February 4, 1998 By Yolanda Reynolds Santa Clara County Supervisor Blanca Alvarado added to her laurels as a history maker by becoming the first Latina to serve as the chairperson of the County Board of Supervisors. When she was appointed to the County Board in 1996, it marked a first for a Latina. Ms. Alvarado …
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May 14, 1997 By Yolanda Reynolds Photos by Mary J. Andrade The Mexican Cultural Heritage Gardens and Plaza is inching closer to reality. Last week, the Heritage board, politicians and Redevelopment officials convened an informational meeting on Wednesday evening to provide San Joseans with an update of the progress of this project. Board President, Fernando …
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April 3, 1996 By Yolanda Reynolds Photo by Mary J. Andrade After months of campaigning by the candidates for public office and their supporters by late Tuesday night, most candidates knew whether their best effort had been enough to capture the necessary votes to be a winner. The one local race that was not a …
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