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National Diabetes Month: Program offers community care for Latino youth
November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the United States bring attention to this chronic and long-lasting health condition. Diabetes affects the way one’s body turns food into energy and, until this day, although it can be treated and controlled, there is no fundamental cure for it. One of the communities most affected by diabetes is…
TIFFANY ROMO, health manager for LA County helps Latinos fight COVID-19
At the height of the pandemic, there were nearly 900 workers across LA County; the number now is around 400, said Tiffany Romo, health program manager at the Los Angeles Department of Public Health. As a health program manager at the Los Angeles Department of Public Health, Romo manages projects and implements community outreach planning as well as writing…
COLUMN: We can’t ignore Trump (again)
If you don’t like candidates from either party then it’s important that we put forth and support candidates who actually have values that include support for human rights, immigrant rights, workers rights, women’s rights and more.
COLUMN: As a college professor, I’m no longer using Twitter as a teaching tool
The future of Twitter is uncertain. Some predict it may soon fail. A few journalists have argued that Twitter should be preserved to defend democracy.
LA METRO fare hike will harm Latinos community activists warn
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority introduced a new plan that would restructure LA Metro fares. The Latino community is the largest ethnic group, representing 58%…
COLUMN: Latinos gain in Congress
With the midterm gains in Latino seats by Democrats and Republicans, for the first time Latinos are expected to make up more than 10% of the members…
EQUITY
COMMENTARY: Support legislation to help Latino small businesses
The National Retail Federation reported that three of the top ten cities for organized retail crime are in California: Los Angeles, San Francisco and Sacramento. It’s no wonder, just this past May, California authorities recovered over $700,000 in stolen merchandise…
COMMENTARY: Will Latinos win in California Congressional races?
What’s at stake for California Latinos running for Congress.
CALÓ RECAP: LA City Hall scandal, BLM, Oaxacans react and more
It’s been two weeks since the nation’s second-largest city was overshadowed by the audio recording that captured openly crude and racist remarks involving former Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez, LA Labor Federation president, Ron Herrera, and councilmembers Kevin…
TOP HEALTH STORY
AUDREY ALONSO, fights for enviro justice, makes crucial info accessible
Alonso, 25, of Fresno, CA, was raised by her parents…
HEALTH AND WELLNESS PREVIEW
EDITORIAL: Suicide rates on the rise for Latinos and we need to talk about mental health
Between 2010 and 2020, the suicide rate among Latino adults increased by more than 70%, found a study published this…
COMMENTARY: How therapy has helped me and can help others in Latinx and immigrant communities
You don’t need to have serious problems to go to therapy. This is a misconception. If a problem may seem…
opinion
EDITORIAL: Bass and Richardson make history
Karen Bass is the first woman and Black woman elected mayor of the city…
COMMENTARY: Time to write the obituary for Twitter
Friday marks three weeks since Elon Musk took over the company and my guess…
COLUMN: Diversity and democracy win in this midterm election
The country is divided. But voters also elected some historic firsts.
ERIKA GONZALEZ shares memories and lessons of murdered daughter, grandson
Gonzalez’ grandson, Angel Gonzalez, died earlier this year, on June 5th, along with his 23-year-old mother, Yesli Velazquez Gonzalez. Los Angeles Sheriff’s suspect Yesli’s boyfriend of a…
CALÓ RECAP: First California Latino Senator, first South LA dog park, UCLA Latino projects get funding
CALÓ NEWS offers this weekly recap of the most important events and news stories for Latinos in Los Angeles and beyond.
OSCAR DE LA HOYA donates $1 million to help East LA breast cancer patients
Oscar De La Hoya is an Olympic gold medalist, a prominent boxing promoter and the owner of 11 world titles in the ring. Today, he just wants…
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