San Diego La Raza Blog
Too far, Lincoln Club.
The Lincoln Club of San Diego County is one of the largest in California, according to its website, with over 300 members. Their mission is "to advance free market principles and ideas by recruiting, endorsing and financing business-friendly candidates and ballot...
Message to SDPD
SDLRLA is proud to be one of 39 organizations and leaders who asked San Diego Police Chief Lansdowne to go further than collecting racial data for traffic stops. “As concerned members of the community, we strongly encourage you to not stop at collecting data only for...
Save the Date!
The San Diego Latino Film Festival returns March 13-23, 2014! It's mission is to promote access to film and video as tools for community self-expression and social change. Their programs foster the growth of artists living in underrepresented communities and grant...
Protect Yourself from Tax ID Theft
The Federal Trade Commission’s Western Regional Office, in conjunction with various local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, is hosting a free community forum on Tax ID Theft at the new San Diego Public Library on Monday, January 13, 2014, from 10am-4pm. Do...
Annual Membership Mixer
SDLRLA is excited to announce our upcoming Annual Membership Mixer! Network, mix, mingle, reconnect with old friends and make new friends. Everyone is welcome! Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Athens Market Taverna (109 W F St., San Diego) from 5:30-7:30 p.m.. Mark it on...
Border Angels Brunch
Join Border Angels for their first ever Faith, Hope and Charity Brunch on February 14, 2014. This Brunch will help fund their educational efforts for 2014 as they visit schools across the country on “teaching acceptance” and helping to mentor youth and encourage...
Project L.E.A.D. Returns!
Project L.E.A.D's Purpose: Project L.E.A.D stands for Legal Enrichment And Decision-making and is a crime prevention program designed to teach fifth graders positive values, self esteem and other valuable life lessons. How much of your time is needed (less than one...
State of Arizona
SDLRLA is proud to co-sponsor, in conjunction with The San Diego Lawyer Chapter, California Western School of Law, Thomas Jefferson School of Law and the University of San Diego School of Law Student Chapters of the American Constitution Society, as national partners...
SDLRLA Endorses Alvarez
SDLRLA is proud to announce that it is officially endorsing candidate David Alvarez for Mayor of San Diego. Mr. Alvarez is a San Diego native who grew up in the Barrio Logan area of San Diego. He was elected to the San Diego City Council in 2010, where he chairs the...
Mayoral Forum a Success!
Last Wednesday at University of San Diego's Shiley Theater an estimated 400 members of the community joined SDLRLA and its partnering organizations to hear from the top four polling candidates for Mayor of San Diego: David Alvarez, Mike Aguirre, Kevin Faulconer and...
Mayoral Forum Next Week!
Get your tickets now- space is running out! You can RSVP here. JOIN SDLRLA, NALEO Educational Fund, Alianza, Mana de San Diego, NAHREP, San Diego, Justicia Criminal Defense Attorneys Association, MABPA, Chicano Federation, San Diego Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and...
Mentorship Mixer!
Join SDLRLA for a joint mixer between the Mentorship Committee and the Law Student Committee as we close out our 2013 Mentorship Program. Where : Spike Africa (411 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101) When: Monday, October 28, 2014; 5:30-7:30 pm Who: ALL ARE WELCOME!
ALJ Vacancies
SDLRLA strongly encourages its members to apply for both of the Administrative Law Judge vacancies in San Diego! Why not YOU? A job announcement has been posted for two positions in the General Jurisdiction Division, Office of Administrative Hearings located in San...
As Seen In San Diego Magazine
San Diego Magazine recently included the article The Future Majority: A survey of Latinos in San Diego in their latest publication (November 2013 Issue). They have asked for our response and feedback- good or bad- after reading it. San Diego Magazine has confirmed...
November AMISTAD!
Please join SDLRLA for the last AMISTAD of 2013. We are excited to cohost this event with our friends at FALSD and to support them with their book drive. Please remember to bring some gently used books! See you there!
Why Not You as a Judge?
Why Not You as a Judge or Politician? Don't miss this seminar! SPEAKERS: Hon. Dwayne Moring (Superior Court Judge); Hon. Olga Diaz (Deputy Mayor of the City of Escondido; Myrtle Cole, San Diego Councilmember; Kimberley Beatty, Board Member, Poway Unified School...
High School Mock Trial Needs You!
The San Diego County Mock Trial Competition Needs You! The Mock Trial Competition places high school students in a simulated courtroom setting where they assume the roles of lawyers and witnesses in a hypothetical case. The winning team will go on to represent San...
Open the Doors…
CALLING ALL LAW STUDENT & RECENT GRADS-VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY "Open the Doors to Justice" Day at the South Bay County Court will take place on Friday, October 25th from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. High school students will be visiting the court and taking part in mock...