Increase in Pedestrian Deaths Leads to Call for Safer Streets

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ESPAÑOL P.5
Lanzan Proyecto Increase in Pedestrian
Para Víctimas
Deaths Leads to Call
De Abuso
for Safer Streets
POR MARIO A. CORTEZ
Bajo el lema de “No Más”,
se reunieron miembros de
la comunidad latina para
aprender de temas como el
abuso doméstico, asalto
sexual y sus repercusiones
en nuestras comunidades.
La plática fue organizada
por Alliance for HOPE
International sirvió para
presentar el Proyecto
Esperanza a finales de
Enero.
Proyecto Esperanza es
una iniciativa para personas
que sufrieron de abuso
doméstico y buscan dar un
con La Prensa San Diego
posterior al evento.
Pérez, sobreviviente de la
violencia doméstica quien
recibió estatus legal en
Estados Unidos, impartió la
plática y habló de estos
temas que son una realidad
para muchas personas y los
recursos que pueden
encontrar en el Condado de
San Diego.
“Lanzamos el Proyecto
Esperanza que es un nuevo
proyecto de Alliance for
HOPE pero yo pienso que el
trabajo más importante es
el que vamos a comenzar a
hacer a favor de nuestra
“LANZAMOS EL PROYECTO ESPERANZA QUE ES UN NUEVO
PROYECTO DE ALLIANCE FOR HOPE PERO YO PIENSO QUE EL
TRABAJO MÁS IMPORTANTE ES EL QUE VAMOS A COMENZAR A
HACER A FAVOR DE NUESTRA COMUNIDAD LATINA”.
paso adelante en su vida
como líderes y profesionales. Esta iniciativa ofrece
apoyo comunitario y
oportunidades de desarrollo
a quien ha sobrevivido al
abuso.
“Los vamos a apoyar a no
a que no se sientan solos.
Normalmente cuando los
sobrevivientes al abuso
terminan con los servicios
que duran aproximadamente un año o año y
medio, no tienen una
comunidad en donde
puedan sentirse seguros y
sin vergüenza de compartir
su historia o su pasado. Por
eso se busca crear una
comunidad donde puedan
recibir apoyo y logren salir
adelante”, destacó Lisbet
Pérez del Proyecto
Esperanza en una entrevista
PERFIL
JESSE
NAVARRO
comunidad latina”.
Pérez elaboró acerca de
los programas que forman
este proyecto.
“Hay cuatro componentes del proyecto. Estos
son asesoría legal y talleres;
el programa ‘Dress For
Success’, que es un
programa de ocho semanas
que ayuda a aplicar a un
trabajo o llegar a un puesto
más alto; campamentos de
fin de semana para mamás
y niños, y otro para niños
expuestos a la violencia
doméstica y finalmente
actividades mensuales de
arte terapéutica para sanar
emocionalmente.”
Proyecto Esperanza
también otorgará tres
préstamos de $3,000 a
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BY ALEXANDRA MENDOZA
A
regional nonprofit is asking
the City of San Diego to take
action in response to the 54
deaths, a 17% increase in
comparison to the previous
year, involving pedestrians
and cyclists in San Diego streets last year,.
Circulate San Diego’s “Vision Zero”
strategy calls for better street design, safer
sidewalks, and more traffic lights and other
traffic calming projects, given that speeding
is a key factor in these types of accidents.
The project also asks for city funds to be
allocated for a community education
campaign on this important topic.
“In San Diego, we should be safe no
matter where we are going or how we want
to get there. Unfortunately, last year was
one of the deadliest for San Diegans on city
streets,” stated Kathleen Ferrier, Director of
Circulate San Diego, during a press conference. “We could save lives through safe
street design, education, and enforcement,”
she added.
One such victim was Jaime Leonen, age
29, who died in September, 2015 after
being run over on Health Center Drive in
Kearny Mesa. Since the driver was not
under the influence of alcohol or drugs, no
charges were filed.
