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José Vergara: ‘My Goal is Not for Students to Become Excellent Musicians, But Good People, to Give Them Tools in Which they Believe.’

José Vergara: ‘My Goal is Not for Students to Become Excellent Musicians, But Good People, to Give Them Tools in Which they Believe.’

Community April 3, 2025

José Vergara: ‘My Goal is Not for Students to Become Excellent Musicians, But Good People, to Give Them Tools in Which they Believe.’

I don’t know why, but when I speak with José Vergara, a ... more

José ‘Hoozay’ Velasquez: “Many denied us, and now we are living the Salvi Renaissance; we are rediscovering ourselves.”

José ‘Hoozay’ Velasquez: “Many denied us, and now we are living the Salvi Renaissance; we are rediscovering ourselves.”

Community November 4, 2024

José ‘Hoozay’ Velasquez: “Many denied us, and now we are living the Salvi Renaissance; we are rediscovering ourselves.”

For José “Hoozay” Velasquez, comedy has become his profession, his job, and ... more

Jorge Mettey: “My upbringing in my childhood was watching my mom ‘chingándole’ after my dad died.” (Part I)

Jorge Mettey: “My upbringing in my childhood was watching my mom ‘chingándole’ after my dad died.” (Part I)

Entertainment November 18, 2024

Jorge Mettey: “My upbringing in my childhood was watching my mom ‘chingándole’ after my dad died.” (Part I)

Jorge Mettey led Channel 34 during one of the most successful seasons ... more

John Adi Flores: “Everyone, from a person with little money to a millionaire, buys donuts. If a Person Walks and Breathes, they are My Customer.”

John Adi Flores: “Everyone, from a person with little money to a millionaire, buys donuts. If a Person Walks and Breathes, they are My Customer.”

Business June 2, 2025

John Adi Flores: “Everyone, from a person with little money to a millionaire, buys donuts. If a Person Walks and Breathes, they are My Customer.”

I believe that when you wake up, your goal should be to ... more

Joaquín López: “You Have to Get Along with ‘La Plebada’. I Don’t See Anything I’ve Done as Mine. God Put Me in Charge, But I Don’t Feel Like I Have Some Status.”

Joaquín López: “You Have to Get Along with ‘La Plebada’. I Don’t See Anything I’ve Done as Mine. God Put Me in Charge, But I Don’t Feel Like I Have Some Status.”

Community June 3, 2025

Joaquín López: “You Have to Get Along with ‘La Plebada’. I Don’t See Anything I’ve Done as Mine. God Put Me in Charge, But I Don’t Feel Like I Have Some Status.”

“I think it’s time to harvest some of the crops. I always ... more

Jazmin Aguilar: “Failure is not an option; I don’t like to waste my time.”

Jazmin Aguilar: “Failure is not an option; I don’t like to waste my time.”

Film November 18, 2024

Jazmin Aguilar: “Failure is not an option; I don’t like to waste my time.”

It goes without saying how challenging it is for a woman, especially ... more

Jason de León: Soldiers and Kings, a book that shows the complexity of the migratory phenomenon around human smuggling

Jason de León: Soldiers and Kings, a book that shows the complexity of the migratory phenomenon around human smuggling

Inspiration June 3, 2024

Jason de León: Soldiers and Kings, a book that shows the complexity of the migratory phenomenon around human smuggling

“This work, which took me seven years, changed my perspective on migration" </p> <p> </p><br> <p ... more

Jacqueline Villalta: “We need more people from the community to join the cause of helping the homeless and families at risk.”

Jacqueline Villalta: “We need more people from the community to join the cause of helping the homeless and families at risk.”

Community October 30, 2024

Jacqueline Villalta: “We need more people from the community to join the cause of helping the homeless and families at risk.”

Villalta knows she can’t do it alone. A warrior since childhood, but ... more

Inside Clínica Romero: Caryn Cortez Mission to Expand Mental Health Care for Latino Families

Inside Clínica Romero: Caryn Cortez Mission to Expand Mental Health Care for Latino Families

Community April 4, 2026

Inside Clínica Romero: Caryn Cortez Mission to Expand Mental Health Care for Latino Families

She sits with people in the moments most others turn away from—and ... more

Ingrid Reyes: “I want to be the best version of myself that I can be.”

