The Rising Influence of the Hispanic Vote: A Growing Force Shaping America’s Elections
  Whether you are celebrating or mourning the results of Tuesday’s election, one thing is for certain. The Hispanic vote continues to be an ever-increasing driving force influencing final election outcomes.  There’s Strength in Numbers Accordin...
Californianos Quieren más Seguridad: Aprueban Prop 36 para Endurecer Sentencias
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La Influencia del Voto Hispano: Fuerza Creciente que Moldea las Elecciones Estadounidenses
  Tanto si estás celebrando como lamentando los resultados de las elecciones del pasado martes, una cosa es segura: el voto hispano sigue siendo una fuerza impulsora con una influencia cada vez mayor en los resultados finales de las elecciones.  ...
Latinos’ Views of and Experiences with the Spanish Language
Over half of U.S. Latinos who do not speak Spanish have been shamed by other Latinos for it. Language plays a foundational role in shaping human experience, connecting people to their heritage and offering a sense of pride. However, for many U.S. ...
Perspectivas y Experiencias de los Latinos sobre el Idioma Español
Si bien la mayoría de los latinos en EE.UU. hablan español, no todos lo hacen. El 24 por ciento de todos los adultos latinos dicen que solo pueden mantener un poco o nada una conversación en español.   Más de la mitad de los latinos en EE.UU. que...

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Alternative to $500M BART airport connector proposed

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11 September 2010 elena Print Email

TransForm representatives shredded cash to dramatize the waste of a $102 per rider subsidy the Oakland Airport Connector project will require. PHOTO: Marta Lindsey.

As local and state transit agencies vote on more funding for a tram between BART and the Oakland Airport parking lot, an updated study is showing it requires a $102 taxpayer subsidy for each new rider to go just 3 miles. Bay Area transit advocacy group TransForm says that by comparison a limousine could pick up eight people at their home anywhere in the East Bay and take them straight to the airport terminal for just $99. TransForm references a $500 million cost for the OAC (Oakland Airport Connector) while BART totals it at $484 million.

Body scan machines in operation at Oakland airport

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16 August 2010 elena Print Email

Advanced imaging technology screens passengers for metallic and nonmetallic threats, including weapons and explosives. New units are installed and now operating at Oakland International Airport (OAK)  Terminal 1 .

Officials from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Port of Oakland recently held a news conference to announce advanced imaging technology (AIT) at Oakland International Airport (OAK).  Members of the news media were invited to see a demonstration of the body scan technology and observe the steps TSA has taken to protect passenger privacy of imaging technology screening. The new units are installed and now operating at Terminal 1.

Hayward Tequila Festival reflects growing popularity of agave spirit

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16 August 2010 Elena Miramar Print Email

Hayward Tequila Fest 2009

The popularity of tequila is growing outside of Mexico, especially in the United States.

The National Chamber of the Tequila Industry in Mexico reported that 56 per cent of the tequila production from February 2009-2010 was shipped out of Mexico to 84 countries - the United States being the country that received the most tequila – 74 per cent of all exports .

The acceptance of tequila by Hispanics and non–Hispanics in the U.S. has been reflected

Jornaleros construyen patio de recreo en Hayward

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17 June 2010 Visión Hispana Print Email

Jornaleros del Centro Laboral de Hayward trabajan donando su tiempo en la construcción de un patio de recreo para los niños en Hayward.
 
Mas de doce jornaleros del Centro Laboral de Hayward (HDLC por sus siglas en inglés) vistiendo gafas protectoras, taladros en mano y un fuerte deseo de hacer de Hayward un mejor lugar para los niños, donaron horas de su tiempo para construir un patio de recreo público para los niños en el parque Eden Greenway Linear en Hayward, la semana pasada.