It was only two years ago, in 2014, that the local city council voted on an initiative to implement a “Healthy San Fernando” campaign. With the knowledge that obesity is […]
Author Archives: Diana Martinez/Editor, San Fernando Valley Sun/El Sol
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Valley Residents, Local Tribes Participate in Support of Standing Rock Protestors
Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley area indigenous and environmental organizations gathered Monday, Sept. 12, as part of a national day of action, calling on President Barack Obama to exercise […]
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Will Dismissal of Berriozabal Cost Fajardo His Council Seat?
Has Vice Mayor Joel Fajardo taken a page out of Councilman Jaime Soto’s book? It seems that he has removed his commissioner, Gilbert Berriozabal, from the Transportation and Safety Commission. Ironically, […]
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Veteran Grad With A Five-Year Plan
Graduation Day was described as “kind of emotional” for Mark Gilbert Alcala. His family cheered for him from the stands. “Marine!” his brother yelled, as he was handed his degree. […]
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1st Annual Gabriel Fernandez Scholarship Awarded to College Bound Students
It has been three years since 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez was found beaten to death in his mother’s home, a tragedy that brought outrage and an unfavorable light on the county’s […]
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“Eastside Heartbeats”, un Nuevo Musical de Rock ‘N’ Roll
La segunda edición del musical “Eastside Heartbeats”, que se presenta actualmente en el teatro CASA 101, incluye un talentoso grupo de actores y organizadores. Entre ellos están los actores del […]
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“Eastside Heartbeats”: New Musical Honors It’s Rock “N” Roll Past
The second run of the musical “Eastside Heartbeats,” currently playing at the CASA 0101 Theater in Boyle Heights, has a powerful, talented cast supported by an equally talented strong group […]
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Councilmemeber Jaime Soto’s Act Not So Funny
In the City of San Fernando, local politics can either cause some to get their blood pressure up or be viewed as entertainment for those who consider city council meetings […]
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San Fernando Representatives Attend HSR Commission Meeting
A small but vocal group of representatives from the City of San Fernando and Sylmar attended the High-Speed Rail Authority board meeting on Tuesday, April 12, at the Anaheim Convention […]
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“No Sympathy” for Social Workers from Family Member
“The conviction of the social workers will be a great victory,” said Emily Carranza, cousin of Gabriel Hernandez, in response to the arraignment of four L.A. County social workers. Carranza said […]