The sound of
mariachi music and the hum of voices filtered into the San Diego
Unified School District board meeting on Tuesday, August 7, as
hundreds of Sherman Heights community members rallied outside
the 4100 Normal Street building to protest the district's attempt
to shut down valuable educational, social and cultural programs
by "redirecting" grant money.
Parents, teachers and students carried brightly-colored signs and dressed in cultural costumes to bring attention to the dozens of Sherman Elementary programs and groups that have been cut over the past year.
Close to $2
million in grant money has already been appropriated from Sherman
Heights community programs like Colaborativo SABER, an initiative
that has provided a system of social support, health education
and wellness promotion for the past eight years, and community
center-based programs like "6 to 6" which offers before
and after school programming in areas of academic literacy, cultural
arts and science enrichment.
To date, $960,000
has been "redirected" from the Even Start Grant, a third
of which was specifically awarded to SABER. As much as $585,000
has been appropriated from a 21st Century Community
Center Grant and the 6 to 6 program is out $100,000.
Despite demands made by Trustee Frances O'Neill Zimmerman and John de Beck at the previous July 24 meeting, the district failed to provide explanations for their actions. After passionate speeches by community leaders, parents and former students, Superintendent Bersin attempted to console the frustrated and exhausted crowd by telling them that there should be "no reason" why the district should not be able to come up with some explanation by the September 4 board meeting.
Research Shows Young Urban Hispanics Making Impressive
Gains in Income &
Education
Houston - (07/31/01) - A new research report from The
Media Audit shows 14.3 percent of urban Hispanic adults, 18 to
34, have annual household incomes of $50,000 or more. The comparable
percent for Caucasians is 12.7; African-Americans, 12.3; and,
the general population, 13.6.
Analysis
The Ties That Bind — How the Amnesty
Debate Is Uniting Latinos
By Ruben Martinez
LOS ANGELES — Hugo Alexander and Marcos Montero stand
at the corner of Fletcher Drive and Atwater Avenue beneath the
old, peeling neon sign for Ray's Liquor. The intersection is a
popular gathering place for day laborers; half a block away is
a busy U-Haul outlet. Whenever a work truck rolls by, the men
whistle and wave their hands, hoping to join a crew with a construction,
painting or landscaping job.
Noticias de México...
Levantan 226 actas
Burlan los menores seguridad en bares
Con documentos falsos jóvenes menores de edad logran
entrar a los bares y centros nocturnos para divertirse y en algunos
casos, ingerir bebidas alcohólicas.
Local Graphic Artist Tells It Like It Is
By Yvette tenBerge
Restaurants and small businesses call out to passersby as they
stroll up Fifth Avenue in downtown San Diego, and although the
competition for attention is stiff, there is one graphic design
shop window that never fails to stop them in mid stride.
Martnez Lleva Mensaje Sobre Organizaciones
Religiosas y un Mayor Compromiso
del Gobierno Federal a las Colonias de Texas y Nuevo México
El Paso, Texas — Durante su gira por comunidades
empobrecidas en Texas y Nuevo México, Mel Martínez,
Secretario del Departamento de Vivienda y desarrollo Urbano de
EE.UU. declaró hoy que el gobierno de Bush está
decidido a mejorar las condiciones de la vivienda de las familias
que habitan las colonias Martínez es el primer miembro
del gabinete de Bush que visita la zona.
Las Firmas Que Son Propiedad de Grupos Minoritarios
Crecen Con Una Rapidez
Cuatro Veces Mayor Que el Promedio Nacional, Informa la Oficina
del Censo
Entre 1992 y 1997, los negocios propiedad de minorías
crecieron a un ritmo cuatro veces mayor que el de la generalidad
de las compañías de los EE.UU., aumentando de 2,1
millones de empresas a cerca de 2,8 millones, según un
informe publicado por la Oficina del Censo del Departamento de
Comercio.
Catholic Church Losing Members in Tijuana
According to the Mexican statistical institute Inegi (Instituto
Nacional de Estadística, Geografía e Informática)
the percentage of Tijuana residents that identified themselves
as Catholic fell from 90.3% in 1980 to 82.19% in the year 2000.
SBC
Communications es Reconocida Como Una de las Mejores Compañías
Para la
Mujer Latina por la Revista Latina Style
Por cuarto año consecutivo, SBC Communications
Inc. ha sido reconocida por la revista LATINA Style como
una de las 50 mejores compañías en ofrecer empleos
y oportunidades de avance profesional para la mujer latina en
los Estados Unidos.
