José A. Guzmán, Candidate For Alderman Officially On The Ballot For The Waukegan 2nd Ward Aldermanic Primary Election

Aldermanic candidate Guzmán was targeted for elimination from the Tuesday, February 26, 2019 Primary Election ballot simply because of an allegation that he failed to secure his candidacy nomination papers with a paper clip to prevent any tampering.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

February 26, 2019

Waukegan, Illinois - The Illinois Supreme Court granted José A. Guzmán (Dem.), a stay after he filed for the court to rule against an appellate court ruling on Friday that prevented him from being placed on the ballot legally for failure to secure his nomination papers with a mere paper clip in his filing as a candidate for the 2nd Ward Aldermanic race in Waukegan. 

Guzmán sued the Municipal Officers Electoral Board of the City of Waukegan, Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham, Chairman, Larry Tenpas and Janet Kilkelly, as Members of the Municipal Officers Electoral Board and Janet Kilkelly, as City Clerk in Waukegan.

In the lawsuit, Guzmán claims that he placed a paper clip to secure his nomination papers and several photos were introduced showing that a paper clip was under the nomination papers. The argument for the City Election Board was that they couldn't determine, if the paper clip was removed by a clerk and then the papers filed without the paper clip placed to secure the papers.

Guzmán is officially on the ballot and votes cast for him will count, according to the Illinois Supreme Court ruling. Guzmán is challenging the Democratic Incumbent, Alderman Patrick D. Seger for the nomination. If Guzmán would have been kept from the ballot, Seger would have been nominated for a second term as a Democrat.

The winner in 2nd Ward Aldermanic Primary Election race will face the Independent candidate, Sylvia Giles on the April 2, 2019 General Election.

Female Napa County Sheriff Deputy Jarecki Kills Undocumented Armed Suspect Who Shot At Her First During Traffic Stop

Undocumented suspect who was previously deported multiple times attempted to kill Napa County deputy during a traffic stop.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

February 23, 2019

Napa, California - On February 17, 2019,  Napa County Sheriff Deputy Riley Jarecki who made a traffic stop of a red Honda at around 11 p.m. at the 1100 block of Henry Road in Napa, California was shot at by suspect Javier Hernandez-Morales, 43, a Mexican national who re-enter the U.S. illegally and had been previously deported multiple times, according to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). ICE claims in a press release statement that, "This incident may have been prevented if ICE had been notified about any of the multiple times Javier Hernandez-Morales was released from local custody over the last few years."

Morales had a stolen .22 Caliber revolver in his possession and fired the first shot at Deputy Jarecki from the driver's side. Deputy Jarecki immediately went around the back of the vehicle and fired at least 15 shots into the passenger's side window killing the Hernandez-Morales in the driver's seat.
Deputy Jarecki was not injured in the shooting incident, according to the Napa County Sheriff's Office (NCSO). A body cam video was released by the NCSO showing the deadly shooting incident between Deputy Jarecki and Hernandez-Morales.

Milwaukee Community Activist Rodolfo G. Martinez Passed Away

Martinez was a well known community activist and worked at MATC Student Services until he retired in 2005.

Milwaukee, WI - Retired educator, Rodolfo G. Martinez, 70, known fondly on the south side of Milwaukee as "Tato" or "Rudy," passed away on February 20, 2019. 

Born and raised in Cotulla, Texas, Martinez proudly served his country in the Vietnam War and over the years participated in various veteran's activities and organizations in Milwaukee.

As an activist, organizer and candidate, he was very instrumental in the formation of the La Raza Unida Party (RUP) in South Texas. An alternative to the one-party system in Texas, the RUP was established in 1970 to initiate social, economic, and political change for Chicanos through local and state politics. Martinez was also a contributing writer, poet and illustrator for Nosotros: El Pueblo, a La Raza Unida Party newspaper published in Cotulla, Texas.

In the early 1970's, Martinez and his wife Thelma, moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where they raised their children Rudy and Amarilis.

Martinez became involved in the Latino Civil Rights activist movement in Milwaukee for higher education, job opportunities for Latinos at local breweries and veterans rights. In addition, Martinez was instrumental along with other educational activists who advocated for the Latino enrollment at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) after the August 27, 1970 UWM Takeover that eliminated the practice discrimination that kept Latinos from enrolling.

Martinez was also a Co-founder of the Wisconsin American GI Forum.

In the early 1980's, Martinez graduated from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee Urban Education Program.

1987-2005 Martinez worked in student services at Milwaukee Area Technical College in various positions related to migrant education, community outreach and multicultural services. He also served as the advisor of the Latino Student Organization and was a proud member of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Local 212.

He is survived by his wife Thelma and daughter Amarilis, an English Instructor at Milwaukee Area Technical College, as well as his three brothers Raul, Roberto and Ricardo.

Funeral services for Rodolfo G. Martinez will be at the Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin

Visitation:  Thursday, February 28, 2019, from 9:30 AM to 11:15 AM.  

