Por Gilberto E. Chávez
Obispo Auxiliar de San Diego
En Rusia vivió hace bastantes años un gran escritor: León Tolstoy. El escribió sobre un hombre ya viejo y cansado de su larga vida. Sus ochenta años de edad, su árduo trabajo y sus enfermedades lo habían debilitado.
El anciano esperaba la venida del Señor para la Navidad y después que se lo llevara al paraíso. La víspera de Navidad, un día muy frío, el viejito se preparaba para encontrarse con el Señor. Limpió su casa y se arregló para recibir al esperado Señor.
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Bay area residents most educated in U.S.
Census finds California Hispanics lag
By Erin McCormick, Tom Zoellner
December 19, 2000 - At a time when Americans are becoming
more and more educated, Bay Area residents lead the nation in
chalking up college degrees, according to U.S. Census Bureau numbers
being released today.
Legislation opens door for people seeking amnesty
By Michael Doyle
WASHINGTON, December 19, 2000— Untold thousands of California's
residents can seek once more the immigration amnesty they believe
was wrongly denied them, under legislation awaiting President
Clinton's signature.
Bush Names First Latino Appointment
By James E. Garcia
President-elect George W. Bush has settled on the first Latino
appointment of his administration. Texas Supreme Court Justice
Alberto Gonzalez will serve as his general counsel.
Bush Announces Three New Cabinet Secretaries
Martinez to Head Housing Department, Veneman to Head Agriculture,
Evans to Head Commerce
AUSTIN - President-elect George W. Bush announced three
new appointments to his Cabinet. The President-elect designated
Mel Martinez, chief executive of Orange County, Florida, to be
Secretary of Housing; Ann Veneman, former Deputy Secretary of
Agriculture, to be Secretary of Agriculture; and Donald Evans,
Texas businessman and longtime friend, to be Secretary of Commerce.
Noticias de México...
También reclaman tarifas elétricas justas
Piden seguridad a Fox
Resolver el problema de la inseguridad pública y los
altos costos de la energía eléctrica, son los principales
reclamos de los mexicalenses con motivo de la primer visita del
presidente Vicente Fox a la entidad. En un sondeo telefónico
realizado por La Crónica, el 35% de las personas
consultadas señalaron la inseguridad pública como
el principal problema y un 15% en segundo lugar el asunto de las
tarifas eléctricas.
Sweetwater Board Welcomes New and Returning Members;
Elects Officers
Sweetwater Board of Trustee election winners—incumbent
Robert Griego and new member Pearl Quiñones—officially
began their four-year terms at the board's Dec. 11 meeting. First
elected in 1992, Mr. Griego has seen major Sweetwater progress
during his tenure.
Calpine to Acquire Development Rights for 500-Megawatt
Project in Otay
SAN JOSE - Calpine Corporation and PG&E Corporation
announced today (December 18) that they have reached agreement
for Calpine to acquire the Otay Mesa Generating Project in San
Diego County. Under the terms of the agreement, Calpine will build,
own and operate the 500-megawatt generating facility, and PG&E
Corporation's National Energy Group (NEG) will contract for up
to 250 megawatts of the project's output.
Market Creek Plaza Proves that Architecture Can
Become Art With
Unconventional Design Process
All cultures share an artistic heritage —designs,
textures, and patterns unique to a certain people. Through the
celebration of art and culture, a thread of commonality, much
like the thread of a tapestry, weaves cultures together.
Se Firmaron Contratos de Recursos No Reembolsables
Para las Ciudades de
Tecate, Baja California y San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
El Banco de Desarrollo de América del Norte (BDAN)
firmó, esta semana, dos contratos de recursos no reembolsables
por separado con las ciudades de Tecate, Baja California y San
Luis Río Colorado, Sonora. El apoyo no reembolsable que
totaliza $9.66 millones de dólares proviene del Fondo de
Infraestructura Ambiental Fronteriza (BEIF) del BDAN, fondeado
por la Agencia para la Protección Ambiental de los Estados
Unidos (EPA).
Hilltop High Students Get Laptops—Thanks
to Pacific Bell
Hilltop High School, in the Sweetwater District, now has
a way to provide home access to technology for some of its highest-need
students—thanks to a $35,000 grant award from Pacific Bell.
Scott Alevy, Pacific Bell's Director of External Affairs, presented
the contribution at the Sweetwater Board of Trustees meeting December
11.
Diciembre,
Mes de Luz y Alegría
Percepción del Ambiente Navideño en Tijuana
Por Paco Zavala
El pueblo mexicano, en especial el de esta fronteriza ciudad
de Tijuana, no se amedrenta ante nada, pese a la situación
económica que prevalece en todo el país, desde los
inicios del mes de Diciembre comenzó a prepararse para
esperar el advenimiento de todas las festividades que se celebran
durante el mes.
