Recent research reveals that during the holiday season, a time traditionally associated with family gatherings and joy, loneliness is on the rise worldwide, reported across the United Kingdom, European Union, Japan, Canada, Australia, the United States and other countries. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) 2025 Social Connections and Loneliness Report, […]
Holiday Loneliness is Rising Globally, New Reports Reveal: Clinicians Share How to Cope
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Christmas from the Heart of Altadena
Liz Espinoza has a Charlie Brown Christmas tree this year, nestled in a corner of her small rented apartment. It’s far different than last year when she and her family had a tall pine they could decorate that towered over the roof of their comfortable Altadena home. Like so many families, the Espinoza family lost […]
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Merry, Bright … and Hazardous? Safety Tips to Keep Unexpected Holiday Dangers from Spoiling the Season
It’s a sad truth: the most wonderful time of year is often filled with chaos – frantically wrapping gifts, desperately trying to untangle lights, or last-minute attempts to get batteries into presents – that can introduce the most unexpected hazards to your holiday season. These tips from the California Poison Control System (CPCS) will keep […]
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Thieves Steal $8,000 Worth of Equipment from San Fernando Valley LGBTQ+ Nonprofit Somos Familia Valle
By Semantha Raquel NorrisSpecial to San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol Early Monday morning, Somos Familia Valle, a San Fernando Valley-based LGBTQ+ community organization, was broken into, resulting in approximately $8,000 in damages. Security video footage reveals two people on bicycles fleeing with essential equipment from the nonprofit, including iPads, laptops, speakers, microphones and LED lights. […]
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Venezuelan Americans in LA Hope for Change in Venezuela
Two Venezuelan Americans living in Los Angeles, despite having opposing political views, agree that Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s authoritarian president, must be removed from power as soon as possible – by force, if necessary – so that democracy can return to the troubled South American nation. Manuel and Lorena (not their real names) closely monitor news […]
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Erasmo Aguilar
Erasmo Aguilar “Papa”, age 102 born on 03/05/1923, in San Fernando, deceased on 11/28/2025. He’ll be laid to rest on 12/20/2025 at San Fernando Mission Cemetery. He lived a long life filled with many hardships, hard work, devotion to his family, unforgettable injustice; leaves a legacy of resilience and strength. He was loved by many, […]
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Hope the Mission President Launches Campaign to Run 50 Marathons in 90 Days
To raise awareness and mobilize support for unhoused individuals throughout Los Angeles, Hope the Mission President Rowan Vansleve launched a new campaign on Saturday, Dec. 13, to run 50 marathons over the course of 90 days. The campaign was kicked off at Hansen Dam, as Vansleve was joined by running clubs, community supporters and partners […]
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CSUN Researchers Call for Public’s Help in Documenting Joshua Trees’ Surprise Out-of-Season Bloom
Southern California’s iconic Joshua trees are in bloom, and California State University, Northridge’s environmental biologists are asking the public’s help in figuring out why and what it means for the trees’ future. Associate professor of biology Jeremy Yoder and graduate student Kirsten Zornado are asking members of the public to capture photos of the out-of-season […]
