The San Fernando City Council was to consider entering an agreement with the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA), and approving a resolution so CSCDA could issue housing revenue bounds for a housing project — now known as the Penny’s Apartments — at its Sept. 15 meeting. The estimated $20 million project — converting the […]
Public Opposition Grows Louder on Affordable Housing Project
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Two Hunters Who Have Opponents Cowering
They like to call themselves “Thunder and Lightning,” and it’s easy to see why. “Thunder” is Tyshon Hamilton, a thickly muscled specimen who’s cut like a diamond. “Lightning” is the lean and lithe Darius Jones, who looks like he could outrun his own shadow. They are running backs for Canoga Park, two seniors who happily […]
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Latino Heritage Month Kicks Off in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and City Council members joined Mexican Consul General Carlos Sada in celebrating Mexico’s Independence Day this week.The famous Grito de Dolores — the Cry of Dolores — a speech made on September 16,1810 by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Roman Catholic priest who led the Mexican Indepence movement against Spanish […]
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Chamber Calls Planned Minimum Wage Hike a Job Killer
LOS ANGELES (CNS) – The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce came out against Mayor Eric Garcetti’s plan to raise the minimum wage to $13.25 per hour by 2017, saying it would kill jobs and costs businesses about $10,000 per employee. The state and city minimum wage is now $9, set to go to $10 […]
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Activists Slam Obama over Immigration Inaction
Pro immigrant groups have slammed President Obama after he announced he would postpone action on the immigration issue until after the mid-term elections, reneging on statements that he would do so before the end of the summer. “Latino and immigrant voters are deeply hurt by the lack of inaction in Congress over immigration reform since […]
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New Housing Development on the Mall
Since the 2008 collapse of the real estate market the housing stock available for both purchase and rental across the country has diminished greatly to the point that impacts in economic stability and growth have been experienced in many communities. New affordable housing is in great demand by our workforce. Affordable housing means that […]
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LAFD Nepotism
LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Los Angeles Fire Department personnel who have friends or family seeking a firefighter job are disqualified from participating in the recruitment process, under a policy recently approved by the Board of Fire Commissioners. The panel adopted a “conflict of interest protocol” that restricts such LAFD employees from getting involved with the […]
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Training Future Latino Leaders
Money is important, but so is being proud of who you are and giving back to your community. Those are some of the lessons Denise Verdin, who will graduate from California State University Northridge next year with a degree in Deaf Studies, is learning firsthand through her mentor, former U.S. Treasurer Rosario Marin. Verdin, 22, […]
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Hernandez Arraignment Postponed Again
The arraignment for murder suspect Alexander Hernandez, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 17., in the Criminal Courts Building in downtown Los Angeles, was postponed until Nov. 20. This is the second time that his arraignment has been postponed. He was previously set to be arraigned in the courthouse in the City of San Fernando on Aug. […]
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The U.S. Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
A black and white photo showing two farm workers bent over carrying potatoes in their hands in the middle of a field littered with bags of recently picked up legumes is a reminder to Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) of where he comes from and his Latino heritage. “The painting of my father and […]