“Every time I go by that street I think of
my children, but also of Jaime and of how
he died there due to lack of safety,”
expressed Nicole Leon, a friend of Leonen’s
who remembers him as a happy guy who
was always in a good mood.
According to the non-profit’s data, the
most dangerous streets in the city are
University Avenue, Fifth Avenue &
Broadway, and Garnet Avenue in Pacific
Beach.
The initiative is also seeking the creation
of more bike lanes, as the number of people
riding to work is on the rise.
“We cannot continue losing our loved
ones due to a situation that is completely
preventable,” voiced Samantha Ollinger,
Executive Director of Bike SD.
To raise awareness, this coalition of
activists recently placed 54 pairs of shoes
in front of City Hall in remembrance of
each of the traffic accident victims lost
last year.
Although Vision Zero has already
garnered councilmember support, the
group wants funding to be allocated to
these infrastructure changes in order to
protect pedestrians and cyclists.
ESPAÑOL P.5
The Unpredictable Pope
visits Mexico
State of
Imperial
Beach,
“Absolutely
Awesome”
BY MARIO A. CORTEZ
Introduced by San Diego Port
Commissioner Dan Malcolm as
being “the coolest Mayor in the
country,” Serge Dedina gave his
state of the city address to a
capacity audience at the Boys and
Girls Club Hall of Imperial Beach
on Monday night. The mayor also
presented awards to valuable
members of the community and
other local organizations which
make a positive impact in the most
southwesterly city in the continental United States.
Mayor Dedina took some time to
speak with La Prensa San Diego
about some of the most important
improvements he has helped bring
to Imperial Beach prior to taking
the podium.
“The state of the city in Imperial
Beach is absolutely awesome
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TU PRIMER RESORT
PARA DIVERSIÓN
POPE TO ARRIVE IN MEXICO FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 5:30 PM LOCAL TIME.
JULIO
BY KATIA LÓPEZ-HODOYÁN
POR ALEXANDRA
MENDOZA
Por más de 14 años, Jesse
Navarro ha sido la voz
hispana de la Fiscalía del
Condado de San Diego.
Posiblemente lo has visto
en televisión, leído en los
periódicos o escuchado en
alguna de las cientos –
quizá miles – de charlas
informativas que ha impartido a lo largo y ancho de la
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IGLESIAS
13 DE MARZO
PHOTO: L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO
SU LEGADO COMO
SERVIDOR PÚBLICO
It’s history in the making.
For the very first time Pope
Francis travels to Mexico for
an intense weeklong visit to
some of the most violent
and poverty ridden areas in
the country. Mexico is no
stranger to Papal visits, but
this tour is already being
described as unpredictable.
The 79 year old
Argentinian Pontiff begins
his trip on Friday, February
12th in Mexico City. In
addition to visiting the
Basilica of Our Lady of
Guadalupe, he also has
stops planned in
Michoacán, Chiapas and the
northern state of
Chihuahua, which borders
El Paso, Texas.
The Pope says the
purpose of his visit isn’t
political, but given Mexico’s
KATIA LÓPEZ-HODOYÁN INTERVIEWING POPE FRANCIS
troubles with violence, drug
trafficking, poverty and
corruption, his message will
inevitably have political
undertones. In a video
recently released by the
Vatican, the Pope states:
“The Mexico of violence, the
Mexico of corruption, the
Mexico of drug trafficking,
the Mexico of cartels, is not
the Mexico our Mother
wants.”
The issue of immigration
will certainly take center
stage during the Pope’s six
day visit. He will visit San
Cristobal de las Casas, in
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ARTS
+
all
Things
Love
¡DIVERSIÓN!
