People + Los Angeles Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 18, 2009
Thank You, All, From Your Brothers in New Voice – To all of you whom attended, and gave so graciously, at the Pete Perez Memorial Benefit Concert – LA
California’s Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman told a group of supporters Tuesday that she is making an unprecedented effort to attract Latinos to the Republican party – in South El Monte
November 9, 2009
Iraq war veteran’s wife spared deportation – Frances Barrios, who was brought to the U.S. illegally as a child, receives humanitarian parole and can stay in Los Angeles and apply for a green card. Her husband suffers from post-traumatic stress.
October 14, 2009
Three lives and a literate city’s shame – Julia Rodriguez, Juan Contreras and Mercedes Meza couldn’t read or write. For years they got by with the help of friends and good memories for the sorts of sights that differentiated streets.
October 5, 2009
Consul stresses link between California, Mexico – Juan Marcos Gutierrez sets out to build ‘a better understanding between our countries.’
October 1, 2009
Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel became music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic on Wednesday at the age of 28, deploying digital tools to draw a younger and less elite audience to classical music.
September 30, 2009
Daniel A. Olivas to moderate author’s panel for Latinos in Lotusland anthology
September 21, 2009
100 Hispanic/Latino Influentials: LA Focus, Part 1
September 15, 2009
Oscar Castillo Photography Show. Latino Book Fest. – Los Angeles
September 3, 2009
Los Angeles Hispanic/Latino Emmy winners – 2009
September 1, 2009
UCLA running back Christian Ramirez proud of heritage
August 27, 2009
Jason Martinez, who started at KTLA-5 in Los Angeles in January as a reporter and then was moved up to the anchor seat for the 6:30 pm and 10 pm news, is now doing weekend duty.
August 25, 2009
A former gang member and anti-gang crusader in Los Angeles faces serious charges, including conspiracy to commit murder – Alex Sanchez – Homies Unidos
August 13, 2009
Los Angeles-based artist Ronald Llanos
August 12, 2009
Holy Satire! Over the Top Villaraigosa Spoof Video Hits YouTube (NSFW sorta)
August 6, 2009
Pan American Bank (Los Angeles) CEO Jesse Torres to Co-Chair Anti-Money Laundering Chapter – Yahoo! Finance
July 14, 2009
Jaime Jarrin has been calling games in Spanish for 51 years. Renee Montagne went to Dodger Stadium, and talked with Jarrin, who has become a major figure in Hispanic broadcasting.
June 26, 2009
Activist Nativo Lopez released, faces voter fraud charges – The former school board member faces felony charges for allegedly voting in L.A. while living here.
June 22, 2009
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will be announcing whether he will run for governor of California this afternoon at 4:00 EST on CNN’s “Situation Room.”
June 17, 2009
Street vendor Amado Campos, 44, of Los Angeles, is his own boss, but he works long hours, seven days a week. His costs are up but sales are down as his customers cut back in a poor economy. And he needs a new cart.
June 15, 2009
Raul de Quesada of Fox Sports en Espanol Joins the Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) Board of Directors
June 2, 2009
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa dating another newscaster former San Antonio broadcaster Lu Parker now with KTLA Channel 5
Gay Latino Teen is Prom Queen in Los Angeles
Pelé apadrina en Los Ángeles el lanzamiento de un videojuego de fútbol
May 14, 2009
Luca Bentivoglio has been promoted to chief operating officer of LATV, replacing Howard Bolter, who this month left the company to “pursue new opportunities,” according to a company spokesperson.
March 21, 2009
The Los Angeles Times Home section talked with four household employees — a nanny, a housekeeper, a gardener and a day laborer — to see how the recession was affecting their work and their lives. Here are their stories. Because of embarrassment or immigration status, all declined to provide their full names.
March 4, 2009
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa wins second term as L.A. mayor – first Hispanic mayor in more than a century
February 16, 2009
Chef John Rivera Sedlar makes auspicious return – The visionary behind such onetime L.A. eateries as Saint Estephe, Bikini and Abiquiu does himself proud with the Latin-themed Rivera.
February 1, 2009
Chef Alex Garcia Brings Classic and Nuevo Latino Cuisine to Los Angeles Hotspot
January 26, 2009
100 Hispanic Influentials: Los Angeles Focus, Part 1
December 21, 2008
Once Hilda Solis Goes to Washington, Who Will Take Her Seat? – Possible replacements for Solis include: Gloria Romero, Gil Cedillo, Ed Hernandez, Charles Calderon, or Ron Calderon…to name a few
December 3, 2008
Develan estatua de Oscar de la Hoya en Los Angeles
December 2, 2008
Antonio Villaraigosa says he won’t join Obama administration The mayor says he plans to stay in Los Angeles and focus on his reelection campaign and the city’s pressing issues.
