Santa Clara County opened its juvenile hall alternative for low level offenders to much fanfare three years ago. Members of Congress pledged seed money. The probation chief declared that the anti-crime initiative, an evening reporting center where troubled kids could get after school counseling, would avoid costly jail time. Judge Richard Loftus, then head of […]
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In the old days, they were a team, glued tight. There was Luis Jimenez, his big brother Oscar Jimenez Sr., and Oscar’s little boy, Oscar Jr. This cross-generational crew was always on the move, grabbing a bite to eat, going to the arcade to play video games or sneaking around the multiplex, giggling their way […]
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Mentoring Matters Program Offers Academic and Life Opportunities for At-Risk Youth One of Michael Portales’ favorite memories from the Turning Point mentoring program is the time he, his brother Anthony and his mentor, Angel, accidentally built the Exploding Box. Eleven-year-old Michael and 15-year-old Anthony live near San Jose City College with their adoptive family, including […]