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Meet the kids

By Brooklynn Wong This summer is slated to be a hot one across Southern California as per usual, with a grim outlook for fire potential. According...

Luis ‘Jerry’ Flores announces candidacy for school board

By Luis “Jerry” Flores My family immigrated to the United States with a dream and willingness to work hard. After many years of sacrifice, including...

The gift: a tribute to my mother

By Leslie Stoddard Barely in her teens, arriving on a foreign shore, a shy mother holds her six-month old, Marianne, as the naval ship U.S.S....

A Granddaughter’s Tribute

By Jessica Hulsey Nickel Editor’s Note: Buena Park resident Alzoha “Zoe” Breaux recently passed away. Breaux’s granddaughter Jessica Hulsey Nickel shares the following tribute to...

The right to vote is a gift I cherish

By Gale Stoddard The happiest day of my life was when I became an American citizen at age 22, after living in America for five...

Anaheim native serves with Navy Strike Fighter Squadron

By Kayla Turnbow A 1999 Katella High School graduate and Anaheim native is currently serving with a U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron, which flies one...

Seniors getting a handle on it

By Dr. Patricia Adelekan Recently, I read a report by the Pew Internet & American Life Project. It stated that 53% of seniors use the...

From humble beginnings to presidential appointee: Bob Archuleta’s story

From the Office of Bob Archuleta, candidate for the 32nd Senate District The 32nd Senate District includes Buena Park. At first glance, Pico Rivera Councilman Bob...

Local teacher and mom looks to hold position this election season

Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, sitting in a Fullerton café, has ink on her hands in the early morning, having already been hard at work, and...
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