Father Richard Estrada, defender of the downtrodden, dead at 83
Father Richard Estrada, a leading figure in the immigration rights movement known for opening Los Angeles’ first shelter for homeless immigrant youth and dedicating his life to those oppressed, passed away Monday at the age of 83. According to family friend Angie Zimenez, Estrada was hospitalized in March due to pneumonia after contracting Covid-19 and […]
U.S. Atty. Martin Estrada resigns, looks back at ‘labor of love’
The granite staircase leading up to the old federal courthouse in downtown Los Angeles is sturdy and imposing. But on Friday, they were dotted with something disturbing that I never expected. ash. The Eaton Fire, 15 miles to the northeast, was still raging. Downtown was eerily empty. The midday sun was bright, painting everything a […]
Salinas’ Diego Estrada wins 51st Wharf to Wharf race – Santa Cruz Sentinel
Men’s Wharf to Wharf winner Diego Estrada of Salinas extended his lead at Pleasure Point on Sunday, pulling ahead of Shadrak Kettel and Josfaye Kipchircyl. Estrada won the race with a time of 27 minutes and 14 seconds, 34 seconds ahead of second-placed Kiptirchil. (Shmuel Thaler – Santa Cruz Warden) Capitola — Salinas’ Diego Estrada […]
Ariz. AG sues ex-Santa Cruz County Sheriff Tony Estrada in pay scheme
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brunovich is suing former 7th-term Santa Cruz County Sheriff Tony Estrada and former Chief of Staff, seeking to recover approximately $200,000. But lawyers representing Estrada and his former deputy commander called the allegations stemming from the Arizona State Comptroller General’s report “ridiculous,” and county officials have been saying for years. He […]
