What Eric Garcetti’s triumph in Los Angeles means for Latinos
VOXXI contributor Tony Castro explains how Eric Garcetti’s background allowed him to pass the big test in the Los Angeles mayoral election.
Reconsidering and understanding border relations
Reconsidering border relations, these neighbors depend on each other for economic vibrancy, personal relationships and cultural attachment.
Could immigration reform bankrupt local governments?
Officials in California are worried that if immigration reform is passed, the newly-legalized immigrants will seek assistance and bankrupt local agencies.
Latino father beaten to death by California deputies
David Silva is the latest victim in a California community with a history of brutality cases involving the Kern County Sheriff’s Office in recent years.
The rise and fall of Latino political rising star John Noguez
John Noguez, the first Hispanic assessor elected to office in L.A. County in 124 years, now stars in one of the biggest corruption cases in Los Angeles.
Drop in immigration raises concern for L.A.’s future
After years of a decrease in immigration in Los Angeles, Calif., the economy there continues to suffer and now raises concerns for the city’s future.
Meeting Latino legend Cesar Chavez
Andrea has listened to these men speak of a better future for Hispanics. But of all these Hispanic heroes, Cesar Chavez remained the idolized one.
The legacy of Latina activist Cecilia Burciaga
Cecilia Burciaga; Latina activist and a nationally respected leader in civil rights and higher education, died Monday after after battling cancer.
The city of Santa Clara has free Wi-Fi via high tech meters
The city of Santa Clara flipped on a big Internet switch this week, becoming what it says is the first in the country to use wireless, digital “smart meters” on homes as channels for free citywide outdoor Wi-Fi.
Five guilty in Latino suburb corruption trial
In what some have called the worst case of Latino political corruption in America, five officials were convicted Wednesday of bleeding dry the predominantly Hispanic Los Angeles suburb of Bell where they once ruled like emperors. Former Mayor Oscar Hernandez and ex-council members Teresa Jacobo, George Mirabal, Victor Bello and George Cole were found guilty [...]