Study of BC Crime Reveals Serious Problems
A study of crime in Baja California conducted by the Centro
de Enseñanza Técnica y Superior (Cetys) revealed
a 61.8% increase in vehicle theft over the past three years. Crimes
prosecuted at the federal level (drug crimes and others) increased
94%. In 1999 only 7,061 people received a jail sentence for 237,389
crimes.
William Virchis Becomes Sweetwater District's
First Director of Visual and
Performing Arts
Renowned artistic director William Virchis is joining
the Sweetwater Union High School District as the Director of Visual
and Performing Arts.
LA
COLUMNA VERTEBRAL
Por Diego Alvarez
Planeta Caliente
Nuestro planeta se está calentando. Los cambios
atmosféricos que han dado como resultado la elevación
de la temperatura en nuestra Tierra, tienen su origen en actividades
humanas que alteran la composición química de la
atmósfera debido a la emisión de gases como dióxido
de carbono y gas metano.
Encienda
Una Vela
Mons. Jim Lisante
Lo Que en Realidad Valemos
Para la mayoría de la gente el seminario religioso
es un misterio. Se sabe que es donde uno va a prepararse para
el sacerdocio, pero en general se le desconoce. Pero en realidad
no es tan enigmático.
Un Día Lleno de Bendiciones
Por Sergio Nogues
En todo trabajo que realizamos, siempre debemos de reconocer
la totalidad de Dios, el cual posee toda la sabiduría para
desempeñar toda función. Debemos de eliminar el
"yo" personal y elevar nuestro pensamiento a El para
que nos indique lo que es correcto hacer. Es necesario reconocer
que somos un instrumento de Dios para que el bien se manifieste
en todo el mundo a través de nosotros.
How to Obtain a Small Business Loan from ACCION
San Diego: A General
Information Session
Oceanside — Tuesday, August 21, and the third Tuesday
of every month, at 5:30 pm at the Small Business Development Center
(SBDC) 1823 Mission Ave. (just East of the 5).
When Teaching Becomes Second Calling
Alberto Ramirez always wanted to become an architect but
when he realized he would have to toil away for several years
as an architect's apprentice before he would have a chance to
practice architecture himself, he changed his plans.
Cuando Enseñar se Convierte en Una Segunda
Opción
Alberto Ramirez siempre quizo llegar a ser arquitecto,
pero cuando se dió cuenta de que primero tendría
que trabajar muy fuerte y por largo tiempo como aprendiz, antes
de llegar a ejercer la arquitectura, cambió sus planes.
Move-in Begins at Cuyamaca College's One-Stop
Student Center
El Cajon - Delivery trucks have been pulling up to the
doors of Cuyamaca College's long-awaited "One-Stop Student
Services Center" as faculty and staff move into the $4.5
million facility.
Assistant Directors Training Program Offers
Unique Career Opportunity
Sherman Oaks, CA — The Assistant Directors Training
Program is now accepting applications for its Class of 2002. Established
in 1965, the program is a joint venture of the Directors Guild
of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.
Each year the program accepts approximately 10 to 25 individuals
from among more than 800 applicants.
Editorial
City/County Redistricting Doomed to Please
No One!
Thanks to the results of the 2000 Census, the public is
yet again being treated to the decennial spectacle of our elected
officials making fools of themselves.
Comentario
Oportunidad Histórica
Por Julio Cesar Aragón
Ha tan solo menos de un mes para que los presidentes de México
y los Estados Unidos sé buelban a reunir ya hay expectativas
acerca de la propuesta que expondrá el primer mandatario
Mexicano a favor de los compatriotas que viviven indocumentados
aquí en los Estados Unidos y como también tratar
de hacer de que el flujo de paisanos que quieren venir acá
al norte, que sea de una forma legal y sin riesgos de perecer
en los desiertos de Arizona y el norte de México.
Commentary
Stem Cell Grafting for Epilepsy: Clinical
Promise and Ethical Concerns
By James Santiago Grisolía, MD
The recent explosion of research on stem cells and neural
grafting holds great promise for many neurological conditions,
including epilepsy. Potential roles for cell grafting in epilepsy
include remodelling dysfunctional neuronal circuits and local
delivery of neuromodulatory or neuroprotective factors. While
many basic questions remain to be answered, initial human trials
are underway in epilepsy as well as Parkinson's, Alzheimers, stroke
and other conditions. There is also the question of ethics in
regards to the dynamic new field.
