Historias de violencia pandillera como la reportada por Dennis Romero en el artículo, Mara Salvatrucha Gang Turf Targeted in Spate of Deadly Koreatown Area Shootings, desafortunadamente son comunes en la ciudad de Los Ángeles. Esta ideología delincuente en que se…
At the Republican National Convention this week, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) responded to LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s comments that the Republican Party is having a difficult time attracting Latino voters. Rubio believes that both parties are having a difficult time…
Historias de violencia pandillera como la reportada por Dennis Romero en el artículo, Mara Salvatrucha Gang Turf Targeted in Spate of Deadly Koreatown Area Shootings, desafortunadamente son comunes en la ciudad de Los Ángeles. Esta ideología delincuente en que se…
Los Angeles is not known to be much of a pedestrian city. The overwhelming amount of roads and serious lack of walkways and green spaces has always been a concern, but has rarely been a priority in our agenda. It’s…
It’s well known that Los Angeles is one of the most heavily congested areas in the country. In order to improve traffic conditions, we have to consider options that will emphasize mobility, accessibility, and affordability for both commuters and the…
California’s community colleges are severely impacted by budget cuts. Nearly 470,000 students are waitlisted for classes, “70% of colleges in the survey report having reduced hours for such support services, and 87% have reduced staff. In addition, 82% said they…
Ya han pasado más de dos semanas desde que el programa de la Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia ha sido anunciado y disponible al público. Después del entusiasmo inicial y la prisa por aprender más sobre el…
Hispanic student enrollment and achievement reached new highs in 2011, says a Pew Hispanic Center study released last week. For the first time, the number of 18- to 24-year-old Hispanics enrolled in college exceeded 2 million and reached a record 16.5%…
Aunque las elecciones para elegir el próximo Alcalde de Los Ángeles se llevaran a cabo el 5 de Marzo del 2013, nuestra campaña ya ha empezado a recorrer la voz sobre la candidatura de mi esposo, Emanuel Pleitez. A veces…
(Note: Emanuel’s wife, Rebecca, will post content periodically on this blog) Yesterday was my first day out in the field, walking the streets of El Sereno and happily campaigning for my husband, Emanuel Pleitez, who is running for Mayor of…