Immigration System in US Still Failing

Osvaldo Castillo EL OBSERVADOR The Immigration Policy Center (IPC) has recently released a report titled ‘Two Systems of Justice: How the Immigration System Falls Short of American Ideals of Justice.’ It concluded in this report that there is a growing...

Great this to do with Dad on Fathers Day

(StatePoint) Not sure what to give your dad for Father’s Day? Classic choices like a tie or cufflinks are nice, but don’t forget to give him the most meaningful gift of all — quality time. With a little planning, you’ll make the time spent...

The 5th Annual Roller Coaster Marathon benefits Give Kids The World

Daring roller coaster enthusiasts demonstrated once again that they have big hearts, and enviable equilibrium, as they participated in Cedar Fair’s 5th Annual Coasting for Kids event, which raised more than $150,000 for Give Kids The World (GKTW). ...

FESTIVAL IN THE PARK – STAYIN’ ALIVE! JUNE 22, 2013

Santa Clara County  CALIFORNIA Announcing the 7th Annual Festival in the Park – Stayin’ Alive! Join the American Heart Association for a fun-filled health and recreation fair, one day only, Saturday, June 22, 2013 from 11 am – 4 pm at Hellyer...

Keystone XL Activists Greet Obama at Palo Alto Fundraiser

Palo Alto CA LIFORNIA On June 6, President Obama attended a fundraiser with major Democratic donors in Palo Alto. A group of over 400 Bay Area activists were there to remind him that those who supported him during his campaign, and continue to support...

District two election results; July runoff required

Hilbert Morales  EL OBSERVADOR The June 4, 2013 Special Election to elect the next Supervisor representing District 2, County of Santa Clara resulted in Cindy Chavez receiving 7,927 votes (41.04%) and Teresa Alvarado with 6,036 votes (31.25%) as of...

New Urgent Care and Health Center in Downtown San Jose

Hilbert Morales  EL OBSERVADOR On Friday, May 31, 2013, local officials and community leaders held a ceremonial ground breaking event for the new downtown ‘state of the art’ health center that will provide local residents with primary and urgent...

A call to restart San Jose’s affordable housing program

Cinthia Rodriguez El Observador Community organizations held a press conference demanding that the City Council take action on adopting a residential impact fee on developers to help pay for affordable housing in the city with America’s most expensive...

Youth Camp Helps Empower Through Strengthening Self

Arturo Hilario El Observador International Youth Fellowship is an international non-profit Christian organization that works with the youth to empower and reinforce the core values of the camp that deal with embracing and facing the challenges which...

Teen Parents Recognized for Service to Community

Redwood City CALIFORNIA Thirteen local teen parents were recognized for their leadership and service as part of Teen Talk Sexuality Education’s highly regarded sexual health education programs for middle and high school students. The teens, all part...