The “Break” to DREAMers kicks off a dirty Presidential Election Fight…
The “Break” to DREAMers kicks off a dirty Presidential Election Fight….
The “Break” to DREAMers kicks off a dirty Presidential Election Fight….
…and the the dangling carrot to get the Latino Vote, to get the NPP vote, and to get the vote of others who appreciate the contributions of immigrants, is anything related to changing our current immigration system. The more I learn about the “break” announced by President Obama to some qualifying DREAM ACT students, often … More The “Break” to DREAMers kicks off a dirty Presidential Election Fight…
Singles Auction, a Fundraising Success!.
I believe I believe Ross Mirkarimi deserves to have his job back as San Francisco Sheriff because of his record as elected official, the local legislative pieces he has led or supported when he was SF Supervisor -such as the ban on plastic bags and other pro-environment measures, and his stand on important issues as … More I support Ross Mirkarimi for San Francisco Sheriff
Considered one of the most beautiful bridges in the world –and the most photographed, the Golden Gate Bridge is getting special attention this weekend as San Franciscans are celebrating the 75th anniversary of this landmark. The formal kick-off is Friday morning; politicians are leading a press conference right by the bridge. For information on any … More Are you celebrating Golden Gate Bridge’s 75th Anniversary?

Sheetal Kapani takes a glance at the annular solar eclipse, utilizing special glasses provided by the Academy of Sciences in San Francisco.
About 300 people gathered around 5pm to view the eclipse. It started about 5:16, reached highest visibility at 5:36 them moved on.
Adults and children said it was amazing to experience such spectacle.
… More Looking at the Solar Eclipse, May 20 in San Francisco
Have a costume to run or walk across town, from the bay to the beach?.
The happiest 12K race in the world, Zazzle Bay to Breakers (B2B) is happening this Sunday, May 20 in the morning, and thousands of locals and foreigners are ready! You can be an attorney, priest, banker, mom, troubled artist, or a divorced man but nobody will know because at B2B you’ll go as a bee, … More Have a costume to run or walk across town, from the bay to the beach?
My dear friend David Bacon, a photojournalist who has extensively written about immigrant and working families is exhibiting “Faces of Hunger in Alameda County” at the California State Capitol, in the hallway in front of the Governor’s office. The photographic exhibit starts May 8, 2012. A reception is scheduled tomorrow at 10am in the Governor’s … More Faces of Hunger in Alameda County, a photo exhibit by David Bacon
Uninspired and Punched – La Mía Culpa? by Lupita Peimbert I felt punches in my stomach while leaving the traffic courtroom this morning; immediately drove to Starbucks hopping a Soy Latte and a hot Panini will diminish the anguish I felt, and my stomach absorbed. Whether you believe in metaphysics or not, the Judge directed … More Uninspired and punched at Traffic Court

James Cameron did it. He dove to the deepest point on Earth,
the Pacific Ocean’s Mariana Trench located southwest of Guam. The intrepid cinematographer became the first person to do this alone, and of course he took pictures and video. So inspired by it!
Mujeres de Arena – The Killing of Women in Juarez. Support is needed more than ever for the victims’ mothers, such as Norma Andrade, and their orphaned children who now seek to heal and grow free from their loss.
The Westbound deck of the Bay Bridge will be closed to traffic on Friday, February 17th at 8:00 p.m. and will re-open on Tuesday, February 21st at 5:00 a.m.
On Charming Towns.
Mill Valley is one of many of the towns I find charming, cultured, a jewel. It is located in Marin County, one of the wealthiest counties in California. But this town is welcoming and ti still has an air of a provincial town. The old train station has been converted into a restaurant and bookstore. … More Mill Valley, a reminder for how to create a charming town.
Observations on the What is Love? A talk about philosophy & love, at a charming little town in Northern California. By Lupita Peimbert ( Love & Sex) – Two philosophy professors and researchers talked about love last night at the First Friday of the Month, an event beautifully organized by the Mill Valley Library. The researchers attempted to … More Love is Revolution!