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Rio Hondo College Newspaper

El Paisano

Rio Hondo College Newspaper

El Paisano

Brayan Altamirano, Broadcast Director

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[Video] Rio Round Up Nov 18

Written by Bryan Chavez Nov 21, 2020

Bryan Chavez rounds up the events happening at Rio Hondo College every week. Follow us on instagram @elpaimedia

[Video] Rio Round Up Nov 10

Written by Bryan Chavez Nov 11, 2020

Bryan Chavez updates us on Rio Hondo College's events.

[Video] Rio Round Up: October 28

Written by Bryan Chavez Oct 27, 2020

Stay updated with Rio Hondo College's events with Rio Round Up.

[Video] Fletcher “Fetch” Park El Monte’s First Dog Park

Written by Brayan Altamirano, Broadcast Director Oct 4, 2020

The long awaited Fletcher Fetch Park broke ground on February of 2020. With the help of the community, several donations, and hard work from the city a grand opening was held Saturday, October 3.

[Video] Protest against El Monte Police Department

Written by Brayan Altamirano, Broadcast Director May 25, 2020

The El Monte Police Department used excessive force Saturday night when a car chase misleads police into arresting nearby neighbors.

[Video] City of El Monte Offers Short-Term Relief for Small Businesses

Written by 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...

[Video] El Monte: Serving residents through the pandemic

Apr 17, 2020

The city of El Monte in partnership with Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis, Mountain View School District and Our Savior Center, distributed over 600 bags of food to El Monte residents. The food...

[Video] Journalism: El Paisano Edition

Apr 17, 2020

El Paisano is based out of Rio Hondo College in Whittier California. For more information visit elpaisanoonline.com

[Video] COVID-19 Testing Site Opens at San Gabriel Valley Airport

Written by Clarissa Martinez, Digital Associate Editor Apr 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...

[Video] Michael Angelo Batio SAWTOOTH – The NAMM Show 2020

Feb 6, 2020

Michael Angelo Batio showcases his collaboration with Sawtooth Guitars and Amplifiers.

[Video] Deftones Stephen Carpenter Signature Pickup – NAMM SHOW 2020

Feb 6, 2020

Stephen Carpenter of Deftones demonstrates his FISHMAN Signature Pickup at The NAMM Show 2020.

[Video] Why do guitarist play Dunlop Picks? – The NAMM Show 2020

Feb 6, 2020

If you're a guitarist you probably own a Dunlop pick. Here's a bit of why big-name guitarist prefer to use Dunlop picks.

[Video] Deftones Stephen Carpenter Signature Pickup – NAMM SHOW 2020

Feb 3, 2020

Stephen Carpenter of Deftones demonstrates his FISHMAN Signature Pickup at The NAMM Show 2020.

[Video] Taylor Guitars New Product!! – The NAMM Show 2020

Feb 3, 2020

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[Video] Why do guitarist play Dunlop Picks? – The NAMM Show 2020

Written by Megan De Lara, Arts and Entertainment Editor Feb 3, 2020

If you're a guitarist you probably own a Dunlop pick. Here's a bit of why big-name guitarist prefer to use Dunlop picks.

[Video] 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 concerns in the community.

[Video] El Paisano News – #3 – Fall 2019

Written by Jonathan Flores, Marrisa Valenzula, Jake Laurell, Joseph Rodriguez, and Jesus Manriquez Oct 29, 2019

El Paisano is a Student-Run Broadcast at Rio Hondo College. More of El Paisano. Website: https://elpaisanoonline.com/ Instagram: @elpaimedia All footage not owned belongs to their rightful owners.

[Video] El Paisano News – #2 – Fall 2019

Written by Marrisa Valenzuela, Jesus Manriquez, Estevan Macias, Jake Laurell, and Joseph Rodriguez Oct 23, 2019

El Paisano is a Student-Run Broadcast at Rio Hondo College. More of El Paisano. Website: https://elpaisanoonline.com/ Instagram: @elpaimedia All footage not owned belongs to their rightful owners.

[Video] El Paisano News – #1 – Fall 2019

Written by Megan De Lara and Jesus Manriquez Oct 17, 2019

El Paisano is a Student-Run Broadcast at Rio Hondo College. More of El Paisano. Website: https://elpaisanoonline.com/ Instagram: @elpaimedia All footage not owned belongs to their rightful owners.

[Video] Welcoming Dr. Arturo Reyes to Rio Hondo College

Written by Brayan Altamirano, Broadcast Director Sep 23, 2019

On September 20th, Rio Hondo College hosted a reception to welcome the new superintendent, Dr. Arturo Reyes.  

[Video] Rio Hondo College’s Transfer Fair

Written by Ashley Sevilla and Brayan Altamirano Sep 23, 2019

Rio Hondo College hosted a transfer fair with over 50 representatives from UCs, Cal States, and Private Universities.

[Video] Rio Hondo College’s Fall Club Rush

Written by Estevan Macias, Print Executive Editor Sep 9, 2019

Club rush happens once every spring and fall semester.

