Astronaut Turned Wine Maker at Popular Food & Wine Festival

Winemaker José Hernández will be at the Food and Wine Festival, to be held on November 11 and 12, 2023, in Palm Springs, California, with his Tierra Luna Cellar’s wines. But before dedicating himself to wines and vineyards, José was a NASA astronaut—the first farmer to achieve this in 2009. It is impressive. After coming … More Astronaut Turned Wine Maker at Popular Food & Wine Festival

José Hernandéz, de astronauta a vitivinicultor

Por Lupita Franco Peimbert El vitivinicultor José Hernández estará presente en el Festival de Comida y Vina, a realizarse el 11 y 12 de Noviembre del 2023 en Palm Springs, California. Pero antes de dedicarse a los vinos y viñedos, José fue astronauta de la NASA –el primer campesino en lograrlo, fue al espacio, da … More José Hernandéz, de astronauta a vitivinicultor

Thousands Celebrate the Mexican “Day of the Dead” in the United States of America.

By Lupita Peimbert (Culture) –  Cities and communities across the United States are celebrating the ‘Day of the Dead’, a Latin American tradition celebrated in Central and Southern Mexico. Marigolds (Cempazuchitl flowers), altars (Ofrendas), candles, Pan de Muerto, sugar skulls, Catrinas and skeletons abound in the streets and places where the festivity is observed each … More Thousands Celebrate the Mexican “Day of the Dead” in the United States of America.

What a treat: the Cole Valley Fair.

(Community) – What a treat for being alone on a Sunday! The Cole Valley Fair is a neighborhood gathering full of local art, crafts, photographs, delicious food, live music, live performances by young artists, and community organizations sharing information. It is family focused, but adults feel equally welcomed.  A few blocks are closed to traffic and open … More What a treat: the Cole Valley Fair.

Runners Excited for the Oakland Marathon and Running Festival this Weekend.

By Lupita Peimbert. (Oakland, CA) – Approximately 10,000 people from Northern California and elsewhere are expected to take part in the 6th Oakland Running Festival this weekend, March 22 and 23. “I want you to know that Oakland is behind you. Our neighbors and business community are enthusiastic and ready to cheer you on from … More Runners Excited for the Oakland Marathon and Running Festival this Weekend.

Calling the Altruist in You to Support Children from Carnaval San Francisco.

But you must do it by tomorrow. Nice. No pressure. ;-)! By Lupita Peimbert. Editor, Lupitanews.com. Carnaval San Francisco is asking anybody who wishes to help, to contribute to a Parade Fund that will help children to buy their carnaval costumes and fully participate in this important –and very fun! community event in San Francisco’s Mission District. Contributions … More Calling the Altruist in You to Support Children from Carnaval San Francisco.

The Blue Angels in San Francisco.

We call it Fleet Week. The time of the year when US Navy cadets with their cute uniforms (yes, cute), walk around San Francisco, admired by most girls who, in all honesty, often like the uniform more than the guy. The highlight of the event happens on Saturday and Sunday, when the US Navy best, … More The Blue Angels in San Francisco.

This weekend: Get Ready for Carnaval San Francisco!

The Mission District, otherwise known as San Francisco’s heart of the Latino community, a barrio that many years ago was home of the Italians, and recently is turning into hip-hub, for the hipsters and techies of course ;-), and not far from the house owned by the guy who owns Facebook, this weekend transforms its … More This weekend: Get Ready for Carnaval San Francisco!

Este Fin de Semana: ¡Carnaval San Francisco!

El Distrito de la Misión, también conocido en San Francisco como El Corazón de la Comunidad Latina, y un barrio que hace muchos años era barrio de italianos y que desde hace unos cuantos se está convirtiendo en un Hip-Hub es decir barrio-hub de los hipsters y de los techies, localizado muy cerca de una … More Este Fin de Semana: ¡Carnaval San Francisco!