The son of migrant workers became California’s first Latino Supreme Court justice
UCLA School of Law Joshua Rich |
May 12, 2021
The loss of former California Supreme Court justice and UCLA School of Law professor Cruz Reynoso, who died on May 7 at age 90, has left the UCLA Law community saddened.
Members fondly recall a formidable but thoroughly humble and kind collaborator and mentor who rose from a childhood as the son of migrant workers to become California’s first Latino Supreme Court justice and then a treasured UCLA Law professor for 10 years in the 1990s.
“Cruz Reynoso was beloved by generations of UCLA Law students who benefited from his extensive practice and judicial experience,” says Professor Laura E. Gómez, a close colleague. “He inspired Latino students and young lawyers by sharing his personal story often punctuated with phrases and truisms in Spanish as one of 11 children whose parents migrated from Mexico to rural Orange County, where h
The loss of former California Supreme Court justice and UCLA School of Law Professor Cruz Reynoso, who died on May 7 at age 90, has left the UCLA Law community saddened.
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IMPERIAL, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Border Patrol Agents have been overwhelmed the last few months, apprehending hundreds of undocumented immigrants daily. Many claim to be running away from violence.
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According to Customs and Border Protection s reports, 8% of asylum seekers have been released into the Yuma Sector. Meanwhile, a band of non-profits has taken the initiative to help those whom are discharged from border facilities.
Almost 90 miles from the Mexicali border lies Mecca, where a non-profit answered a call for help. The Galilee Center helps house some of these asylum seekers released from Yuma and El Centro Border Patrol custody, but not until they re tested for COVID-19.
HOLTVILLE â The Womenâs Club of Holtville recently awarded four local women scholarships at an event held May 5.
The scholarship awards event, which was hosted by Scholarship Chair Mary Jane Kirchenbauer, was the clubâs first meeting since COVID-19 forced us on hiatus last year. Also, this year there is another first: Each of our four outstanding applicants were awarded first place. And, yes, they are that good.Â
Through the years, one of the primary goals of the Womanâs Club has been education. These goals are accomplished through our officers, volunteer members and caring members of the community who respond to fund raising events. This co-operation makes the yearly scholarships, as well as other projects, possible. We wholeheartedly thank the public for their support.
The City of Imperial is celebrating the Lotus Living Tiny Homes Project
It s one of many projects to be completed in the city to provide relief for homeless locals in need.
EL CENTRO, Calif. ( KYMA, KECY) - There were many tears today they were tears of joy. These tiny houses will be used for homeless college students to help them pursue education and follow their dreams.
An emotional celebration as homeless college students in the Imperial Valley are now able to achieve their educational goals.
City of Imperial leaders worked together to house these students who have been struggling to find something most of us take for granted.