Author Archives: By Alex Garcia, Sun Contributing Writer

Ride down any street this time of the year, and one is sure to find Santa Claus in just about every shape and form. But that’s not what you’ll find […]

While families all over the San Fernando Valley hustle to purchase toys and gifts ahead of Christmas, Elva Flores, an unemployed mother whose only income comes from collecting recyclables, is […]

Lindsey Magallanes’ eyes were wide and shining as she hesitantly touched the guitars before her. “The old guitars are broken and the sound is off. To get new ones, is […]

For the sixth consecutive year, Centro Mexico — a pro-immigrant group in Panorama City— is collecting jackets, sweaters and other warm clothing to distribute to deportees at a Posada (Christmas […]

Members of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians have organized protests and marches decrying the treatment by the Catholic Church towards their ancestors. The Tataviam, which ranged from the […]

Serenaded by a Mariachi group, Evelyn Franco and Griselda Sanchez walked to a polling station near their homes in Los Angeles. “I want an immigration reform, health (care) for my […]

Gloria Marble and Kathy Contreras were easy to spot among the crowd. Their faces painted a la “calaca”  (skull) and with matching grey, black and white tank tops highlighted by […]

When he was around 7-years-old, John Valdez watched “The Wizard of Oz” for the first time. The image of the flying monkeys led by the Wicked Witch of the West […]

Four years ago, Maria Godinez could barely walk. Her knees hurt and she had circulation problems. Getting up from bed and going to a nearby store was a nightmare. She […]

Congressman Tony Cardenas is not competing in the 24th Congressional District, but his name is being tossed around nonetheless. This week, Republican candidate Justin Fareed called on his opponent, Salud […]