November 28, 2008
Francisco Varta-Orta, who was laid-off from the L.A. Times last month has found refuge at the Los Angeles Business Journal
November 21, 2008
Why Jorge Mettey Sued Univision
November 19, 2008
Jorge Mettey, former news director and vice president of news at Univision KMEX-TV 34 in Los Angeles, filed a lawsuit Monday against his former employer, claiming he was wrongfully terminated after allegedly being pressured to cover news sponsored by advertisers.
November 12, 2008
L.A.’s Latinos are a sign of things to come – As a bloc, Latinos heavily favored Obama and may realign the political map of the future, a poll shows.
November 3, 2008
Another Open Letter to the L.A. Times – Insulting the spirit of Ruben Salazar, Frank Del Olmo, and the Latino community by letting Augustin Gurza go
October 27, 2008
Making their dreams pan out – In restaurants around L.A., immigrants from Latin America who began as dishwashers learned the skills to become top chefs.
October 7, 2008
Ernie Mourelo has left Los Angeles’ Telemundo affiliate KVEA-52
September 30, 2008
Los Angeles Daily News promotes Mariel Garza, hires Oscar Garza & Julio Morales
September 26, 2008
Henry Dominguez of Anheuser-Busch Honored for Work with Los Angeles Youth
September 25, 2008
During the evening of Wednesday, September 24th, Dionicio Morales, 89, died at Beverly Hospital in Montebello, CA. – Founded Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) that is one of the largest Mexican-American community service organizations with an annual budget of ~$60 million
September 22, 2008
Edward Roybal is a big name around town – Many buildings in L.A. honor the influential Latino lawmaker, whose legacy reaches far beyond his political base.
Historian William David Estrada brings us a fascinating and well-researched historical examination of his city’s cultural and political heart in The Los Angeles Plaza: Sacred and Contested Space (University of Texas Press, $24.95 paperback).
September 15, 2008
Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival officials have honored Argentinian musician Gustavo Santaolalla with one of their top prizes.
September 9, 2008
El Sereno instrument-maker carves out a niche – Cesar Augusto Castro Gonzalez started learning folkloric music and making the instruments as a youth in his native Veracruz, Mexico.
September 5, 2008
A commander and an investigator from a Mexican federal police unit were ordered Thursday to stand trial on charges of having more than $600,000 in drug money. – in Los Angeles
August 28, 2008
Sports reporter Jaime Cárdenas, recently laid off from the L.A. Times, has landed a job at the L.A. Galaxy as communications coordinator.
August 26, 2008
Andrés Martinez, who became L. A. Times editorial page editor in 2004 and resigned in 2007, is now suing his ex-girlfriend alleging she cost him his job at the newspaper and tarnished his professional reputation.
August 18, 2008
Juan Estrada, father of Olympic boxer, dies – survived long enough to watch his son’s first-round bout on TV but missed the second one
August 17, 2008
Gregorio Luke takes Latino Museum of History, Art and Culture post
August 14, 2008
Oscar De La Hoya Foundation And Tecate Swing For Charity At The 9th Annual Oscar De La Hoya Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic
August 6, 2008
Una definición alternativa – Inmigración – Juan pasa nueve horas al día, de la medianoche a las nueve de la mañana, asegurándose que brille uno de los mayores centros comerciales del condado de Orange.
Una familia que pelea su caso – María Duarte, casada y madre de dos hijos, parecía tener todo perdido. Los agentes de Inmigración habían llegado a su hogar en diciembre del año pasado, se habían llevado a su esposo y a su hija de 12 años
August 1, 2008
Dodgers get Manny Ramirez from Red Sox
July 24, 2008
L. A. mayor Antonio Villaraigosa seeks to build Latino support for Obama
July 21, 2008
Pair run down and killed by driver in Hollywood had 3 children – killed by a drunk, former Marine, Hispanic
July 17, 2008
“Another L.A. Chicano Legend Moves On” – World lightweight champion Mando Ramos, 1948~2008
Media Moves: Veronica García, Jesús Sánchez & Jaime Cárdenas among Los Angeles Times Latino layoffs
TV producer, director Claudio Guzman dies
July 16, 2008
Jack Morton Promotes Luis Montero to Director of LA Office
July 15, 2008
Dodger legend Fernando Valenzuela to be honored at inaugural “Premios Deportes” sports awards today – “Premios Deportes” will air nationally on Univision Sunday, July 20 at 3 p.m. ET/PT
June 24, 2008
Jaime Jarrin links Dodgers to Spanish-speaking audience – Jarrin has gone from early slights to a 50-year broadcasting career that includes not only baseball but also covering the pope, White House visits and the slaying of Ruben Salazar.
Dodgers to honor broadcaster Jaime Jarrín’s 50th season – Spanish Voice of the Dodgers
June 17, 2008
Valedictorian: Butcher’s son will realize dad’s wish – Aaron Aguilar in LA
UCLA recognizes an early backer who had been largely forgotten – Reginaldo del Valle’s political work played a crucial role in founding the institution that became the university, but few know of him. Research and Latino activists are putting him back in the story.
