on Thursday, May 19, 2011. “I work at the mall in Bath and Body Works and missed them at the Mall parking lot earlier; so, I decided to come over here to Safeway to support them,” said Orr.
STOCKTON CITY ANNOUNCEMENT: Court Dismisses SPOA Case Involving Alcohol Sales
(Stockton, CA) – The City of Stockton has received notice that a San Joaquin County Superior Court judge has dismissed Stockton Police Officer’s Association (SPOA) vs. City of Stockton, a case involving the sale of alcohol for police union fundraising purposes.
OPINION: A Country with Dignity
Carol Hadley
Regardless of how we feel about the man who lives in the White House, he is as a leader. We have to give him, and those who worked with him, accolades for giving Osama bin Laden a dignified burial. They prevented more blood shed and in some ways made up for the so called religion people in Florida who burned the Koran.
Asparagus Festival Preparation and Event
STOCKTON, CA – The Stockton Asparagus Festival will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 15 through April 17, 2011. Continue reading
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