(The following excerpt is from an article that was published on the Silicon Valley Voice website.) On a quiet, November night, neighbors gathered at the Beltran residence in Santa Clara and listened attentively as the family played traditional Mexican music in their garage. The monthly gathering — or “Fandango,” as the Beltran family likes to … Continue reading Santa Clara Family Performs Mexican Music At Cycle Of Hope
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Viviana Paredes’ “Alimentos” Nourishes The Triton Museum With Glass Sculptures
(The excerpt below is from an article that was published on the Silicon Valley Voice website.) As visitors approach the Alimentos exhibit inside the Triton Museum, intricate glass sculptures fill one’s line of sight and, in an otherwise quiet environment, visitors can hear sounds of bustling people and music? “I traveled to Oaxaca and recorded over 60 hours … Continue reading Viviana Paredes’ “Alimentos” Nourishes The Triton Museum With Glass Sculptures
Kona Kai Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary With A Luau
(The excerpt below was published in the Silicon Valley Voice website.) It may be the end of summer, but the Kona Kai Swim and Racquet Club still had one more celebration up its sleeve. On Sept. 8, members were invited to celebrate the club’s 60th anniversary with a Luau-themed party. Upon entering Kona Kai, guests … Continue reading Kona Kai Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary With A Luau
Cars And Croissants Go Hand In Hand On Santana Row
(The excerpt below is from an article that was published on the Silicon Valley Voice website.) Sundays are for brunching and on Santana Row, the perfect pairing to your breakfast is a luxury vehicle. The monthly Cars and Croissants on The Row event took place on Aug. 19. Visitors gathered on Santana Row for breakfast … Continue reading Cars And Croissants Go Hand In Hand On Santana Row
La Raza’s Fiesta Hispana Thrills Great America Visitors
(The excerpt below is from an article that was originally published on the Silicon Valley Voice website.) While many screamed at the various twists and turns atop Great America’s roller coasters, others screamed at the sight of one of their favorite artists during the 21st Annual Fiesta Hispana. The event took place on Aug. 12 … Continue reading La Raza’s Fiesta Hispana Thrills Great America Visitors
What will happen to the DREAMERS after DACA?
*This article was published in October 2017 on the EPA Today newspaper website.* Speaking the words “undocumented immigrant” is enough to spark a heated debate. Undocumented immigrants are called “illegal immigrants” by many because they entered the United States without legal documents or overstayed after their visas expired. What many have been arguing about for … Continue reading What will happen to the DREAMERS after DACA?
President Trump rescinds DACA – What does this mean?
*This article was published on the EPA Today website.* On Tuesday September 5, 2017, Attorney General Jeff Sessions formally announced that the Obama policy, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), is officially rescinded. The program protects some 800,000 undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children by their parents. For those who qualified, … Continue reading President Trump rescinds DACA – What does this mean?
Council creates housing task force
*This article was published on page 5 in the Winter/Spring 2017 issue of EPA Today.* Just when it looked as if East Palo Alto residents finally might have received some good news with the appointment of a task force that could help aid the city’s housing crisis, some residents are now asking what happened. After … Continue reading Council creates housing task force
Immigration advice given in city council study session
*This was published on page 4 of the Winter/Spring 2017 issue of EPA Today.* Following the reports of hundreds of undocumented immigrants being detained and deported by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) across the country, the East Palo Alto council hosted a study session on immigration for the public on February 15, 2017. … Continue reading Immigration advice given in city council study session
EPA council responds to eviction complaints
*This article appeared on the front page of the East Palo Alto Today newspaper. Read the summer/fall 2016 issue here.* Displacement is a big issue in East Palo Alto and many city residents say they're being driven to homelessness. Many of these residents complained to the East Palo Alto City Council at several council meetings … Continue reading EPA council responds to eviction complaints
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