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  • “We’ve Got Your Back”

    Sam Liccardo Dear Friends, Recent events have left many thousands of our San José residents — about forty percent of whom were born in a foreign country — in fear. Some of our neighbors, friends, and family fear changes in immigration rules or enforcement that could separate their families....
  • Shelters for Homeless Individuals & Families to Open Nov. 28

    Program expands to shelter 35 homeless families at Arturo Ochoa Migrant Center in Gilroy SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF. — Each year, the County of Santa Clara’s Cold Weather Shelter Program (CWSP) provides homeless individual and families with a respite from cold and inclement weather from the Monday after Thanksgiving...
  • Report Recommends Greater Input for Foster Parents

    Suzanne Potter California News Service SACRAMENTO, Calif – California’s foster-care system looks after 60,000 children a year, and a new study points out ways to make improvements, by giving foster parents more of a voice. Researchers at The Annie E. Casey Foundation suggest that state agencies make their treatment...
  • Oakland Raiders send Thanksgiving Family to Mexico

    Oakland Raiders envia una familia de regalo del Dia de Accion de Gracias a Mexico...
  • NFL en Mexico

    Este lunes 21 de noviembre, la NFL llega a México! No te pierdas en enfrentamiento de los Raiders de Oakland frente a los Houston Texans en el famoso Estadio Azteca en la Ciudad de México. El juego de temporada regular es parte de la Serie de Juegos Internacionales de...
  • Mike Honda on CA’s 17th Congressional District Election

    Silicon Valley, CA –“My commitment to public service has always been about expanding opportunities for working families. I am incredibly proud of my track record of delivering for workers, seniors and middle class families. All the work I have done in my career, every decision I have made, every...
  • APALA Responds to Presidential Election 2016

    Washington, DC – Today, the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (APALA) is deeply disappointed in the election of 45th president Donald Trump. The loss comes after months of advocating for candidates who represent and understand Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities and marginalized populations. “We are so...
  • Santa Clara Voters Approve Measure A

    San Jose, CA—Santa Clara County voters took an historic step November 8, 2016 by addressing the most pressing challenge facing residents—the lack of affordable housing. The results counted so far show the Measure A campaign for affordable housing winning with over 67% of the votes cast.   “We are thrilled...
  • Recreational Marijuana Legalized in Calif

    Suzanne Potter California News Service SACRAMENTO, Calif. – At the stroke of midnight on Wednesday November 9th, 2016, recreational use of marijuana became legal in California – but there are a few important details about the new law. It now is legal for adults age 21 and older to...
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