Juzgué el podcast de Gavin Newsom antes de escucharlo. Entonces me di cuenta de que yo era parte del problema.
El nuevo podcast del gobernador de California, donde se distanciaba de los demócratas en el tema de los derechos de las personas trans, desató una polémica mediática y generó diversas opiniones entre los californianos.   Cuando vi los titulares s...
It’s costing California more than expected to provide immigrant health care. Is coverage at risk?
California is spending more than it expected on Medi-Cal and Republican lawmakers are pointing to coverage expansions that benefited immigrant households.   The California health care program that covers almost 15 million people is costing more m...
I judged Gavin Newsom’s podcast before listening. Then I realized I was part of the problem
The California governor’s new podcast, where he broke with Democrats on trans rights, triggered a media firestorm and evoked a variety of opinions from Californians.   When I saw the headlines about Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new podcast, “This is Gavi...
Dar atención médica a inmigrantes le está costando a California más de lo previsto. ¿Está en riesgo la cobertura?
California está gastando más de lo esperado en Medi-Cal y los legisladores republicanos están señalando expansiones de cobertura que beneficiaron a los hogares inmigrantes.   El programa de atención médica de California, que cubre a casi 15 millo...
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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Estelarizan drama ‘Ultima’ en el Colegio Chabot

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En abril, el mes dedicado al programa The Big Read del Este de la Bahía, Chabot College pone en escena la obra original “Última”, inspirada por el libro “Bendíceme, Última” de Rodolfo Anaya.
 
“Última” explora al personaje del título, una mujer madura y su vida como curandera, quien es originaria del suroeste. La obra está escrita y es presentada en el estilo de Realismo Mágico, el cual fue dado a conocer por figuras literarias latinoamericanas como Anaya. La obra examina aquellos detalles como la 

Los Tigres del Norte with Raul Hernandez

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On April 3, Raul Hernandez appeared before a full house at the San Jose Convention Center in an event that brought tears of joy to many. Raul Hernandez has been recording as a solo artist for approximately fourteen years, after leaving his group Los Tigres Del Norte, a group he co-founded along with some of his family members. 
 
But last Saturday, to the surprise of the entire audience, he joined Los Tigres Del Norte once again and sang some of his original songs. The group sang 

Latin Fusion

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Latin jazz continues to burn hot in communities across the country because of pioneers and innovators such as the Bay Area’s own René Escovedo. Born into a legendary Latin jazz family, Rene’s passion for music and drumming was both in his DNA and his environment. With famous uncles Coke and Pete Escovedo of latin rock group Carlos Santana, and famous cousins Sheila E., Juan Escovedo, and Peter Escovedo, it’s no surprise that René began

‘Ultima’ drama at Chabot College

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In April, the month dedicated to the East Bay’s The Big Read, Chabot College unveils the original play ‘Ultima’, inspired by the book ‘Bless Me Ultima’ by Rudolfo Anaya.

Ultima explores the title character, an aging woman and her life as a curandera, a folk healer from the Southwest. The play is written and performed in the style of Magical Realism made known by Latin American literary figures including Anaya. It examines such issues as how she came to be a curandera,