When Marnie Delacruz goes to work, she always looks forward to doing everything she can to help her clients feel seen, supported and celebrated for all their achievements, however big or small. Those special clients are unhoused individuals and families from across the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys, who receive a wide range of […]
Marnie Delacruz, Formerly Unhoused, Finds Joy on the Job at Hope the Mission
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Whiteman Airport to Remain Open Unless Released by FAA, Letter Says
For years, the topic of closing Whiteman Airport in Pacoima has gone back and forth, with airport personnel and aviation enthusiasts speaking strongly in its favor while local nonprofits and politicians have been calling for its closure. Supporters say that Whiteman provides a significant benefit for the community, providing jobs and programs for youth, while […]
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PFLAG LA Addresses Federal HIV Prevention Funding Cuts
By Jethro Nededog PFLAG Los Angeles – the LA chapter of the nation’s largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for and with LGBTQ+ people and those who love them –is deeply concerned about federal reductions to HIV prevention funding and the impact these cuts will have on communities across California. “HIV prevention and […]
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The Rev. Jeffery Joseph, Who Preached and Marched for Civil Rights, Passes Away
The Rev. Dr. Jeffery Joseph Sr., the founding pastor of New Heaven Missionary Baptist Church in Pacoima – which he launched in 1967 – passed away on March 7. He was 96 years old. The San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol interviewed Joseph for Black History Month in February, meeting with the beloved pastor at his […]
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USPS Unveils New Lowrider Stamps as Celebration of Lowrider Car Culture
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has unveiled its new “Lowriders” stamps in celebration of lowrider car culture, which is rooted in working-class Mexican American / Chicano communities in East Los Angeles and across the American Southwest. “At the Postal Service, we believe that every stamp tells a story,” said Albert Ruiz, a USPS spokesperson. […]
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SFV Schools Earn Multiple Statewide Honors from California Department of Education
A total of 17 schools across the San Fernando Valley were among 83 schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) to receive recognition from the California Department of Education for strong academic outcomes and innovative student support programs. Among the honors, 73 LAUSD middle and high schools – including 14 in the valley […]
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By Holiday Mathis (Creators.com) ARIES (March 21-April 19) In ancient Greece, hospitality — xenia — was sacred. Zeus himself was believed to walk the earth disguised as a stranger — the OG “secret shopper” ready to reward the good hosts and punish the bad ones. This week, you take your role as host or guest […]
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Classifieds for the Week of March 19, 2026
HELP WANTED Chief Financial Officer: Plan, direct co. financial policies funding operations, maximize profits, financial productivity. Analyze financial operations, determine cost reduction areas. Prep. budget. Confer w/board, staff. Implement budgetary & financial control, systems recordkeeping. Prep. economic guidelines, recommendations for board. Master’s degree in Finance or Economics w/no exp. 40 hrs/wk. Fax resume to (818) […]