TRENDING: Durand Jones & The Indications Bring Flowers Tour to San Jose Civic Cinequest 2026 Highlights: Bif Naked, Mockbuster, Face to Face and Growth Give It Up Premieres at Cinequest with Comedian Gareth Reynolds Rob Brezsny’s Free Will Astrology for March 11-17, 2026 Cinequest Reunion: Film, Festivals and Full-Circle Moments in San Jose George Shirakawa Campaign Secrets – Features & Columns By MetroActive Archives Jun 13, 2016 FRIENDS AND FAMILY: Ruben Flores, a close friend of George Shirakawa, helped run the supervisor's campaign in 2008. Flores also happens to be the brother of Shirakawa's recent bodyguard, provided by the county sheriff's office. Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsAppEmailPrint [page-2] MetroActive Archives LEAVE A REPLY Cancel reply Comment: Please enter your comment! Name:* Please enter your name here Email:* You have entered an incorrect email address! Please enter your email address here Website: Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Please sign me up for the newsletter Yes No Previous articleCannabis Growers Control Their Destiny in Economic BoomNext articleNew Vineyards, Resorts Threaten Napa Valley’s Water Supply Latest Giveaways $100 to The Breakfast Club at MidtownFeb 10, 2026 Enter for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to The Breakfast Club at Midtown in San Jose. Drawing April 1, 2026. $100 to The GrandViewFeb 10, 2026 Enter for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to The GrandView Restaurant on Mount Hamilton in San Jose. Drawing April 8, 2026. 10,828FansLike8,305FollowersFollow