Lydia Pantazes

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. — A towering plume of thick, dark smoke loomed in the distance, clearly visible from the evacuation center at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center in Rancho Santa Margarita.

LOS ANGELES — On Sept. 16, Mexico celebrates the 214th anniversary of its independence, a date known as “El Grito.”

LOS ANGELES — Reflecting on family photos from her vacations in Mexico always fills Cynthia de La Torre with a deep sense of happiness.

The bill introduced by California Sen. Caroline Menjivar phases out leaded aviation fuel by January 2031. Critics say it could ground piston powered aircraft if no replacement is found.

LOS ANGELES — At just 7 years old Sandro Salinas began honing his culinary skills under the guidance of his mother and grandmother.

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LOS ANGELES — For nearly three decades, Mark Torres has been highlighting LA's Latino music scene through Travel Tips for Aztlan, initially putting the spotlight on bands from East Los Angeles.