In 1926, historian Carter G. Woodson began the first Negro History Week to raise awareness of Black history and to inform people about Black contributions to American history. He chose […]
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Mom Accused of Bringing Fentanyl into Sylmar Juvenile Hall Pleads No Contest
A mother accused of attempting to sneak fentanyl pills into a Sylmar juvenile detention facility where her son was being held entered into a plea deal Wednesday morning at the […]
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Fostering Future Leaders at the Boys & Girls Club of San Fernando Valley
Trusting and listening to today’s youth will help empower tomorrow’s leaders, according to a panel of guest speakers at the Boys and Girls Club of San Fernando Valley (BGCSFV) on […]
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Protests Continue – Valley Residents Rally Against ICE and Trump
Beatriz Sosa has been protesting against President Donald Trump for years in the San Fernando Valley and downtown Los Angeles. Last Saturday, the Tarzana resident was at the National Day […]
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Calls for Transparency After the Fatal Shooting of Keith Porter Jr. on New Year’s Eve
A vigil was held for 43-year-old Keith “Pooter” Porter Sunday in front of the Village Pointe apartment complex in Northridge. It was the place where the popular tenant had lived […]
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A New California Law Requires Tortillas to Include an Extra Ingredient. Here’s Why
By Ana B. IbarraCalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Tortillas sold in California are going to have a new ingredient, one that’s intended to help nurture […]
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Float Dedicated to January Wildfire Victims to be Featured in the 137th Rose Parade
The Rose Parade is an iconic New Year’s Day tradition in Pasadena, as decorative floats and marching bands dazzle those who watch in person or through their TVs. But for […]
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TELAS Quilters Provide Holiday Gifts for Current and Former Foster Youth
When Christopher Soria Mendoza was a kid, he moved a lot – going from one household to another while facing the many challenges that accompanied being in the foster care […]
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas Introduces the Computer Science for All Act
By Semantha Raquel NorrisSpecial to San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol This week marks Computer Science Education Week, an annual call to action to inspire students to learn computer science and […]
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Boycott Against Home Depot Presses On During Holiday Shopping Season
The holiday season is here, and Cyntia Aviña wants shoppers to buy their Christmas tree and other decorations anywhere but at Home Depot. On Black Friday, she protested at the […]