Paul Garcia
I am a 46 year old father of 5 children (2 are adopted). I have been faithfully married to Becky for 24 years. I was born and raised in Bakersfield, CA and moved to Fresno in 1982 where I still live. I have worked in various public sector agencies over the past 25 years. I am now working as a management consultant and public adovacte. I also work as a youth counselor in a group home and substitute teach for several different school districts. I completed my undergraduate studies at CSU Fresno and completed a Masters in Public Administration from National University.
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HeroesAn essay written by Paul H. Garcia in 1981 for a structural english class. -
The Land of EnchantmentThe State of New Mexico has a history going back thousands of years. In the United States we generally look at New Mexico since the 1st Spanish settlement. To Mexican Americans New Mexico is part of Aztlan. -
Murals and Other Art Forms at Chicano ParkChicano Park in San Diego, Ca sits under the Coranado Bridge. In 1970 the CHP wanted to build a substation. The community of Logan Heights said no we want a park. The community got together and took over the land and made it into a park. -
Classic Chevy ImpalasPictures of Chevy Impala lowriders. Taken at Chicano Park Celebration in San Diego on 4/21/11. -
I Hate!A group home counselor can't list very many things he hates, so he asks a client to list a few things he hates. He shouted out a list of things he hates in no time at all. -
You Can Reduce Your Child Support ArrearsYour local child support agency is under federal mandate to improve collections and distribute child support. Improving performance in these two areas means the Department of Child Support may be able to compromise some or all your past due arrears. -
The Mckenzie Trail in Southeast Fresno, CaThis gem of a trail runs about two miles parallel along Mckenzie avenue from N Willow to Clovis Ave. It passes large farm style lots, a church, a middle school, residential housing and a moblie home park before ending at N Clovis ave. -
Scared to SpeakA misunderstood student leader speaks before a large audience comprised of his high school staff, students, parents and other community leaders. Memories of a 5th grade speaking embarrassment surface. -
Rick James and the 420 TourA recollection of the first live contect attended by a 14 year old student. A concert with Rick James and Tina Marie and a lot of fire, desire and Mary Jane -
Paul Garcia in the newspaperA few newspaper articles with my picture -
Paper! Get Your Paper!A 12 year old newspaper carrier makes a stack of money and visits just about every amusement park in California. His year long stint as a paperboy sets the stage for his eventual entry into the social security contributing work force. -
More Fresno Brown Beret BBNO HistoryPictures and newspaper articles documenting fundraising and other outreach of the Fresno unit of the Brown Beret National Organization (BBNO) 1994-2000. -
Next TlatuanisA short story written in CLS9 on 4/16/01. Assignment: Look at image and write story in 5 minutes. -
Los ChicosA short narrative poem about the history of street gang in the La Loma Barrio of Bakersfield, CA. -
Barrio HonorDuring high school I was a barrio organizer for the CA Coalition to End Barrio Warfare. I gave this speech at community rally to End Barrio Warfare. The event was held at Beach Park in Bakersfield, CA in 1982. -
Campesino ChildField labor is hard work but when a child is forced out of financial necessity to work along side his family picking grapes it is almost unjust. The experience provided the impetus for staying in school and seeking a better future.
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My Best GirlfriendA short narrative poem about a favorite girlfriend.
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Day DreamingEveryone one drifts off into a day dream once in awhile. You can think about things you want to do or become. What is your fantasy day dream?
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FatherhoodA short poem about the responsibilites of fatherhood.
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BennyA short narrative about significant events that took place in grade school between 2 close friends, until the summer of the 8th grade when one of the duo is killed in a gang shoot-out.
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Gage St LocosA short story about 3 crazy brothers. With friends like these you don't need any enemies.
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Blacks in the BarrioA writer recalls a tramatic childhood experience perpetrated on him by a black person. He also looks at some of the similiarities between his family and the few black families that lived in his predominate Mexican American neighborhood.
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My Little Classic 1968 VW BugA a 17-year-old student buys his first car and embarks on trips throughout California and customizes his 1968 VW Beetle to look like no other.
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Sacramento Awaits Assembly Rookie PereaFormer Fresno City Councilman Henry T Perea is part of growing wave of young Hispanic elected officials ready to change the political landscape in California.
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Fresno Brown Berets (BBNO) Organizing Pictures 1995-2000 p2The Fresno Brown Berets (1995-2000) were an activist group which sought to organize educational and cultural related events to address the issue of Barrio Warfare.
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Oh Funny BabyA first time grandfather recalls some of the memorable events of his grandson's first months in the family.
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Fresno Brown Berets (BBNO) Organizing Pictures 1995-2000The Fresno Brown Berets 1995-2000 were an activist group whose purpose was to organize educational events that promoted cultural pride as a means to bring about peace in the barrios
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10 Parenting TechniquesTen passive or aggressive parenting techniques as outlined by a father of 5 and who was raised in a family of 12.
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Tio Bob's Chessy Refried BeansThere's nothing like of side of beans with a Mexican meal. Not all bean sides are created equal. Are the beans boiled, seasoned, con carne or smashed?