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Juanes at USC for “Grammy in the Schools Live!”
January 8, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Colombian singer Juanes will make a special appearance on Feb. 6 at the University of Southern California during a week of events that will wrap up with the presentation of the Grammy Awards. continue reading »
After Positive Reception in 2012, Disneyland Expanding Three Kings Fest
January 4, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Disneyland theme park in Southern California is expanding its celebration of Three Kings Day after the Hispanic community's enthusiastic response to last year continue reading »
Paparazzo Chris Guerra Killed After Chasing Justin Bieber’s Car in L.A.
January 2, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A freelance paparazzo was killed in Los Angeles on Tuesday after he was struck by a car as he was trying to take photos of what he thought was Justin Bieber getting a traffic ticket. continue reading »
Latino Voices Supported California Coastal Conservation
December 29, 2012 | by NewsTaco
Good news for California’s coast: California has now completed its Marine Protected Areas (MPA) network. This is in addition to President Obama’s recent announcement for a proposed extension of national marine sanctuaries. continue reading »
Border Patrol Nabs 2 for Illegal Re-Entry: MS-13 Gang Member, Sex Offender
December 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff
In two separate incidents, El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Calexico Station apprehended a registered sex offender, and a Mara Salvatrucha 13 (MS-13) gang member. continue reading »
Check Out Pinky, the Chihuahua with Only 2 Legs (VIDEO)
December 25, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Named after the Happy Days character Pinky Tuscadero, Pinky the Chihuahua was born with just two hind legs. Though most dogs born with such deformities are euthanized, continue reading »
Consulate General of MX Helping Latino Students with ‘Steps to College’
December 25, 2012 | by HS News Staff
2013 Feria Universitaria Expects 2,500 Latino High School Students - Focus is on College Financial Aid & Admissions - Latino high school students are invited to learn abo continue reading »
Children’s Book Inspires Kids to Honor Classmate’s Late Father
December 21, 2012 | by HS News Staff
A children’s book has inspired students at a California elementary to help their classmate’s family pay for his father’s funeral. “Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes” was released in 1977 but 35 yea continue reading »
LATINO BLOTTER: Man at Mall Fires Gun 50 Times Because He’s Stressed
December 21, 2012 | by HS News Staff
A California man has been arrested for firing his gun dozens of times at a Newport Beach mall. Police say Marcos Gurrola, 42, fired his pistol 50 times in the parking on Saturday. continue reading »
Immigration News: California Jails May Limit Immigration Holds to Convicts Only
December 20, 2012 | by Ryan Gabrielson for California Watch
In the next year, many of California’s local jails might limit federal immigration “holds” to detainees with felony convictions, greatly reducing the number of people deported from the state solely for entering the country without permission. continue reading »
Hispanic Education: California Cuts Adult English Classes
December 19, 2012 | by Daniel C. Vock for Pew States
Just four years ago, Oakland public schools taught English as a second language to 14,000 adults. The students’ native tongues included Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic and more than 40 other languages. Then, the school district eliminated the program. continue reading »
LATINO BLOTTER: Man Wearing Captain America Mask Arrested After Multiple Robberies
December 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Police in California have arrested the man believed to be behind a series of robberies. What made this robbery so different however, was the fact that the robber was wearing a Captain America. continue reading »
Kat Von D, Deadmau5 Engaged - He Proposed Via Twtter
December 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Tattooed Latina Kat Von D is engaged once again. The former star of TLC's L.A. Ink is now engaged to Joel Thomas Zimmerman, better known by his stage name Deadmau5 (pronounced "deadmouse"). continue reading »
STUDY: Mexican-American Toddlers Lag in Early Language and Pre-Literacy Skills
December 12, 2012 | by University of California, Berkeley
Mexican American preschoolers fall behind their white counterparts in terms of early language and preliteracy skills, but the social competencies between the two groups are indistinguishable, according to new research from the University of California, Berkeley, and UCLA. continue reading »
California Restaurant Workers Recover More than $672,00 in Unpaid Wages
December 12, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Ongoing enforcement initiatives conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division that focused on the restaurant industry in California have uncovered significant violations of the minimum wage, overtime and record-keeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. continue reading »
