"…from
these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for
which they gave the last full measure of devotion; that we here
highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain."
Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg Address
It's a sacred day to all war veterans. None need to be reminded of the reason why Memorial Day must be commemorated. But what about the general public, and more importantly, future generations? Do most non-veterans really recognize the importance of May 30?
Judging from what Memorial Day has become--simply another day off from work--the answer is a resounding no. Perhaps a reminder is due then. And it is the duty of each and every veteran to relay the message.
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Barrio Logan Residents Choked Up Over Air Quality
Report
By Yvette tenBerge
The audience of Barrio Logan residents becomes hushed as Elena
Molina accepts the microphone handed to her by a member of the
Environmental Health Coalition (EHC) and stands in front of the
crowd gathered in the auditorium of Memorial Academy, located
at 2850 Logan Avenue.
Residentes de Barrio Logan Se Indignan Sobre
Reporte de la Calidad del Aire
Por Yvette tenBerge
La audiencia de residentes de Barrio Logan se quedan callados
mientras Elena Molina acepta el micrófono que le da un
miembro de la Environmental Health Coalition (EHC) y se para enfrente
de la gente en el auditorio de Memorial Academy, localizado en
2850 Logan Avenue.
A "Homeboy" could be the next mayor
of Los Angeles
By David Bacon
LOS ANGELES — Half a century ago, Bert Corona had a dream
that Latinos in California — field workers and factory hands,
school kids forbidden to speak their families' language —
would win real political power.
Noticias de México...
Buscan a cuatro más, en Arizona
Mueren 12 migrantes
Once migrantes muertos por deshidratación fueron localizados
ayer en el Refugio de Vida Silvestre "Cabeza Prieta",
situado en el desierto de Arizona, en la frontera con Sonoita,
Sonora. Otro más murió cuando era trasladado a un
hospital en Wellton, Arizona.
Jaime Bonilla Speaks Out
By Yvette tenBerge
Over the past month, most San Diegans have either read or
heard about reports that the Otay Water Board has been sinking
quickly. Despite the fact that accusations have been hurled between
board members, it appears that the majority of the blame has been
loaded onto the shoulders of Otay Water Board President, Jaime
Bonilla. We at La Prensa felt that our readers should be
given the opportunity to hear Mr. Bonilla's side of the story
...
UCLA Report of Uninsured Californians by Legislative
Districts Shows 75% With
Uninsured Rate Above National Average
Three-quarters of California's legislative districts have
higher uninsured rates among the nonelderly (ages 0-64) than the
national average of 17 percent, according to the first report
to break down health coverage rates by the state's legislative
districts.
Pastores Ovejeros Califorianos Dan Otro Paso
Importante a un Mejor Trato
En los ultimos meses, pastores ovejeros californianos
han logrado algunos beneficios y derechos basicos los cuales todos
los demas trabajadores han tenido por decadas. Hoy se ha dado
un paso importante para lograr una vida mejor para estos trabajadores
quienes vienen contratados de tres anos de Peru, Chile, Mexico
y Mongolia. El comite de apropriaciones de la Assamblea Californiana
voto en favor de un proyecto de ley (AB 1675-Koretz) que requiere
que los patrones de los pastores tendran que proveer servicios
sanitarios, baños, telefono celulares para emergencias,
el derecho de recibir visitantes sin interferencia en su vivienda,
calefaccion en las trailes donde viven los pastores y otros beneficios.
Estudio encuentra que la mayoría de
las mujeres no saben que el ataque al corazón
es el asesino número 1
Más mujeres hoy en día no saben que el ataque
al corazón es su mayor enemigo que hace tres años,
sin embargo el número es todavía bajo—34 por
ciento, de acuerdo a resultados de una encuesta realizada por
la Asociación Americana del Corazón.
Cuando las puertas se cierran, ACCION San Diego
las puede abrir
Sin historia de crédito y poco dinero, Pedro Mosso
y Rafael Vasquez, nacidos en México, llegaron a los Estados
Unidos hace tres años en búsqueda de un futuro mejor.
Pedro, contador público y Rafael, profesional en electrónica,
decidieron unirse para formar una microempresa, y así fue
como surgió Bicicletas Vamos.
Ciudad de México: Una Nueva Visión
Para la Más Antigua Capital de las Américas
La ciudad de México se encuentra inmersa en un
proceso de revitalización, que proyecta un renovado ntusiasmo
y dinamismoa su industria turística. La nueva administración
posee una visión que tiene especial énfasis en el
desarrollo y mejoramiento de un proyecto que comprende 2 corredores
turísticos, ubicados dentro de las zonas más frecuentadas
por el turismo.
"Calling America's Heroes" National
Memorial Day Campaign
7-Eleven, Inc. industry and AT&T have teamed with
the White House Commission on the National Moment of Remembrance
to remind Americans about the true meaning of Memorial Day. The
campaign, Calling America's Heroes, urges Americans to reach out
and express their deepest gratitude to the family members of fallen
heroes for their ultimate sacrifice and also to thank veterans
and active military personnel for their service to our country.
They Can Read, Write, and Rap
San Diego City School's Food Services Department along
with the Pear Bureau Northwest and SeaWorld California posed the
question, "Why is it important to eat school meals?".
