CA Latino Legislative Caucus (June 5, 2008) The California Latino Legislative Caucus in conjunction with the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California (LCHC) held a Mental Health Policy briefing with Assembymember Arambula as the keynote speaker.

CA Latino Legislative Caucus (June 4, 2008) There was standing room only at the reception for Francisco Silva

CA Latino Legislative Caucus (June 4, 2008) Assemblymember Joe Coto, Chair of the Latino Caucus, introduced Mr. Silva to all the guests at the reception hosted by the Latino Caucus for Mr. Silva who was recently promoted General Counsel of the California Medical Association (CMA).  

California Latino Caucus Spirit Awards (May 5, 2008) Asm. Eng, Speaker Nuñez, Asm. Coto, Honoree Michael Torres, Senator Cedillo, Asm. Karnette and Senator Correa

California Latino Caucus Spirit Awards (May 5, 2008) Asm. Price, Speaker Nuñez, honoree Luis Valdez, Asm. Coto, Senator Cedillo and Senator Ducheny

California Latino Caucus Spirit Awards (May 5, 2008) Asm. Lieber, Speaker Nuñez, honoree Daniel Villanueva, Asm. Coto, Senator Cedillo, and Senator Florez

California Latino Caucus Spirit Awards (May 5, 2008), Asm. Portantino, Speaker Nuñez, Asm. Coto, honoree Jaime Escalante, Senator Cedillo, Senator Ducheny and Asm. Torrico

California Latino Caucus Spirit Awards (May 5, 2008) Asm. Ruskin, Speaker Nuñez, honoree Jim Plunkett (Superbowl XVI Champion) and Assemblymember Coto, Senator Gil Cedillo, Asm. Parra and Asm. Swanson

The Mariachi entertainment play in the Assembly Chambers for the Latino Spirit Awards (May 5th, 2008)

CA Latino Legislative Juvenile Justice Summit (April 24 & 25) Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo was the keynote speaker at the dinner the Latino Caucus hosted for their Juvenile Justice Summit.

 

CA Latino Legislative Juvenile Justice Summit (April 24 & 25) Assemblymember Coto and Assemblymember Eng discussed the daylong sessions for the Juvenile Justice Summit.

 

CA Latino Legislative Juvenile Justice Summit (April 24 & 25) Assemblymember Pedro Nava a former prosecutor was a moderator at the first session of the summit titled “The Challenges of Youth Offenders”.

 

CA Latino Legislative Juvenile Justice Summit (April 24 & 25) There where many members of the state legislature in attendance at the Juvenile Justice Summit which contributed to its success!

 

CA Latino Legislative Juvenile Justice Summit (April 24 & 25) Los Angeles City Councilman and a former member of the Latino Caucus Tony Cardenas participated at the Juvenile Justice as a moderator for session 3 titled “Alternatives to Justice System”.

 

CA Latino Legislative Caucus (February 14, 2008) There were many members of the Caucus as well as staff in attendance at the breakfast reception for Food for the Hungry.

CA Latino Legislative Caucus (February 14, 2008) The Latino Caucus Hosted a Breakfast Reception for Food for the Hungry, this organization is meeting physical and spiritual hungers in 26 countries worldwide through programs such as child sponsorship, food production, water and sanitation, health care, agriculture, relief and church development. www.fh.org

CA Latino Legislative Caucus (February 13, 2008) Assemblymember Arambula and President Calderon discuss the economy in the USA.

CA Latino Legislative Caucus (February 13, 2008) President Calderon and Assembly Member Tony Mendoza posed for a picture.

CA Latino Legislative Caucus (February 13, 2008) President of Mexico Felipe Calderon Hinojosa meets with the California Latino Legislative Caucus

CA Latino Legislative Caucus Staff Retreat (Friday, February 1, 2008) Adriana Ruelas (Chief of Staff to Assemblymember Coto) and Minnie Santillan (Consultant to the Latino Caucus) at the Latino Caucus Staff Retreat.

CA Latino Legislative Caucus Staff Retreat (Friday, February 1, 2008)  Latino Caucus staff worked together on several issues which included “branding”.

CA Latino Legislative Caucus Staff Retreat (Friday, February 1, 2008) Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina was the keynote speaker at the Latino Caucus Staff Retreat.

California Latino Legislative Caucus Welcome Reception (Monday, January 7, 2007)  Assemblymember Jose Solorio and Assemblymember Coto mingled at the Latino Caucus reception.

