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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

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

“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

Mayor Mario Trujillo: “I Will Always Be Ofelia’s Son”

Mayor Mario Trujillo: “I Will Always Be Ofelia’s Son”

Community August 7, 2024

Mayor Mario Trujillo: “I Will Always Be Ofelia’s Son”

Mario Trujillo, the current mayor of Downey, learned from the best mentor, ... 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

“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

Alberto López: “After a Year and a Half We are Floating. In a Business, You Have to Believe, Love, and Feel the Vibe; that’s the Key.”

Alberto López: “After a Year and a Half We are Floating. In a Business, You Have to Believe, Love, and Feel the Vibe; that’s the Key.”

Business March 25, 2025

Alberto López: “After a Year and a Half We are Floating. In a Business, You Have to Believe, Love, and Feel the Vibe; that’s the Key.”

"I had to learn everything. Making a vinyl involves a process like ... more

Enrique Rosas: A Believer, a Dreamer — Guided by Faith Until the End

Enrique Rosas: A Believer, a Dreamer — Guided by Faith Until the End

Inspiration September 17, 2025

Enrique Rosas: A Believer, a Dreamer — Guided by Faith Until the End

Enrique Rosas still remembers those years in Cocula, Jalisco—years that shaped his ... 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

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

When Love Becomes a Luxury: A Flower Shop’s Fight to Stay Open

When Love Becomes a Luxury: A Flower Shop’s Fight to Stay Open

Inspiration February 4, 2026

When Love Becomes a Luxury: A Flower Shop’s Fight to Stay Open

In El Monte, a longtime florist says immigration raids and economic fear ... more

David R. Hernández: “We are just getting started, we are going to change our community.”

David R. Hernández: “We are just getting started, we are going to change our community.”

Film November 18, 2024

David R. Hernández: “We are just getting started, we are going to change our community.”

The biggest impact on his childhood came at the age of 8 ... more

Mayor Ancona: The Former Softball Star and the Protector. ‘Even when I’m tired, I put on my armor and I’m ready for the fight.’

Mayor Ancona: The Former Softball Star and the Protector. ‘Even when I’m tired, I put on my armor and I’m ready for the fight.’

Community August 14, 2024

Mayor Ancona: The Former Softball Star and the Protector. ‘Even when I’m tired, I put on my armor and I’m ready for the fight.’

"I took some Chicano History classes, and I got angry. I was ... more

Rosita’s Fruits: “I Always Ask God that Just as I Leave the House, to Return me the Same Way.”

Rosita’s Fruits: “I Always Ask God that Just as I Leave the House, to Return me the Same Way.”

Community August 8, 2025

Rosita’s Fruits: “I Always Ask God that Just as I Leave the House, to Return me the Same Way.”

The children love the fruit she prepares for them. Rosita has a sweet, ... more

Marissa Díaz: Without boots or a ranch, a Tejana Latina who seeks to translate her dreams to the screen

Marissa Díaz: Without boots or a ranch, a Tejana Latina who seeks to translate her dreams to the screen

Film November 18, 2024

Marissa Díaz: Without boots or a ranch, a Tejana Latina who seeks to translate her dreams to the screen

"I am third generation, our generations have many stories that are not ... more

Eduardo Martínez: “This life is not easy. You fight, and many times, you live that lonely life of not being understood.”

Eduardo Martínez: “This life is not easy. You fight, and many times, you live that lonely life of not being understood.”

Inspiration March 26, 2025

Eduardo Martínez: “This life is not easy. You fight, and many times, you live that lonely life of not being understood.”

One can imagine it. A five-year-old boy would grab the gas tanks ... more

Vanny Arias (NELA Food Distribution): ‘This Work Leaves No Room for Surrender — If I Fall, My Children and These Families Fall With Me.’

Vanny Arias (NELA Food Distribution): ‘This Work Leaves No Room for Surrender — If I Fall, My Children and These Families Fall With Me.’

Inspiration October 2, 2025

Vanny Arias (NELA Food Distribution): ‘This Work Leaves No Room for Surrender — If I Fall, My Children and These Families Fall With Me.’

My boss has been great—he’s American, and he cares about what’s happening ... more

Manny Jiménez Sr : “Having the Possibility to Write Saved My Life”

Manny Jiménez Sr : “Having the Possibility to Write Saved My Life”

Film November 18, 2023

Manny Jiménez Sr : “Having the Possibility to Write Saved My Life”

"For me, writing is important; we all have stories to tell. I ... more

Silvia Galaviz: “My Papá Juan always told me, ‘Fight for what you want to do and don’t let yourself be defeated.’”

Silvia Galaviz: “My Papá Juan always told me, ‘Fight for what you want to do and don’t let yourself be defeated.’”

Community May 20, 2025

Silvia Galaviz: “My Papá Juan always told me, ‘Fight for what you want to do and don’t let yourself be defeated.’”

"Silvia Galaviz with her grandfather, Papá Juan; her grandmother, Francisca Pérez García; ... more

After Loss, Resilience: Marcela Luevanos and the Power of Community

After Loss, Resilience: Marcela Luevanos and the Power of Community

Inspiration February 4, 2026

After Loss, Resilience: Marcela Luevanos and the Power of Community

Some chains offer the same services I do, but coming to ... more

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