June 12, 2008
Media Moves: Fred Ortega leaves paper for political P.R. – of the Pasadena Star-News
Cubans Wifredo Lam and Carlos Luna showcased at Museum of Latin American Art – Los Angeles
June 9, 2008
Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa pledges his support to Obama
UCR Graduate Student Receives L.A. County Bilingual Directors Award – Gregory O’Brien, principal at Sparks Elementary School, will be honored at the 32nd Annual Recognition Banquet on Saturday, June 7.
June 5, 2008
Cal State L.A. to honor Dionicio Morales at graduation ceremony Friday
June 2, 2008
Chino Hills artist Abel Izaguirre creates tiny tributes to his old home: South L.A. – The man who watched his brothers fall victim to the streets found refuge in art. Many of his Locsters — such as ‘Tattoo Tony’ — are real people depicted as toys.
May 27, 2008
Latino heroes deserve own L.A. monument
May 21, 2008
Roberto Yanez Named Vice President of News for Los Angeles #1 News Station, KMEX Univision 34
May 14, 2008
Luis Maza is eager to take advantage of opportunity – Venezuelan is called up to the major leagues for the first time in 10-year professional career. – Los Angeles Dodgers
April 22, 2008
Ruben Salazar, RIP
April 14, 2008
City National Promotes Salvador Mendoza to Senior Vice President, Community Reinvestment – Los Angeles
April 7, 2008
Remembering Luis Magana, bilingual announcer extraordinario – a Los Angeles wrestling and boxing institution
March 26, 2008
Armando Torres Morales, 75; UCLA scholar, activist on Latino issues
March 11, 2008
Tomás Rivera Conference Honors Painter, Poet – Alfredo Arreguín and author Lauro Flores
March 9, 2008
Manuel Reyes, 82; Conviction in Sleepy Lagoon murder case later overturned – Los Angeles
March 5, 2008
Antonio Villaraigosa: The Gridlock Kid
February 25, 2008
Mayor’s former girlfriend returns to L.A. media as radio co-host
January 11, 2008
Bishop Juan Arzube dies at 89 – Los Angeles
December 10, 2007
Marcos Loya has gone from a rough childhood to a magic career – A kid marked for prison or grunt work surprised everyone by becoming a world-class composer and the musical force behind SCR’s ‘La Posada Mágica.’
December 9, 2007
Don Cheto is the talk of the town – The cranky old on-air character at Spanish-language station KBUE-FM is actually played by a 27-year-old immigrant who’s got his competition in a sweat. -Los Angeles
November 26, 2007
Villaraigosa faces steep climb to California’s top job – After missteps, he must not only polish his image, but also fight off doubts about allegiance should run for reelection in 2009. – Los Angeles
November 4, 2007
Pepe Mantilla is Lakers’ Spanish voice of authority – He’s called games for 15 seasons and says the team’s popularity continues to grow in Spanish-speaking community.
October 25, 2007
Mark Sanchez: The Mexican Mouthpiece of the University of Southern California
October 14, 2007
Woman stood up for Hispanic rights – Margarita Solórzano-Amezcua – Santa Ana, California
October 2, 2007
Ex-Federal Prosecutor Manny Medrano to Join KTLA
September 25, 2007
Stamp honors journalist Ruben Salazar killed in ‘70 East LA riot
Telemundo reassigns Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s girlfriend, Mirthala Salinas, to Riverside
July 31, 2007
September 11th Hero and Survivor William Rodriguez to Speak in Los Angeles
July 15, 2007
Fernando Flores, 66; his fashion illustrations wore a Latin look
Ronaldo Cruz: Long-time Hispanic affairs official retires
April 13, 2007
Mota knows no limits as an announcer. Jose Mota is bidding for one of the most prestigious titles in all of Southern California sportscasting.
April 4, 2007
Gustavo Arellano in profile in Tu Cuidad
April 3, 2007
Riverside veteran finds passion for art after pain of war – Simon Gonzalez
March 30, 2007
UCLA athletic director Dan Guerrero paid dues en route to UCLA
March 29, 2007
Bruin’s Lorenzo Mata Hopes to Inspire Latinos
February 13, 2007
Los Angeles Times Names New General Manager and Editor of Hoy-LA and Vice President for Audience Development – Javier J. Aldape
February 7, 2007
Aquarium names Mario Molina as new board chairman – Long Beach
January 4, 2007
White, but his heart is Latino – George Cole – Los Angeles
Latino Man of the Year: Antonio Villaraigosa
Radio’s El Cucuy arrested at his home – Los Angeles
December 7, 2006
Crown Royal(R) Excellence Awards Recognize Latino Leadership in Los Angeles
