Kevin Johnson endorsed by the Latino Journal for Mayor of Sacramento
(EMAILWIRE.COM, October 27, 2008 ) Sacramento, CA - Being the Mayor of Sacramento, California, the capitol city for the world’s 7th largest economy, is no easy task. It has been the one elected position of leadership that, carries a need to interact with the state’s legislature, an understanding... more
MALDEF OPPOSES PROP 11, EVEN THOUGH LATINO WROTE IT
(EMAILWIRE.COM, October 23, 2008 ) Sacramento, CA - California’s Proposition 11 is intended to remove the partisan politics from the redrawing of legislative districts in the state. Co-authored by a former attorney for the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF), Steve Reyes,... more
Innovative Latino owned firm leading the way for solar farming
(EMAILWIRE.COM, October 12, 2008 ) Sacramento, CA - The California Air Resources Board (CARB) was charged by state law to establish new goals for reducing emissions of heat-trapping gases to 1990 levels by 2020. Although business groups have charged that this would negatively impact the State’s economy... more
Hispanic and Black Groups Meet To Resolve Growing Inmate Problems
(EMAILWIRE.COM, August 18, 2008 ) Sacramento, CA - The nation’s inmate population is now comprised of 67 percent Blacks and Hispanics, an alarming figure that has caused to of the oldest ethnic organizations to combine their efforts to resolve the growing problems of gangs, recidivism, and interracial... more
U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Raises Ire Over SBA No-bid Contract
(EMAILWIRE.COM, August 15, 2008 ) Washington D.C., - The Inspector General of the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a report that found the SBA issued 90 percent of the agency’s training budget for small disadvantaged businesses to a single, no-bid contractor. It also found that the recipient... more
Are Latinos Really Supporting Obama?
(EMAILWIRE.COM, August 15, 2008 ) Sacramento, California - Every week we get a new poll that says Latinos support Senator Barrack Obama over Senator John McCain. Yet, when I ask my politically active Latino family and friends, who they would vote for, they say either not sure or for McCain. So,... more
Latino Businessman Takes Aim At California’s Water
(EMAILWIRE.COM, July 23, 2008 ) Los Angeles, CA - California most important step this year will be the development of public policy where California can actually implement water conservation, protection and allocation policies that will benefit all its residents. After experiencing two consecutive... more
LBA Gala 'Sol Awards' Scheduled For Saturday, July 26th, 2008
(EMAILWIRE.COM, July 22, 2008 ) The Latin Business Association (LBA) of Greater Los Angeles has celebrated over 30 years of presenting awards to individuals, business owners, and organizations. The Sol Awards Gala is a premier Latino business-networking and recognition event that is held every... more
STATEWIDE HISPANIC CHAMBER PLANS 29TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
(EMAILWIRE.COM, July 22, 2008 ) San Francisco - The California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce's (CHCC) will be presenting its 29th annual State Convention & Expo in the beautiful city of San Francisco, California. Convention highlights include workshops, recognition awards, and a black-tie gala. The... more
USHCC PLANS CONVENTION AND EXPO IN SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
(EMAILWIRE.COM, July 22, 2008 ) Sacramento, CA - The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) will be conducting its 29th Annual National Convention & Business Expo September 24-27, 2008 in Sacramento, CA. Over the span of four days, the USHCC will be host to the largest gathering of Hispanic... more
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATOR WANTS LATINOS TO MEET IN FALL
(EMAILWIRE.COM, July 03, 2008 ) Long Beach, California – The Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted California State Assemblyman Warren T. Furutani during their first membership luncheon June 20, 2008. Furutani, D-Long Beach, was elected in a special election in February of 2008 and is the... more
ERNESTO 'CHE' GUEVARA: FROM GUERILLA TO MADISON AVENUE
(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 02, 2008 ) Sacramento, California - I walked into my son’s room and saw a large poster of Ernesto “Che” Guevara on the wall, so I asked him if he knew who “Che” Guevara was and why he had a poster of the late revolutionary. He answered that Che helped liberate Cuba from the mafia... more
LATINO JOURNAL ENDORSES KEVIN JOHNSON FOR MAYOR
(EMAILWIRE.COM, May 28, 2008 ) Sacramento, California - The Latino Journal, the only publication dedicated to providing information about public policy and government from a Latino perspective, is announcing its endorsement of Sacramento Mayoral Candidate Kevin Johnson. “Although the publication... more