California Latino Legislative Caucus Welcome Reception (Monday, January 7, 2007) Assemblymember Dave Jones was one of the 45 members of the Legislature in attendance at the Latino Caucus reception, which was held at Ella’s.

CA Latino Legislative Clean Air Summit: The Right to Breathe Clean Air?  (November 30, 2007) Congresswoman Hilda Solis became the first woman to receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for her pioneering work on environmental justice issues in California and in 2003, she became the first Latina appointed to the powerful House Committee on Energy and Commerce , she was the luncheon keynote speaker.

CA Latino Legislative Clean Air Summit: The Right to Breathe Clean Air?  (November 30, 2007) The Clean Air Summit luncheon included a working panel, Senator Calderon was the moderator and Assemblymember De La Torre, Fresno City Councilmember Henry T. Perea and Assemblymember Dymally were the panelist.

CA Latino Legislative Clean Air Summit: The Right to Breathe Clean Air?  (November 30, 2007) Assemblymember Dymally, Assemblymember  De León, Senator Cedillo and Senator Calderon listened attentively at the Clean Air Summit working sessions.

CA Latino Legislative Clean Air Summit: The Right to Breathe Clean Air?  (November 30, 2007)  Senator Ridley-Thomas was the moderator for Session 3-Air Pollution Regulatory Decision Making & Advocacy.

CA Latino Legislative Clean Air Summit: The Right to Breathe Clean Air?  (November 30, 2007)  Session 3- Air Pollution Regulatory Decision Making & Advocacy included Mary Nichols (Chair, California Air Resources Board), Alan Lloyd (Pres. of International Council on Clean Air Transportation) and Carolina Simunovic (Enviro. Dir. of Fresno Metro Ministries) as the panelist.

CA Latino Legislative Clean Air Summit: The Right to Breathe Clean Air?  (November 30, 2007) Assemblymember De Leon was the moderator for Session 2- Health Impacts and Economic Cost-Benefit of Clean Air Policy.

CA Latino Legislative Clean Air Summit: The Right to Breathe Clean Air?  (November 30, 2007)  Session 1- Background and Polling Data included Mark Baldassare (CEO of the PPIC), Prof. Manuel Pastor (Dir. of the Program for Environmental & Regional Equity at USC) and Alberto Mendoza (CEO, Coalition for Clean Air) as the panelist.

CA Latino Legislative Clean Air Summit: The Right to Breathe Clean Air?  (November 30, 2007)  Senator Oropeza a was the moderator for Session 1- Background and Polling Data.  

CA Latino Legislative Clean Air Summit: The Right to Breathe Clean Air?  (November 29, 2007)  Paul Brest, President, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation addressed the Caucus members and participants at dinner.

CA Latino Legislative Clean Air Summit: The Right to Breathe Clean Air?  (November 29, 2007) Assemblymember Parra, Assemblymember Levine and Caucus Vice Chair, Senator Cedillo enjoyed themselves and engaged in great policy conversations.

CA Latino Legislative Clean Air Summit: The Right to Breathe Clean Air?  (November 29, 2007) many of the participants enjoyed themselves at the reception for the Clean Air Summit.

CA Latino Legislative Clean Air Summit: The Right to Breathe Clean Air?  (November 29, 2007) The Latino Caucus began the Clean Air Summit by hosting a reception, which included Latino Caucus members, pictured are Chair, Joe Coto, former member of the Caucus Assemblymember Dario Frommer and Senator Ron Calderon.

CA Latino Legislative Caucus Homeownership Summit: Where Will the New California Live?  (October 12, 2007)  Henry Cisneros (Former Secretary of the US Dept. of Housing & Urban Development, Latino Leaders’ list of the Top 101 “Top Leaders of the Hispanic Community” and was recently inducted into the National Association of Home Builders.)  was the Keynote Speaker at the luncheon for the summit.

CA Latino Legislative Caucus Homeownership Summit: Where Will the New California Live?  (October 12, 2007)  Assemblymember Saldana a was the moderator for Session 3- Financing Homeownership: Building Homeownership & Wealth in the Latino Community which included: Brad Blackwell (Wells Fargo Bank), Leo Simpser (HNMA/Ilumina), Chris Westlake (Deputy Director of the Department of Housing Policy Development), Gary Acosta (National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals), Paul Leonard (Center for Responsible Lending) and Landon Taylor (First American Corporation)

CA Latino Legislative Caucus Homeownership Summit: Where Will the New California Live?  (October 12, 2007) Participants of the Homeownership summit included members of the Latino Caucus as well as former members of the caucus, such as Assemblymember Juan Vargas.

