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District 5 Director Anthony Noriega on the recall of three Temecula Valley Unified School District board members
Education

District 5 Director Anthony Noriega on the recall of three Temecula Valley Unified School District board members

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Since board members Jonathan Komrosky, Danny Gonzalez, and Jennifer Wiersma were elected as part of the Temecula Valley Unified School District (TVUSD) Board of Trustees in November 2022, there has been controversy when it comes to some of the educational measures they have approved. In December 2022, TVUSD’s Board of Trustees passed a resolution that banned teachers of K-12 from teaching Critical Race Theory (CRT) or similar topics. This resolution confused teachers and staff because many have shared how they already do not teach CRT.

Amapola Market raises money for Latino Equality Alliance’s Youth Scholarship Fund
Art & Culture

Amapola Market raises money for Latino Equality Alliance’s Youth Scholarship Fund

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On September 22, Amapola Market held an event celebrating its 62nd anniversary along with Hispanic Heritage Month in Downey, California, which was at one of their three locations. The Amapola Market welcomed the public to celebrate this milestone by having different activities such as food tasting, music entertainment, and a radio station that gave out prizes. When it comes to their customers, Amapola Market’s mission has always been to bring products that feel and taste authentic to their customers’ backgrounds and cultures. To support the community, Amapola Market launched a fundraiser for the Latino Equality Alliance’s (LEA) LGBTQ+ Youth Scholarship Fund during their celebration.

Latino organizations and culinary experts demand representation in industry leadership roles
Representation

Latino organizations and culinary experts demand representation in industry leadership roles

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Last month, The Latino Restaurant Association (LRA) along with the support of culinary experts and Latino organizations, signed and sent a letter to the non-profit culinary organization, the James Beard Foundation (JBF), asking for a change in their leadership roles.

In JBF’s leadership roles, Latino organizations, and culinary professionals have noticed that there is no equal and proportional representation of Latinos on their Board of Trustees.

A lawsuit against Temecula Valley Unified School District’s ban on the teaching of certain concepts such as Critical Race Theory
Education

A lawsuit against Temecula Valley Unified School District’s ban on the teaching of certain concepts such as Critical Race Theory

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On August 2, parents, students, teachers and the Temecula Valley Educators Association (TVEA) filed a lawsuit against the Temecula Valley Unified School District’s (TVUSD) Board of Trustees for a resolution they passed in December 2022. In this resolution, the Board decided to ban the teaching of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and similar concepts for grades K-12 in TVUSD. 

Bryan Alfaro, winner of CALÓ NEWS LAFC game ticket giveaway
Sports

Bryan Alfaro, winner of CALÓ NEWS LAFC game ticket giveaway

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ryan Alfaro was scrolling through social media, he noticed that one of his college grad school friends shared an article she wrote for CALÓ NEWS. Intrigued by the story, Alfaro visited the website and soon realized he had an interest in CALÓ NEWS. As a follower of CALÓ NEWS’s Instagram, Alfaro noticed that CALÓ NEWS was giving away two tickets to a Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) game. To be eligible for the drawing, website visitors and readers had to sign up and subscribe to the news site’s newsletter. Alfaro decided to give it a shot.

Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision and how it harms Latino students
Education

Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision and how it harms Latino students

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On Thursday, June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against using the affirmative action approach at certain private and public colleges and universities. The decision came from the Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College case and the Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina case.

International Institute of Los Angeles helps refugees, low-income families and immigrants
Politics

International Institute of Los Angeles helps refugees, low-income families and immigrants

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In June, people from all over the world honor those who have left their home countries to outrun violence, abuse or persecution. They honor, observe and celebrate World Refugee Day.This international day was first celebrated on June 20, 2001, and its purpose is to bring awareness to the challenges and threats faced by refugees who seek safety in a new country and to show support for them.

MARIA TWENA, author of animated series about Latino families navigating two worlds, two cultures
Representation

MARIA TWENA, author of animated series about Latino families navigating two worlds, two cultures

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Growing up as the daughter of a Spanish father and a Cuban mother, (Lopez) Twena soon realized how different her life was compared to others who surrounded her. Living in a non-Hispanic neighborhood in New Orleans but born in Miami, Florida, Twena noticed the differences growing up in a Hispanic household compared to her life outside of her home, specifically when she first started primary school. Eventually, she landed on the idea of MariVi: The Master Navigator, a book series created and written by Twena. 

CALÓ ON THE STREET: What does Cinco de Mayo mean to you?
Representation

CALÓ ON THE STREET: What does Cinco de Mayo mean to you?

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Cinco de Mayo, a yearly celebration, is often celebrated by going out with friends and family to eat and enjoy Mexican food, drink alcoholic beverages and enjoy some live entertainment. However, many people tend to commemorate this day by partying and drinking and are unaware of the actual event behind this holiday. A historical event that took place in a city in Mexico known as Puebla.

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