Commentary
Welfare Reform: A New Look
by Sister Kathy Thornton, RSM
August 22 marks the five-year anniversary Clinton's signing
of the welfare reform bill. Designed to end "welfare as we
know it," the 1996 law had a major impact on people living
in poverty, ending their entitlement to government assistance
beyond a lifetime five-year limit and putting in place other limitations
and sanctions. Many of our nation's Latino residents, particularly
those who are recent immigrants, were affected by the new law.
Comentario
Reforma de la Asistencia Social: Un Nuevo
Análisis
Por la Hermana Kathy Thornton, RSM
El 22 de Agosto se celebra el quinto aniversario de la firma
de la reforma de la ley de la asistencia social por el Presidente
Clinton. La ley de 1996, diseñada para terminar con "la
asistencia tal como la conocemos", tuvo un gran impacto en
la gente pobre puesto que acabó con su derecho a la asistencia
gubernamental después de un plazo de cinco años
y, en su lugar, puso otras limitaciones y sanciones. Muchos de
los residentes Latinos de nuestra nación, especialmente
los inmigrantes recientes, fueron afectados por la nueva ley.
Commentary
Big Businesss in Education, has a negative
affect on Minority students
By Edward M. Olivos, President
During the last six months we have seen an alarming level
of discontent among our communities in regards to the educational
reforms currently underway in San Diego City Schools (SDCS). Much
of the blame is placed on the current Superintendent Alan Bersin,
his Chancellor of Education, Anthony Alvarado, and the Board majority
of Ed Lopez, Sue Braun, and Ron Ottinger. Specifically, they point
to the exclusionary and paternalistic relationships they have
with SDCS teachers, community members, parents, and students.
Tezozomoc Speaks...
Ay... ay... ay... Perdón Sarita! Sorry got
the dates wrong on your Quinceañera! I should have
said it would be on Sábado and not Domingo!... And to all
the folks that went on Sunday, Chano says he had plenty
of cake to go around plus a few cervezas!! Feliz cumpleaños
mi amor. Lydia y Daniel.
Resena
Shakira, mujer llena de gracia
Por: Paco Zavala
Indudablemente que después de leer el contenido completo
de esta edición de Shakira, mujer llena de gracia, escrita
en el idioma español y en el idioma inglés, se encuentra
un contenido de una dimensión explosiva, fascinante, arrolladora,
humana, espiritual, electrizante y en momentos conmovedora.
Calendar of Events...
by Berenice Cisneros
Military Celebration
Watch the excitement of the US Coast Guard as they demonstrate
a swimmer search and rescue operation and the Explosive ordinance
personnel perform water drops from hovering helicopters at Imperial
Beach's Portwood Pier Plaza.
Paul Rodriguez Gets Caught Up in "Rat Race"
Noted comedian and actor Paul Rodriguez is in for a wild
ride when he stumbles upon Cuba Gooding, Jr. in the new paramount
Pictures' ensemble chase comedy "Rat Race."
Las Vegas casino tycoon Donald Sinclair is determined to keep
his wealthiest high rollers happy, so he's concocted a new, quasi-legal
sporting event for them to bet on: a human "rat race."
Food
Page:
Cookies
Cookie connoisseurs across the country always agree on one thing.
North, south, east or west - from Alaska to Florida and back -
Chocolate Chip Cookies win first prize in the cookie popularity
contest. An American invention dating to 1930, the famous cookie
with its blissful combination of chocolate (and sometimes nuts)
in a "crisp on the outside, soft on the inside" buttery
dough is everyone's favorite.
San Diego State Football 2001 Season Preview
Aztecs open season August 30 vs. Arizona.
Deep in experience and as talented as any team in the
Mountain West Conference, the 2001 Aztecs will be out to prove
that sub-.500 campaigns were the exception, not the rule, at San
Diego State.
"Path to Glory" to Reopen Forum on
August 17th
ORANGE - When the Forum in Inglewood closed for boxing
nearly two years ago, 88-world championship bouts had been contested
there in 31 years. On August 17, Thompson Boxing Promotions in
association with the World Boxing Hall of Fame will re-open the
legendary arena with two California State Championship fights.
Return to Index Page