CA TV News Links UFW Flag with Gang Activity

CA TV News Links UFW Flag with Gang Activity

NewsTaco May 29, 2013

By Victor Landa, NewsTaco Taquista Benito Juarez alerted us to this story this morning. San Francisco television station KRON aired a report about an escalation in gang violence in East […]

What Eric Garcetti’s triumph in Los Angeles means for Latinos

Mary Mata May 23, 2013

By Tony Castro, Voxxi Eric Garcetti was elected mayor of Los Angeles on Tuesday, sweeping into office with a slew of new expectations, not the least of which is what he […]

The LA mayoral race is a case study on the Latino vote

Mary Mata May 21, 2013

By Timothy Spangler, The Guardian Mayoral elections in Los Angeles are typically quite parochial affairs, and this year’s outing is something of an exception. As Angelenos go to the polls today under […]

Villaraigosa denounces mayoral ads aimed at Latinos

Mary Mata

By Maeve Reston and David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Thursday waded into the heated contest to choose his successor, calling for two ads aimed at Latino […]

From history to Hollywood, Los Angeles mayoral race offers it all

Mary Mata

By Michael Martinez, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Voters in the nation’s second-largest city will elect a new mayor Tuesday in a race that will make history and offer a possible indicator […]

California Sheriff’s Department Under Investigation For Beating Death

Mary Mata May 15, 2013

By Andrew O’Reilly, Fox News Latino The sheriff’s department of a California county is under fire after several officers were involved in an altercation that led to the death of […]

A Tale of Two Communities: Asians, Latinos & The Future L.A.

Mary Mata

By Elson Trinidad, KCET Take a look at the future of Los Angeles, and what will you see? Less smog? A subway that reaches the sea? Flying cars? A professional football […]

The Latinos of Silicon Valley

Mary Mata May 13, 2013

By Giovanni Rodriguez, Forbes What’s most striking about the emerging Silicon Valley Latino community is how it challenges one of the most prevalent cultural stereotypes:  that Latinos have little to do […]

L.A. Mayoral Candidates Court Latino Voters

Mary Mata May 6, 2013

By Maeve Reston, Los Angeles Times The two candidates vying to be mayor of Los Angeles courted Latino voters Saturday, promising to do more to help those who are seeking […]

Richard Montoya’s Federal Jazz Project Hits a Strong Note for San Diego

Mary Mata May 3, 2013

By Victor Payan San Diego-born playwright Richard Montoya has been on a prolific hot streak for the past several years. His expert mix of weight and whimsy have made him […]