CALÓ News

12/07/2024

CALÓ News had the opportunity to speak with the director Fede Alvarez to discuss what drives him in the film world and his inspiration for horror films like his own.

“Alien: Romulus” took the film world by storm this past August with massive success. The thriller is the seventh installation in the “Alien” franchise, fitting in between the events of

12/06/2024

The motion was put on the table by Board Chair Supervisor Lindsay Horvath and later approved by the Board of Supervisors to support TGI and immigrant residents with housing, mental health and immigration assistance.

TGI WE will now secure funds for nine TGI-led organizations across Los Angeles., including the Trans Latin@ Coalition.

12/06/2024

Spotify Wrapped has become an anticipated event for millions of listeners, allowing them to share their musical journeys on social media. It's always a fun and engaging time for music lovers, reflecting both personal preferences and global music culture.

Today, Spotify has wrapped up the 2024 annual campaign focusing on celebrating not just the artists but also the fans and creators who made the year memorable.

12/06/2024

The L.A. County Board of Supervisors has approved the construction for the widening of the existing sidewalk along the two-mile-long perimeter of Calvary Cemetery in East Los Angeles which will accommodate a rubberized path, pedestrian lights and parkway trees.

The L.A. County Board of Supervisors has approved the construction for the widening of the existing sidewalk along the two-mile-long perimeter of Calvary Cemetery in East Los Angeles which will

12/06/2024

Culture, emotion, history and an immersive production are just some amazing features audiences can expect from El Milagro de la Guadalupana, The Experience, a sensory art event highlighting and commemorating La Virgen de Guadalupe, or Virgin of Guadalupe, one of the most respected and honored entities of Mexico's Catholic faith.

Culture, emotion, history and an immersive production are just some amazing features audiences can expect from El Milagro de la Guadalupana, The Experience, a sensory art event highlighting and commemorating

12/06/2024

Check out the latest toon by the one and only Lalo Alcaraz.

In a surprising move, Dickies Clothing Company relocates its Headquarters from Texas to Southern California.

12/05/2024

This holiday season, celebrate with Tres Souls at their farewell concert, “Tres Souls: Boleros de Navidad,” marking 14 years of making bolero music.

12/05/2024

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council voted to establish Los Angeles as a sanctuary city. The ordinance will protect immigrants by prohibiting the use of local resources or personnel to help federal agencies working on the enforcement of immigration laws.

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council voted to establish Los Angeles as a sanctuary city. The ordinance will protect immigrants by prohibiting the use of local resources or personnel

12/05/2024

Diabetes is an increasingly prevalent health issue in the United States, with the Latino community disproportionately affected by this chronic condition.

Diabetes is an increasingly prevalent health issue in the United States, with the Latino community disproportionately affected by this chronic condition. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

12/05/2024

December is AIDS/HIV Awareness Month and this year the city of West Hollywood is honoring the lives lost by breaking ground on a project in West Hollywood Park that has been in the works since 2012.

The City of West Hollywood broke ground at West Hollywood Park on a new monument to honor the lives lost to AIDS. The monument is set to be completed in late 2025 and will be titled STORIES: The AIDS Monument.

12/04/2024

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion through the Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) Initiative, to create “A State of Latinidad Los Angeles County” report, to better address the disparities around education, health, economic opportunity and housing impacting Latinos in Los Angeles County.

Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion authored by Chair Pro Tem Hilda L. Solis and co-authored by Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath to move forward

12/04/2024

On Tuesday, Laura Campos arrived at Salt Lake City Park in Huntington Park to apply for her Mexican Consulate Identification Card, also known as the Matrícula Consular, on the first day of the Consulado Sobre Ruedas (Consulate on Wheels). The temporary site provides services by the Mexican Consulate in different areas.

On Tuesday, Laura Campos arrived at Salt Lake City Park in Huntington Park to apply for her Mexican Consulate Identification Card, also known as the Matrícula Consular, on the first

12/04/2024

The new trailer for Disney’s “Snow White" is finally out, starring Colombian American Rachel Zegler as Snow White.

Casting Zegler as the fairy tale princess has been controversial. Critics have said she’s not “white enough,” and the actress has also been criticized for not being Latina enough.

The new trailer for Disney’s “Snow White" is finally out, starring Colombian American Rachel Zegler as Snow White.

12/03/2024

On Wednesday, the nonprofit organization Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) is hosting a workshop to educate and empower the immigrant community by helping them understand their rights in light of the incoming Trump administration’s threat to deport millions of undocumented immigrants immediately after taking office.

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12/03/2024

After parents complained about deteriorating facilities and the lack of essential student resources at Flournoy Elementary School in Watts, principal Angela Cash left her position over the weekend.

12/03/2024

Majority Leader Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) said she has introduced the Senate Bill (SB) 12 legislation to establish a new state agency dedicated to Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.

12/03/2024

This year, a diverse group of 22 talented individuals each received an unrestricted grant of $800,000 from the MacArthur Foundation for their extraordinary creativity and impact. Among them were two Latinos, Juan Felipe Herrera, a poet, educator, and writer who uplifts the Chicano culture, and Martha Muñoz, an evolutionary biologist.

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12/02/2024

Denise Florez became an editor in January of this year with CALÓ News.

In this editor's note, she talks about feeling honored to lead this newsroom and work on stories that are important to our Latino community. "As we expand the reach of this small but mighty newsroom, I hope that our content has helped our communities by keeping them informed on vital issues that impact lives and touch hearts," Florez said.

I became editor of CALÓ News in January of this year, hitting the ground running with a new website and the goal to provide news, stories and commentary on a