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On this episode I have LA based adventure enthusiast, SoCal trekker,  outdoor accessibility advocate and founder of the non-profit Accessible Off-Road, Austin Nicassio, join me on the show.We chatted about Austin's first meaningful memories out in nature, his debilitating chronic illness diagnosis, his personal journey of managing this life altering event, what inspired him to create Accessible Off-Road, promoting outdoor equity for the disabled community, introducing electric off-road wheelchairs to public parks, his growing partnership with California State Parks and Trails LA County, his top trails in California, his background working in the space industry to now running his own non-profit, a dramatic survival story in the San Gabriel mountains, and the one outdoor experience he would relive all over again.Watch Youtube video version: https://youtu.be/lAgA7ZEzDhwDonate to Accessible Off-Road on https://www.accessibleoffroad.org/Follow Austin & Accessible Off-Road on https://www.instagram.com/accessibleoffroad/Follow Just Trek on IG https://www.instagram.com/just.trek/Support Just Trek on Patreon ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/justtrek⁠⁠Shop Just Trek merch on ⁠⁠https://www.justtrek.net/shop⁠⁠Listen to more podcast episodes on ⁠⁠https://www.justtrek.net⁠⁠Want to send me a message? Email me at ⁠⁠justtrekofficial@gmail.com⁠⁠ or DM on Instagram @just.trek