CA Latino Legislative Caucus Homeownership Summit: Where Will the New California Live?  (October 12, 2007)  Senator Moreno-Ducheny a was the moderator for Session 2- Housing Supply Production: What Works and What Doesn’t: Builder Perspective & Local Perspective which included Steve Doyle (President, Brookfield Homes),  Ray Becker (Director of Entitlement at DMB Associates),  Jim Madaffer (San Diego City Councilman) and Cathy Creswell (Deputy Director, HCD).

CA Latino Legislative Caucus Homeownership Summit: Where Will the New California Live?  (October 12, 2007)  Senator Padilla was the moderator for Session 1- The Future of Homeownership Demographics Report:  CA Emerging Homeownership Market- Regional trends & Economic Implications which included David Binder (David Binder Research), Fred Nothaft (CEO for Freddie Mac) and Dowell Myers (Professor at USC School of policy, Planning & Development).

CA Latino Legislative Caucus Homeownership Summit: Where Will the New California Live?  (October 12, 2007)  Caucus Chair, Joe Coto and Senator Lowenthal who serves as Chair of the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee chat at the Homeownership Breakfast.

CA Latino Legislative Caucus Homeownership Summit: Where Will the New California Live?  (October 12, 2007) Senate Majority Leader Gloria Romero addressed participants at the breakfast, outlining the importance of the Homeownership Summit.

CA Latino Legislative Caucus Homeownership Summit: Where Will the New California Live?  (October 11, 2007)  Dale E. Bonner, Secretary of the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency for the State of California was the Keynote Speaker at the summit dinner.

CA Latino Legislative Caucus Homeownership Summit: Where Will the New California Live?  (October 11, 2007)  Caucus Chair, Joe Coto welcomed the participants of the summit, which had an opportunity to dine with members of the Latino Caucus.

CA Latino Legislative Caucus Homeownership Summit: Where Will the New California Live?  (October 11, 2007)  Assemblymember Salas and Assemblymember Fuentes enjoyed mingling at the Statewide Homeownership Summit reception hosted by the Latino Caucus.

CA Latino Legislative Caucus Homeownership Summit: Where Will the New California Live?  (October 11, 2007)  The Latino Caucus hosted a Summit with over 150 people in attendance, which included 20 members of the Assembly and Senate.  The registration table was always busy registering attendees.

California Latino Legislative Caucus Friday, August 31, 2007: Dr. Alicia Gaspar de Alba, author of Desert Blood: The Juarez Murders signed books shortly after the Latino Caucus Speaker Series.

California Latino Legislative Caucus Friday, August 31, 2007: Dr. Alicia Gaspar de Alba, author of Desert Blood: The Juarez Murders received a standing ovation at the Latino Caucus Speaker Series.

California Latino Legislative Caucus Friday, August 31, 2007: Dr. Alicia Gaspar de Alba, professor at the UCLA and author of Desert Blood: The Juarez Murders presented at the Latino Caucus Speaker Series.

CA Latino Legislative Caucus (April 1, 2007) THE CALIFORNIA LATINO LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS ROLLED OUT LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR 2007

CA Latino Legislative Caucus Educational Symposium (March 22 & 23, 2007) CA Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O' Connell addressed members of the symposium. He offered compelling statistics about California' s slow progress in closing the achievement gap.

CA Latino Legislative Caucus & BIENESTAR (March 6, 2007) Assemblymember De Leon addresses attendees at the 2nd Annual Legislative Briefing on the State of Latinos and HIV/AIDS in California.

CA Latino Legislative Caucus & BIENESTAR (March 6, 2007) Caucus Chair, Joe Coto addresses attendees at the 2nd Annual Legislative Briefing on the State of Latinos and HIV/AIDS in California.

