Richmond Could Become First U.S. City to Tax Soda
City council leaders in Richmond voted on Tuesday to put a special soda tax proposal on the November 6 ballot.
Silicon Valley Suicide Reverberates in Chinese Blogosphere
The suicide of a Chinese-American software engineer in Silicon Valley shocked the Bay Area Chinese-American community and sparked discussions in China's blogosphere.
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Vote to Build New Jail
Rather then attempt to reduce incarceration rates, San Mateo County decides to build more space for incarceration.
For Transgender Youth, Oakland Murder Hits Close to Home
A 21-year-old transgender woman reflects on the murder of Brandy Martell and what it means for her generation.
San Francisco Mayor Signs Civil Rights Ordinance
Civil rights advocates are celebrating new legislation signed into law by San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee.
When "Hella" and "Y'all" Meet: De-Bug Connects with Rio Grande Community Along the Border
De-Bug traveled to the US/Mexico border to connect with organizations working in the Rio Grande Valley. Here is a collection of tweets, instagram shots, facebook posts and youtube uploads chronicling the amazing work being done in an area where the communities pre-date the demarcations of national boundaries.
"I Just Gave You the World"
Photographer and author Tiburon tells one of his childhood stories, remembering an Indian ice cream vendor who would come to his neighborhood. Along the way they formed a connection through similarities of their original homelands of Mexico and India.
Pioneer of Chicano Art Still Going Strong in Bay Area
Xavier Villamontes' path as a Chicano artist and political activist has led him back to his roots in Richmond and San Pablo.
SJ Mayday! (Tweets and Pics from the San Jose Community)
May 1st, 2012, San Jose, CA. - De-Bug marched with families and workers on Mayday. We also took pictures, tweeted, and people to do the same using the hashtag SJMayday. This is a collection of tweets and pics from folks using the hashtag, memorialized the march.
Where is the Desi Jeremy Lin?
Indian Americans have made inroads into many spheres of American life but success in mainstream sports has been limited. Traditionally, sports careers have rarely been on the possibilities list for desi students.
Affordable Housing Wobbles as Redevelopment Agencies Close
Affordable housing advocates across California are scrambling for alternative sources of funding following the closure of the state’s redevelopment agencies.
The Movement Will Be Televised -- SJ Hip Hop Music Video Episode
Silicon Valley De-Bug airs weekly on CREATV the public access television station in San Jose, CA. Saturday Nights at 11:00pm, Channel 15. This episode features Vida Kills, Dem One, Opski Chan, Rey Ressurection, Soapbox Melodics, and more! Hosted by Malcolm Lee, Cola and Ookie.
CSU Faculty Return to Negotiations, Ready to Strike
Faculty at San Francisco State University returned to the bargaining table over contract disputes even as a strike continues to loom.
San Francisco Youth Face Violence, Deportation as Local Services Shrink
Killings, arrests and immigration crackdowns have hurt San Francisco’s Latino and black youth just as the city has cut services to help them and prevent violence.
"Mi Viejito," My Old Dear Friend
As part of a multimedia series called "Arriving and Becoming: The Silicon Valley Story as Told by Immigrant Elders", San Jose Spoken Word Artist, Yosimar Reyes writes about his grandfather in this piece "Mi Viejito" teaming up with Jean Melesaine with visuals of his words.
Richmond Could Become First U.S. City to Tax Soda
City council leaders in Richmond voted on Tuesday to put a special soda tax proposal on the November 6 ballot.
Silicon Valley Suicide Reverberates in Chinese Blogosphere
The suicide of a Chinese-American software engineer in Silicon Valley shocked the Bay Area Chinese-American community and sparked discussions in China's blogosphere.
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Vote to Build New Jail
Rather then attempt to reduce incarceration rates, San Mateo County decides to build more space for incarceration.
For Transgender Youth, Oakland Murder Hits Close to Home
A 21-year-old transgender woman reflects on the murder of Brandy Martell and what it means for her generation.
San Francisco Mayor Signs Civil Rights Ordinance
Civil rights advocates are celebrating new legislation signed into law by San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee.
When "Hella" and "Y'all" Meet: De-Bug Connects with Rio Grande Community Along the Border
"I Just Gave You the World"
Photographer and author Tiburon tells one of his childhood stories, remembering an Indian ice cream vendor who would come to his neighborhood. Along the way they formed a connection through similarities of their original homelands of Mexico and India.
Pioneer of Chicano Art Still Going Strong in Bay Area
Xavier Villamontes' path as a Chicano artist and political activist has led him back to his roots in Richmond and San Pablo.
SJ Mayday! (Tweets and Pics from the San Jose Community)
May 1st, 2012, San Jose, CA. - De-Bug marched with families and workers on Mayday. We also took pictures, tweeted, and people to do the same using the hashtag SJMayday. This is a collection of tweets and pics from folks using the hashtag, memorialized the march.
Where is the Desi Jeremy Lin?
Indian Americans have made inroads into many spheres of American life but success in mainstream sports has been limited. Traditionally, sports careers have rarely been on the possibilities list for desi students.
Affordable Housing Wobbles as Redevelopment Agencies Close
Affordable housing advocates across California are scrambling for alternative sources of funding following the closure of the state’s redevelopment agencies.
The Movement Will Be Televised -- SJ Hip Hop Music Video Episode
Silicon Valley De-Bug airs weekly on CREATV the public access television station in San Jose, CA. Saturday Nights at 11:00pm, Channel 15. This episode features Vida Kills, Dem One, Opski Chan, Rey Ressurection, Soapbox Melodics, and more! Hosted by Malcolm Lee, Cola and Ookie.
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