Dia de los Muertos en Palo Alto

Mariachi, folklorico y Las Abuelitas Enojadas en Palo Alto, a Rancho La Purisima Concepcion.

We celebrated the dedication of a monument to Juana Briones de Miranda, Latina Pioneer of California's Rancho Period.

Juana Briones was a property owner, independent businesswoman, and managed her ranch consisting of
over 4,000 acres. She was a well known and respected curandera who learned many of her cures from the local Indians.
She treated many of the ill during a major smallpox epidemic in San Francisco.

Though it is a California Registered Historical Landmark, her home is in danger of being torn down. The current owners
refuse to respect the conditions of historic preservation under which they purchased the home, and a legal battle is
under way.

Contact the Raging Grannies to find out how you can help.