May 18

Children Showcase their new music talents: Harmony Stockton
STOCKTON, CA—Delighted community members sat quietly as they listened to the musical abilities of K-8 students; Harmony Stockton students held their first spring concert on Thursday May 10 at Marshall Elementary School.  The hour long concert featured performances with violins, recorders and a chorus. Harmony Stockton mirrors the educational structure of “El Sistema,” a 35-year … Continue reading »

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Reduction of demand for Wild Life may end illegal trade
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – WildAid’s second annual Gala Fundraiser hosted at the Terra Gallery in San Francisco on May 11, 2012 at $120/ticket; bringing celebrity ambassadors to represent WildAids Mission to, “End the illegal wildlife trade in our lifetimes by reducing demand through public awareness campaigns and providing comprehensive marine protection.” This year’s attendees included … Continue reading »

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May 17

High Speed Rail Hosts Networking Event for Small Business
Special to Bilingual Weekly Lisa Marie Burcar BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Today, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) hosted a Meet-the-Primes business networking event at California State University/Bakersfield, where more than 500 small disadvantaged businesses and potential subcontractors met with several representatives from five pre-qualified design-build contractors who will bid on the initial construction section of … Continue reading »

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Most Children Younger Than Age 1 are Minorities, Census Bureau Reports
The U.S. Census Bureau today released a set of estimates showing that 50.4 percent of our nation’s population younger than age 1 were minorities as of July 1, 2011. This is up from 49.5 percent from the 2010 Census taken April 1, 2010. A minority is anyone who is not single-race white and not Hispanic. … Continue reading »

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May 16

Public Meeting for Sutter Street-El Dorado Street Pedestrian and Bicycle Pathway Project
Public Meeting for Sutter Street—El Dorado Street Pedestrian and Bicycle Pathway Project (Stockton, CA)—Members of the public are invited to a public meeting on Monday, May 21, 2012, where the City of Stockton will present an El Dorado Street Precise Road Plan Amendment and a Bicycle Master Plan Amendment. The meeting, which will be held … Continue reading »

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