In SGV Connect 138, Streetsblog talked to Benito Flores and others in the Reclaimers movement that were helping him resist eviction in the Caltrans owned property he was living in. The Reclaimers are a group of formerly unhoused people who moved into Caltrans-owned properties in 2020 to both put a roof over their heads during a public health crisis and draw attention to the amount of publicly owned housing that was not being lived in during a nationwide housing crisis. After losing several court cases, Flores and other reclaimers were given a choice: move out of their house and work with the homeless authority to get new housing or stay and risk forcible eviction. Flores chose to stay, and sadly passed away after falling from a treehouse he built as a hideaway when the sheriffs or state police came. In this episode, we interview two reclaimers who chose the first option: leaving their reclaimed homes and working with HACLA. The interview takes place in Councilwoman Jurado's El Sereno office with Marta Escudero and Cecilia Lopez, members of the Reclaimers movement. In 2020, during the COVID-19 lockdown, they occupied vacant Caltrans-owned homes in El Sereno, inspired by the Moms for Housing movement. Both describe how displacement and the housing crisis pushed them to act, with support from groups like ACE, Eastside Café, and HACLA. Initially granted two-year leases, Marta and Cecilia later faced eviction efforts and legal battles. Marta negotiated with HACLA to secure Section 8 housing in Boyle Heights, where she now lives with her daughters. She emphasizes the importance of staying in her community for family support and schooling needs. Cecilia, however, remains unhoused, still couch-surfing despite promises of permanent housing, and expresses frustration with HACLA's delays and broken commitments. For Streetsblog's complete five-year coverage for the Reclaimer movement, click here. A transcript of the interview is available below. SGV Connect is supported by Foothill Transit, offering car-free travel throughout the San Gabriel Valley with connections to the new Gold Line Stations across the Foothills and Commuter Express lines traveling into the heart of downtown L.A. To plan your trip, visit Foothill Transit. “Foothill Transit. Going Good Places.” Sign-up for our SGV Connect Newsletter, coming to your inbox on Fridays! Marta - Hello. My name is Marta Escudero. Cecilia - Hello. My name is Cecilia Lopez. Damien - ...and I'm Damian Newton. Nice to meet you. We should have done that when we got here instead of waiting for the recording. Anyway, we're in the El Sereno office of Councilwoman Jurado, and we're talking today with two of the Reclaimers. This is mostly for me when I'm listening to it five years from now, going, "Wait, what? It was in the office?"  So let's start the interview how we've started most of the interviews by just sort of recapping the beginning for anyone that's listening for the first time, because and for anyone that's listened before. I always think this is such a dramatic and unique story. It's always worth repeating in the words of the people that lived it. So why don't we just start with what a Reclaimer is and what happened in 2020 Marta - So at least for my side of the story, because there's multiple sides, I found out that ACE and LACLA, LATU, DSA were meeting months before. Well, during that time, I was couch surfing with my daughters, and I was falling into despair because there was no housing. And then I saw Moms for Housing on the TV, and I wanted to do something similar, inspired by these black moms that took housing up north, and so I started reaching out to people and letting people know what I wanted to do. And my friend Colleen, which she's amazing, she's the one that, like, really motivated me to do this.  She gave me the contact for Amy Scherer from ACE, and that's when I found out they had been planning this for a while. And then at the same time, Angela from Eastside Cafe put something on Facebook, and I reached out to her, and then they linked together. At that same time, Ruby Gordillo was doing canvassing of empty houses through ACE, and found these houses in El Sereno as well. So it was just all kind of meshed together. And we began planning, I believe in December I joined and we began planning more thoroughly, like in January, and then covid hit, and it was right in the lockdown.  We were even thinking, "Should we do it? Should we wait?" And then we said, "let's just do it." And it was right. It was just pure luck. It was right on the weekend of the lockdown. And so everything was in chaos, and the governor just let us slide. I think if it wasn't for that, I believe if it wasn't for that, we probably would have been taken out. Cecilia - Definitely... all hog tied. Damien - So with the support of all these groups, the two of you moved in separately to different houses in El Sereno, both in El Sereno, because I know there were other places that ... okay... both in El Sereno. You moved into houses during the first weekend of the lockdown. I don't think I ever put that together in my head that it was, Cecilia - It was March 14, I believe. Damien - Yeah, yeah. So you moved in. I know there was some, some action to try and get you out, but the governor's office actually stepped in and said, you know, let them stay. There's a crisis, and… Cecilia - We had sent letters first, because we were having a rough time in the beginning with CHP. Damien - That'd be the Highway Patrol, because these were Caltrans owned properties. Caltrans owned these properties because they were in the right of way of a freeway expansion that they wanted to do the 710, which was canceled in 2017, or 18, I believe. And then they still own the properties, although they're starting to divest the ones in Pasadena, I know they're being - and South Pasadena - those are being turned into the properties are, I believe, being demolished and turned into affordable housing, but the people that moved into them are not they may have an option to rent into the affordable housing, but there's no homeowner option that had been discussed when Caltrans bought these houses, like way back in the 70s. The 1970s. Okay, so the originally you were given one year leases, if I remember correctly, Marta - two-year leases. Damien - And so you stayed in there, then through 2022, and then there were legal efforts to evict and not evict, and tenants rights were claimed, and all that stuff went to court. Right? Marta - Yes, because we were given a two-year lease and the HACLA was not providing the housing we needed and were asking for, because people have individual needs, I especially requested to be geographically close, because I'm a single mother and I have all my support system here, plus my daughters, go to special schools.  They're unique. There's people from Santa Monica, from South LA. They go to these schools from the valley, because they're so unique that I can't find them anywhere else, and I didn't want to have to go through that commute. It's exhausting, and so I really fought for that to be included in HACLA. They think that anywhere is okay, and I don't agree with that. I feel that people have unique needs, and housing should provide that for us as well. Cecilia - I feel the same way, except I don't have kids, but my roots are here. I was born here, and so that's all I know. I am used to the area. I'm comfortable being here, and I feel safe here. Damien - So the legal actions around that I know went on for a couple years with eviction efforts, efforts to oppose in court, as I understand it, the legal efforts were sort of exhausted sometime in 2024. One of the reasons we're doing this interview is we did the one with Benito and Roberto a couple months ago. Benito, when offered something after the court cases expired, chose to stay in his house and fight eviction. Other people made different decisions when HACLA made offers to them for housing. So I guess I'm get both of you, I'm assuming, took the HACLA offer -- Cecilia -- but I think we're bypassing a place here because the first two years we were living in the house that we began... Damien - The reclaimed house? Cecilia - Right and then during that time, after the two years, we were asked to move because the houses supposedly needed to be inspected. And then were given another lease for another two years into the new home, which was still in the Caltrans homes. Damien - So you moved from one home to a different one. It's still that Caltrans owns properties in 2022ish. Cecilia - But that was only because they needed us to sign the lease, the agreement that none of us were really happy about, but we really didn't have a choice to not sign. Damien - Okay. So the original two years, and then there was another two years in a different house. And so it was when that expired. And the legal options were out. And then HACLA came to you guys with a new offer, which I'm guessing, since we're here, you both took, could you describe sort of what that offer was like? You know, when we talked to Benito, he was not happy with the offer, but it was for, I believe, four years. A four year lease? Marta - We all had different-- Damien - Okay, everyone was offered a different lease Marta - Based on our circumstances. Cecilia - I think they offered him four years to live in a hotel, and he was not happy about that. Mart -  I wouldn't have taken that deal either, but I do think there was room for negotiation, because that's what I did with HACLA. I was offered some housing at first, and I said, No. I kept saying, No, this is what I want, and you need to look for this. And I also sought outside support so I could push what I wanted, and I got something fairly good in the end.  The  eviction process is horrible, and I already knew I wasn't gonna win legally. We didn't get these houses legally in the first place,  we weren't gonna get them through the legal system. I already had that in mind. I was going to get evicted at some point, and so I needed to prepare for that. And it was a very stressful time, and I couldn't be in despair for my daughters. And so I needed to be in a place where I could be able to think and just keep going. I felt I couldn't stay. I wanted to avoid as much as possible, doing eviction defense. I already had a plan to do it, if that was the last resort.  First of all, I didn't want to bring violence to my community. Second of all, I also have a lot of vulnerable people in my life that are immigrants that need more care, and so I want to be well because I can't pour from my empty cup, and also because of my daughters. And so I was really pushing for HACLA to do something that was good for us, in order for me and my daughters to be well. And I had supporters that pushed because first they kept, like giving me less money or trying to locate me in different areas, and I kept with supporters, phone banking, emailing, and I was able to get a pretty decent deal.  It's in Boyle Heights, which is close to me, and I've lived in Boyle Heights. Before it's section eight, we actually have more room inside. And it's, yeah, amazing public housing, which I think needs to be more of, and that's why I took that deal. Damien - So this is an open ended lease, though it doesn't expire in a certain number of years. Cecilia - That's what we were promised, exactly. Marta - I got what HACLA had promised me in the first place, and I couldn't say, No, my daughters are thriving there, and I really like that place, and now I'm able to offer more support. I'm also part of another organization, J Town Action and Solidarity, that works with unhoused communities and anti gentrification work. And I want to, I want to be there for the most vulnerable people, and now I'm able to do that, that I'm better. I know I was spiraling during that time, and 50 knows I was in grad school, I was working. I'm a single mom. I was facing eviction. I was like, in this or I was just like, it was too much. That's a lot. Damien - I've done many of those things, but not all at once, and mercifully, have never had to worry about eviction. But that's, that's that's a full plate, and now you feel like you're on the other side the HACLA came through with it, with the promise that a print gave to you, and as a result, you're able to now start giving back to or continue giving back to your community in a different way. Marta - Yeah and HACLA shouldn't just do this to be because I'm not special. HACLA should do this to everybody, because everyone deserves not to be displaced, to stay in their community and to have equitable housing. Damien - And I think that's a big point about staying in the community. When we've done homelessness coverage. We did a series back before the pandemic. The goal of that series was to go and interview and visit different places that offered different steps in the process for someone who was experiencing homelessness to fully house. So we visited, you know, temporary shelters and interim housing and that place up in Glendale, Ascencia and stuff like that. And what we heard when we talked to the people, was like, Yes, I'm very grateful to have this roof over my head. But you know, the people I know are 20 miles away and 20 miles away in LA County is a real barrier to being able to have any sort of interaction, much less still be part of the community. Marta - They're isolated. They're a lot of them are in carceral states in shelters as well, and so and displaced from their communities is very isolating, and people with mental health issues, Cecilia - They don't feel safe, and they pass. Marta - So we need better alternatives, for sure. Damien - So what's your experience with your current housing situation? Cecilia - I am still unhoused. I was also promised permanent housing. I was offered. We started to go through the paperwork, and then, for some reason, it just stopped. I continued with my eviction and, well, that was not easy, like she says, and that was just an awful long experience. But I'm glad it's over, but I also am not housed since, since then, I've been couch surfing again, like I was in the beginning, and so I'm very displeased, but I'm still working on it. Damien - Is HACLA still involved? Cecilia - Yes, because they're the only ones that I could be reaching out to, but I believe, also not to go back on what Benito was offered. And I think that was why he was so very upset, is because we all were promised and offered permanent housing. So when they offered him four years in the hotel, of course, he was upset. Damien - Benito  challenged us to reach out to HACLA to see if we could get a response as to what happened, and we got a very legalese - we did - We got a very legalese response. I imagine if we reached out on your behalf, it would be the same thing we can't discuss. You know, you know exactly. Cecilia - That's their good excuse. Damien - Yeah, I imagine it might actually be almost the same statement with, like, two or three, you know, things where they changed pronouns and changed his name to your name. But do you, I guess, regret or the decision not to go the same route he did as far as, like, a physical resistance of eviction? Or do you--- Cecilia - I would have never gone that route. I would have never, ever gone that route, ever, and I feel bad that he did. Damien - So what do you see as a potential next step? Is it hoping the HACLA process works out? Cecilia - Exactly, I still have hope. Damien - Yeah, and so we talked to someone. I talked to someone last night on the phone, before this, and she can't be with us today for the interview, and when she was. It gave a very similar story to the one we've heard today. And she was saying that she is in housing now. She took a HACLA deal, but she misses her old place and preferred it. And she actually was saying, like, if my message, if we were to do the interview, my message would be, you know, put me back in my old house, if that were and it's probably not an option, because they probably have plans for that area, but if there was, area. But if there was an option to go back to the house that you had been in-- Cecilia - I knew they  would come to my house to do inspections and tell me, would you please stop doing, you know, like renovations and repairs on the house? And I said, Well, I'm here. I want to enjoy my house, and I want to make sure that it's safe and that it's livable and presentable, if anything. And they would just continue to tell me, you know you're never going to live here forever. And I said, I know that, but while I'm here, I want to enjoy my house. Marta - Another option is that these houses are going for bidding, and El Sereno Community Land Trust would want to purchase these houses. The problem is, like, last year, the land trust got like, probably one of the worst houses and just one. And the people, the agencies, entities that are getting more of the houses are Habitat for Humanity... is one, I don't know Cecilia - That's one of the main ones. Marta - That's one of the main ones that's getting that, and they're basically just flipping the houses because we tried to apply, and it's not at our income level, so it's not for deeply affordable housing. The Land Trust would like to bring the Reclaimers back, especially like Cecilia and other people that have roots in El Sereno. I think it's very important for them to come back to these houses. And so we're trying to get Caltrans to realize this and prioritize Reclaimers to come back to these houses. I know I have a friend that's doing work in Altadena also trying to get Caltrans houses for the people that were displaced during the fires. Like those are people that we need to prioritize. I feel, Cecilia - I feel that if it wasn't for our movement, then these homes would have still been vacant and rotting and going to waste also. Damien - Well, I think that's one of the reasons this story has captured people's imagination in a way that a lot of other stories that deal with issues around the unhoused haven't the direct action and the focus that was done on it, and how that really changed the conversation in this area around those housing and those issues. And I know when we're traveling for work, I'll have people in other parts of the state, if, when I say, you know, Streetsblog, oh, and I do our San Gabriel, they're like, Oh, you did the Reclaimers podcast. And then they'll ask for updates. And sometimes I have them right at my fingertips, and sometimes I have to look them up. Cecilia - We also know that there has never been anyone to stand up to the state, to bring this up, into the light, to let everyone know that this data has all these properties they're just wasting. And this is not just in El Sereno. It's statewide. Marta - That's like our major outrage, that these houses have been sitting vacant for so long and nothing was being done. And then it's not only here, like all the states, a lot of them Caltrans owned by Caltrans, sometimes by county, by city. How are we in a housing crisis? And these houses are sitting vacant, immoral? And that's why, to me, legality doesn't matter. Of like, yes, we took the houses, but we took it because it's immoral to have them just rotting while people are -- Cecilia - It should be against the law. It really should. The houses are being wasted. There's people suffering out there daily, every day, everywhere, statewide. Damien - And you were making the point earlier that, yes, after some letters, the governor's office interceded and told the state, we pretty much have to stop doing it, to stop trying to force you out, and the county and city to figure something out. But do you think that that was probably not just a result of the public pressure, but also a result of the chaos of the pandemic, or do you think this could have been a very different story? Cecilia - Oh definitely without pandemic it, it would have probably never have happened. Damien - Yeah, you can't see it, but everybody's shaking their heads in the room for the people that are listening. So we've discussed a little bit about the current situations, the housing situations you're in, and what the next steps are for the movement to try and force governments to do something with the properties they have that are not being utilized. You know, the homelessness crisis hasn't gone away in the past five years. Cecilia - It's never gonna go away unless there's permanent housing, affordable, permanent housing. Damien - So what do we see as the next step for the movement from here, for me, sure we can get, we can do it locally, on what we're doing, and then maybe expand to talk about, like, what we would like to see the state do in future years. Marta - Right. Oh, for me, locally, with the Reclaimers to get more of the houses through Caltrans, either individually, if that's an option, or through El Sereno community land trust as a whole, I feel like there should be more reclaiming like I think me I wanted also like moms for housing inspire more reclaiming locally and nationally, worldwide. I feel like we need to build a reclaiming movement, because again, it's immoral to have vacant houses while people are suffering in this supposedly fabricated housing crisis, because it's not natural, and so it's a product of capitalism and All these, all these oppressions we're under. So I want more people to reclaim and if people need support, I'm here for it... Cecilia - A lot of people may not see it as being the correct way, but if we were able to get others aware of all these homes that are rotting then, then then if we, if that's the way we have to do it, then, then that's what we're going to do. Marta - One of the oppositions we had in this neighborhood, and I think in general, is like, I work hard for my housing, so why should you get handouts? And I don't agree with that, like I could work hard for my housing, and I still think that people deserve housing because, not because I did it and I suffered and I wasn't able to spend time with my daughters because I was working so hard. Doesn't mean that I want better for other people. I think as humans, we should want better for other people, and if that takes a housing I know like it helps so many people to have a house-- Cecilia - People really don't start to see it unless it's right there in your front lawn. Somebody pulls up a tent and starts living on your sidewalk. Then they start to see it, then it starts to affect them. Damien - I know it's very early in the process for this, but have any of the candidates for governor, in any way, said anything about this that would give you any hope. It seems like this is something that Villaraigosa would have picked up on. Marta - Yeah, they either have ignored us or maybe they don't know, but I feel like we need to be out there more now and start demanding housing, permanent housing, stable housing, housing that really cares about people. Because the most vulnerable people on the streets I work with are unhoused all the time, I know their stories. I know they're highly traumatized, a lot of times, foster care, children that have weaned out of the system, that don't have support.  There's abused women out there, veterans, people that can't pay their medical bills, and so we tend to stigmatize or stereotype, "oh, it's just addicts," but often also substance abuse. I feel like anyone, and I don't care if they're addicts, they need housing, but substance abuse doesn't come from prior. A lot of times it's what they do to survive on the streets. Damien - There was actually the West Side city council member Mike Bonin, who would talk about how there was a period in his life where he was homeless, and talked about how the drug abuse followed the becoming homeless, not the other way, not the other way around. And he would talk very movingly about it, as the council was, you know, ready to do something horrible about criminalizing homelessness. And at the time, the council was even more conservative than it is now, so there were a lot of 12 to one, you know, with two people, not there type votes with Mike, you know, being the one. And I think, though, that that's, that's a very interesting point, in a way, he humanized the issue for a lot of West siders, that whose only experience with homelessness was that person who was pulling up a tent in front of their house or pulling up an RV in front of their house. So their house. I don't know where I was going with that. Cecilia - Also there, there were many, many vouchers that were unused, that were supposed to have been given out. And Huckle said on them, a lot of Section Eight vouchers are on. Used every year, and they expire. And so what no one ever looks into that portion like, why none of those, all those vouchers, should have been used because there are enough people to use them, and no one ever gets that side of the story either. You know, I think they need to dig deeper. And why are there so many homeless people out there? HACLA is not helping by doing such things. Damien - So I feel like we've covered a lot of the issues we wanted to talk about. I know that sometimes, since we do this very conversationally, these podcasts, instead of a list of questions, sometimes there's something people are really dying to say, and I just didn't ask the right questions. So at the end, I am always like, if we miss something, feel free to just chime in and say it, because I want to make sure that we're getting your stories and your beliefs and opinions and values out there as much as possible. So if there's something we missed, please just fill it in. You can say I did a great job. That is totally acceptable. Chris is shaking his head because he's heard me say this so many times. Marta - Yeah. Well, I mean to me, it's just the issue of displacement worldwide, especially right now with Palestine, I feel really strongly about that, like I don't. I think people deserve to be in the places where they feel comfortable in the places where they have support. And like Trump says, "Oh, they could just go to another Arab country." Like that doesn't make sense to me. Same thing with HACLA. "You could just go to the valley and find another school. That's fine." No. Like, no. We have roots. Here we have a community. Here we have schools that meet my daughter's needs. We can't just go anywhere, and this is something that needs to be humanized, because not just any offer should be okay, like there should be a really intentional offer that fits individual needs, because that affects our mental health and our health in general. Damien - I think there is a stigma. Well, we offered them something, or, Oh, they were offered a voucher, and especially around the project room key. We would hear that a lot. Well, they were offered a hotel, Marta - Like the phrase beggars can't be choosers. Damien - Project room key was very well intentioned, but it was also there, but it was also very uneven. Some facilities worked great. Some did not. But I would hear that a lot when we were talking about that program back during the pandemic with people, well, they were offered something and didn't take it as though that somehow moved down their value, almost. Marta - Yeah, I agree. Anything else? Damien - No. Well, thank you both for your time. You know, always said, feel free to reach out if there's something we should know. I would love to hear if the people are ready to move into the El Sereno Community Land Trust home. We know if and when that happens, I should say when that happens, it will, you know, we would love to be able to come out and cover that, you know, highlight that success slowly, for sure. Yeah, well, I mean, you know, to take a house that's fallen into disrepair and get it ready like that is an undertaking. And for a nonprofit that's doing it for the first time, it's a double undertaking. You know, the next one will be easier. I understand that. Marta - it's gonna be difficult. They're looking for funding for this house. They plan to do it ecologically. So they're doing a lot of research on Earth build, that is, that is also fire friendly, because we know what happened in Altadena and those houses there. So these are going to be more fire resilient with clay. And also they're sustainable, and this is the type of housing that we need in Los Angeles. So I'm really excited for this project. I know it's going to be hard to fund it, but we're looking forward to this project.    

