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Yojana Fombona has turned 21 Coffee not only into a business, but also into a place where her son Anthony, who has Down syndrome, prepares for life Yojana Fombona has turned 21 Coffee not only into a business, but also into a place where her son Anthony, who has Down syndrome, prepares for life
Community April 23, 2025

Yojana Fombona has turned 21 Coffee not only into a business, but also into a place where her son Anthony, who has Down syndrome, prepares for life

    Yojana ad Eric Fombona, the pillars of this life project. As a child, ... more

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No Fear, No Defeat: Two Immigrant Brothers Building a Future One Burrito at a Time No Fear, No Defeat: Two Immigrant Brothers Building a Future One Burrito at a Time
Business January 12, 2026

No Fear, No Defeat: Two Immigrant Brothers Building a Future One Burrito at a Time

At 5:20 a.m., Efraín and Ulises have already set up their small ... more

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“I Want My Daughters to Have a Better Education; We (Latinos) ‘Nos Han Madreado por Generaciones’.” “I Want My Daughters to Have a Better Education; We (Latinos) ‘Nos Han Madreado por Generaciones’.”
Art November 16, 2024

“I Want My Daughters to Have a Better Education; We (Latinos) ‘Nos Han Madreado por Generaciones’.”

"I doubted a lot, walked alone through the streets, painting walls, dirty, ... more

5 mins read
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Azucena Maldonado: “Hitting a ball is not just about reaching a hole, for me each hit is a statement” Azucena Maldonado: “Hitting a ball is not just about reaching a hole, for me each hit is a statement”
Community June 15, 2024

Azucena Maldonado: “Hitting a ball is not just about reaching a hole, for me each hit is a statement”

“It is not an elitist sport, they make it look elitist, like ... more

3 mins read
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David Ty Reza: ‘I Escaped to The Rancho and Reconnected With The Space I Needed. I’m Still an Actor, I’m Playing My Character.’ David Ty Reza: ‘I Escaped to The Rancho and Reconnected With The Space I Needed. I’m Still an Actor, I’m Playing My Character.’
Inspiration June 25, 2025

David Ty Reza: ‘I Escaped to The Rancho and Reconnected With The Space I Needed. I’m Still an Actor, I’m Playing My Character.’

“Papá, I’m coming to the ranch, I need to be there,” David ... more

6 mins read
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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

4 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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Dr. Efrain Talamantes: “The Community Should Know That Access to Healthcare is a Right They Have Earned.” Dr. Efrain Talamantes: “The Community Should Know That Access to Healthcare is a Right They Have Earned.”
Community July 23, 2024

Dr. Efrain Talamantes: “The Community Should Know That Access to Healthcare is a Right They Have Earned.”

""I grew up in a small ranch in Jalisco, where I worked ... more

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Sara Mena: “We can’t let fear take over us; the unity of the community and hard work are our best assets.” Sara Mena: “We can’t let fear take over us; the unity of the community and hard work are our best assets.”
Community March 19, 2025

Sara Mena: “We can’t let fear take over us; the unity of the community and hard work are our best assets.”

At a company she worked for, Sara Mena applied for an open ... more

4 mins read
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‘I Can’t Be a Coward’: TikToker Kevin Ledezma Turns ICE Raids Into a Personal Battle for Justice ‘I Can’t Be a Coward’: TikToker Kevin Ledezma Turns ICE Raids Into a Personal Battle for Justice
Inspiration September 8, 2025

‘I Can’t Be a Coward’: TikToker Kevin Ledezma Turns ICE Raids Into a Personal Battle for Justice

With his team, Las Aguilitas. 'All for one and one for all.' ... more

8 mins read
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Liliana Sedano, “cancer visits me all the time, it’s like that uncle you don’t want around but keeps showing up” Liliana Sedano, “cancer visits me all the time, it’s like that uncle you don’t want around but keeps showing up”
Community November 16, 2024

Liliana Sedano, “cancer visits me all the time, it’s like that uncle you don’t want around but keeps showing up”

