MEXICO CITY (AP) — A registry of death certificates in Mexico City suggests there were 4,577 cases where doctors mentioned coronavirus or COVID-19 as a possible or probable cause of […]
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SEIU-UHW Members Work the Picket Line For a Day Against Burbank Hospital
Members of the Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) staged a one-day protest in front of Providence St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Burbank on Tuesday, May 19, as […]
Caravan Makes Third Visit Into the Fields
Residents who live in the San Fernando Valley gathered last Saturday morning at what has become their meeting spot –under the freeway overpass near Ritchie Valens Park. They arranged the […]
Mental Health is Critical in a COVID-19 World
As we face new circumstances and challenges due to COVID-19 – including isolation, balancing work life with homeschooling children, joblessness or grief – it’s critically important that we prioritize mental […]
CSUN Professor Offers a Caution About Isolation Associated with Telecommuting
As the global COVID-19 pandemic continues, the number of people who are working from home continues to grow. Although experiences vary, many telecommuters enjoy increased autonomy, schedule flexibility, and a […]
El Nido Partners with Wild Horse Foundation in Pacoima Food Distribution
El Nido, in Partnership with Yasiel Puig’s Wild Horse Children’s Foundation, provided groceries and supplies on Monday, May 18, to more than 100 families in Pacoima. The participating families are […]
Forest Lawn to Stream Memorial Day Ceremonies
Each year, Forest Lawn’s annual Memorial Day Commemoration brings thousands of viewers to all six of its Southern California memorial parks to honor military members who have given their lives […]
El Centro de Amistad Hosts Virtual Mental Health Awareness Support Groups
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, El Centro de Amistad (ECDA) is offering San Fernando’s Community program to promote mental wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic. To stay […]
No Swap, No Meet
The enormous parking lot at the corner of Arroyo Street and Glenoaks Boulevard on the border of Pacoima and San Fernando is desolate. The throngs of cars and people who […]
Women Who Hold Up Half the Sky During COVID-19
This is Part 1 of a series Samantha “Sami” Jo Jaffray and her 2-year-old toddler Hattie handmade Mother’s Day cards in the days leading up to the holiday. Last Sunday, […]
