Although we only saw a partial eclipse in Southern California, those who viewed it at the Observatory at Griffith Park cheered and yelled as the eclipse reached its maximum view. […]
Author Archives: Diana Martinez/Editor, San Fernando Valley Sun/El Sol
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What Happened to Fred-Freak Smith?
This is one in a series of stories When the news first broke last week that a man was stabbed and killed at Las Palmas Park, little was known. He […]
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Poncho Sanchez Under the Stars at the Ford
Poncho Sanchez and his Latin Jazz Band played a benefit concert Saturday at the Ford Amphitheater to raise funds for Musicians At Play and the Pacoima based organization – MEND- […]
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Culture Clash Brings “OG Summer Desmadre” to Ford Theater this Weekend
The infamous trio — Richard Montoya, Ric Salinas and Herbert Siguenza — known as Culture Clash, has given their fans comedic satire, theater and lots of desmadre for more than […]
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City of San Fernando Settles Suit with Former Commissioner
The City of San Fernando has settled what some may perceive as a frivolous lawsuit while others may consider an actual case of sexual harassment, but the bottom line is, […]
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The High Art of Riding Low – The Petersen Automotive Museum’s Newest Exhibit Reimagines, Reworks Lowrider Art
In past exhibitions, the Petersen Automotive Museum has recognized the work and beauty of the lowrider car. Now, in its newest exhibit, the aesthetics of the lowrider is the focus […]
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Los Lowriders Como Obra de Arte
En exposiciones pasadas, el Museo Automotriz Petersen ha reconocido el trabajo y la belleza del auto Lowrider. Ahora, en su nueva exposición, la estética del Lowrider es el punto de […]
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Somos Familia Valle Encourages LGBTQ Protest
Ronnie Veliz, executive director of Somos Familia Valle, the Northeast Valley LGBTQ organization, held the group’s banner proudly as he walked in the Gay Pride/Resist March in West Hollywood last […]
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The Queer Latinx Art That’s Not On Display at LA Plaza De Cultura y Artes Raises Controversy
There is empty wall space amid the “Mirame! Expressions of Queer Latinx Art” currently on exhibit at the LA Plaza De Cultura y Artes. That space bears only the artist’s […]
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Homeless Count Grows In the City and County of Los Angeles
For anyone who drives through Los Angeles and surrounding communities including the San Fernando Valley, it’s no surprise, the numbers of homeless is getting worse. Rows of tents are now […]