Swine flu. Economic depression. Global warming. Terrorism and crime. End of humanity! News media (television, radio, newspapers, internet) have been very successful in scaring most people about a lot of things, the latest being swine flu.

Influenza porcina. Depresión económica. Calentamiento global. Jitomates envenenados. Terrorismo y crimen. ¡El fin del mundo! Los medios de comunicación (televisión, radio, periódico, internet) han tenido un gran éxito al sembrar el miedo en la mayoría de la gente con respecto a muchas cosas, la última de éstas es la influenza porcina.

On April 1, 2010, less than a year from now, the whole population of the country will be measured. Whether you are a citizen, an immigrant, legal, illegal, homeless or an international student, if you are in the United States at that time, you will be counted.

The Bay Area’s largest Cinco de Mayo festival, held in Oakland, has been cancelled for this year though there are many other options for food, drink and entertainment. With Cinco falling on a Tuesday, there will be a lot happening between the 1st and 5th. Here is your guide for Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the East Bay.

Residents and merchants shocked, disappointed

The Bay Area’s largest Cinco de Mayo festival, held in Oakland, has been cancelled for 2009. It will be the first time in nineteen years that the festival won’t be the celebration destination for people from around the Bay. A long and colorful parade, live music, and the great Mexican food of International

Residentes y comerciantes asombrados, decepcionados

El festival del Cinco de Mayo más grande del Area de la Bahía, celebrado en Oakland ha sido cancelado por este año. Será la primera vez en diecinueve años que esta celebración no será el destino de entretenimiento de cientos de personas en toda el Area de la Bahía. Un largo y colorido desfile, música