This week on We're Still Here, Simon and Julie join John to cover big wins and ongoing battles across Indian Country. A female federal judge (matriarchy for the win!) has temporarily halted construction of the controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center in the Florida Everglades. The Pennsylvania State Museum is returning thousands of stolen Native artifacts to Tribal Nations. And in California, the Presbytery of San Gabriel has made history by returning ancestral land to the Gabrieleno Tongva Tribal Council. They also highlight how Native Nations are pushing back against anti-trans legislation, affirming that sovereignty includes the right to protect LGBTQ2S+ and Two-Spirit citizens with dignity, safety, and culturally grounded care. Plus: Jonathan Nez, and they take listener calls!Simon Moya-Smith - instagram.com/simonsaidtakeapic threads.com/@simonsaidtakeapicSubstack - The Fire I Keep https://open.substack.com/pub/juliefrancellaBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/juliefrancella.comX: https://x.com/juliefrancella?s=21See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textChris Martinez is a second-generation Cuban American from Miami whose life took flight in 2010 when he enlisted in the military and served in Hawaii. At just 23, he began investing in real estate—building a portfolio across Florida, Hawaii, and California. His early success speaks to his entrepreneurial mindset and strategic vision.By 2017, Chris fully transitioned out of the military to launch a vacation rental business in Hawaii. His ability to balance property management, guest experience, and local tourism gave him a solid foundation in hospitality and real estate operations. In 2020, he moved to the San Gabriel Valley to attend USC, where he earned his undergraduate degree and is now nearing completion of a master's in Real Estate Development.While rooted in the SGV, Chris and his wife have made San Gabriel their home, reinforcing their personal and professional investment in the community. He earned his contractor's license and founded Modern Evolution Homebuilders—a general contracting firm delivering quality craftsmanship in home building, renovations, and ADUs. His USC credentials and veteran background add depth to his leadership in residential development.Chris also works with Vinco Vinco Realty Group as a licensed California real estate broker with experience in affordable housing and commercial developments. His work includes facilitating transactions on behalf of major landlords like GE Capital and Westfield, and supporting community land trusts and FHA-backed housing. Across roles, he bridges investment, construction, and community impact in LA markets.At home in San Gabriel with his wife and twins, Callisto and Elara, Chris blends family life with a mission-driven career. He builds not just homes, but long-term community value—drawing from his Cuban-American roots, military discipline, and USC expertise to build a future for his family and his region.__________Music CreditsIntroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OGStingerScarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio LibraryOutroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG__________________My SGV Podcast:Website: www.mysgv.netNewsletter: Beyond the MicPatreon: MySGV Podcastinfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Ángel Llana, hermano de San Gabriel, sobre el memorial de homenaje a los 49 hermanos gabrielistas y su capellán mártires de la fe en los años treinta en España

Mirabai Starr and Sr Greta Ronningon discuss Mirabai Starr's new book, Ordinary Mysticism, where she reveals how to discover the sacred in everyday life. In Ordinary Mysticism, Mirabai Starr invites us to embrace mysticism not as a distant or exclusive practice, but as a direct, personal experience of the divine woven into the fabric of our daily routines. Drawing on wisdom from spiritual luminaries like Julian of Norwich and Ram Dass, along with her own journey through love, loss, and healing, Starr offers profound insights, storytelling, and practices to awaken to the magic in ordinary moments. Ordinary Mysticism has received praise from the likes of Anne Lamott, V (formerly Eve Ensler), Mark Nepo, Valarie Kaur, Pete Holmes.Mirabai Starr is an award-winning author, internationally acclaimed speaker, and leading teacher of interspiritual dialogue. In 2020, she was named one of Watkins' 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People. Drawing from 20 years of teaching Philosophy and World Religions at the University of New Mexico-Taos, she now travels globally, sharing her insights on contemplative living, writing as a spiritual practice, and the transformative power of grief. Her books include Wild Mercy, Caravan of No Despair, and God of Love. Mirabai's acclaimed translations of mystics like John of the Cross and Teresa of Ávila offer a fresh, lyrical voice. She lives in northern New Mexico and teaches through her online community, Wild Heart. More at www.mirabaistarr.com.Sister Greta Ronningen is an Episcopal monastic, spiritual teacher, and chaplain. She began her journey in the 1970s at the Ojai Foundation with Dr. (Roshi) Joan Halifax, exploring various Eastern traditions, and later traveled to Nepal, where she took refuge with His Holiness Dudjum Rinpoche. In the 1980s, she co-founded Yoga Works in Santa Monica and Yoga Zone in New York with her husband, a second-generation yoga master of the ISHTA tradition. After 35 years of yoga teaching, she felt drawn to the Christian contemplative path, co-founding the Community of Divine Love in San Gabriel, CA. Greta holds an MA in Spiritual Formation from Claremont School of Theology and serves as a chaplain at Twin Towers Correctional Facility and Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall.

Start Name Artist Album Year Comments   Aces High John Bowdler Music Music Music [JB0010CD]   3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool 5:50 Always Something There To Remind Me Brett Valliant ATOS 2023 Chicago CD 2 2023 4-21 Hybrid, St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL; Concert 2023-07-06 9:46 Apache David Ivory The Cotton Sound [DAICD 002] 1999 2-8 Wurlitzer, Mechanical Music Museum, Cotton, Suffolk, UK 13:34 Baby Elephant Walk Don French French Goes Oriental [Concert Recording CR-0009] 1967 3-13 Wurlitzer, Oriental Theatre, Portland, OR 17:50 Comedy Tonight Jerry Nagano Opening Number [Jerri-Co JCP-1001] 1978 3-16 Wurlitzer, Civic Auditorium, San Gabriel, CA 20:53 Didn't We? Jonas Nordwall Plays The Paramount [Gamba JN-102]   4-20 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, Portland, OR 24:15 Georgy Girl; A World Of Our Own; I'll Never Find Another You Nigel Ogden Through The Decades With The Mighty Wurlitzer - The 1960's [OS 237] 1999 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool 28:09 Honey (I Miss You) Tony Tahlman Behind The Green Door   4-24 Hybrid, Elm Rink, Chicago, IL 32:54 I Only Want To Be With You Christian Cartwright Concert: Victoria Hall, Saltaire 2025-04-13 2025 3-12 Wurlitzer, Victoria Hall, Saltaire, Yorkshire 36:12 Mr. Bojangles Bill Langford Impressions [Concert Recording CR-0146] 1974 3-13 Wurlitzer, Ye Olde Pizza Joynt, San Lorenzo Village, CA; ex-State Theatre, Fresno (2-9 Wurlitzer); console ex-Warfield Theatre, San Francisco 39:14 My First Love Song Johnny Seng Johnny [Concert Recording CR-0057-T]   4-19 Howell-Wurlitzer, St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL 42:40 Oh Darlin' Greg Rister Artifacts 1977 3-17 Wurlitzer, Civic Auditorium, San Gabriel, CA 45:53 Pinball Wizard Charlie Balogh Maestro! [OSP CD]   4-78 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa AZ 50:02 Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars Rex Koury Yours Sincerely [NCR 12-994] 1971 4-22 Wurlitzer, Old Town Music Hall, El Segundo, CA 52:12 Shiny Stockings Tony Thomas Something Different... Something Wonderful 2008 Rodgers 360, Polo Cafe and Catering, Bridgeport area, Chicago (voiced by John Seng) 58:36 Pie In Your Face Polka David Peckham Live From Berkeley [NORCAL CD] 1997 4-33 Wurlitzer, Berkeley Community Theatre, CA 62:01 Up Cherry Street Tony Fenelon Embraceable You [Crystal CRY 3009] 1968 4-19 Wurlitzer, Hoyt's Regent Theatre, Melbourne; ex-Ambassador Theatre, Perth (as 3-15)

Full Text of ReadingsTuesday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 378The Saint of the day is Saint Junipero SerraSaint Junipero Serra’s Story In 1776, when the American Revolution was beginning in the east, another part of the future United States was being born in California. That year a gray-robed Franciscan founded Mission San Juan Capistrano, now famous for its annually returning swallows. San Juan was the seventh of nine missions established under the direction of this indomitable Spaniard. Born on Spain's island of Mallorca, Serra entered the Franciscan Order taking the name of Saint Francis' childlike companion, Brother Juniper. Until he was 35, he spent most of his time in the classroom—first as a student of theology and then as a professor. He also became famous for his preaching. Suddenly he gave it all up and followed the yearning that had begun years before when he heard about the missionary work of Saint Francis Solano in South America. Junipero's desire was to convert native peoples in the New World. Arriving by ship at Vera Cruz, Mexico, he and a companion walked the 250 miles to Mexico City. On the way Junipero's left leg became infected by an insect bite and would remain a cross—sometimes life-threatening—for the rest of his life. For 18 years, he worked in central Mexico and in the Baja Peninsula. He became president of the missions there. Enter politics: the threat of a Russian invasion south from Alaska. Charles III of Spain ordered an expedition to beat Russia to the territory. So the last two conquistadors—one military, one spiritual—began their quest. José de Galvez persuaded Junipero to set out with him for present-day Monterey, California. The first mission founded after the 900-mile journey north was San Diego in 1769. That year a shortage of food almost canceled the expedition. Vowing to stay with the local people, Junipero and another friar began a novena in preparation for St. Joseph's day, March 19, the scheduled day of departure. On that day, the relief ship arrived. Other missions followed: Monterey/Carmel (1770); San Antonio and San Gabriel (1771); San Luís Obispo (1772); San Francisco and San Juan Capistrano (1776); Santa Clara (1777); San Buenaventura (1782). Twelve more were founded after Serra's death. Junipero made the long trip to Mexico City to settle great differences with the military commander. He arrived at the point of death. The outcome was substantially what Junipero sought: the famous “Regulation” protecting the Indians and the missions. It was the basis for the first significant legislation in California, a “Bill of Rights” for Native Americans. Because the Native Americans were living a nonhuman life from the Spanish point of view, the friars were made their legal guardians. The Native Americans were kept at the mission after baptism lest they be corrupted in their former haunts—a move that has brought cries of “injustice” from some moderns. Junipero's missionary life was a long battle with cold and hunger, with unsympathetic military commanders and even with danger of death from non-Christian native peoples. Through it all his unquenchable zeal was fed by prayer each night, often from midnight till dawn. He baptized over 6,000 people and confirmed 5,000. His travels would have circled the globe. He brought the Native Americans not only the gift of faith but also a decent standard of living. He won their love, as witnessed especially by their grief at his death. He is buried at Mission San Carlo Borromeo, Carmel, and was beatified in 1988. Pope Francis canonized him in Washington, D.C., on September 23, 2015. Reflection The word that best describes Junipero is zeal. It was a spirit that came from his deep prayer and dauntless will. “Always forward, never back” was his motto. His work bore fruit for 50 years after his death as the rest of the missions were founded in a kind of Christian communal living by the Indians. When both Mexican and American greed caused the secularization of the missions, the Chumash people went back to what they had been—God again writing straight with crooked lines. Saint Junipero Serra is the Patron Saint of: California Missions Click here for more on Saint Junipero Serra! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Friends of the Rosary,Today, the faithful celebrate the Memorial of St. Junípero Serra (1713-1784), the first Hispanic saint of the U.S.A native of Majorca, Spanish Franciscan friar Junípero Serra spread the Church and the Gospel along the Pacific Coast of the United States, founding 21 missions and converting thousands of Native Americans in the eighteenth century.The first mission founded was San Diego (1769). Other missions followed: Monterey/Carmel (1770); San Antonio and San Gabriel (1771); San Luis Obispo (1772); San Francisco and San Juan Capistrano (1776); Santa Clara (1777); San Buenaventura (1782). Twelve more were founded after his death.Junípero vigorously protected the Native Americans against Spain's colonial and military interests.He brought them not only the gift of faith but also a decent standard of living, winning their love.And because the Native Americans were living a nonhuman life, the friars were made their legal guardians.Fray Junípero Serra baptized over 6,000 people and confirmed 5,000.The “Apostle to California” died in Monterey at his favorite mission in 1784 and was canonized by Pope Francis on September 23, 2015.July is traditionally associated with the Precious Blood of Our Lord.Today, it is customary in some places to celebrate the votive Mass of the Precious Blood.Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠July 1, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Tuesday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Junipero Serra, 1713-1784; for 18 years he worked in Mexico and the Baja Peninsula; traveled with Jose de Galvez to present-day Monterey, California; the first mission founded was San Diego; other missions followed--Monterey/Carmel (1770), San Antonio and San Gabriel (1771), San Luís Obispo (1772), San Francisco and San Juan Capistrano (1776), Santa Clara (1777), San Buenaventura (1782); ywelve more were founded after Serra’s death; he baptized over 6,000 people, and confirmed 5,000; he brought the Native Americans not only the gift of faith, but also a decent standard of living Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/1/25 Gospel: Matthew 8:23-27

