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The new school year is here, but the adjustment to returning to school may take a few weeks. Returning to school can be fun and exciting, with every day bringing new experiences, but it can also be di...

Age: 61   Profession: Store Manager of Gottschalks, East Hills  Personal:  Husband, Jesse, 68. Three kids: Jesse Jr,. 44; Brando, 43; Brenda, 41. Four grandchildren: Daniel, 23; Vi...

ARLINGTON, Va., —  Hispanic Heritage Month 2008 (Sept. 15 to Oct. 15) is coming up, and PBS is celebrating with a great lineup of programs that entertain while examining the history, herita...

  My boys are almost ready for back to school. They are all set with their new school supplies, clothes and shoes. By this weekend, they will have to get back into their early-to-bed, early-to...

Salsa lesson fundraiser Assembly candidate Fran Florez will host a salsa lesson fundraiser next week. The event will be held Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Doubletree Hotel, 2100 Camino Del Rio Court, of...

Thank you to all participants, we are reaching out to the injured party and setting the record straight. The Lowrider Nationals was a success as a car show and concert; however, there was an unfortun...

Age: 38   Profession: El Peladillo on La Caliente Radio 96.9-FM  Personal:  “I have never liked to call myself a DJ — I am just somebody that interprets the feelings of...

SoLuna to compete in Vegas On Saturday, Aug. 9 the local folklórico group, SoLuna will compete in a national contest being held in Las Vegas, representing all of California. The group qualifi...

Age: 43   Profession: Supervisor, Child Support Services   Personal:  Husband, J.R. Rodriguez, 55, a Kern County Sheriff’s Department lieutenant and also can grill the b...

Nancy Rodriguez wanted to play volleyball. She was good at it — in fact, her coaches thought she was a phenomenal athlete — but Rodriguez wasn’t showing up for practice. Turns out...