BLM protests reach Whittier
Michael Saakyan, Contributor
June 1, 2020
Crowds gathered in front of the Whittier Police Station Sunday, demanding justice for the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died while being detained by a Minneapolis police officer. The death of George Floyd has sparked protests throughout the country leading many to loot and r...
Soccer making its return around the world
Bryan Chavez, Reporter
May 14, 2020
Soccer's return around the world gets closer and closer. We begin to see teams around Europe beginning to prepare for the return of their respected league. Teams in England are delighted with the news, the league is set to return Jun.1. La Liga is set to make its return Jun.12. Which is why most team...
LA County to extend Stay-At-Home orders
Sam Garcia, News Editor
May 14, 2020
While Los Angeles County’s stay-at home order technically ends on Friday, residents can expect these restrictions to last through the summer. County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer acknowledged as much during a Board of Directors meeting yesterday. “We are being guided by science and data tha...
El Monte Launches Rental Assistance Program in Response to COVID-19
Clarissa Martinez, Digital Associate Editor
May 8, 2020
The city of El Monte launched a grant program on Tuesday May 6 that will provide one-time rental assistance up to $1,200. The program is a response effort to help residents that have been economically impacted by COVID-19. The program is directed towards low-income households that have experienced a...
City of El Monte Offers Short-Term Relief for Small Businesses
Clarissa Martinez, Digital Associate Editor
May 1, 2020
The city of El Monte developed a short-term relief fund for small employers called The El Monte Business Grant Program. Councilman Jerry Velasco introduced the grant program on Sunday April 24. Eligible businesses would receive a $10,000 stimulus. Online applications opened Monday April 27 at 9 am on...
COVID-19 Testing Site Opens at San Gabriel Valley Airport
Clarissa Martinez, Digital Associate Editor
April 15, 2020
The city of El Monte opened up a COVID-19 testing facility on Wednesday Apr.15 located at the San Gabriel Valley Airport. Anyone can schedule an appointment online and testing is free. The county of Los Angeles, the city of El Monte and El Monte Community Hospital have all partnered up in order to get...
Angeleno COVID-19 Card For Emergency Financial Assistance
Jesus Manriquez, Digital Executive Editor
April 15, 2020
What is the Angeleno Card? With support from the Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti and the Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles, the Angeleno Card provides financial assistance for in-need households via no-fee prepaid cards provided by Mastercard's City Possible network in amounts determined according to the follo...
Shenzhen Becomes First Chinese City to Ban Consumption of Dogs and Cats
Sam Garcia, News Editor
April 12, 2020
Last Thursday, the city of Shenzhen announced legislation to ban the sale and consumption of dogs and cats, making it the first city in China to do so. The move comes after a similar announcement in Feb, when Chinese authorities banned the sale and consumption of wildlife meat. That announcement ca...
LAFC vs Club Internacional de Fútbol Miami
Gerardo Hernandez, Co-Opinion Editor
March 5, 2020
Los Angeles Football Club hosted Club Internacional de Fútbol Miami on Sunday, Mar.1, 2020, in what was a hotly contested battle. More than an hour before kickoff, LAFC’s 3252 began to let Miami feel the entire pressure of Los Angeles. Outside, the smoky aroma of the barbeque’s filled the ...
Elizabeth Warren Speaks at ELAC Day Before Super Tuesday Primary Vote
Clarissa Martinez and Gerardo Hernandez
March 4, 2020
Senator Elizabeth Warren held a speech Monday night at East Los Angeles College. The event was to highlight Warren's Democratic presidential candidacy platform . Students, families and Warren supporters gathered to listen to the candidate. She spoke on climate change policies, equal pay rights, LGB...
Women’s Basketball: Rio Hondo Vs. Cypress
Stephinie Phan, Co-Sports Editor
March 4, 2020
Last Friday, Feb.28, was an eventful day for the Rio Hondo College women’s Basketball team. They held on strong against the Cypress College Chargers, the No. 9th seed in the Southern California Regional Playoffs. They were ahead for three quarters before falling short and suffering a loss in the fin...
The Champions League Dream Lives On
Jesus Manriquez, Digital Executive Editor
February 28, 2020
Los Angeles Football Club’s first CONCACAF Champions League run is far from over after defeating Club Leon 3-0 at Banc of California Stadium,Thursday, February 27. The Black and Gold overturned the aggregate goal count against one of Mexico’s best, after losing 2-0 in Mexico last week. LAFC will ...
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