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This week kicks off a multi-episode mini-series at SGV Connect focusing on the LA 2028 Olumpoc games and what the events can mean for San Gabriel Valley Communities. This first episode features an interview with Alissa Walker, co-host of the LA Pod and editor of the Torched Newsletter. When not hanging out with celebrities and appearing on Netflix specials, Walker has become the go-to source of information about the upcoming games. The 2028 games will feature four venues in the San Gabriel Valley. Pasadena will host the soccer finals at the Rose Bowl, the Santa Anita Racetrack will host equestrian and dressage, the Pomona Fairgrounds will host the cricket tournament, and shotgun events will be held at the Shotgun Center in El Monte. Walker reports that San Gabriel cities are well positioned to host these attractions, as the venues all host major events (outside of the Shotgun Center) and know how to do so without causing headaches for neighboring communities. She is also excited for the possibilities that could occur with cities hosting official and unofficial events to bolster their profile and their coffers. It also allows for city and regional officials to think about creative ways to use the games to improve their transportation options in the short- and long-term.   Transcript: Damien Newton - As mentioned in the pre show, I'm recording with podcast royalty today. Alissa Walker - Who is it? Who's gonna be on? Oh, me. Damien -  , the LA Pod is the only podcast that I download and listen to when I run. Alissa - So you listen to it more than me. Damien - I almost never listen to this podcast unless it's one that Chris is doing completely on his own. So I understand what you're saying there. Alissa - It's not that I don't want to listen to it. It's just,  , I've already listened to it. Damien - I relate. No, it's a great podcast. I was saying to you before we started recording that I ran into your co host in the grocery store this morning, and he referred to you as a unicorn. Because you're so much on top of things that when you guys are sending story ideas back and forth, he never finds an article on the story before you do.  Alissa - Oh, I don't know if that's true. You're talking about Mike Bonin, my cohost, because I think Mike is actually pretty good at that stuff too, though.  Damien - Yeah, he's pretty on top of things. When he was my city council member, both as a reporter and as a constituent, I never found him unprepared for a question, even if we were trying to catch him off guard at a neighborhood meeting. Alissa - Ohhhh, you were out there yelling at him about bike bike lanes. You were yelling. Well, that's what I said to him on the most recent podcast that I felt like he did in 2010 when I went on the John Mulaney show, having people yelling at me about bike lanes. I was like, now I finally understand what it feels like, Mike. Damien - Yeah, that was wild. They put me on the neighborhood council after they approved that project. So I got in. Everyone that Googled me knew who I was, so I just got to listen to people screaming at me about that. And honestly, I had had no input at all on it. Joe was the Streetsblog editor. I had nothing to do with it.  Moving on,we're talking about the Olympics, because in addition to being the podcast royalty, you're also the editor and writer of Torched, a subscription newsletter that's covering the Olympics and Los Angeles. It is a must read. Torched is where we go if we need to find something out about the Olympics, which is why we're here today, because the Olympics are theoretically and hopefully coming in 2028. Alissa - Yeah, what will they be like now? We're not sure, Damien - Right? It's been a long time. It feels like it's been at least four or five decades since it was approved, two or three years ago. Alissa - More than that. It's been a while, 2017, that's a long time. And think of what, think of what Paris accomplished in that time compared to us.  Damien - Oh, that's a hint. I think about the tone of this podcast.  Some San Gabriel Valley cities are in line to host Olympic events. Some have been announced. Some are, quote, unquote, in the works. Having done some writing that I do for Santa Monica Next, I know that it's not necessarily a slam dunk for a city to host an Olympic Games, just be a smaller part of the game.  So we wanted to talk a little bit about what these cities can be looking forward to, what they might want to be considering on their own, and all sorts of other various issues. If there's any breaking news, you would probably know it ahead of me. That being said, that usually takes us four or five days to get a podcast up, so it probably won't be breaking anymore. But anyway, that's the longest intro we've ever done. Welcome Alissa. Alissa - Thank you so much. I'm so glad to be here.  Damien - So let's start talking. Last I checked there were two or three San Gabriel Valley cities that were hosting events, shooting and horse events. What can you tell us about what's going on with the San Gabriel Valley and the Olympics? Alissa - Yeah, and you missed one: cricket. Well, I mean, does the Pasadena Rose Bowl also count as San Gabriel Valley? Damien - I mean, it's in... We always debate this, because geographically it is, but Chris always argues that it's culturally a very different city than the rest of the SGV.  Alissa - All right. Well, you can, you can try to lump it in, maybe if needed.  Most people know about the Rose Bowl. The Rose Bowl is going to be used as soccer finals. And it's going to be the third time that the Rose Bowl has hosted Olympics events. They hosted events in all three Olympics, which is kind of cool, but the bigger announcements are definitely this last batch of announcements.  The LA 28 did them in phased delivery. First, we got the big Oklahoma City events. Some things are going there.  And then we got kind of a revised version of a few more events. And then this last dump was the rest of the venues, including, I believe, all three announcements that you just talked about. So the ones for your listeners to track will be equestrian events at Santa Anita, cricket at the Fairplex and shotgun shooting in Whittier Narrows.  It's not just about the venues that are being officially hosted by LA 28 as I'm sure  , there's all these plans for, like fan festivals and viewing parties and cultural events. There's a whole Cultural Olympiad that goes on top of everything else, plus all the Paralympic events as well. None of those venues have been announced officially.  For example, Pico Rivera has already voted to have a fan festival in their city, just as part of what's going on. Because as you're moving from one venue to another, you might want to stop in Pico Rivera and have a drink or watch whatever sport is on the big screen. So there's going to be a lot more stuff happening. These are just the latest, like official announcements. Damien - One of the things that we covered with Santa Monica was that the Olympics have sort of a contract they sign with the cities that are doing these events that outline a lot of what you can and can't do. And obviously, Santa Monica is in a different situation, because they're already a tourist hub, and they're so close to LA. They're doing things like planning bus routes to get people from the hotels…but they said no to beach volleyball, so that they didn't have to abide by all the Olympics rules, thinking that they would get a better deal otherwise.  Is this something that smaller cities in the San Gabriel Valley that maybe don't have a large beach right next to them, maybe aren't considered as touristy as Santa Monica should be, should be thinking about? With all the rules they're going to have to follo worth it or is it just having an event going to be good enough to make this a financially good decision for a smaller city? Alissa - The thing about beach volleyball is it can be played anywhere. In Paris, they played it just in front of the Eiffel Tower, if you remember. The matches weren't anywhere near a beach. It wasn't even done by the Seine. You really could have put it anywhere.  The thing about Santa Monica's specific situation is they hired a firm to do this economic analysis of how they would benefit from the games or if they decided not to host anything. And I think the conclusion they came away with was that it was probably going to be a better deal for them for many reasons. They might have had to close the pier for the entire summer, or a large part of the summer to the public. It just didn't make sense for them. They could make more money by just being Santa Monica for the summer and then hosting some of these other little interventions that I was talking about.  A really big opportunity for them are these things called hospitality houses. In Paris, there were like 30 of them all over the city.  Every country that's bringing athletes there would set up in some kind of public or private building and have these viewing parties or VIP events. But a lot of stuff that was open to the public and you could go hang out.  So they've been approached by a lot of countries to host those. So if you've got a few hospitality houses, and you have your own viewing stuff on the pier and then on the beach…you're pretty much set.  But most of the deals that you're talking about signing are not public. You haven't been able to really go through them. Long Beach's, for example, is online. It's public. You can look at it and it describes this thing called “Clean Zones,” a square mile around every venue.  That means you're delivering like a blank slate: there's no advertising, there's no signage. There's very specific rules about trash pickup, and all these other things that have to happen. No street vendors, it seems like. You are making a big trade off when you make a deal with LA 28.  But for a place like Long Beach who really wants to be put on the map through this and has, to their credit, done a lot of work to prepare…they have this thing called Elevate 28 which is a huge capital program leading up to 2028. They're doing things such as improving infrastructure, not just for the games, but also fixing sidewalks, adding to their cycle ways, and improving parks. Improving fire stations, libraries, all sorts of great things that'll have legacy impacts afterwards.  Can every city prepare for it that way? Probably not, and maybe not even the city of LA. But for a place like Pomona, to be able to put something at the Fairplex, it's probably not going to be that big of a deal to like the residents of Pomona. The Fairplex is very large and kind of self contained, and does these things all the time. Damien - I don't have a great grasp of all the geography of where the venues are, but  the event centers aren't located in the middle of town like it would have been for Santa Monica. Alissa - The Zone would have encompassed all of downtown Santa Monica. So…what do you do in that situation? Damien - It would have been really intrusive. And yeah, the race tracks and the Fairplex… Alissa - They've got parking lots, just giant parking lots, yeah?  Damien - Which raises a different point, though. There was the promise of the car free Olympics, and I don't know how you do that for the Fairplex. Alissa - They're having the new station opening right there. It'll be open.  Damien - I'm sorry, yeah, the other one.  Alissa - Yeah, Santa, Anita,  The A line gets pretty close, and they'll do shuttles.  You can walk there if you're determined, it's not the worst thing in the world to walk from that station.  For Pomona, it's really exciting. I rode out there for the LA County Fair last year, and got to look at the station. I'm sure your viewers or your listeners are really excited about this too, but you've got a really cool, brand new station that's going to be opening later this year. It'll basically be right across the street. You got to walk through the parking lot, but you also have two different Metro link options as well that aren't that far away either.  Santa Anita…it's not that hard to get there from the A line. They'll have shuttles.  But the other thing that'll be really cool is there's these festival zones around all the venues. So you won't be walking through like a mile of parking lot. You'll probably be walking through a very cool fan experience with other things to do. And they want people to come and hang out and be in the environment, even if they're not necessarily ticket holders to that event. And on days where they don't have the event that day, they'll, it'll still be set up as a cool place to go. Damien - So this is not going to be as not going to be as, let's say, onerous for the existing residents, as some of the more urban Olympics events venues might be. We've covered the transportation. Is there any other sort of surprises that the cities might be thinking about, or the residents might be bracing themselves for. You're making it sound like a pretty good deal for Pomona and Santa Anita.  Alissa - Yeah. These places are used to doing this scale of events all the time. The one funny one will be the Whittier Narrows shooting range. I guess you could, you can get pretty close. You can get pretty close. They'll be shuttle buses and stuff. But it's not the end of the world. Damien - Crowds at past Olympics…you have the shooters' family. I mean, it's not like it's just 20 people in a room (with guns!), but it's also not 20,000 fans. Alissa - It's not that far from the A Line station. And, like, they will have little shuttles to get people that last like a little bit. I wouldn't worry too much about the traffic impacts.  These others are large venues that are used to absorbing large amounts of visitors. And I don't think it'll be spectacularly different. Some of these things are happening at the same time in different parts of the valley at the same time so that's a little different.  The one thing I am super concerned about, and the reason that the LA County Fair is being held in the spring, it actually just ended, instead of in the summer, is the heat.  The Fairplex made this big decision to move the fair out of the summer months and into,  our May Gray veil of outside my window right now, it's perfectly misty and foggy outside, because they were so worried about not just attendees, but also their workers, having very adverse effects from some of the worst heat and also air quality of those summer months.  So, sticking a bunch of people in the hottest parts of LA County in July and August is not advised. I was thinking that they were going to pivot towards more coastal choices. I understand why they picked the venues that they did, and I think I'm glad overall that they're more transit adjacent, and they're more…they're in LA. They're not in Oklahoma City. But I'm very, very worried about the heat. And you don't hear too much about their plans for that yet? Damien - Well, I mean, two years, maybe we won't have heat anymore,  Alissa - Yeah, maybe it'll all be reversed,  Damien - They got some time. I hear the government's very interested in reversing climate change. Alissa - They are very. They're going to take swift action and give money to help cities cope with it. It's their top priority. Damien - All right. Well, we are. We're starting to push 20 minutes, which for our dual podcast, is about how much we aim for. But you had mentioned in our pre-show that you had fun things to cover. Or are there more fun things to come?  Alissa - One thing that's exciting is how groups like Active SGV can really get everyone thinking about how to move around differently, not just for the games, but in real life.  The games offer this tremendous opportunity. And of course, we also have the World Cup coming up next summer. Even though all the action is going to be at Sofi, you will see fan festivals and viewing parties too. There's going to be things popping up around the area next summer as well.  You've probably heard much about the car free games. The promises of the car free games have really started to walk those back from the top officials. There's a story in The New York Times that I was quoted in today as we're recording this, and they're basically saying, like, "Oh, we didn't really mean it. We didn't really mean car free." Damien - Aspirational! I haven't read the article yet. But I always love when government officials tell me "something was aspirational." Alissa - Yeah, I mean, but it's good, it's a good aspiration. I'm still gonna keep saying it, but now they say “transit first,” but now they're even walking that back even more. I think, because they're concerned they won't be able to get the 2000 extra buses to be able to move people around. Have things like Park and Ride, similar to what the Hollywood Bowl does, to get people on kind of these regional, dedicated bus networks that can move people from one place to another. But in the meantime, we've got to really be thinking about just the very, very small scale. How do we get from one place to another? And things like E bikes, and things like really good dedicated bike infrastructure. Active SGV is leading the way out there, really getting this stuff in the ground, but also getting people to think differently about how they move. You have some really cool kind of grassroots ideas that aren't official, things like the festival trail, this 50 mile car free Greenway type concept that's going to connect some of the venues. Now, we've got venues that are a little bit further away. How can you plug into that network from the Arroyo and get all the way to the Fairplex?   People will be wanting to do those types of things, to move around during this time safely, even in the heat of the summer, of course, let's have a lot of hydration zones.  I would really like to challenge everyone to think about alternatives. Can we get something like a month-long e-bike rental for LA County residents to get cars off the road? You don't want there to be traffic, right? So can we start to think of some solutions that  shift people's behavior, as we saw in 84. A lot of people rode the bus to get to the Olympic events. It was a huge success. And a lot of people who hadn't taken transit before, took it during those weeks. So I think we could, we could really look to the San Gabriel Valley to be a leader in this. Damien - Well, that's a great wrap up. Anyone that's been listening to it for a while knows that there's actually a lot of really cool things going on in the San Gabriel Valley. And you outlined a lot of them there too.  When you were talking about E bikes and how the cities have been reacting to them…I'm still going to call it the Gold Line…the Gold Line coming through. But thinking about this major event coming as a way to accelerate that transformation that we've been seeing going on is a very optimistic way to look at it. Alissa - And we don't need federal money to do it for the most part. So we don't have to rely on those jokers. Damien - I get the feeling that it's not coming.  Alissa - I don't know why. I didn't know why. Damien - All right, well, anyway, thank you so much. We've got two more years till the Olympics, so we might try to check in with you again on this podcast. We generally don't do sports, but here we are. Alissa - You've actually got three so don't worry, three years. (Damien: Oh, yeah, right, it's 2025) but let's pretend just so we can get all this stuff done last year you're going to be very busy.  Damien - You'll be on CNN and NBC. Where were you last week?  Alissa - Netflix, Netflix. Damien - Thank you so much for spending time with us today, and we always look forward to getting to see you. And I'm gonna use the picture of you with “smart” written over your head that other Streetsblogs plugged in. Alissa - Perfect. All right, thank you. Applause.  