"Are you going to give up? That's not what you taught us. ... more

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A journey of love and hope for the community A journey of love and hope for the community
Community July 23, 2024

A journey of love and hope for the community

We focus on making the maximum positive impact for our community and ... more

4 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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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

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Francisco Castro
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Skid Row’s Forgotten Dogs—and the Activist Who Refuses to Look Away Skid Row’s Forgotten Dogs—and the Activist Who Refuses to Look Away
Cover Story January 15, 2026

Skid Row’s Forgotten Dogs—and the Activist Who Refuses to Look Away

The Roadmap Writers founder has spent a decade rescuing abused dogs in ... more

6 mins read
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“You are my ‘mamá chingona’; I feel proud of you. I want to be like you but without experiencing the abuse you went through.” “You are my ‘mamá chingona’; I feel proud of you. I want to be like you but without experiencing the abuse you went through.”
Community November 16, 2024

“You are my ‘mamá chingona’; I feel proud of you. I want to be like you but without experiencing the abuse you went through.”

Georgina went into crisis; she wanted to commit suicide, entered the hospital, ... more

6 mins read
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Pastor Eric R. Tietze: “I did everything, but I had nothing. God changed that.” Pastor Eric R. Tietze: “I did everything, but I had nothing. God changed that.”
Community July 30, 2024

Pastor Eric R. Tietze: “I did everything, but I had nothing. God changed that.”

“God, if you save me, I promise to become a priest, but ... more

8 mins read
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Daisy Rodríguez: “This Crisis Will Pass, and we’ll be Here.” Daisy Rodríguez: “This Crisis Will Pass, and we’ll be Here.”
Community July 2, 2025

Daisy Rodríguez: “This Crisis Will Pass, and we’ll be Here.”

Tacos with Mom's Recipe. Daisy Rodríguez is a determined and very energetic woman. ... more

4 mins read
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Dr. Goto Didn’t Start in Medicine. Now She’s Changing How Latino Families Experience Care Dr. Goto Didn’t Start in Medicine. Now She’s Changing How Latino Families Experience Care
Community April 4, 2026

Dr. Goto Didn’t Start in Medicine. Now She’s Changing How Latino Families Experience Care

Latino community health care Los Angeles reveals how culturally grounded, patient-centered clinics ... more

5 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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“Yes, I am a dreamer, and that has set Los Angelitos Bakery apart by creating a diverse line of ‘conchas’ with recipes that the community enjoys.” “Yes, I am a dreamer, and that has set Los Angelitos Bakery apart by creating a diverse line of ‘conchas’ with recipes that the community enjoys.”
Community July 23, 2024

“Yes, I am a dreamer, and that has set Los Angelitos Bakery apart by creating a diverse line of ‘conchas’ with recipes that the community enjoys.”

"We grew up eating sweet bread; every night we looked forward to ... more

6 mins read
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Mariana Contreras: “This music workshop is not just that; we have created a community that has changed our lives.” Mariana Contreras: “This music workshop is not just that; we have created a community that has changed our lives.”
Inspiration March 21, 2025

Mariana Contreras: “This music workshop is not just that; we have created a community that has changed our lives.”

Mariana Contreras emigrated to Los Angeles at the age of 15. Born ... more

4 mins read
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Laura Stopani: “If I’m Blessed, I Must Bless Others” Laura Stopani: “If I’m Blessed, I Must Bless Others”
Inspiration September 12, 2025

Laura Stopani: “If I’m Blessed, I Must Bless Others”

“I really care about people and the community. I see people who ... more

6 mins read
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News Digest

California Has Billions for Housing. Now It Has to Figure Out How to Build the Homes
California Is About to Make Big Decisions About How Kids Learn. Latino Families Need to Know What Comes Next
The Most Dangerous Time for New Mothers Isn’t Childbirth. It’s the Year After.
Los Angeles Has a Latino Majority of Influence. But Political Power Still Follows the Money
Worms, Mold, and “It’s the Norm”: Workers Say Unsanitary Conditions at LAX Catering Facility Aren’t an Isolated Incident

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