Alegria De La Cruz – California Globe

‘Equity:’ the New Term for Misappropriation?

September 6, 2023 4:00 pmSeptember 6, 2023 4:00 pm

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law on March 11, 2021 and represents a new and innovative approach to releasing federal funds to municipalities with a strong intention to provide impactful direct assistance to individuals and communities...

OPINION: California Representatives Emphasize Profit Over People

August 31, 2023 7:00 amAugust 31, 2023 7:10 am

As the summer months come to a close, mainstream media has featured natural disasters from wildfires to hurricanes across the State of California. Pursuant to a press release issued by Governor Newsom’s Office in 2022: “Governor Newsom released a strategy...

Sonoma County Equity Office Gave ARPA Funding to Inmate for DUI Case

August 25, 2023 7:45 amAugust 25, 2023 7:46 am

Within the County of Sonoma, school boards and nonprofits continue to be riddled with nepotism. Santa Rosa City Schools Board (SRCS) President Stephanie Manieri, her aunt, Executive Director Maria Isabel Lopez, Raizes Collective and SRCS Trustee Alegria De La Cruz...

Was the Sonoma Equity Office Driving the COVID-19 Narrative?

April 14, 2023 4:29 pmApril 14, 2023 4:45 pm

As we enter into Spring 2023, Californians have just passed the three year benchmark for what seems like a never ending pandemic. Under Governor Gavin Newsom’s leadership, questionable COVID-19 policies have resulted in negative consequences including the decline of youth...