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El Paisano

Rio Hondo College Newspaper

El Paisano

Rio Hondo College Newspaper

El Paisano

EOP&S Scholarship Winners

Written by Lisa Garcia, Staff Writer
Apr 17, 2017

Soroptimist International of Whittier is honoring and naming five students from Rio Hondo College as winners of $15,000 in Live Your Dreams scholarships....

Pilot Arrested on Suspicion of FUI

Written by Lisa Garcia, Staff Writer
Apr 17, 2017

Darrell Roberts, 58, was arrested late Monday night after deputies discovered him under the influence after making an emergency landing for his aircraft....

Whittier Police Department Mourns Fallen Officer

Written by Blanca Martin, Copy Editor
Feb 27, 2017

A gunfire exchange involving two Whittier police officers and a “known gang member,” leave one dead. On Feb. 20, Keith Boyer, a Whittier Police...

Man with a Machete Shot Dead in Whittier

Written by Jake Laurell, Tutor
Nov 21, 2016

A shooting involving the police occurred today around six in the morning Wednesday, November 16. The shooting happened on the corner of Painter and Penn,...

Get your fix at ‘Local Fixture’ coffee shop in Whittier

Written by Yahaira Urbina, Staff Writer
Oct 26, 2016

David Chung, alongside his brother Jason Chung, have opened up a very unique establishment for the city of Whittier. They have brought the community a...

The farmers market strikes back!

Written by Noah Garcia, Associate Editor
Oct 10, 2016

After five years, the Uptown Whittier Street Fair has returned from its previous cancellation. The street fair came together in conjunction with the Whittier...

Josue Alvarado: a product of the community

Written by Zachary Mejia, Managing Editor
Sep 27, 2016

Last April Rio Hondo alumni Josue Alvarado was elected to represent the first district of Whittier in the new district-wide election system the city had...

Go old-school for dinner at Clearman’s Steak ‘n Stein

Written by Armand Santos, Senior Staff Writer
May 23, 2016

A stone's-throw from Uptown Whittier, Clearman's Steak 'n Stein Inn on Whittier Boulevard in Pico Rivera has been satisfying carnivorous cravings long...

Local pizzeria offers unique ingredients for customized pizzas

Written by Noah Garcia, Associate Editor
May 4, 2016

Pizza is one of the most popular meal options, yet many pizza parlors offer the same experience in decor, pizza choices and style. At a price of $8.25,...

Forensics Showcase featured special guest Felicity Huffman

Written by Stephanie Lopez, Contributor
Mar 23, 2016

The 6th annual Forensics Showcase took place at the Wray Theater on March 2. Director Libby Curiel and Coach Grant Tovmasian hosted the event. There were...

Whittier Community Theatre’s ‘Tom Jones’ is a must-watch

Written by Diego Crespo, Opinion Editor
Mar 9, 2016

Theatrical plays have an incredible advantage over film when it comes to telling their stories. Because of the close proximity and real-time performances,...

RHC Forensics Speech and Debate presents 6th Annual Forensics Showcase

Written by Ryan Guerrero, Managing Editor
Feb 18, 2016

The Rio Hondo Forensics Speech and Debate team will be presenting the 6th Annual Forensics Showcase on March 2 at the Wray Theater. This year's showcase...

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