In early 2020, Pacoima resident Carla Moran saw a glimmer of hope when she found work in a restaurant after a tough divorce. With that job, she was able to […]
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San Fernando Mother with Over 35 Kids
For 17 years, children of all ages — from babies to pre-teens — have found a foster home and a mother with Nuemy “Mimi” Madrigal. The City of San Fernando […]
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Victims’ Families Want to Recall LA County District Attorney
Last Christmas was the worst for Patricia Hernandez. Last Dec. 13, her daughter, Jonisha Mendoza, was found shot to death in a Reseda apartment. The homicide investigation into Mendoza’s death […]
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Reaction to Guilty Verdict of George Floyd’s Killer Is More About Relief than Celebration
Before the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial for the murder of George Floyd was going to be announced on Tuesday, April 20, CSUN Associate Professor Boris Ricks “in an […]
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Ex-cop guilty of murder and manslaughter in Floyd case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, the explosive case that triggered worldwide protests, violence […]
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Family Disputes SFPD Version of Shooting Death of their Father
In the photo his family shares of him, Guillermo “Memo” Amezcua is sitting in a shiny convertible looking at the camera. He looks serene and proud. Now his family contends […]
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Dismay, Disbelief as St. Ferdinand Catholic School to Close in June
For over a year, students at the St. Ferdinand Catholic School in the City of San Fernando have faced disruptions brought on by the pandemic, adjusting to online learning and […]
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Hope of the Valley Takes Strides Toward a Fundraising Goal
Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission, a nonprofit organization that provides shelter, meals, and medical attention for the homeless in the San Fernando and Antelope valleys, wants to build a […]
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Safety Measures at Pacoima Wash Bridge “Still a Priority for San Fernando,” City Manager Says
It’s been four years since 14-year-old Eli Rodriguez was swept away by the Pacoima Wash — in still unknown circumstances—as he made his way from Cesar Chavez Learning Academies to […]
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Valley Restaurants Get a Serving of Optimism
Gabriel Barajas, founder of TacosWay restaurants with one based in the City of San Fernando and other locations, was anticipating a big year in 2020 which included the opening of […]