[Video] El Monte 8th Annual Back to School Resource Fair

Written by Brayan Altamirano, Broadcast Director Aug 10, 2019

The city of El Monte hosted its Annual Back to School Resource Fair on August 8th. The city handed out backpacks filled with school supplies, socks, and shoes to the community.

[Video] El Paisano News Broadcast #1 – Spring

Written by Madelyn Gastelum, Ignacio Cervantes, Daniel Gomez, and May 1, 2019

Stay updated on all news happening in your city with El Paisano News. elpaisanoonline.com

[Video] Rio Hondo College’s Faculty staff: Julio Flores joins the AIDS/Life Cycle

Apr 17, 2019

If you would like to donate to help reach Julio Flores goal click the link below.http://www.tofighthiv.org/site/TR?px=... via AIDS/LifeCycle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YP3XL...

[Video] Round Up April 1st

Written by Madelyn Gastelum, Reporter Mar 22, 2019

Stay updated on all Rio Hondo College events.

[Video] Rio Talk: College Admission Bribery

Written by Leo Villanueva, Madelyn Gastelum, and Jake Laurell Mar 13, 2019

How should the "College Admission Bribery " be handled?

[Video] Round up 3/13

Written by Madelyn Gastelum, Reporter Mar 13, 2019

Stay updated on all the events happening at Rio Hondo College.

[Video] Kylie Jenner becomes youngest Billionaire

Written by Madelyn Gastelum and Erika Suarez Mar 6, 2019

Do you think Kylie Jenner deserves the title of "self-made" billionaire? Follow us on all media platforms, elpaisanoonline.com

[Video] Round Up: March 6th

Written by Madelyn Gastelum, Reporter Mar 6, 2019

Follow El Paisano on all media platforms. elpaisanoonline.com

[Video] Rio Talk: Sex Education

Written by Leo Villanueva and Joe Rodriguez Mar 4, 2019

Should sex education be taught K-12 grade? What are your thoughts?

[Video] Sanders for 2020?

Written by Leo Villanueva, Jake Laurell, and Sara Rose Feb 21, 2019

What are your thoughts for the 2020 Election?

[Video] Rio Round Up February 21 – 28

Written by Madelyn Gastelum, Reporter Feb 21, 2019

Stay updated on all Rio Hondo Events happening on campus.

[Video] Broadcast #1 – Fall

Written by Daniel Gomez, Ramon Alvarado, Danielle Anzures, Ignacio Cervantes, Mason Tyler, Andrea Aguiar, and Sam Garcia Nov 28, 2018

Stay updated on events happening in your surrounding cities.

[Video] Rio Round Up 11/27

Written by Jonathan Meza and Jacobo Garrido Nov 27, 2018

Thank you all for joining us this semester at Rio Hondo College. Happy Holidays and a Happy New Years! - El Paisano

[Video] Rio Talk: Working on Black Friday

Written by Michael Khuraibet, Erika Suarez, and Jake Laurell Nov 27, 2018

As the country celebrates Thanksgiving many people are rather camping outside of stores for Black Friday. Has black Friday become more important than Thanksgiving?

[Video] Rio Talk: Dating Apps

Written by Michael Khuraibet, Danielle Anzures, and Jennifer España Nov 13, 2018

When love is something that is hard to find take a break from searching and just swipe right.

[Video] Rio Round Up 10/29

Written by Jacobo Garrido and Arline Chaidez Oct 29, 2018

Happy Halloween! Stay updated on what's going on campus this Halloween.

[Video] Rio Rants: DO NOT VOTE

Written by Noah Garcia, Associate Editor Oct 25, 2018

Your voice matters. Vote November 6. https://www.vote.org/ https://www.vote.org/register-to-vote/ https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/

[Video] Rio Talk: Horror Films

Written by Jonathan Meza and Leo Villanueva Oct 25, 2018

Horror films have changed throughout time and within the time many people have become aware that the genre isn't what it used to be. Horror films are being taken over by jump scares instead of implying...

[Video] Rio Talk: Sequels

Written by Leo Villanueva, Danielle Anzures, and Jennifer España Oct 22, 2018

The film industry profits from new material and old material but would you rather have your favorite show be rebooted with a whole new cast or have it left as it is?

[Video] Rio Round Up 10/22

Written by Arline Chaidez and Jacobo Garrido Oct 22, 2018

Check out all the events happening this week at Rio Hondo College.

[Video] Rio Round Up 10/15

Written by Michael Khuraibet and Arline Chaidez Oct 18, 2018

Stay updated on events going on at Rio Hondo College

[Video] Rio Talk: Gender Roles

Written by Danielle Anzures, Leo Villanueva, and Cesar Gonzalez Oct 9, 2018

Gender roles are becoming part of the conversation on whether who can play certain characters in films. Therefore, Is it wrong for a female or male to play a transgender? Or should a transgender person...

[Video] RoadRunner Radio: Suicide Awareness

Written by Jennifer España, Diana Juarez, and Danielle Ansurez Oct 1, 2018

If you or anyone you know is dealing with suicidal thoughts and is in need of help, don't hesitate to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 Available 24 hours every day.

