Even in the tolerant Bay Area, immigrants observe warily as anti-immigrant speech has escalated. "It impacts the normal things we go about in our lives," said Lucila Ortiz, brought here illegally at age 11 by her parents. She received a temporary stay of deportation through Obama's initial 2012 prog
Date: Nov 20, 2015
Category: U.S.
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Decision on San Jose minimum wage will go to voters this fall
"I work with the immigrant community and I see a lot of our community working two jobs -- and still they cannot afford to support their families,'' Lucila Ortiz told the council. . "It's time for San Jose to dignify and pay their hard workers the right amount.'' Many of her supporters in the packed
Lucila Ortiz (1997-2001), Blanca Garcia (1983-1987), Mayra Castillon (2002-2003), Andres Diaz (1996-2000), Jose Morales (1998-2002), Julia Luna (1999-2001)