Latino Caucus Speaker Series (Feb. 23, 2007) CA Latino Legislative Caucus in partnership with Comcast presented the first annual speaker series.  Photographed are Gilbert Martinez (Vice President-State Legislative Affairs, CA West Division Comcast Cable), Dr. Hayes- Bautista, Adriana Ruelas (Chief of Staff, Assemblymember Joe Coto, Eddie Garcia (VP Government Affairs, Bay Area, Comcast), and Senator Gil Cedillo (Vice Chair of the Latino Caucus)

Latino Caucus Speaker Series (Feb. 23, 2007) Well over 120 people from Capitol community attended La Nueva California: Latinos in the Golden State at the Latino Caucus' first Speaker Series event..

Latino Caucus Speaker Series (Feb. 23, 2007) Dr. David Hayes-Bautista, professor of medicine at the University of California Los Angeles and author of La Nueva California: Latinos in the Golden State presented at the Latino Caucus first Speaker Series.

CA Latino Legislative Caucus Luncheon (Jan. 31, 2007) Senator Pro Tem Don Perata addresses Members and sponsors at the Latino Legislative Caucus Luncheon.

CA Latino Legislative Caucus Luncheon (Jan. 31, 2007) Assembly Member Dean Florez leads the presentation over the tribal compacts to attentive members of the Latino Legislative Caucus.

CA Latino Legislative Caucus Luncheon (Jan. 31, 2007) Assembly Speaker Fabian Nuñez presents a brief history of the Latino Caucus, as well as discusses redistricting and term limits to Members and sponsors at the Latino Legislative Caucus Luncheon.

CA Latino Legislative Caucus Luncheon (Jan. 31, 2007) Assembly Speaker Fabian Nuñez and Chair of the Latino Caucus, Joe Coto, share a laugh at the Latino Legislative Caucus Luncheon.

CA Latino Legislative Caucus Budget Briefing (Jan. 8, 2007) Caucus members Parra, De Leon, Padilla and Caballero listen intently during a strategic budget planning meeting.

CA Latino Legislative Caucus Budget Briefing (Jan. 8, 2007) Legislative Analyst Liz Hill briefs Caucus members on the Governor's budget.

CA Latino Legislative Caucus Budget Briefing (Jan. 8, 2007) Caucus Chair Joe Coto and Vice Chair Gil Cedillo provided leadership during the budget briefing.

WORKING TOGETHER (Dec. 6, 2006) Three Latino Caucus staff members work together to solve a team problem during the recent daylong retreat-session workshop organized by Asm. Joe Coto, newly elected president of the 26-member Latino Caucus.

Latino Caucus Staff Retreat (Dec. 6, 2006) The values of working together, seeking each other's solace and trusting each other were underscored team-building exercises as part of the day long retreat.

Latino Caucus Staff Retreat (Dec. 6, 2006) Staff hammered out a list to improve staff training, career enhancement and communications within the caucus and with both the public and press.

A capacity crowd gathered Sunday, December 3, 2006 at the Sheraton Hotel for a luncheon to congratulate new members of the Latino Caucus.

New members shared memorable stories from their campaigns, and their goals for the coming legislative session.

Incoming Caucus Chair Assemblymember Joe Coto presented gift to outgoing Caucus Chair Senator Martha Escutia.

PROUD ACHIEVEMENT (May 4, 2006) -- Sen. Martha Escutia, D-Whittier, holds the crystal trophy honoring her for lifetime acheivement during today's presentation of the Latino Spirit Awards by the California Legislative Latino Caucus.

LIVE MUSIC (May 4, 2006) -- Classical music with a latin flavor is caught on film by one of several TV cameras on hand during a Capitol Rotunda reception that followed Thursday's Floor presenations.

LEADING WITH HIS RIGHT (May 4, 2006) -- Internationally known boxer Carlos "Famoso" Hernandez with his wife and three-month-old daughter share a light moment following his award for being an inspiring athlete.

MELONCHOLY MOMENT (May 4, 2006) -- The family of late Asm. Marco Firebaugh, who died March 21, were at the Capitol to receive a special Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Firebaugh posthumously. Pictured are Firebaugh's mother, left, Carmon Ramos Diaz, and his sister, Cecelia Diaz.

BUSINESS MEETING -- (April 19, 2006) Asm. Lori Saldana, D-San Diego, makes a point during a meeting between California builders and members of the Legislative Latino Caucus, led by incoming chair Joe Coto, D-San Jose.

