Movie Release Dates Delayed, Sent to Streaming
Wesley Fukuda, Reporter
October 15, 2020
It has not been a good year for the film industry to say the least. Many highly anticipated movies unfortunately had their release dates delayed due to the Coronavirus. Because of the virus, all movie theaters have had to shut down, with only a few theaters reopening. Movies in production had their ...
Women’s World Cup Champions Take Over European League
Mimi Castellanos, Reporter
September 24, 2020
A surprising twist in the soccer world as some of our 2019 Women’s World Cup Champs make tough decisions. While the NWSL begin their fall series, five United States Women's National Team players have other plans in mind. Alex Morgan along with Tobin Heath, Christen Press and others have committed to pl...
NWSL Fall Series Champion vs. Champion Match
Mimi Castellanos, Reporter
September 16, 2020
As the NBA and NFL make their comeback from COVID-19, the NWSL is also here to stay. Starting their fall series this month, League Champion’s for three years North Carolina Courage, and Summer 2020 Challenge Cup Champions Houston Dash went head to head on Sunday, September 13 to gain their top spot for ...
Guide to Voting 2020
September 16, 2020
With Election Day right around the corner, the USPS is expected to be running the show this year due to the ongoing pandemic. USPS will be mailing every American a Vote-By-Mail ballot twenty-nine days prior to election. Election Day is on November 3. Voters can also choose to vote in-person. There will...
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...
Virtual Decision Week:Celebrate your Success-Transfer Class of 2020
Jesus Manriquez, Digital Executive Editor
April 21, 2020
Due to Covid-19, Rio Hondo's “Decision Day” event has been converted to a virtual celebration titled “Decision Week- Celebrate your Success”. This is an event that is composed of utilizing the college's social media platforms, such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, to recognize students'...
Disney to Furlough “Unnecessary” Workers, Stop Collecting Payments for Annual Passes
Sam Garcia, News Editor
April 7, 2020
Because of concerns over the COVID-19 virus, Disney has closed their theme parks indefinitely. Now, they have decided to furlough workers whose jobs “aren’t necessary at this time.” Disney parks have shut down operations since Mar. 15. Since then, the company has committed to paying workers’...
The Donald Is At It Again
Gerardo Hernandez, Co-Opinion Editor
March 5, 2020
The leader of the free world seems to relish the opportunity to display his xenophobia. This time, it came at the expense of the Oscar winning film, “Parasite.” Although the news of Donald Trump criticizing a foreign film is not surprising, it’s his audacity to do so in a ridiculing manner that ...
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...
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