Spanish Forum Los debates: A historic joust
Morales, Sanchez slug it out
Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls Dan Morales and Tony Sanchez ripped into each other in English and Spanish, questioning each other's credentials and integrity in a historic debate Friday that drew national attention. Bristling at being called a "professional politician" by Sanchez, Morales described his businessman opponent as unqualified and accused him of trying to buy the election. "I have chosen to devote my career to public...
Spanish Forum Viewers frown on anchor humor Jeanne Jakle
Viewers frown on anchor humor Jeanne Jakle Anchorwoman Debora Daniels announced on KMOL-TV's news the other night that Julian Churches was in town. Who? Turns out Deb was putting a different twist on Tuesday's visit to San Antonio by superstar crooner Julio Iglesias by translating his name into English. Kind of cute, huh? At least some folks thought so. But as is normally the case with news-time attempts at humor, you can't...
Hispanics to hear 4 debate for governor
Spanish forum airs as a political first
When California's four major candidates for governor meet tomorrow in Los Angeles to engage in their second debate, they will appeal for votes from hundreds of thousands of people with whom they normally could not even converse. The 11 a.m. forum, sponsored by the state's pre-eminent Spanish-language media organizations and broadcast to many households where only Spanish is spoken, will make history in California politics. It is the first time that a governor debate will...
Spanish Forum Small fry,
Appetites
A few weeks ago, I was sitting over dinner with a group of friends, reminiscing about Spain. Four of us had recently returned from a holiday there and were brimming with enthusiasm for Spanish cuisine, particularly the civilised, friendly and eminently sensible custom of tapeo - barhopping in pursuit of tapas, the tasty titbits that are the Spanish equivalent of yum cha (without the trolleys). In the Spanish newspaper El Pais, journalist Pedro Soleras wrote: "The tapa, invented in...
Spanish Forum News Beat
Cathedral reopens today More than 900 people are expected to attend a dedication Mass today at Sacred Heart Cathedral, which has been closed for renovations for a year.Those who weren't able to get tickets to the event can still get a sneak peek inside the cathedral by visiting www.Democrat andChronicle.com at 4 p.m. The Web site will feature several pictures and audio that tells viewers about changes and additions.Medina officer may be charged A Medina police officer...