Children from kindergarten to grade 12 responded in an essay,
poetry, and rap contest.
Se Ofrecen Clases de Verano Para Todos los Aprendices
de Inglés en las Escuelas
de la Ciudad de San Diego
San Diego City Schools está ofreciendo a todos
los 39,000 Alumnos en Vías de Aprender Inglés, desde
el Kinder al 12avo grado, la oportunidad de asistir
a cursos de verano para reforzar sus conocimientos del idioma
inglés y mejorar en lectura y escritura. Esto ha sido posible
gracias a una subvención del estado de $10 millones que
recibimos para mejorar el aprovechamiento escolar en nuestro distrito.
You Are Invited To Apply for the South East
San Diego Rotary Scholarship Award
The South East San Diego Rotary Club is committed to the
continued growth of our community. We believe that the development
and growth of our youth is essential. For this reason, we are
pleased to announce our ongoing Scholarship Awards for high school
seniors. The South East San Diego Rotary Club is making these
scholarships available to support and encourage the pursuit of
continued education in the effort to create avenues of opportunity
for academic, social and career success.
United States and Mexico Honor Artist With Postage
Stamp
Washington, D.C. — Frida Kahlo, the world-renown
Mexican artist best known for her striking self-portraits, will
be honored by the U.S. Postal Service next month with the issuance
of the Frida Kahlo commemorative stamp on June 21 in Phoenix,
Ariz. This is the first Hispanic woman to be honored with a U.S.
postage stamp. The Mexican Postal Service will issue a similar
Frida Kahlo stamp on the same day.
How Will The White House Faith-Based and Community
Initiative Program Affect
San Diego?
A public discussion to address questions and concerns
surrounding allocation of Faith-Based and Community Initiative
funds will be held on Monday, June 4th at 6:30 p.m. at the First
Unitarian-Universalist Church in San Diego.
Community Notes.....
Celebration in Memory of our Veterans
A celebration in Memory of our veterans will include a Spaghetti
Dinner on Monday May 28, 2001 at the American Legion Post 6, 3563
Adams Ave. Dinner will be served from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. $5.00
per person.
Nuestro Olor
Por Sergio Nogues
Existen trabajos los cuales al desempeñarlos, nuestro
cuerpo se impregna de olor y al regresar a nuestra casa, llevamos
ese olor por todas partes. De igual forma nuestra mente se impregna
de pensamientos positivos o negativos y de igual manera los llevamos
a todo lugar que vamos.
Editorial
Senator Jeffords Abandons Right Wing Conservatism
President George W. Bush has received a message from "Garcia":
FISH OR CUT BAIT! The loss of Senator James Jeffords from the
Republican Party, and his rejection of President George W. Bush's
policies, is a stunning blow to the Republican Party and to President
George W. Bush, personally.
Editorial
Regional Government, a bad idea for the Hispanic
community
Regional Government is all the rage right now. Leading
the way is the legislative mandated Regional Government Efficiency
Commission, the brainchild of Sen. Steve Peace. That's right,
the same Steve Peace who led the charge for energy deregulation.
Apparently not to be outdone, San Diego Mayor Dick Murphy is set
to introduce his version of a regional government, as well.
Tezozomoc Speaks
Los estupidos de la "Corte Suprema," those
who wear black robes, ruled that marijuana had no medicinal value
and, as such, was illegal. Chispas, my Abuelita is turning
over in her grave after this ignorante statement! For years she
used marijuana (MaryJane) for medicinal purposes - in teas,
rubs and a little smoke - and she lived to a ripe old age. After
spending her life in the fields and giving birth to 12 kids, she
knew a little more about the medicinal uses of MOTA then
those 12 pendejos!!
Belleza
Salud y Moda En Tijuana
Por: Paco Zavala.
Con una serie de diversas actividades en la polifacética
y multicolor Tijuana, los días Sábado 26 y Domingo
27 del corriente mes de mayo, se celebra la "Expo Mujer 2000"
belleza, salud y moda.
Próxima
Estación: Esperanza, nuevo éxito de Manu Chao
Por: Paco Zavala
El trovador franco-español Manu Chao, lanza al mercado
con fecha 5 de junio próximo, su nuevo álbum titulado
Próxima Estación: Esperanza, que contiene 17
temas y que son interpretados en los idiomas: castellano, francés,
inglés y portugués y que sale al mercado a través
de Virgin Records.
En repuesta teatral la divertidísima
comedia "Cepillo de dientes"
Por: Paco Zavala.
Dos excelentes jóvenes tijuanenses, el actor César
Enrique Manjarrez Nuñez y la actriz Gabriela Meza Fraire,
unen sus talentos histriónicos y reponen en esta puesta
teatral, la divertidísima comedia del autor Jorge Díaz,
"Cepillo de dientes".
Calendar of Events...
by Berenice Cisneros
The Wave Waterpark Reopens
The state-of-the-art water park features the famous "Flow
Rider" wave machine, which is ideal for body boarding. The
park also includes four 35-foot tall water slides, the free flowing
Rio Loco for inner tubing, the Children's Water Playground, the
Little Dipper kiddie slide and a competition size swimming pool.
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