There is no dispute, Natividad “Nati” Cano influenced American culture. It is because of his work that mariachi music is now part of the American fabric and part of U.S. popular culture where it’s commonplace for mariachi music and celebrations to go hand in hand. He was driven by his great love, passion and demand […]
Saying Goodbye to Nati Cano
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A Chance To Give Back
The second of a two-part story Life couldn’t be better for Cleto Escobedo III, musical director for the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” show. He works for and with his best friend Kimmel, the show’s star. The hours are good ones — the show, now in its 12the season, is taped in the early evening before its […]
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City Council Agrees to 35-year Lease With Los Angeles County to Operate Aquatic Center
The San Fernando City Council has agreed to lease operational and maintenance control of the city’s Regional Pool Facility to Los Angeles County. The council voted 4-0 in favor at its meeting on Monday, Oct. 6. Mayor Sylvia Ballin had called the council meeting to order, but said she was still recovering from a weekend […]
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Vikings Find The Right Course
It can be hard for adults to not only commit to a plan, but stay with it even when the situation can become dispiriting and chaotic. It can be even harder for kids undergoing a painful process, who may wonder more quickly and definitively will things ever get better. Give Monroe High credit. The Vikings […]
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Is L.A. Prepared for the Ebola Virus?
LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Local health officials told the Board of Supervisors that they are fully prepared to protect Los Angeles County residents from the Ebola virus, but do not expect an outbreak. “There are no cases of Ebola in Los Angeles County,” said Dr. Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, one of the county’s top public health officials. […]
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Stem Education Workshop
On Tuesday, Oct. 7, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and California State University, Northridge (CSUN), with support from the Helmsley Trust, co-hosted a Science, Technology, Education, and Math (STEM) Education Workshop at the CSUN campus. At the event, OSTP Associate Director for National Security and International Affairs Patricia Falcone joined […]
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Orgullo, Dignidad y Respeto, en Memoria de Nati Cano
El auge de la fama del Mariachi Los Camperos coincidió con las tensiones sociales de los años 60, una era cuando los estereotipos y racismo cultural significaban un fuerte obstáculo para Natividad “Nati” Cano y su grupo. El tuvo que luchar contra estas corrientes que a menudo iban en contra de los inmigrantes mexicanos. En […]
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Miembros de Los Camperos Recuerdan “al Jefe”
Uno lo conoció cuando apenas iniciaba el Mariachi Los Camperos, y el otro mucho más tarde, cuando ya eran un grupo establecido. Pero cada uno recuerda a Nati Cano, el recién fallecido fundador del afamado grupo, como justo, humilde y un verdadero profesional que transformó la imagen del Mariachi a la de un músico que […]
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Un Adiós al “Jefe”
No hay duda que Natividad “Nati” Cano cambio la cultura estadounidense. Fue su gran amor, pasión y demanda de respeto que puso a la música del mariachi al centro del escenario. Nati Cano, fundador de Los Camperos, considerado el grupo de mariachi más reconocido e influyente en los Estados Unidos, murió el Viernes 3 de […]
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La Oportunidad de Regresar Algo
La segunda de una historia de dos partes La vida no podía estar mejor para Cleto Escobedo III, el director musical del programa “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”. El trabaja para y con su mejor amigo, Kimmel, la estrella del programa. Las horas son excelentes–ahora en su temporada 12, se filma en horas de la tarde antes […]