At a turning point in his adult life, Jay Martinez knew he wanted to lead a healthier lifestyle and overcome obesity. Martinez grew up in Covina and West Covina, playing sports and enjoying his youth...

The return of Downtown LA Dog Day for its 17th year in mid-September not only brought together residents and their pets after a two-year pandemic pause but also cast a spotlight on those dedicated to animal...

Southern California Edison has hosted multiple sessions with Altadena residents over the last week to hear feedback before the company releases the Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program later this fall. The...

Before the Eaton fire nearly wiped out the entirety of Altadena, the town was a mecca for restored old cars, trailers, motorcycles, and funky junk. Those vehicles were often passed from one generation...

Tomás Garcilazo has carried the proud legacy of Mexico’s national sport, Charrería, to arenas across the world. Born in Mexico City, Garcilazo first picked up a rope at the age of four. By age nine,...

Los Angeles commemorated Mexican Independence on September 14th, 2025 by throwing a parade. LA city mayor Karen Bass led the event, starting from the corner of Mednik Ave and Cesar Chavez Ave. Despite...

In the city of West Covina, there is an aspiring filmmaker called Minh Tran, who graduated from California Polytechnic State University. The University Times Community News recently interviewed him about...

Firefighter Adam Catica was one of thousands that helped combat and take down the various fires that occurred in January. Catica, stationed in North Hollywood’s Station No. 89, grew up surrounded by...

In the quiet city of Whittier, an intriguing story about the progress and challenges of homelessness has unfolded since 2018. Whittier Assistant City Manager Shannon DeLong played an integral role in the...

A nonprofit run by Barak and Sara Bomani, of Compton, was recently awarded a three-year grant to create 200 jobs for local teenagers and young adults. The $897,000 grant from the Los Angeles County...

The rent was due, and I wrote the check for my family of four at 19.  During that time, I was the primary breadwinner for my parents and my little sister. I was thankful to help, but it also opened...

Growing up gay means learning to edit yourself—until one day, you realize the only story worth telling is the unedited version.  But getting to that point was a journey for Max. Max, 34, grew...