Assembly Member Marco A. Firebaugh, Senator Martha Escutia and Lt. Governor Cruz Bustamante honor Award Winning poet and writer, Michele Serros, 2004 Latino Spirit Award recipient for exceptional work in literature

Assembly Member Rebecca Cohn joins Assembly Member Marco Firebaugh, Senator Martha Escutia, Lt. Governor Cruz Bustamante and Assembly Member Ron Calderon in honoring, Latino Theatre Company Executive Director, Jose Luis Valenzuela, 2004 Latino Spirit Award recipient for exceptional work in theatre.

Assembly Members Marco A. Firebaugh, Ed Chavez and Lt. Governor Cruz Bustamante along with Assembly Members John Laird and Abel Maldonado honor award-winning Actor, Lupe Ontiveros, 2004 Latino Spirit Award recipient for exceptional work in film and theatre.

Assembly Members Gloria Negrete McLeod, Marco A. Firebaugh, Senator Martha Escutia, Lt. Governor Cruz Bustamante along with Assembly Member Fran Pavley honor award-winning cartoonist and writer, Lalo Alcaraz, 2004 Latino Spirit Award recipient for exceptional work in Arts and Literature.

Assembly Members Rick Keene and Bonnie Garcia join Latino Caucus Members in honoring, Sacramento Bee, Executive Director, Rick Rodriguez, 2004 Latino Spirit Award recipient for excellence in journalism.

Assembly Member Marco A. Firebaugh, Latino Caucus Chairman, Zach Horowitz, President and COO of Universal Music Group, and John Echevarria, President of Universal Music Latino, present award-winning recording artist, David Bisbal with a gold record.

Latino Caucus Members honor Grammy winning recording artist, David Bisbal with the 2004 Latino Spirit Award for exceptional work in latin music

Latino Caucus Members join Frank del Olmo's family as they pay tribute to the award-winning Journalist and 2004 Latino Spirit Award recipient for exceptional work in Journalism.

Latino Caucus Members from the California State Assembly (not pictured Assembly Members Dario Frommer and Sarah Reyes)

Latino Caucus Members from the California State Senate (not pictured Senator Liz Figueroa)

Back Row (Left to Right): Assembly Members Juan Vargas, Simon Salinas, Dario Frommer, Ed Chavez, Lou Correa, and Manny Diaz
Middle Row: Assembly Member Nicole Parra, Senators Dean Florez, Gil Cedillo, Martha Escutia, Deborah Ortiz, Richard Alarcon, and Assembly Member Cindy Montañez
Front Row: Assembly Member Jenny Oropeza, Senators Gloria Romero, Nell Soto, Assembly Member Marco A. Firebaugh, Senator Denise Moreno Ducheny, Assembly Members Gloria Negrete McLeod, and Rudy Bermudez

Assembly Speaker Fabian Nuñez joins the women of the Latino Caucus in an impromptu photo opportunity

Latina Caucus Members (not pictured Assembly Member Sarah Reyes and Senator Liz Figueroa)

Assembly Member Nicole Parra obtains an autograph from Tom Flores, former coach and player, Oakland Raiders, during the 2003 Latino Spirit Awards Celebration

Assembly Member Sarah Reyes welcomes the 2003 Latino Spirit Award Winners. From Left to Right: Derek Parra, speed skating Olympic gold medalist; George Lopez, comedian and actor; Vikki Carr, award-winning recording artist; Carlos Santana, award-winning recording artist; Rita Moreno, Oscar winning actor; Gregory Nava, award-winning film producer; Tom Flores, former coach and player, Oakland Raiders

Oscar winning actor Rita Moreno, is acknowledged by the Latino Caucus during the 2003 Latino Spirit Awards

Olympic Gold Medalist, Derek Parra is recognized during the 2003 Latino Spirit Awards Ceremony

Grammy winning recording artist Carlos Santana, is honored by the Latino Caucus during the 2003 Latino Spirit Awards

Actor and comedian George Lopez is recognized during the 2003 Latino Spirit Awards Ceremony

Latino Caucus Members honor award-winning actor Andy Garcia, recipient of the 2003 Recipient of the Latino Spirit Award

Senator Nell Soto and Andy Garcia dance to mariachi music in the Assembly Chamber during the 2003 Latino Spirit Awards Ceremony

Dora the Explorer, along with HBO executives, is recognized during the 2003 Latino Spirit Awards Ceremony

Senator Richard Polanco (retired) is honored for his lifetime commitment to public service during the 2003 Latino Spirit Award Ceremony