Start Name Artist Album Year Comments   Everything's Coming Up Roses Hector Olivera Reflections [EAR 10263]   3-13 Wurlitzer, Akron Civic Theatre, Akron, OH 2:03 We'll Gather Lilacs Robert Wolfe Live At Thursord [Thursford TE12] 1984 3-19 Wurlitzer, Thursford Collection, Fakenham, Norfolk 5:07 Moonlight And Roses Brett Valliant Lyric Wurlitzer 2001 3-19 Wurlitzer, Little River Studio, Wichita, KS; ex Miller Theatre 3-11 8:46 Buttercup Helen Dell At The Mission Playhouse [Malar MAS 2023]   3-15 Wurlitzer, Civic Auditorium, San Gabriel, CA 10:56 Honeysuckle Rose Dick Hyman Cincinnati Fats [Musical Heritage CD] 1987 3-30 Wurlitzer, Emery Theatre, Cincinnati, OH 15:01 To A Wild Rose Byron Jones Sincerely [CDBJ 002]   3-8 Christie, Astra Theatre, Llandudno, Wales (1935-1987) 17:32 Where The Black-Eyed Susans Grow John Muri Concert: Senate Detroit - Tribute to Richard Whiting   4-34 Wurlitzer, Senate Theatre, Detroit, MI 20:58 When You Wore A Tulip And I Wore A Big Red Rose Bob Ralston Tulip Time [SPOTOMA CD] 2000 3-12 Barton, Pella Opera House (1900), Iowa 23:34 Violets for Your Furs John Clark McCall A Paramount Idea 2003 Allen 317-EX 27:27 The Yellow Rose Of Texas Jean Martyn Home At Last [JME 700]   3-10 Compton, Fentham Hall, Hampton in Arden, Warwickshire; ex-Tower Cinema, West Bromwich 30:06 Blue Orchids Lew Williams Sforzando 11X 1985 5-21 Wurlitzer, Bill Brown Residence, Phoenix, AZ; recorded November 1985 at the Phoenix Festival 35:05 Heliotrope Bouquet Bill Coffman, Knocky Parker, Robbie Rhodes From Cakewalk to Ragtime to Ballroom [Solo Art SACD-81]   4-26 Wurlitzer, Old Town Music Hall, El Segundo, CA; plus piano; CD reissue 2014 40:10 Days Of Wine And Roses Lyn Larsen Plays The George Wright Signature Series 319 Theatre Organ [Allen Organ CD] 1999 3-19 George Wright Signature Allen, Plummer Auditorium, Fullerton, CA 44:35 The Daisy Arnold Loxam Cinema Organ Encores Vol 42 [Deroy 1066] 1974 3-10 Wurlitzer, New Victoria/Gaumont Cinema, Bradford 46:21 I Won't Send Roses Len Rawle One More Time [CD] 1997 4-20 Queen Wurlitzer, Free Trade Hall, Manchester; ex Paramount/Odeon Manchester 51:24 Evening Primrose Norman Scott Theatre Organ Memories, Vol. 1   3-12 Compton, Plaza Cinema, Birkenhead 56:06 The Song of the Rose (Tango de Roses) Iain Flitcroft It's The Talk of the Town [WWCD 1050] 2003 3-22 Wurlitzer, Assembly Hall, Worthing, England; ex-Metropole, Victoria and Empress Ballroom, Blackpool 58:57 Waltz Of The Flowers - Nutcracker Ballet Walt Strony Walt Strony Live [WSOC-3] 2004 5-52 Allen Renaissance Quantum, Irish Cultural Center, Milwaukee, WI; former Grand Avenue Congregational Church

Jennifer welcomes poker dealer and writer Jeffrey San Gabriel on the GRID to talk about dealing a famous hand at the 2024 World Series of Poker Main Event. The fateful four-bet hand featured Will Berry (in the hijack) and Adrian Mateos (on the button). Jeffrey dealt a flop of Q♦ 4♦ 2♠ and Berry bet 425,000... The post The Grid 083 ft. Jeffrey San Gabriel – Kings appeared first on The Poker Grid.

Send us a textJayme Kiyomura Chan is a passionate and accomplished leader in both the culinary and sports worlds. Born and raised in Pasadena, California, she is a proud product of the San Gabriel Valley and a long-time resident. Jayme attended La Salle High School, where she was a standout four-year varsity basketball player, laying the foundation for a career dedicated to empowering others both in the kitchen and on the court.A devoted wife to her husband Phillip for 22 years, and a mother to three children—Isabella (18), and twins Andrew and Olivia (15)—Jayme balances her professional pursuits with her love for family. She is the Executive Chef and Owner of Mainland Catering, and the Director and Owner of Practice Makes Perfect (PMP) Basketball Camp, established in 1998. Through PMP, Jayme has trained and developed thousands of youth basketball players from the San Gabriel Valley, building a reputation as a mentor and coach who impacts the lives of young athletes.Jayme's coaching legacy is undeniable. She is currently in her 13th year as Co-Head Coach of the Flintridge Prep Girls Basketball Program, where she boasts an impressive 82.26% win record (261-54). Under her leadership, the Flintridge Prep Girls Basketball team has won the only two CIF Girls Basketball Championships in the school's history. Her achievements in coaching have earned her numerous Coach of the Year awards, but Jayme takes the most pride in having helped guide more than 20 former players to realize their dreams of playing college basketball.Before her time at Flintridge Prep, Jayme served as a recruiting coordinator and assistant coach at Pasadena City College, where she helped lead the team to six South Coast Conference championships and coached in seven consecutive State Championship Tournaments from 2004 to 2010. At just 20 years old, she was given her first varsity coaching opportunity at Pasadena High School, where she made a name for herself with three CIF playoff appearances. In 1998, she became the youngest varsity Coach of the Year in California at the age of 21. Jayme also enjoyed success at Bonita High School in La Verne, where she coached a JV team to an undefeated season (22-0).In addition to her domestic coaching success, Jayme has traveled to Japan multiple times to run basketball clinics and coach teams for Yonsei, Sansei, and NABA basketball organizations, further expanding her international influence in the sport.When she is not coaching or catering, Jayme is deeply involved in her community. She is an active member of Mission Valley Free Methodist Church in San Gabriel and serves on the Board of Directors for the Yonsei Basketball Association. Her love for food is also a defining part of her life, as she enjoys dining at various restaurants throughout the SGV and discovering new culinary experiences.Jayme's work both in the kitchen and on the basketball court reflects her dedication to service, mentorship, and community building. Whether she's coaching the next generation of basketball stars or serving up culinary creations, Jayme Kiyomura Chan remains a beloved figure in the San Gabriel Valley.___________________Music CreditsIntroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OGStingerScarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio LibraryOutroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG__________________My SGV Podcast:Website: www.mysgv.netNewsletter: Beyond the MicPatreon: MySGV Podcastinfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Send us a textJeanne E. Raya is the dynamic President of the John L Raya Insurance Agency, Inc., a well-respected minority women-owned business established in 1960. Under her leadership, the agency has carved out a niche of expertise, especially in working with non-profit organizations and medical facilities. With a deep-rooted commitment to both her profession and her community, Jeanne has dedicated her career to not only running a successful business but also to actively serving her community in a variety of roles.A lifelong resident of San Gabriel, Jeanne is a fourth-generation local, born at Garfield Hospital in Monterey Park and raised within the heart of the community. She attended San Gabriel public schools and Ramona Convent in Alhambra, shaping her educational foundation. A lover of travel, she has visited numerous countries, with Italy, Alaska, Ireland, Peru, and New York among her favorite destinations.Jeanne's academic journey reflects her diverse talents. She earned a Bachelor's Degree and Teaching Credentials from the University of Southern California, followed by a Law Degree from UC Davis. Her professional career includes serving as staff counsel to both the California Board of Equalization and the Public Employment Relations Board, as well as maintaining a private law practice specializing in Probate and Family Law in San Gabriel.Community service has always been central to Jeanne's life. She is currently the Chair of the San Gabriel Community Foundation, where she has supported a wide range of local initiatives. Her past service as a Commissioner for the California Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (2010-2020) and her leadership roles with the California State Bar Committee of Bar Examiners underscore her dedication to public service and fair governance.Jeanne has also served in leadership positions for several important community and educational organizations, including the La Casa de San Gabriel Community Center, the San Gabriel Women's Foundation, the San Gabriel Historical Association, and the San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce. She is also active in the Roosevelt School Site Committee, which focuses on improving the local educational environment.Her leadership and service have not gone unnoticed. Jeanne has been honored by Assembly Member Mike Eng with the “Make a Difference Day” award, by State Senator Carol Liu for her contributions to women in business, and by Congresswoman Judy Chu with the “Women of Distinction” award. These accolades reflect the significant impact Jeanne has had in both her professional and personal endeavors to support and elevate the San Gabriel Valley community.___________________Music CreditsIntroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OGStingerScarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio LibraryOutroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG__________________My SGV Podcast:Website: www.mysgv.netNewsletter: Beyond the MicPatreon: MySGV Podcastinfo@sgvmasterkey.com

P. Santiago (Colombia)En este rato de oración meditaremos el anuncio del Ángel a José. La embajada de San Gabriel fue para María pero también para José. Los dos sabían hacer oración y entendían que Dios les estaba preparando para una misión. Cómo serían los diálogos de María con José? [Ver Meditación Escrita] https://www.hablarconjesus.com/meditaciones-escritas/

Cada ángel es persona y cada ángel agota en sí la especie. En san Gabriel encontramos al mensajero de Dios. Nosotros podemos hacer también traer el mensaje divino fundamental: que el Verbo se ha hecho hombre, trayéndonos la salvación. Gabriel está delante de Dios y por eso es capaz de hablar de lo que Dios desea. Nosotros, como él, estamos invitados a permanecer delante de Dios para traer a los hombres los mensajes divinos.