Judge Approves Settlement Against U.S. Bank For
Violating Customers' Privacy;
Dec. 31 Deadline for Filing Claims
In June 1999, the Minnesota Attorney General filed suit
against U.S. Bank for allegedly violating the privacy of thousands
of its customers by selling information regarding them to a telemarketing
company.
El Sueldo minimo Aumenta a $6.25 Por hora Comenzando
el 1 de enero
Los trabajadores de California que ganan el sueldo minimo
veran un aumento al pago a $6.25 por hora comenzando el lunes
1, de Enero, 2001. Esto se consiguió por votación
de la Comisión Industrial del Bienestar (IWC) la cual aumentó
el sueldo mínimo por 50 centavos por hora por cada uno
de los próximos dos anos. En enero1, 2001 el sueldo mínimo
sube a $6.25 por hora, y en enero 1, 2002 el sueldo mínimo
aumentara a $6.75 por hora.
First
Person
Bush Presidency — Young People Express
Fear and Rage
FUEL FOR THE FIRE NEXT TIME
By Andre Baca
Say it ain't so, just say it ain't so. Okay I've got my breath
back and I'm returning back to reality, after seeing the bold
print on every newspaper in town.
College Financial Aid Resources Help Families
Tis the season to be jolly, and for many families with seniors
in high school, it's also the season to get busy with financial
aid applications for college.
Mi Abuelo Tito
Julianne Puente, nieta del fallecido Tito Puente, nos
ofrece detalles acerca de la vida del famoso "Rey de la Música
Latina", el artista, padre y abuelo. También envía
un mensaje de alerta a la comunidad Latina sobre el peligro de
las enfermedades del corazón.
Yuletide On Our Sacred Mountain
By Albert Simonson
"Indian Legends of the Cuyamaca Mountains," is a
charming collection of folklore gathered by Mary Elizabeth Johnson
from her Kumeyaay friends. They are presented in the blushingly
romantic style of a kinder, more sentimental time, in 1914, before
two world wars and many social ills had calloused the hearts of
Californians.
The Food
Page:
Toast the Holidays with Taste and
Sparkle!
Whatever the occasion, especially during the holidays
when family and friends gather, make guests feel special with
an original approach to food and drink. Please the palate of the
most discriminating guest with these unique appetizers and sparkling
juice punches.
Editorial
We Wish You A Merry Christmas!
We wish one and all a most Merry Christmas and a Prosperous
New Year! It has been our sincere hopes that La Prensa San Diego
has added to your understanding of our communities.
Commentary
Supreme Injustice?
By Domenico Maceri
I remember the day I decided to give up my Italian citizenship
and become an American. The Italian Consul in New York would not
sign the form that would have allowed me to return to Italy for
a visit without the danger of being drafted in the Italian army.
Commentary
How Can I Trust The System?
By Rodolfo F. Acuña
I guess everybody has an opinion about this last election,
and I guess the closer that we get to the coronation of George
W. Bush, the more difficult it will get to criticize the process.
Americans treat their elections much the same way they do sports
events-once the game is over-the outcome is accepted, not withstanding
bad officiating, they accept the results. However, politics are
not sport events and should not be treated as such. The stakes
are too high.
El Foro Publico ... The Public Forum
Wasted Vote Won!
The election of the President was kept suspended until the
highest court in the land finally decided what should be done,
or rather not done, to those ballots where no candidates selection
was determinable.
El libro de Hillary Clinton
Por Lourdes Davis
Tan pronto como la famosa primera dama de los Estados Unidos,
Hillary Rodham Clinton, anunció que pensaba escribir un
libro sobre sus experiencias en la Casa Blanca, varios editorialistas
empezaron una verdadera "guerra" de ofertas.
A Call For Papers
Poetic Discourses at Play 2001: Hispanic, Luso-Brazilian and
Latino/a Poetry
Conference.
Honorary Poet: Raul Zurita, National Poet of Chile (2000)
Rothenberg le Pide al Vice-Presidente de la FIFA
St. Grondona que Estados Unidos
Sea Anfitrión de la Copa Mundial de Clubes de 2003
Alan Rothenberg, ex-Presidente de U.S. Soccer, ofreció
que Estados Unidos sea anfitrión de la Copa Mundial de
Clubes de la FIFA en el año 2003. Le hizo el pedido a Julio
Grondona, Vice Presidente de la FIFA, durante el 3er
Simposio Honda en Los Angeles que organiza anualmente Fútbol
de Primera.
Season Concludes with Christmas Weekend TV Specials;
Four Division Titles,
Three Playoff Spots Still on the Line
As the presents are unwrapped, playoff positions will
be wrapped up.
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