Hundreds of Mariachis, including those from the San Fernando Valley, filled the streets of Boyle Heights to say “Thanks,” to the patron saint for musicians. They gathered at the Mariachi Plaza, the historic center for L.A.’s Mariachi musicians and began the day long festival by singing the traditional song, “Las Mananitas” to her before walking […]
Public Tribute to Natividad “Nati” Cano at Santa Cecilia Festival
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Suspected Serial Killer Charged With Additional Murders, Attempted Murders
Members of the Northeast San Fernando Valley community have expressed some relief that Sylmar resident, Alexander Hernandez, 34, has been charged with the series of killings that rocked their tight knit community. “I didn’t understand why it was taking so long, but I guess they had to make sure they had everything to charge him,” […]
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Once Again, Californians Looking to Enroll in Obamacare
Jorge Rodriguez suffers from diabetes. But he doesn’t have health insurance, so Rodriguez must constantly visit a doctor for checkups and medicines. Last year, Rodriguez didn’t sign up for the medical plans available through the Affordable Health Plan (commonly known as “Obamacare”), instead relying on the Outpatient Reduced-Cost Simplified Application (ORSA) program offered through the […]
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Thanksgiving Meals
The North Valley YMCA and L.A. City Councilmember Mitch Englander passed out the fixings to give more than 3,000 people a Thanksgiving meal this week.
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L.A. Care’s Pacoima Family Resource Center
Ribbon cutting: L.A. Care Health Plan’s CEO, Howard Kahn, and San Fernando Mayor, Sylvia Ballin, cut the ribbon to inaugurate the opening of L.A. Care’s Pacoima Family Resource Center, Friday, November 14, 2014. The grand opening ceremony was attended by representatives of elected officials and local business leaders.
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Waiting for the Sales
Since Saturday November 22nd, Juan Bernal changed his home for a tent outside of the Pacoima Best Buy. He’s not alone. About a dozen other tents are set up just outside the doors, braving the fierce winds that have hit the San Fernando Valley the past few days. “My mom took off for Rosarito (Mexico), […]
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Patty Lopez Is the New Assembly Representative for the 39th District
Raul Bocanegra has conceded. After what has been a laborious count of provisional and outstanding ballots, and the latest update from the L.A. County Registrar Recorder’s office widening Patty Lopez’ lead by 467 votes, he threw in the towel. On his Facebook page he wrote a statement to his friends and supporters: “While the vote […]
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Dons, Toreadors Win Volleyball Championships
There is often a sports contingency that gives value to a high school championship only to those competing at the highest division, as if that automatically assigns the very best teams and very best players to the very best competition. While there could be some truth to that, it doesn’t mean those winning titles in […]
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Palisades Retrieves Div. I Volleyball Crown from Granada Hills
Palisades of Pacific and Granada Hills have two of the City Section’s most decorated girls’ volleyball programs. The Dolphins have won 25 titles since 1974. The Highlanders have won four championships since 2009. The confrontation on Saturday, Nov. 22, was also the third straight meeting in the Division I final for the teams. Palisades won […]
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Thanksgiving: So Much to be Thankful For
Thanksgiving is much more than a big meal with family and friends. It’s a time to reflect on, and be thankful for, all of the good things you have. Even with all of the uncertainty and turmoil in the world, you have so much to be thankful for. It’s important to be grateful, not just […]