CULTURE
BY GENEVA GÁMEZ-VALLEJO
With Valentine’s Day falling on a weekend, everyone is
falling crazy in love it seems. There are plenty of fun
quirky, lovey-dovey things to do with your better half on
this date, like the usual: romantic dinner at your favorite
restaurant by the beach (The Marine Room), or one
overlooking the city (Bertrand’s at Mr. A’s), on a cruise
(the Hornblower), a gondola ride (Loew’s Coronado) and
well, the list is endless. There are also a lot of other
activities around town that call for the spirit of love.
Here are a few:
SAN DIEGO TET FESTIVAL
Valentine’s Outdoor
Movie Night: Friday, Feb.
12 from 6 PM -9 PM
Start your Valentine’s Day
celebration early, snuggle
up with your significant
other while watching a
1939 love and crime
classic “Bonnie & Clyde”
at the main courtyard at
The Headquarters at
Seaport. It’s completely
FREE. Local shops in the
courtyard will offer
romantic food specials for
you to enjoy to enjoy as
you watch the movie.
Bring a blanket and chair.
Love Letters!: Sunday,
Feb. 14 from 10 AM - 2
PM Libraries are always
romantic in that they
hold so many love stories
within their walls. Here,
one comes to life in the
form of a play. Staged by
The San Diego Actor’s
Theatre, Love Letters is a
love story that began in
second grade and lasted
50 years. The play stars
real life husband and
wife. Suggested donations: $10. Riford Branch
Library 7555 Darper Ave.
La Jolla.
Jump Start Your Heart
5K: Sunday, Feb. 14 from
9 AM - 1 PM Get your
hearts pumping during
this 5K marathon on
V-Day. The 5th Annual
Jump Start Your Heart 5K
supports the Children’s
Heart Foundation to offer
health, hope and happiness to children affected
by congenital heart
defects -the number one
birth defect in the United
States. Sign up now at
jumpstartyourheartsd.
com
San Diego Tet
Festival: Feb. 12 - 14
Love is in the air as the
Vietnamese-American
Youth Alliance presents
the Spring of Love, a free
city-wide Tet festival of
games, prizes, food, and
entertainment. This
year’s Tet festival falls on
Valentine’s Day weekend
and will emphasize the
different kinds of love
that we all share. For the
New Year 2016, folks are
celebrating the unifying
love of the Vietnamese
people, culture, and
legacy. Following the
Valentine’s theme, visitors
can wish for eternal love
at the spectacular wishing
tree, capture photos with
a romantic photo set, or
purchase special roses for
loved ones. For the
adventurous, there will be
an authentic monkey
bridge and other historical sets to take in. The
Tet festival will be a host
of enough interactive fun
and entertainment for
everybody! 8575 New
Salem St., San Diego
92126. FREE.
MUSIC
FOR THE KIDS
CULTURE
Frankie J: Saturday, Feb. 13
at 8:00 PM The singer songwriter and producer who was
one member of the Kumbia
Kings is coming back to the city
that saw his stardom rise from
the beginning. Born in Tijuana
and raised in San Diego,
Frankie J is no newbie to the
city. He makes a warm comeback performing at Music Box
1337 India St, Little Italy.
Tickets can be purchased at
ticket web.com. 21 and older.
Free Crafts for Kids: Every
Saturday from 11 AM - 3 PM Every
Saturday your kids can enjoy a free
craft activity hosted by Lakeshore
Learning. For a few hours your little
ones will be entertained and occupied while learning first-hand about
crafts. FREE. 7510 Hazard Center
Dr. Open to kids of ALL AGES.
Chinese New Year Food and
Cultural Fair: Feb. 13 -14 from 10
AM -4 PM Celebrate the Chinese
New Year, Year of the Monkey in a
cultural fair during this two-day
fun-filled event. There will be
children’s crafts. a lantern parade,
Asian food vendors and enjoy the
traditional garden with koi pond.
404 3rd Ave. Downtown San Diego.
