Following the death of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, who is also known as “El Mencho,” cars and buildings were set on fire and roads were blocked in parts of Mexico, causing many to stay in their homes, hotels to caution tourists and raising concerns that more retaliation […]
Mexican Citizens on Edge After Death of El Mencho
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What to Know About the Killing of the Powerful Cartel Leader ‘El Mencho’ in Mexico
By María Verza Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican army killed the country’s most powerful cartel leader and one of the United States’ most wanted fugitives, notching a major victory while cartel members responded with a wave of violence across the country. The killing Sunday of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes […]
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Takeaways from Trump’s Address: Sales Mode on Economy, Heavy on Patriotism, Dark Turn On Democrats
By Steven Sloan and Steve Peoples Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump started in sales mode, using his State of the Union address to deliver an upbeat vision of the U.S. economy. But that portrayal collides with the sentiment of Americans who remain anxious about their finances and feel they haven’t benefited from Trump’s […]
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Congresswoman Rivas Welcomed Pacoima Charter Elementary Principal as State of the Union Guest
A few days before the State of the Union address was held Tuesday, Feb. 25, Congresswoman Luz Rivas announced that her guest would be Sylvia Fajardo, executive director and principal of Pacoima Charter Elementary School and a United States Marine Corps (USMC) veteran. “Our community in Pacoima has faced many challenges over the past year […]
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Gabriel Turns 21 – Never Forget
Balloons filled the sky, released by a large crowd of people gathered Saturday in front of a modest apartment building in Palmdale. They were for Gabriel Fernandez, a small child who was tortured and killed at the hands of his mother, Pearl Fernandez, and her boyfriend, Isauro Aguirre, 13 years ago. If Gabriel had survived, […]
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FBI Serves Warrants at Home, Office of LAUSD Superintendent
LOS ANGELES (CNS) – FBI agents served warrants Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the San Pedro home of Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, as well as his office at the district’s downtown headquarters. There was no immediate information on the nature of the investigation. A spokesman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office confirmed […]
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CSUN Conference to Explore Technological Advancements for Individuals with Disabilities
California State University, Northridge’s Center on Disabilities has curated an inclusive and innovative space for researchers, practitioners and other participants to share findings and practices in the field of assistive technology at its 41st Annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference. The internationally recognized conference, commonly referred to as “The CSUN Conference,” is the largest of its […]
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Pacoima Postmaster Who Paved the Way for People of Color Honored with Sign Designation
At the intersection of Van Nuys Boulevard and Kewen Avenue, in front of the Pacoima Post Office, dozens of community members gathered for a dedication to honor a local trailblazer, a female postmaster who helped open the door for other people of color in her community. The Nancy C. Avery Square, named after the first […]
