In the early 1990s, Oralia Figueroa Castaneda and Ignacio Torres moved to the United States with their two children. He was thrilled to eventually land a job as a restaurant manager and settle with...

The Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights isn’t just a place for performers to find work: It’s a place where they find comradery. Several mariachis interviewed at the plaza said they emigrated from Mexico...

Oscar Hernandez, my dad, was a “corn man.” Street vending was his only job since he immigrated to the United States in February 2004. Every day, he’d wake up at 5 a.m. to get the best corn at...

Notary public and notario publico. They seem like the same occupation in two different languages, right? That false assumption has led to some immigrants being deported, according to local lawyers and...

Cashless restaurants are increasingly popular in the Los Angeles dining scene and the decision to go cash-free by some restaurants in L.A. and other cities has been criticized and explored by journalists...

After a nearly one-hour discussion, Boyle Heights neighborhood council members approved an overhaul of their social media plan in order to better engage community residents and raise awareness about issues...

Carrots and broccoli may never be a kid’s favorite food to eat during lunch. Although a review of local school district menus shows healthier food options in recent years, some administrators note...

Like many 5-year-olds, Marcello Reyes of Alhambra enjoys playing with friends in kindergarten and playing T-ball after school. Unlike most, he also likes going to the set of the hit TV sitcom, “Modern...

The city of El Monte drew fire – and nearly 100 people to a council meeting – this month over proposals to bring two marijuana cultivation, manufacturing and distribution facilities to town. The...

Those interested in exploring some of the newest technology of our generation can now get firsthand experience at the Alhambra library’s new Discovery Center.  The center features a 3D printer, Oculus...

Many Americans report not trusting law enforcement in recent years because of media reports of police brutality, racial profiling and deportations of undocumented immigrants.   So police in some cities...

Years ago, Highland Park’s farmers market offered multiple taco vendors, a churro stand and other delicious fried treats. Now, it offers produce from eight farmers, a sushi vendor and just one stall...