Hoy, 16 de septiembre, es el Día de la Independencia de México y marca el inicio oficial del Mes de la Herencia Latina. La celebración de un mes, que se […]
Author Archives: Alejandro JSM Chavez and Diana Martinez, San Fernando Valley Sun / El Sol
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Hola Mexico Film Festival Resumes In-Person Event
Today, Sept. 16, is Mexican Independence Day and marks what is the official start of Latino Heritage Month. The month long celebration — held at various locations in schools and […]
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Sept. 14 Recall Election Ballot Creates Confusion While Much Is At Stake
With only days to go before next Tuesday’s special recall election, all state registered voters are urged to cast a ballot. It’s hoped that with early voting centers available, and […]
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Outreach Workers Earning the Trust of the Unvaccinated
Health officials have been constant in their urging of people to get vaccinated. But the message, no matter how often repeated, still isn’t reaching many who live in disadvantaged communities. […]
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The Son of Immigrants, Sen. Alex Padilla’s First Bill Would Offer Citizenship to Essential Workers
United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-California) is a homegrown success story. As the son of immigrant parents from Mexico, raised in Pacoima, a student at San Fernando High, Padilla is […]
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Beware of Secret Santa Chain Letters and Other Holiday Pyramid Scams
Every December, a group of long time friends living in the San Fernando Valley circulate a “Secret Santa” chain letter on their Facebook pages inviting other women they know to […]
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The Census Count Has Ended – What Happens Next?
One would think the President of the United States would have wanted to ensure that all residents be counted, but that was not the case with Donald Trump. The Trump […]
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Manipulating the Vote: Disinformation That Threatens the US Elections
Now more than ever, our society is centered around the internet. Social media corporations have been growing more and more powerful each day and have been recognized as a significant […]
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COVID Outbreak Confirmed at Adelanto Detention Facility
As the Presidential campaign has turned away from the traditional calendar of events, even postponing political ads following President Trump’s testing positive for COVID-19 has secured around the clock coverage […]
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Civil Rights Advocates Urge Support for Prop 16
Voters will be asked this November to vote on Proposition 16, a state-wide ballot measure that could reinstate affirmative action. If Proposition 16, passes, the measure would repeal the 1996 […]