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The Images of America paperback from Arcadia Publishing lists several books on Vallejo.

Marisela Barbosa-Cortez noticed a gap in the Arcadia lineup.

“There wasn’t one for the Latin / Hispanic community,” she said. “I wish I had it.”

Barbosa-Cortez laughed.

“I never thought I would write it,” she said.

But she did. “Vallejo Latinos and Hispanics” will be on the shelves on January 10th at the Vallejo Naval History Museum, signing a book on January 15th.

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I’m thrilled to announce that my book “Hispanics and Latinos in Vallejo” will be published on January 10, 2022, and my first Book Signing event on January 15, 2022.  I would like to send a big Thank You, to the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, for hosting and celebrating the release of the newest local history title in Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America series. 

Latinas Leaders of Solano County 

Marisela Barbosa was part of the Solano Latina Leaders present at the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum. 

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The Time is Ya with the partnership of several organizations hosted the first Candidate Forum in Vallejo. Picture above left to right Mario Saucedo, Solano Aids Coalition, Mildred Gains, Project Blessing Bags, Isabel Reyes, Eric Reyes Foundations, Roxana Damas, Diversity RD, Mina Loera, Diaz & Loera Centro Latino. The event was bilingual and Telemundo interviewed. For more info https://www.thetimeisya.com/

Prominent couple launch PAC to encourage more Latinos to vote with ‘The Time is Ya’

 

Roberto, Marisela Barbosa-Cortez launch committee, The Time is Ya

For husband and wife, Roberto and Marisela Barbosa-Cortez, the time to increase the political participation of the Latino community is “ya.”

The duo recently launched a political action committee, called The Time is Ya, with “ya” meaning “now.”  www.thetimeisypac.com

17 Latino business leaders in Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Marin

Choosing from nominations from throughout the North Bay, the Business Journal has announced the 17 recipients of this year's Latino Business Leadership Awards.

In its second year, the award program again recognizing the Latinos who are contributing to their community in a variety of ways.

17 Latino business leaders in Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Marin

 

Choosing from nominations from throughout the North Bay, the Business Journal has announced the 17 recipients of this year's Latino Business Leadership Awards.

In its second year, the award program again recognizing the Latinos who are contributing to their community in a variety of ways.

“Latino business leaders are having enormous impact across a broad range of issues, from education to employment and training to building businesses that support the economy in the North Bay,” said Publisher Brad Bollinger. “We applaud their outstanding accomplishments.”

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New concept brings ‘solo-preneurs’ to downtown Vallejo. 

Latina Opens First co-working space in Vallejo

 

Entrepreneurship has been part of my life since 2004. I started small businesses that allowed me to have flexibility so that I could focus on being a mom. After completing my MBA in 2015 I had and idea to create a shared space for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

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