[Video] RoadRunner Radio: Anime

Written by Daniel Gomez, Luis Gutierrez, and Erika Suarez Oct 1, 2018

Today we find out how our staff became a part of the culture known as Anime.

[Video] Rio Round Up 9/26

Written by Madelyn Gastelum and Ramon Alvarado Sep 26, 2018

Stay updated with upcoming events going on at Rio Hondo College.

[Video] Rio Talk: Requirements for Work

Written by Jennifer España, Leo Villanueva, and Danielle Ansurez Sep 25, 2018

Is a driving license required for an on-site job? This week's Rio Talk we discuss requirements for work and how it may not be fair.

[Video] Rio Talk: Desert Daze

Written by Cesar Gonzalez and Vincent Franco Sep 25, 2018

El Paisano Newspaper is giving away tickets for the Desert Daze festival! Two lucky winners can attend if they follow the intructions in this week's Rio Talk. Lastly, Desert Daze will be happening October...

El Monte kick-starts first annual Racing Against Bullying

Written by Brayan Altamirano, Broadcast Director Sep 21, 2018

The City of El Monte in collaboration with Irwindale Speedway hosted its first annual “Racing Against Bullying”  September 19, 2018. The event hosted over 1,000 students from the Mountain View...

[Video] Rio Talk: Is Tipping Mandatory?

Written by Jonathan Meza, Leo Villanueva, and Jaime Aparicio Sep 17, 2018

In this week's Rio talk, we discuss the debatable topic of tips. Do you believe tipping should be mandatory at a restaurant in the United States?

[Video] Rio Talk : Computer Mouse

Written by Jonathan Meza, Leo Villanueva, and Jaime Aparicio Sep 17, 2018

Who has the better mouse, Apple or Windows? None the less both have their benefit considering the consumer's purpose. What's your opinion?

[Video] Rio Round Up – 9/17

Written by Luis Gutierrez, Podcast Director Sep 17, 2018

Stay updated on news and upcoming events on campus with Rio Talk.

[Video] Rio Hondo College honors 911 Fallen First Responders

Written by Noah Garcia and Brayan Altamirano Sep 11, 2018

Rio Hondo College honors the fallen First Responders that sacrificed their lives during the 911 events.

[Video] Rio Talk: Transfer

Written by Alex Rodriguez and Jacobo Garrido Sep 10, 2018

Rio Hondo College leads to many possibilities including transferring. This Rio Talk, Alex Rodriguez and Jacobo Garrido offer advice on Transferring. Meanwhile discussing their experience to closed and...

[Video] Rio Round Up 9/10

Written by Luis Gutierrez, Podcast Director Sep 10, 2018

Catch up on events happening on campus for the week of September 10.

[Video] Rio Talk Madden Incident

Written by Daniel Gomez, Luis Gutierrez, and Jake Laurell Aug 27, 2018

Rio Talk Madden Incident. Should events such as conventions require more security?

[Video] Rio Round Up 8/27

Written by Luis Gutierrez, Podcast Director Aug 27, 2018

Rio Round Up for the week of August 27.

[Video] Rio Round Up 8/22 – 8/31

Written by Luis Gutierrez, Podcast Director Aug 23, 2018

Stay updated on all Rio Hondo Events with El Paisano's weekly Rio Round!

[Video] Rio Talk TV Shows

Written by Noah Garcia, Jake Laurell, and Danielle Anzures Aug 23, 2018

Rio Talks TV Shows, should platforms such as Netflix, Hulu, etc. reboot tv shows or should they just let the show rest?

South El Monte Fire

Written by Brayan Altamirano, Broadcast Director Aug 20, 2018

On Monday August 20, a commercial fire broke out on Floradale and Thienes in South El Monte, the cause of the fire is still unknown. The fire happened inside a warehouse and collapsed half of the roof....

[Video] Rio Hondo News Broadcast

Written by Sabrina Torres, Rodolfo Pinedo, Ignacio Cervantes, Dante Lopez, Anthony Moreno, Autumn Lewis, Olivia Venegas, Michael K, Jose Ahumada, and James Spencer May 22, 2018

Tune in to El Paisano News broadcast for the latest news happening in your community.

[Video] Rio News Broadcast

Want to know what’s happening in your community. Tune in to Rio News and find out what’s new!

[Video] Rio Round Up 4/24

Written by Autumn Lewis, Reporter Apr 25, 2018

[Video] Rio Talks Starbucks Closing

Written by Sara Tabarez, Anthony Moreno, and Michael Khuraibet Apr 25, 2018

Is one day enough to learn how to not be biased?

[Video] Rio Talks AVICCII

Written by James Spencer, Jonathan Mesa, and Angelica Perez Apr 25, 2018

Rio Talks about the death of Swedish DJ Avicci.

[Video] Graphic Design Club Gallery

Written by Brayan Altamirano, Broadcast Director Apr 18, 2018