Toypurina (1760-1799) was a Tongva woman who lived in modern-day California during the period of Spanish colonial rule. She helped organize a rebellion against the San Gabriel mission. Despite the failure of this revolt, she remains an important figure in Indigenous history and is celebrated for her resistance against colonial injustice. For Further Reading: Life Story: Toypurina Mountain Fortress: Indian Resistance to Mission San Gabriel | Departures | PBS SoCal Toypurina: A Legend Etched in the Landscape – Tropics of Meta Sources of Rebellion: Indian Testimony and the Mission San Gabriel Uprising of 1785 | Steven Hackel This month, we’re talking about Architects. These women held fast to their visions for better futures, found potential in negative space, and built their creations from the ground up. History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn’t help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more. Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures. Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Sara Schleede, Paloma Moreno Jimenez, Luci Jones, Abbey Delk, Adrien Behn, Alyia Yates, Vanessa Handy, Melia Agudelo, and Joia Putnoi. Special thanks to Shira Atkins. Original theme music composed by Miles Moran. Follow Wonder Media Network: Website Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En el programa de hoy hablamos con Manuel Bueno, un emprendedor que ha decidido transformar el turismo en algo personalizado y único. También nos apuntamos a una cita que tiene que ver con el deporte y la solidaridad y que organiza el colegio San Gabriel de Zuera.

En el programa de hoy hablamos con Manuel Bueno, un emprendedor que ha decidido transformar el turismo en algo personalizado y único. También nos apuntamos a una cita que tiene que ver con el deporte y la solidaridad y que organiza el colegio San Gabriel de Zuera.

En el programa de hoy hablamos con Manuel Bueno, un emprendedor que ha decidido transformar el turismo en algo personalizado y único. También nos apuntamos a una cita que tiene que ver con el deporte y la solidaridad y que organiza el colegio San Gabriel de Zuera.

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Paul Quarino: 21 April 1942 to 15 December 2024 (age 82) Scott Foppiano: 11 November 1965 to 19 December 2024 (age 59) Pipe Dreams Film Project CDs (Organ Grinder Portland and Denver reissues) Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Elmer's Tune Paul Quarino Heads The Bill at the Orpheum [Doric DO(Q) 1505] 1976 4-22 Robert Morton, Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco, CA 2:27 The Twelfth Of Never Paul Quarino Heads The Bill at the Orpheum [Doric DO(Q) 1505] 1976 4-22 Robert Morton, Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco, CA 6:51 Y.M.C.A. Paul Quarino Organ Grinder, Portland: Volume 2 [LP OGP-102] 4-42 Wurlitzer, Organ Grinder, Portland, OR 11:27 Only A Rose Paul Quarino Pipes To Go [Organ Grinder Cassette OGP-103C] 4-48 Wurlitzer, Organ Grinder Restaurant, Portland, OR 15:00 Slow Poke Paul Quarino Concert: San Gabriel Civic 1992-11-14 1992 3-16 Wurlitzer, Civic Auditorium, San Gabriel, CA 18:43 Unchained Melody Paul Quarino Concert: San Gabriel Civic 1992-11-14 1992 3-16 Wurlitzer, Civic Auditorium, San Gabriel, CA 23:41 While My Lady Sleeps Paul Quarino ATOS 1993 Regional Twin Cities Spree 1993 2-11 Kilgen, T.B. Sheldon Auditorium, Red Wing, MN; 17 October 1993 28:00 Tuxedo Junction Paul Quarino ATOS 1994 Fresno 1994 3-20 Hybrid, Fresno Pacific College, Fresno, CA; 2 July 1994 30:48 It's Been A Long, Long Time; As Time Goes By Paul Quarino ATOS 1995 Regional Portland 1995 4-51 Wurlitzer, Organ Grinder, Portland, OR; 14 October 1995 36:06 I Want To Go Back To Michigan (Down On The Farm) Scott Foppiano Scott Plays The Detroit Senate [Vantage VCD-6308] 1995 4-34 Wurlitzer, Senate Theatre, Detroit, MI 39:54 You Are Not Alone Scott Foppiano Renaissance [SBTOS CD] 1996 4-27 Robert Morton - Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara; ex 1929 Loew's Jersey Theatre, Jersey City (4-23) 44:24 Ben Hur Chariot Race March Scott Foppiano Back In The Black 2002 3-14 'Rhinestone' Barton, RKO Iowa Theatre, Cedar Rapids, IA 48:10 Drinking Song (La Traviata) Scott Foppiano Concert: Dickinson High School 2008-04-26 2008 3-66 Kimball, Dickinson High School, Wilmington, DE 51:09 Somewhere in Time Scott Foppiano ATOS 2010 Seattle Highlights 2010 3-19 Kimball-Wurlitzer, Calvary Christian Assembly Church, Seattle, WA 55:46 What Goes Up Must Come Down (And Baby, You've Been Flying Too High) Scott Foppiano Beyond The Blue Horizon [CIC-ATOS CD] 2008 3-18 Grand Barton, Warren Performing Arts Center, Indianapolis, IN 59:00 El Relicario Scott Foppiano I Remember You [SBTOS CD] 2011 4-27 Robert Morton, Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara; ex 1929 Loew's Jersey Theatre, Jersey City (4-23) 62:14 You Light Up My Life Scott Foppiano Dancing In The Dark [SBTOS CD] 2014 4-27 Robert Morton, Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara; ex 1929 Loew's Jersey Theatre, Jersey City (4-23) 65:59 Dancing In The Dark Scott Foppiano Concert: Graif residence, Carrollton, VA 2024-12-07 2024 Allen GW4, Joseph and Susan Graif residence, Carrollton, VA; Scott's penultimate concert before his death

The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl 59 Champions! The team is live from the Jaime & Blanca Jarrin Foundation Golf Classic in San Gabriel. Travis and D'Marco react to the Eagles DOMINATING the Kansas City Chiefs. Steve Sax joins the show to talk Dodger baseball. The guys relive the Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance. Mickey Hatcher joins the broadcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Love Is Where You Find It Martin Ellis In The Key Of Three 2007 3-26 Robert Morton, Residence Paul Van Der Molen; console ex-Lowe's Kings Theatre, Brooklyn, New York 2:56 So In Love Kay McAbee Light The Lights: A Musical Tribute [DSP-1406] 1993 4-27 Barton, Rialto Theatre, Joliet, IL; 1993 rededication 8:55 A Sunday Kind Of Love Candi Carley Just For You [Minx MxRC 2002] 1978 3-15 Wurlitzer, Civic Auditorium, San Gabriel, CA 12:39 The Object Of My Affection Robert D. Salisbury A Page From Avalon [Island Recording CD] 4-16 Page, Casino Theatre, Avalon, Catalina 15:12 Nobody Does it Better Neil Jensen Five Alive [Digipipe CD] 1985 4-15 Wurlitzer, Capri Theatre, Adelaide, Australia 19:31 Can't Smile Without You Iain Flitcroft It's The Talk of the Town [WWCD 1050] 2003 3-22 Wurlitzer, Assembly Hall, Worthing, England; ex-Metropole, Victoria and Empress Ballroom, Blackpool 22:54 About A Quarter To Nine Dave Wickerham dave@dickinson [DTOS CD] 2000 3-66 Kimball, Dickinson High School, Wilmington, DE 26:41 I Wish You Love Buddy Cole Modern Pipe Organ [Warner Bros. WS 1533] 1963 3-27 Wurlitzer-Morton, Buddy Cole Studio, Gentry Ave., North Hollywood (3-17 Wurlitzer Ex United Artists Theatre, Los Angeles & 3-9 Robert Morton from Capitol Theatre, Marshalltown, Iowa) 29:47 Can't Take My Eyes Off You Justin LaVoie ATOS 2014 Indianapolis [Back Home Again In Indiana] Highlights 2014 3-26 Wurlitzer, Manual High School, Indianapolis, IN 34:23 I'm Falling In Love With Someone Christian Cartwright Tuned Up 2! [Pipes In The Peaks CD] 2007 3-15 Compton-Wurlitzer, Pipes in the Peaks, Ashbourne, Derbyshire 38:28 Can't Buy Me Love Simon Gledhill Concert: Dickinson High School 2010-03-13 [DTOS C-243] 2010 3-66 Kimball, Dickinson High School, Wilmington, DE 41:02 I'm Confessin' (That I Love You) John Mann Unforgettable [Soundline SLO 4021] 2001 3-10 Compton, Burtey Fen Collection, Pinchbeck, Spalding, Lincolnshire; ex-Ritz Cinema, Tunbridge Wells 44:50 Besame Mucho Bill Vlasak Sentimental Journey [WJV CD] 1992 4-42 Wurlitzer, Paramount Music Palace, Indianapolis, IN; originally Paramount Oakland 4-20 48:42 I'm A Fool To Want You Ken Double Let Me Sing And I'm Happy 2019 4-23 Grande Page, Stephenson High School, Stone Mountain, GA 53:28 An Affair To Remember Bob Ralston Tulip Time [SPOTOMA CD] 2000 3-12 Barton, Pella Opera House (1900), Iowa 56:10 Can This Be Love? Mark Herman Concert: COS Northern Convention 2022-09-29 2022 3-12 Wurlitzer, Victoria Hall, Saltaire, Yorkshire; COS Convention 2022 58:01 Of Thee I Sing (Baby) Billy Nalle The Wizard Of The Organ [Concert Recording CR-0043] 4-22 Wurlitzer, Auditorium Theatre, Rochester, NY

The San Gabriel Mountains, with their rugged terrain, dense woodlands, and towering peaks, call to adventurers seeking both physical and spiritual challenges. Offering solitude for rock climbers and awe-inspiring landscapes for hikers, these mountains are also steeped in ancient history, once home to Native American tribes like the Tongva. The mountains' beauty is matched by their danger, as unpredictable weather and challenging trails have led to the disappearances of many, including actor Julian Sands. Known for his love of mountaineering, Sands vanished on a solo hike in January 2023, amidst treacherous conditions on Mount San Antonio. His tragic fate serves as a sobering reminder of the mountains' unforgiving nature. To listen to this episode ad free and access exclusive content, Follow us on ⁠Patreon⁠. You can also visit our website: ⁠www.theydisappearedpodcast.com⁠ For sponsorship and direct podcast episode inquiries please email theydisappearedpodcast@gmail.com To try Magic Mind: go to ⁠www.magicmind.com/theydisappeared⁠ - to save off a one-time subscription, use promo code TD20 This episode was produced by Katie Haze Productions To see more of her work visit her at ⁠katiehaze.com⁠

