Police Chase Ends with Fiery Crash in Uptown Whittier
Diane Chau, Writer/reporter
February 25, 2019
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Trouble in Uptown Whittier A police chase leads to a hot chaotic accident in uptown Whittier on Monday. The fiery commotion has killed an innocent civilian. It was just a typical Monday morning, roughly about 11 am when an officer saw an act of road rage. In addition, the officer tried to pull over...
Low Income Housing for Rio Hondo Students
Daniel Gomez, Online Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2019
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Los Angeles County plans to open a new apartment complex in South Whittier. The apartments will replace the former South Whittier Public Library that closed in 2014 after a new one nearly double the size opened in 2016. The goal of this project is to provide low-income community college students with...
Men’s and Women’s Basketball: South Coast Conference Tip-Off
Ignacio Cervantes, Sports Editor
January 23, 2019
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Today the South Coast Conference-North Basketball season kicks-off at Rio Hondo College as the Pasadena City College men’s and women’s teams visit the Roadrunners Wednesday night. The men’s teams face-off first with a 5 p.m. start and following will be the women’s teams at 7 p.m. at the Rio...
The Holiday Season Kicks Off In Uptown Whittier
Noah Garcia, Reporter
December 4, 2018
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This weekend, Whittier celebrated the arrival of the holiday season with the 24th Annual Grand Illumination ceremony as well as its 26th Annual Holiday Sonata, this previous weekend in Uptown.
Rio Hondo Board of Trustees Say Goodbye to Mary Ann Pacheco and Madeline Shapiro
Diana Juarez, Managing Editor
November 21, 2018
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After losing their bid for re-election Board of Trustee President Madeline Shapiro (Area 5) and Trustee Member Mary Ann Pacheco (Area 3) attended their last board meeting Nov. 14th in the boardroom. Newcomers Rosaelva Lomeli, who is replacing Pacheco, and Oscar Valladares, who is replacing Shapiro, will ...
A History of Printmaking
Diana Juarez, Managing Editor
November 2, 2018
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Reflection and Futurity: 45 years of Dia de Los Muertos reception was hosted at the gallery Oct. 25th at 7 p.m. Self Help Graphics & Art (SHG) showcased various colorful prints and
California Proposition Debate During Town Hall Meeting
Danielle Anzures, Staff Writer
October 26, 2018
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A town hall meeting discussing California's Propositions that will be included in November's midterm elections was held at the Student Union Thursday, October 24. Erik R. “Doc” Stone, who is in charge Legislative Affairs, hosted the meeting. Featuring five speakers from the Associated Students...
Dia de Los Muertos Art and Music Festival in Uptown Whittier
Noah Garcia, Associate Editor
October 17, 2018
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Casita del Pueblo’s annual Dia de Los Muertos Art and Music Festival filled the streets of uptown Whittier, Sunday, October 15. The streets were filled with altars, a car show, vendors, food trucks, performers, face painters and live music.
3 Positions Available for The Rio Hondo Board of Trustees
Leo John Villanueva, Staff Writer
October 16, 2018
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Rio Hondo's Board of Trustees consists of five members that are elected to a four-year term; the terms are staggered. However, there are three Included in this cycle, and two in the following cycle. The three positions on the ballot for this election cycle are area’s 1, 3, and 5. Area 1 covers the C...
Speaking Out for Those Who Can’t
Diana Juarez, Managing Editor
October 15, 2018
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The Women’s and Children’s Crisis Shelter (WCCS) of Whittier hosted its 4th annual Lip Sync Event this past Oct. 4th at the Whittier Community Theater. The event was created to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Which helps victims and allies alike “Speak Out for Those Who Can’t.” Maria...
Montebello’s Daily Brew Coffee Bar Closes
Noah Garcia, Contributor
September 17, 2018
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Montebello’s The Daily Brew Coffee Bar is closing this month, ending its five year run as an important cultural hub for the community.
Whittier Narrows Recreation Area Brings End of Summer Family Fun Foster Youth Event on Sept. 8
Erika Suarez, Online Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2018
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Foster youth in Los Angeles County, invites families and caregivers to attend a fun and entertaining event from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area. Providing resource information about education, employment, and other needed resources. The 3D (Dedication, Determination,...
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