Category: Inspiration
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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

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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

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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

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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

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Evonne Gallardo, helping to advance art and artists in disadvantaged communities Evonne Gallardo, helping to advance art and artists in disadvantaged communities
Art November 18, 2024

Evonne Gallardo, helping to advance art and artists in disadvantaged communities

"I belive artists are essential to a healthy society. Art and artistic ... more

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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

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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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Elizabeth Alcantar: The Vice Mayor Aiming to Inject Hope and Improve Quality of Life in Cudahy Elizabeth Alcantar: The Vice Mayor Aiming to Inject Hope and Improve Quality of Life in Cudahy
Community August 16, 2024

Elizabeth Alcantar: The Vice Mayor Aiming to Inject Hope and Improve Quality of Life in Cudahy

“We never had great resources; we didn’t have a car, always taking ... more

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Alex García: ‘I Think I Was Always Searching for Happiness. Now I’ve Found it.’ Alex García: ‘I Think I Was Always Searching for Happiness. Now I’ve Found it.’
Business August 13, 2025

Alex García: ‘I Think I Was Always Searching for Happiness. Now I’ve Found it.’

“She (Elvia, his wife) taught me a simple rule: everything is made ... more

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