Send us a textMarielena Becerra and Jaime Alvarez are a dynamic husband-and-wife team whose journey is deeply rooted in resilience, cultural pride, and the power of community. Together, they have built a thriving legacy through their family-owned restaurants, Baja Cali Fish & Tacos and Girasol Cocina Mexicana, blending their personal histories and shared values into every aspect of their work.Born in San Gabriel and raised in El Monte, Marielena's childhood took a pivotal turn when her father moved their family to Guadalajara, Mexico, in search of safety from rising gang activity in the early 1980s. Spending her formative years in Mexico, she returned to the San Gabriel Valley at age 10, navigating the challenges of adjusting to a new language and culture. Her journey was one of perseverance, shaped by the unwavering support of her parents, educators, and peers.As a first-generation college student, Marielena earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from CSU Los Angeles. She spent 17 years as an educator, guiding students and fostering a sense of belonging that helped them succeed in their college journeys. In 2022, she stepped into a new chapter, partnering with Jaime to manage their restaurants, where her passion for creating meaningful experiences shines.Jaime Alvarez, a proud Angeleno raised in Northeast Los Angeles, found refuge from the gang violence of his youth through his love of baseball. The discipline and commitment he developed on the field carried him through life's challenges, including a 17-year educational journey that culminated in a Bachelor of Science in Business from Cal Poly Pomona and an MBA from the University of La Verne.Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Jaime co-founded Baja Cali Fish & Tacos in 2017, growing the business to eight locations across Southern California. His vision expanded with the launch of Girasol Cocina Mexicana in Monrovia, a restaurant inspired by the flavors and traditions of Mexico, where food, music, and hospitality create an unforgettable dining experience.Together, Marielena and Jaime embody the values of hard work, family, and cultural heritage. Their journey has not been without challenges, including the impact of COVID-19 on the restaurant industry, but their faith and determination have guided them through adversity.Beyond their professional lives, Marielena and Jaime cherish their roles as parents to their children, Emma, Isabella, Julian, and Camila. They find joy in family walks, cheering on their kids' activities, and sharing moments of celebration. Jaime's love for baseball remains a lifelong passion, while Marielena enjoys self-care activities like crafting caramel apples and dancing with her husband.Their story is a testament to the power of perseverance, the importance of community, and the enduring strength of family. Through their restaurants and their lives, Marielena and Jaime continue to inspire others to dream big, embrace their roots, and work together to create something extraordinary.___________________Music CreditsIntroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OGStingerScarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio LibraryOutroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG__________________My SGV Podcast:Website: www.mysgv.netNewsletter: Beyond the MicPatreon: MySGV Podcastinfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Varios incendios están asolando el condado de Los Ángeles desde el martes pasado. Este gran incendio con varios focos activos es de tal magnitud que ocupa por completo la agenda informativa y se ha convertido ya en uno de los más devastadores en la historia de California. Las llamas lo han devorado todo a su paso: grandes áreas cubiertas de vegetación, casas, infraestructuras y han obligado a las autoridades a evacuar a cientos de miles de personas. Al margen de los daños materiales, que serán muy cuantiosos en términos económicos, la catástrofe ha dejado ya 16 víctimas mortales y un número aún indeterminado de desaparecidos. El primero de los incendios comenzó en Palisades, una zona residencial ubicada en el noreste de la ciudad y hasta ahora ha sido el más destructivo de todos los focos. Ha arrasado casi 9.000 hectáreas de Pacific Palisades, un barrio conocido en todo el mundo por sus lujosas residencias y sus vistas al mar. Que el incendio se haya extendido tanto se debe a que el viento sopla con fuerza (se han registrado rachas de más de 150 km/h), y a la sequía previa. En el sur de California ha llovido muy poco en los últimos meses, la vegetación estaba muy seca y ha ardido con mucha facilidad. Los montes, además, no estaban limpios, lo que ha incrementado la cantidad de combustible en el bosque bajo típico de la costa sur de California. Otro de los focos que más se han extendido ha sido el de Eaton, en la sierra de San Gabriel, al norte de Pasadena. Este incendio está siendo realmente difícil de extinguir debido a la complicada orografía del lugar y a la densidad de la vegetación, lo que ha permitido que las llamas se propaguen con gran rapidez penetrando en zonas pobladas como el barrio de Altadena. El de Eaton está siendo especialmente mortífero. 11 de las 16 víctimas mortales se han producido allí. Al igual que sucede en la costa, la combinación de vientos fuertes, bajos niveles de humedad y una vegetación extremadamente seca ha creado la condiciones ideales para la expansión del fuego, convirtiendo lo que podría haber sido un incendio controlable en una catástrofe de grandes dimensiones. Las consecuencias económicas de estos incendios son igualmente alarmantes. Se estima que los daños puedan alcanzar entre los 130.000 y 150.000 millones de dólares, pero podría ser mucho más. Con la estimación inicial el gran incendio de Los Ángeles es ya el más costoso de la historia de Estados Unidos. A eso ha contribuido el hecho de que en zonas como Palisades el valor de las propiedades es muy alto. La reconstrucción será una tarea monumental tanto en términos de tiempo como de recursos financieros. La lucha contra estos incendios está siendo también muy costosa. Hay cerca de 15.000 personas involucradas directamente en la extinción del fuego: bomberos, policías y miembros de la Guardia Nacional trabajando incansablemente para contener las llamas. Pero tanto esfuerzo no está dando los resultados deseados porque falta agua en muchas bocas de incendio y porque la velocidad del viento impide valerse de medios aéreos. Las autoridades han tenido que recurrir a medidas drásticas como imponer toques de queda y arrestar a saqueadores que aprovechaban las zonas evacuadas. Por ahora hay unas 150.000 personas se encuentran evacuadas, pero prácticamente toda la ciudad está sintiendo los efectos de los incendios. En distintas partes de Los Ángeles hay cortes de electricidad y problemas de abastecimiento de agua. El humo ha empeorado la calidad del aire que en algunas zonas está en niveles peligrosos, por lo que se ha declarado la emergencia. El gobernador de California, Gavin Newsom, ya ha adelantado que este será el peor desastre natural de la historia de Estados Unidos. En La ContraRéplica: 0:00 Introducción 4:08 Los Ángeles en llamas 32:33 Apropiación cultural 37:12 El PSOE y el chavismo 41:10 Las bandas del Reino Unido · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria de España. 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Please remember to rate and review our podcast! Check out your YouTube channel @comadresycomics   CHISME DE LA SEMANA: We chat about the awesomeness of Latino Comics Expo 2024. ON MY RADAR:  Emilia Pérez streaming on Netflix.   HORA DE LA CERVECITA:  Pumpkin Spice Iced Latte by Dunkin' Spiked BOOK REVIEW:  One Man Show by Tito Melgoza @tito.melgoza www.toontito.neocities.org EN LA LIBRERIA: VISCERE #2: A Folk Horror Comics Anthology-Tales of magic and mayhem from six emerging and stalwart indie cartoonists.  http://kck.st/4hV7lNB JUNTOS Y FUERTES: Nostalgic Comic Shop is proud to announce we will be hosting the writer of #KingdomCome #TheChampions the current #JusticeLeagueUnlimited and #BatmanRobinYearOne, comic superstar Mark Waid! Saturday, December 14th from 1-3! Line-up will first come first serve, items will be limited with more information coming soon.  Nostalgic Comic Shop 513 S Del Mar Ave, San Gabriel, CA 91776     @nostalgiccomicshop SALUDOS: @latinocomicsexpo Follow us on socials @comadresycomics Visit our website comadresycomics.comProduced by Makenzie Mizell | Period.

Chairman Andrew Salas stands as a dedicated torchbearer for his ancestors, passionately committed to preserving the legacy and cultural heritage of the Kizh Nation, also known as the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians. For over 15 years, he has served as the Chairman, tirelessly working to protect the sacred lands and history of the original inhabitants of the greater Los Angeles area. His leadership has been pivotal in securing the Kizh Nation's stewardship of significant sites, including the Jurupa Oak, while collaborating with developers and government agencies to safeguard indigenous cultural resources.Deeply rooted in the Kizh lineage that helped build the San Gabriel Mission, Chairman Salas embodies the enduring connection his people have to the Greater Los Angeles Basin. Their heritage is not merely a historical footnote; it is a vibrant and living memory woven into the community's fabric. San Gabriel, known as the "Opening Gates to Los Angeles," holds profound ancestral significance for the Kizh Nation, where the lives and stories of its members are intricately tied to the land.With decades of experience, Chairman Salas is the tribal representative for the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, and he is eager to share the rich history of the Kizh Nation and the cherished memories of San Gabriel.Website: gabrielenoindians.orgInstagram: @officialgabrielenokizhnationPhone #: 626-926-4131___________________Music CreditsIntroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OGStingerScarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio LibraryOutroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG__________________My SGV Podcast:Website: www.mysgv.netNewsletter: Beyond the MicPatreon: MySGV Podcastinfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Para despedir esta semana, el día viernes nos fuimos hasta el Colegio San Gabriel Arcángel ubicado también en Valencia, donde compartimos con parte de sus estudiantes quienes nos compartieron todo lo que aprendieron durante la charla y lo indispensable que es corroborar toda la info que recibimos; no dejárselo todo a la Inteligencia Artificial.

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From a young age, Robert Glassman worked hard to perfect his abilities as a public speaker.  When he was in high school, his parents enrolled him in a Dale Carnegie program to develop confidence speaking in front of strangers.  From high school to law school, Robert was a perennial class president and accustomed to giving planned speeches before large audiences.  Join Rahul and Ben as they discuss with Robert the advantages and challenges of transitioning his public speaking skills to success in the courtroom.  Robert talks about how he developed expertise in handling high-profile cases involving injuries to children while in the care of the public schools, and lessons learned from his first experience examining witnesses at trial to recently obtaining an eight-figure jury verdict the day after his forty-first birthday. About Robert Glassmanhttps://www.panish.law/glassman.htmlRobert Glassman is a partner at Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP where he represents plaintiffs in large and complex personal injury cases and is a recognized leader in the Los Angeles legal community.Recognized by the Daily Journal as among the 2023 Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 in California, Mr. Glassman has also been named a “Rising Star” in Personal Injury litigation by Law360 and recognized as a “Rising Star” by the Super Lawyers publication since 2013 where he has been consistently selected as one of the “Up-and-Coming 100 Southern California Rising Stars”, the list of lawyers who rank at the top of the Super Lawyers' Rising Stars list.His work on three high-profile school injury cases –  Lee v. Pupil Transportation Cooperative, Pierce v. Murrieta Valley Unified School District, and Sepulveda v. Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District – led to significant reforms at the school districts where the tragedies occurred and helped to establish new child safety laws in California.Mr. Glassman also represents victims and survivors of sexual abuse, including ‘Jane' who filed suit against her abusers in the high-profile case against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.A three-time Consumer Attorneys of California Consumer Attorney of the Year finalist for his work on Lee v. Pupil Transportation Cooperative, Pierce v. Murrieta Valley Unified School District, and Sepulveda v. Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District, Mr. Glassman has also been recognized as a 2023 California Lawyer Attorney of the Year for his work on Sepulveda v. Yucaipa-Calimesa Unified School District.Mr. Glassman currently serves as the Co-Chair of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers Los Angeles Young Lawyers division and is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Los Angeles Chapter.SOME OF MR. GLASSMAN'S MOST NOTABLE TRIAL VERDICTS INCLUDE:Diao v. Southern California Gas Company (Los Angeles jury awarded a $19,786,818 to injured plaintiff following a gas explosion at home in San Gabriel, CA). The judgment was recently upheld on appeal.Dillon v. City of Los Angeles (Los Angeles jury awarded $11,045,000 for a motorcyclist who suffered serious injuries following a collision with a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP) vehicle.)Crenshaw v. Land O'Lakes, Inc.(Kings County jury awarded $6.45 million to Corcoran State Prison correctional officer after motorcycle crash in Hanford, CA).  For the work Mr. Glassman and firm partner Brian Panish did on the Crenshaw case, it was recognized by The Daily Journal as a Top Ten Verdict of 2010.Gil v. Anderson (Los Angeles County jury awarded $2,000,969 to a man who was injured when his vehicle was struck from behind by a large commercial plumbing van)Ortega v. Lim (San Diego County jury awarded $1,957,500 for a man who suffered a back injury after his pick-up truck was struck by another vehicle whose driver was distracted and ran a red light at an intersection.)Kluthe v. Charles Doherty Concrete(Vista, California jury awarded a $1,552,917.56 verdict for a young man who suffered a back injury after his vehicle was struck by a cement dump truck that ran a red light at an intersection)SOME OF MR. GLASSMAN'S NOTABLE SETTLEMENTS INCLUDE:Lee v. Pupil Transportation Cooperative($23,500,000 for the parents of Hun Joon “Paul” Lee, a 19-year-old non-verbal autistic student who tragically died aboard a Whittier school bus after the driver left him behind to engage in a sexual tryst with a co-worker)Sepulveda v. Yucaipa-Calimesa Unified School District ($15,750,000 for the mother of 13-year-old Adilene Carrasco who suffered an asthma attack at school and died as a result of the district's failure to follow its own safety protocols)Pierce v. Murietta Valley Unified School District($11,000,000 for the family of a middle school student who drowned during a school-sponsored swim party)Palmstrom v. City of Pasadena ($7,150,000 for a toddler who suffered severe injuries after she was trapped beneath a 20-foot eucalyptus tree branch that had fallen onto her while playing on a preschool playground)Agu v. UC Regents ($4,750,000 for the parents of a Cal Berkeley football player with sickle cell trait who died during an off-season conditioning drill)Mr. Glassman has also secured eight-figure settlements in a wide range of cases including $32.6 million in a products liability design defect case, $16 million in a premises liability case, $12.45 million in a motor vehicle collision case, and $10 million in a dangerous condition of public property case involving a fallen tree.He is a member of the executive committee of the Los Angeles County Bar Association Judicial Appointments Committee (JAC) which responds to the governor's requests to evaluate individuals under consideration for appointment to the Superior Court bench.Prior to working at Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP, Mr. Glassman clerked at the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office in the Major Crimes Division where he worked on high profile murder prosecutions and in the Preliminary Hearing Unit where he conducted dozens of preliminary felony hearings.  Mr. Glassman also previously worked on Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer's Gun Violence Prevention Task Force.In 2020, Mr. Glassman also led the collaboration between Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP and The Children's Rights Clinic at Southwestern Law School (CRC) to provide legal representation to low-income children in the areas of school discipline, special education, and personal injury. Under his direction, clients will be represented by the firm in the area of personal injury while Southwestern law students participating in the Children's Rights Clinic will represent clients in the areas of special education and school discipline under the supervision of Southwestern Law School Professors.An alumnus of the Whitfield School in St. Louis, Missouri, Mr. Glassman also provided an invaluable opportunity in 2021 for the current and future students at his alma mater with the creation of the Glassman Leaders Program. During the program, two selected students — one junior and one senior — develop their public speaking and leadership skills through on-and off-campus coursework and mentorship. Participants also attend an eight-week Dale Carnegie course, which focuses on building communication skills for business people and students alike.Mr. Glassman attended Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA where he obtained his B.A. degree in English.  Following college, Mr. Glassman obtained his law degree from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles where he served as president of the student body, and was a member of the Trial Advocacy Honors Program. GLASSMAN'S PREVIOUS LEADERSHIP POSITIONS INCLUDE:President, Los Angeles County Bar Association BarristersNickel Club President (Southwestern Law School's Young Alumni Association)Political Chair, New Lawyers Division, Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaStudent Body President, Southwestern Law School, Los Angeles, CAClass President, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA.Senior Class President, Whitfield School, St. Louis, MO.Mr. Glassman is admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia, California, and United States District Courts throughout California.