Ingrid Reyes: “I want to be the best version of myself that I can be.”

Community July 23, 2024

Ingrid Reyes: “I want to be the best version of myself that I can be.”

Not everything was easy. As migrants, they also suffered economic adaptation. They ... more

In Times of Crisis: ‘My Daughter Saw Me Defeated and Motivated Me to Keep Going.’

In Times of Crisis: ‘My Daughter Saw Me Defeated and Motivated Me to Keep Going.’

Business August 6, 2025

In Times of Crisis: ‘My Daughter Saw Me Defeated and Motivated Me to Keep Going.’

As a child, Guzmán Toledo grew up in a family that loved ... more

Housing Crisis: “We are ready for the fight and the fight begins now. It’s L.A.’s opportunity to do things right”, Henry Perez.

Housing Crisis: “We are ready for the fight and the fight begins now. It’s L.A.’s opportunity to do things right”, Henry Perez.

Community July 23, 2024

Housing Crisis: “We are ready for the fight and the fight begins now. It’s L.A.’s opportunity to do things right”, Henry Perez.

"We have to do something, or we end up on the street. ... more

Hector ‘El Gugu’ Cortez: ‘I want to make a better world, for people to be happier’

Hector ‘El Gugu’ Cortez: ‘I want to make a better world, for people to be happier’

Inspiration February 24, 2025

Hector ‘El Gugu’ Cortez: ‘I want to make a better world, for people to be happier’

His voice is sweet, clear and determined. He is eight years old, and ... more

Healing Urban Barrios: Planting a Seed of Change

Healing Urban Barrios: Planting a Seed of Change

Community May 6, 2025

Healing Urban Barrios: Planting a Seed of Change

“You need to let people know that there are resources available, and ... more

Hard Work, Heart, and No Fear: The Inspiring Story of Salvadoran Entrepreneur Elizabeth Mendoza

Hard Work, Heart, and No Fear: The Inspiring Story of Salvadoran Entrepreneur Elizabeth Mendoza

Inspiration March 11, 2026

Hard Work, Heart, and No Fear: The Inspiring Story of Salvadoran Entrepreneur Elizabeth Mendoza

The story of Elizabeth Mendoza, La Ceiba restaurant owner, reflects the perseverance ... more

George Lionel Martínez “God gave me the gift of cutting hair and the desire to serve the community.”

George Lionel Martínez “God gave me the gift of cutting hair and the desire to serve the community.”

Community May 12, 2025

George Lionel Martínez “God gave me the gift of cutting hair and the desire to serve the community.”

“My father was gone, my mother left me in the hospital after ... more

Gema Sandoval: “At Floricanto, Our Work Wasn’t for the Disneyland Crowd”

Gema Sandoval: “At Floricanto, Our Work Wasn’t for the Disneyland Crowd”

Inspiration March 28, 2025

Gema Sandoval: “At Floricanto, Our Work Wasn’t for the Disneyland Crowd”

"Dancing is a total commitment, understanding the basic forms, one frees oneself, ... more

From Poverty to Powerhouse: How Hugo Ochoa Rebuilt His American Dream

From Poverty to Powerhouse: How Hugo Ochoa Rebuilt His American Dream

Community January 21, 2026

From Poverty to Powerhouse: How Hugo Ochoa Rebuilt His American Dream

His mother Nicolasa, Hugo, his father Sinar and his wife Lucila. A few ... more

From Patient to Leader: How Leti Guidel Found Purpose Serving Her Community

From Patient to Leader: How Leti Guidel Found Purpose Serving Her Community

Community April 4, 2026

From Patient to Leader: How Leti Guidel Found Purpose Serving Her Community

Community health workers Los Angeles are at the center of patient care, ... more

From Hardship to Empowerment: The Journey of Angelina Cortez

From Hardship to Empowerment: The Journey of Angelina Cortez

Inspiration August 14, 2025

From Hardship to Empowerment: The Journey of Angelina Cortez

“God spoke to me and told me, ‘This is what you’re going ... more

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