FREE. sdcny.weebly.com
Miguel Mateos: Thursday,
Feb. 18 at 8:45 PM What better
way to make it back on
Throwback Thursday than at a
Miguel Mateos concert? The
Argentinian artist known for hits
like “Es Tan Fácil Romper Un
Corazón”, “Cuando Seas Grande”,
“Atado a un Sentimiento”, and
many more will be performing at
Music Box 1337 India St., Little
Italy. Tickets available at ticket
web.com
Circus Vargas: Feb. 11 - 21 Take
the whole family to the all-new
Circus Vargas presents iLUMINOUS, a high-energy extravaganza
that illuminates (hence the name)
the wonders of modern life and the
imagination of every child at heart.
Acrobats, aerialists, clowns and
much more. There’s a FREE
interactive pre-show 30 minutes
before each performance that you
definitely want to take advantage
of! Del Mar Fairgrounds 2260
Jimmy Durante Blvd. $15 -$70.
Escondido Center for the Arts is
host to free art-related activities in
which the whole family can participate. This month includes the
reading of Sol the Super Hairo, plus
a hands-on activity and exhibition.
FREE for kids of all ages. 340 N.
Escondido Blvd., Escondido.
Family Arts Activities: Sat. Feb.
13 from 10 AM - 12PM Every
second Saturday of the month, the
Dora and Diego: Let’s Explore!
Exhibit: Now thru May 22 from 10
AM -5 PM If you’re feeling adven-
turous and up for a short trip up
north, take advantage of the Dora
and Diego: Let’s Explore! exhibit at
the Discovery Cube in Orange
County. Your kids will learn to role
play, solve problems, practice
sharing and caring behaviors as well
as learn Spanish words. The exhibit
also allows for kids to be physically
active in their playground. 2500 N.
Main St., Santa Ana Kids 2 and
under enter free, $12.95 -$17.95.
International Dance Festival:
Sunday, Feb. 14 from 12 PM - 5PM
Everyone is invited to get up and
dance at this rich in culture event
for the whole family. Learn
different styles of social dancing
from around the world and enjoy
food from various vendors. 2144
Pan American Rd. in Balboa Park.
FREE for all ages.
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El Sazón Latino
No cabe duda que las influencias
Latinas corren por toda la ciudad
de San Diego. Donde se siente más
la influencia es en el escenario
culinario. Con talento culinario de
México hasta el sur de América,
estos chefs latinos están calentando
las cocinas de San Diego.
Chef Martin San Román de
Dobson’s Bar & Restaurant está a
cargo de uno de los restaurantes
más viejos e icónicos de la ciudad.
Siguiendo con el ambiente clásico
del restaurante, Chef San Roman ha
incorporado platillos icónicos de su
propio repertorio. Sirviendo el
famoso bisque de mejillones que
caracteriza a Dobson’s junto con el
Pastel de Crepas Tijuana.
Añadiendo el toque mexicano, San
Román le ha regresado la popularidad a este gran establecimiento.
El chef chileno, Jaime Chávez,
lleva las influencias Sur Americanas
en Sirena Cocina Latina. Cocinando
sus platillos favoritos como el Lomo
Saltado, Ají de Gallina y Ceviche
Peruano. Sirena Cocina Latina
combina lo mejor de los platillos
Latino Americanos del mar y de la
tierra.
Conocido como el jefe de la
comida de Baja California, chef
Javier Plascencia de Bracero
Cocina de Raíz está preparando
platillos auténticamente mexicanos
en Little Italy. Desde las tortilla
recién hechas a los maricos frescos
de la costa de Baja California,
sirviendo lo más fresco en la ciudad.
Su restaurante pone muy en alto el
nombre de los mexicanos que han
transformado el paisaje de agricultura de todo el estado de California.
La ciudad de San Diego no seria
lo que es hoy sin todas las influen-
CHEF MARTIN
JAVIER PLASCENCIA
cias latinas. Con mucho orgullo y
actitud positiva estos chefs le han
dado un nuevo significado a lo que
es ser latino. Dandole el buen sazon
a la escena culinaria de San Diego.
JAIME
CHÁVEZ