Which Zone member wastes their vacation most? Was The War of 1812 an exhibition? Is B1G Crossing now the San Gabriel mountains?

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Meditación en la fiesta de los Santos Arcángeles San Miguel, San Gabriel y San Rafael. Son mensajeros de Dios que nos protegen, sostienen y custodian en nuestro camino al Cielo. Miguel significa "¡quien cómo Dios!", Gabriel, "fortaleza de Dios" y Rafael, "medicina de Dios".Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Meditaciones diarias. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/874295

Today on Valentine in the Morning: We congratulate Ann from San Gabriel for winning $38,900 during this run of What's That Noise on 104.3 MYfm! We want to thank everyone who called in with their guesses and we look forward to doing it again! Listen live every weekday from 5-10am pacific: https://www.iheart.com/live/1043-myfm-173/ Website: 1043myfm.com/valentine Instagram: @ValentineInTheMorningFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/valentineinthemorning TikTok: @ValentineInTheMorning

We are thrilled to welcome back Luis J. Rodriguez, former Los Angeles Poet Laureate from 2014 to 2016, in this episode. We discuss the Always Running festival, which is named after his well-known book - Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A. Since our last interview, Luis has been traveling with his wife Trini for poetry readings and speaking engagements around the world. Currently, he is working on a script with Freddy Negrete based on the true story of the killing of David Dominguez, a gang member, by San Gabriel ex-cop Billy Joe McIlvain. We also touch on a project that Luis was involved in with John Leguizamo, though unfortunately it was not completed. One of the most heartbreaking topics we discuss is the growing homeless population in Los Angeles and how expensive housing is causing many people to leave the city or move to Mexico. Take a listen to this insightful conversation with an accomplished author and activist. In addition to being a novelist, memoirist, short story writer, children's book writer, and essayist, Luis is also a poet. He is also known as a mentor, healer, youth and arts advocate, community and urban peace activist, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. And if you find yourself in the Los Angeles area, be sure to visit Tia Chucha Bookstore and Cultural Center. He has 16 books in all genres (poetry, children's books, fiction, and nonfiction), including the best-selling memoir, "Always Running, La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A." His latest memoir is the sequel, "It Calls You Back: An Odyssey Through Love, Addiction, Revolutions, and Healing." His last poetry book is 2016's "Borrowed Bones" from Curbstone Books/Northwestern University Press. In 2020, Seven Stories Press released his first book of essays, "From Our Land to Our Land: Essays, Journeys & Imaginings from a Native Xicanx Writer." Among his many awards and fellowships, in 2022 Luis was given a California Arts Council Legacy Fellowship and a Los Angeles Times' Robert Kirsch Lifetime Achievement Award. Luis is founding editor of Tia Chucha Press, now for over 30 years, and more than 20 years ago he co-founded with his wife Trini Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural & Bookstore in the San Fernando Valley. He has traveled across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, South America, Europe, and Japan to speak, do poetry readings, indigenous ceremonies, or reportage over the past 40 years. This includes prisons, jails, and juvenile lockups in around 20 U.S. states, as well as Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Argentina, Italy, and England. Dedicated to his indigenous roots and Native American spirituality, Luis has a Mexika name: Mixcoatl Itztlacuiloh. With his wife Trini (Tlazohteotl) he has a podcast called "The Hummingbird Cricket Hour"--http://hchpodcast.libsyn.com/ Luis is dedicated to a clean, balanced, abundant, cooperative, healing world. No more capitalist private property relations, exploitation, war, or inequities. "In essential things, unity; in nonessential things, liberty. In all things compassion." Always Running – La Vida Loca, Gang Days in LA by Luis J. Rodriguez The Concrete River: Poems by Luis J Rodriguez Tia Chucha Bookstore & Cultural Center Freddy Negrete: Smile Now, Cry Later Good Cop or Bad Cop? The Story of Billy Joe McIlvain and the Murder of David Dominguez

Pamela James Segerquist grew up in San Gabriel, attended San Gabriel High School, and was actively involved in a YMCA service club during her formative years. Before returning to her hometown, Pamela embarked on a journey that took her to the Bay Area, where she lived with her husband. There, she underwent a significant career change and faced a challenging medical diagnosis. With unwavering support from her loved ones, Pamela courageously battled and triumphed over cancer.Her return to San Gabriel marks not only a physical homecoming but also a spiritual one, reconnecting with her roots and community. Pamela's story is a testament to resilience, strength, and the power of community support.Instagram: @realtorpamelaj___________________Music CreditsIntroLike it Loud, Dyalla, YouTube Audio LibraryStingerScarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio LibraryOutroIndecision, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library__________________My SGV Podcast:www.mysgv.netinfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Full Text of ReadingsMonday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 377The Saint of the day is Saint Junipero SerraSaint Junipero Serra’s Story In 1776, when the American Revolution was beginning in the east, another part of the future United States was being born in California. That year a gray-robed Franciscan founded Mission San Juan Capistrano, now famous for its annually returning swallows. San Juan was the seventh of nine missions established under the direction of this indomitable Spaniard. Born on Spain's island of Mallorca, Serra entered the Franciscan Order taking the name of Saint Francis' childlike companion, Brother Juniper. Until he was 35, he spent most of his time in the classroom—first as a student of theology and then as a professor. He also became famous for his preaching. Suddenly he gave it all up and followed the yearning that had begun years before when he heard about the missionary work of Saint Francis Solano in South America. Junipero's desire was to convert native peoples in the New World. Arriving by ship at Vera Cruz, Mexico, he and a companion walked the 250 miles to Mexico City. On the way Junipero's left leg became infected by an insect bite and would remain a cross—sometimes life-threatening—for the rest of his life. For 18 years, he worked in central Mexico and in the Baja Peninsula. He became president of the missions there. Enter politics: the threat of a Russian invasion south from Alaska. Charles III of Spain ordered an expedition to beat Russia to the territory. So the last two conquistadors—one military, one spiritual—began their quest. José de Galvez persuaded Junipero to set out with him for present-day Monterey, California. The first mission founded after the 900-mile journey north was San Diego in 1769. That year a shortage of food almost canceled the expedition. Vowing to stay with the local people, Junipero and another friar began a novena in preparation for St. Joseph's day, March 19, the scheduled day of departure. On that day, the relief ship arrived. Other missions followed: Monterey/Carmel (1770); San Antonio and San Gabriel (1771); San Luís Obispo (1772); San Francisco and San Juan Capistrano (1776); Santa Clara (1777); San Buenaventura (1782). Twelve more were founded after Serra's death. Junipero made the long trip to Mexico City to settle great differences with the military commander. He arrived at the point of death. The outcome was substantially what Junipero sought: the famous “Regulation” protecting the Indians and the missions. It was the basis for the first significant legislation in California, a “Bill of Rights” for Native Americans. Because the Native Americans were living a nonhuman life from the Spanish point of view, the friars were made their legal guardians. The Native Americans were kept at the mission after baptism lest they be corrupted in their former haunts—a move that has brought cries of “injustice” from some moderns. Junipero's missionary life was a long battle with cold and hunger, with unsympathetic military commanders and even with danger of death from non-Christian native peoples. Through it all his unquenchable zeal was fed by prayer each night, often from midnight till dawn. He baptized over 6,000 people and confirmed 5,000. His travels would have circled the globe. He brought the Native Americans not only the gift of faith but also a decent standard of living. He won their love, as witnessed especially by their grief at his death. He is buried at Mission San Carlo Borromeo, Carmel, and was beatified in 1988. Pope Francis canonized him in Washington, D.C., on September 23, 2015. Reflection The word that best describes Junipero is zeal. It was a spirit that came from his deep prayer and dauntless will. “Always forward, never back” was his motto. His work bore fruit for 50 years after his death as the rest of the missions were founded in a kind of Christian communal living by the Indians. When both Mexican and American greed caused the secularization of the missions, the Chumash people went back to what they had been—God again writing straight with crooked lines. Saint Junipero Serra is the Patron Saint of: California Missions Click here for more on Saint Junipero Serra! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

En el momento de la Anunciación el Arcángel San Gabriel dedicó un saludo. lleno de gloria a la Santísima Virgen; hasta el día de hoy los católicos repetimos esta oración, pero, ¿Usted la conoce y entiende en profundidad? Acompañe hoy al Padre Mauricio Galarza para conocer mejor esta bella oración.

Anaheim leaders give unanimous approval to Disneyland's expansion plan. San Gabriel council nixes a DEI-related commission. The Lakers are heading to the playoffs, after achieving victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.    Support the show: https://laist.com

Mayor Karen Bass talks homelessness and city budget in state of the city address. San Gabriel considers dropping equity panel after rejecting LGBTQ safe space program. NASA seeks to speed up and lessen the cost of its planned Mars Sample Return Project. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.    Support the show: https://laist.com

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A grisly murder mystery unfolds in southern California's San Gabriel mountains in 1999.More Ghost Town: https://www.ghosttownpod.comSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/ghosttownpod (7 Day Free Trial!)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghosttownpodSources: https://bit.ly/3w5VgSk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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