Public art is often at its best when it is provocative. But if nothing else, it should be eye-catching. A six-foot tall purple-and-black Dalmatian sculpture at the entrance to the […]
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Workers Push for El Super Boycott
Lydia Flores, a 37-year-old cashier at El Super market in Arleta, says she is in a constant struggle to pay her bills. “I pay the mortgage and my car and […]
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22nd Annual César E. Chávez March this Sunday
The United Farm Workers (UFW) flag will once again be carried proudly in the Northeast San Fernando Valley as scores of people, including local politicians and students take part in […]
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Meetings Next Week to Discuss Pacoima Dam Sediment Project
Residents are expected to voice concern about a project they say could create significant traffic and health issues. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (DPW) is proposing to […]
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CicLAvia Comes to the Valley
After four years and 11 previous events, CicLAvia — where entire miles of roadways and streets are closed to drivers and left for the exclusive use of pedestrians and cyclists […]
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LADWP Water Bill to get Costlier for Los Angeles Residents
The lack of rainfall in California is not only drying your lawn. Starting in July, it will also further drain your pocket. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power […]
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On Your Marks, Get Set, Go
Tennis Ball Throw, 25/50 Meter Race Walk, Running Long Jump, Softball Throw, 25/50 Meter Motorized Wheelchair Race and 25/50 Meter Assisted Push Wheelchair Race are some of the competitions hundreds […]
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Making Their Voices Heard
The letters are simple, but the messages are strong. “I don’t think that’s fair. I really think they should keep the parents here. Would it be fair if we took […]
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Warming Up Bodies and Souls
Thinking of ways to give back to her community, Angela Amirkhanian wrote one day about a blanket drive. But thinking it would be too time consuming, she simply put the […]
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Former San Fernando Aquatic Center Worker Alleges Unfair Termination and Wage Theft
In April 2014, Julia Arechiga began working for GCS, Inc. (formerly Guaranteed Cleaning Services and now Golden Touch), a contractor for the City of San Fernando responsible for janitorial duties […]