Escritores del Nuevo Sol / Writers of the New Sun presents The Annual All-Spanish Program In the setting of an amazing exhibit of Mexican masks Starring bilingual poet: Jim Michael On Friday, September 25, 2009 — at 7:30 PM At: La Raza/Galería Posada, 1022 – 22nd Street Midtown Sacramento, California Jim is a great model for those learning Spanish as a second language. His deep cultural understanding of the Spanish-speaking world, language mastery and gift for humor make Jim a perfect bilingual poet. A recent serious illness almost took Jim from us, and we were so worried. But now here he is, our beloved member of the Writers of the New Sun, as lively and mischievous as ever. Come enjoy

Also, re CEQA - note the letter in today's Bee by the Building and Trades group that wants to weaken CEQA.

Thank you so much to these groups who are questioning this. A certain mindset always claims the 'promise' of jobs outranks all else - a very seductive, yet usually empty promise. Stay after your city council members -- they're supposed to be watching out for these things [unless the mayor's 'strong mayor' initiative goes through, of course!].

Hi -- good series idea, but shouldn't it be listed under the list of 'Culture' stories? If I refer people to this site, I'd like them to be able to find it easily. Thanks for attention to this art form.

I will be putting these in my purse and re-reading them again. Most satisfying.

Good for Bob for his willingness to put himself and his voice out there. As for SMAC - I wish all my tax money were used so wisely to benefit the community we live in.