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El Paisano

Rio Hondo College Newspaper

El Paisano

Rio Hondo College Newspaper

El Paisano

The Greater Idaho

Written by Lorenzo Arce, Copy Editor
May 25, 2021

Five counties of Oregon have become the latest to support seceding to Idaho.  In total seven counties, Union, Baker, Grant, Lake, Malheur, Sherman,...

Jaden Smith Opening a Restaurant to Feed the Houseless in LA

Jaden Smith continues to help those in need.
Written by Viviana Reyes
May 20, 2021

Jaden Smith is not just any actor, singer, rapper, or songwriter. He’s not just the son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. He’s a humanitarian....

The 24 Hour Protest In Front of Whittier City Hall

Jul 17, 2020

It’s been more than three weeks since the activist group Heart of Whittier started their 24 hour protest in front of Whittier city hall. The goal...

Whittier City Emergency Meeting: Closure of Parnell Park after a homeless woman’s death

Written by Diana Juarez, Managing Editor
Jan 9, 2020

City council of Whittier called a city emergency meeting to address the closure of Parnell Park after the death of a 22-year-old homeless ensued safety...

Park Closed After Emergency City Council Meeting

Written by Diana Juarez, Managing Editor
Jan 8, 2020
Mayor Joe Vinatieri of the city of Whittier called for an emergency city council meeting January 6th, 2020 after a 22 year old woman was found dead at Parnell Park on New Year’s morning.

No Home, No Help, No Hope

Written by Noah Garcia, Associate Editor
May 17, 2019
the residents of the Whittier Greenbelt have been cleared out by a combination of  law enforcement, social services and Caltrans , April 22, 2019. With the 38 tent community disassembled, many of the residents have been sent off, either on their own accord or to accept Whittier Area First Day two month hotel vouchers.It’s been weeks since the clean out and Whittier has already begun plans to make sure such an encampment would never form again.

Rio Talk: Homeless

Written by Madelyn Gastelum and Leo Villanueva
Apr 17, 2019

Are you aware of the homeless living situation? For updates follow El Paisano on all social media. elpaisanoonline.com

LA County Sheriffs and Operation Healthy Hearts Provide Showers and More for Homeless

Written by Ramon Alvarado, Sci. & Tech. Editor
Jul 9, 2018

Homelessness has been a longstanding issue in Los Angeles. The homeless rate jumped 75% in the last six years, according to a LA Times report. The Los...

Salvation Army Hospitality House for Homeless opens in Whittier

Written by Lisa Garcia, Staff Writer
Apr 25, 2017

The previously closed Whittier Salvation Army hospitality house reopened two weeks ago as a women and children’s emergency shelter.  Nine families received...

Homeless in Old Town Sacramento 3rd Place Winner JACC

Written by Eric Muñoz and Malissa Myers
Apr 10, 2017

Local organization brings mobile showers to homeless

Written by Carlos Alvarado Jr., Staff Writer
Oct 9, 2015

Los Angeles City Council members along with Mayor Eric Garcetti introduced the $100 million proposal that will promote shelters and permanent housing...

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