Funeral Service at 11:30 AM. Burial to follow at St. Adalbert Cemetery 3801 South 6th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Posted by H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

February 22, 2019

Milwaukee's Southside Fatal Shooting Victim Identified As Johnny Rivera

Rivera was the victim of an alleged fatal drive-by shooting in Milwaukee's Southside.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

February 20, 2019

Milwaukee, WI - On Wednesday, Jonathan "Johnny" Rivera, 36, was fatally shot around 7:00 p.m. near the 2400 block of W. Maple Street in connection with a drive-by, according to family members. Police are conducting a shooting and homicide investigation.

No suspects have been arrested in the case.

State Bills For Boot Proposal To Immobilize Unregistered Vehicles Lobbied By City Of Milwaukee

The City of Milwaukee and Mayor Barrett pushing to enact state legislation for law enforcement and authorized entity to place immobilized device (boot) on unregistered vehicles on the highway and roadways.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

February 20, 2019

Milwaukee, WI - On Wednesday, Wisconsin State Senator Lena C. Taylor (D-Milw.) who opposes a boot system (immobilization device) in the City of Milwaukee reported that Mayor Tom Barrett and the City of Milwaukee are once again lobbying to pass State Assembly Bill 2 and State Senate Bill 4 relating to motor vehicle immobilization devices for statewide use. The boot device or mechanism immobilizes a motor vehicle by locking around a wheel, thereby making the motor vehicle inoperable, according to the state bills.

If both bills are passed in the state legislature, it would authorize a county, municipality, or university to enter into a contract with a person that authorizes the person to immobilize motor vehicles.

A S-Government Operations, Technology and Consumer Protection Important Actions committee hearing concerning SB 4 was held on Tuesday.

Senator Taylor was instrumental in previously killing the boot device bill when it was covertly introduced by Mayor Barrett and is working to do so once again. "I don't like the boot system. I killed it once and would love to kill it again.  I only know ONE person that has lobby for this - Mayor Barrett," Sen. Taylor posted on her Facebook account.

The City of Chicago in Illinois uses the boot to immobilized vehicles for traffic infractions.

Popular Milwaukee Hairstylist Alfonso Muñoz Calixto, aka, "La Movida" Death Ruled Accidental

La Movida's death ruled accidental, his body was discovered at his apartment in late January, which many in the LGBTQ community, family and friends mourned his untimely death.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

February 18, 2019

Milwaukee, WI - On Monday, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office (MCMEO) confirmed that Alfonso Muñoz Calixto, aka, "La Movida", 46, was the victim of a combined drug intoxication. The MCMEO determined that the cause and manner of death for Muñoz Calixto was "Acute Mixed Drug Intoxication (Cocaine, Heroin, and Ethanol) Manner of Death: Accident", according to toxicology results.

Muñoz Calixto, was also known as Arturo Rios, "Poncho", who used the Drag Queen stage name Cassandra Muñoz, including singing karaoke for entertainment gigs, and a very charismatic and popular flamboyant Latino hairstylist in Milwaukee. La Movida was reported deceased on January 31, 2019 at his residence. A friend discovered the body and notified police. 

La Movida was originally from the City of Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico. La Movida was a very friendly individual who was a well known transvestite and liked to dance cumbia and to party well. He also was in touch with his feminine side and a proud member of the LGBTQ Latino community in Milwaukee.
La Movida became well known for his hairstyling career with the Paul Mitchell Hair Styling Salon formerly known as Fashion Impressions in the South Side of Milwaukee. He also volunteered in many local Latino events and did complimentary hairstyling jobs for young girls and women including males participating in pageants.

La Movida was known to advocate for LGBTQ rights and also marched for comprehensive immigration reform.

Last weekend, with the outpouring support and donations from the Latino LGBTQ communities from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Chicago, Illinois including friends, his body was returned to Mexico for final interment and family funeral services.

Tejano Legend Vocalist Joe Ernest Salas Puente "JP" From El Grupo Sueño Passed Away

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Tejano Legend Vocalist Joe Ernest Salas Puente "JP" From El Grupo Sueño Passed Away 

Joe Ernest Salas Puente, 52, aka stage name, "JP", the lead vocalist of the Tejano band JP y Sueño and Los Big Katz passed away on February 14 in Houston, Texas. JP began his Tejano singing career in 1984-85 with the group Lighting, then Lumbre, Aventura, Josefa, Avizo and Grupo Fuerte.
JP was hospitalized in early February for health complications and later passed away.

Funeral services for Joe Ernest Salas Puente will be at:

The Compean Funeral Home, Main Chapel, 2102 Broadway Blvd., Houston, Texas 77012 on Thursday, February 21, 2019.

Visitation: 4p.m. to 9p.m.

Rosary: 7p.m.

Funeral mass at the Compean Funeral Home, Main Chapel: Friday, February 22, 2019 at 9a.m.

Interment: Santa Teresa Morales Cemetery, 912 Buschong Street, Houston, Texas 77039

Music video: https://youtu.be/FCg0DvzOUoI

Posted by H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.