
Lydia Pantazes
Senior Video Journalist at Spectrum News 1 SoCal
Senior Video Journalist at Spectrum News
Senior Video Journalist for @SpecNews1SoCal Send me your story ideas at [email protected] Member of @nahj @charger fan & @ucsantabarbara grad
Articles
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2 weeks ago |
spectrumnews1.com | Lydia Pantazes
LOS ANGELES — A highly anticipated concert in downtown Los Angeles has been canceled. Ozomatli was set to return to the heart of LA as part of their 30th anniversary tour. Growing tensions over immigration enforcement have forced a last minute change. Click the arrow above to watch the video.
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2 weeks ago |
spectrumnews1.com | Lydia Pantazes
LOS ANGELES — It’s a celebration filled with music, pride and a quiet courage. Despite the fear that still lingers in immigrant communities, graduates from Arleta High School are not just walking the stage; they walked a hard-won path of perseverance and identity. For Mayra, it’s a journey that began across the border and spans a lifetime. Click the arrow above to watch the video.
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2 weeks ago |
spectrumnews1.com | Lydia Pantazes
LOS ANGELES — Across Los Angeles, some street vendors say fear is keeping many of them off the streets. Not the fear of crime — but of immigration enforcement. Spectrum News looked at how some vendors are still showing up, despite the risk, because they say they have no other choice. Click the arrow above to watch the video.
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3 weeks ago |
spectrumnews1.com | Lydia Pantazes
Artist's new mural reflects community, Eaton Fire recovery PUBLISHED 8:00 AM PT Jun. 06, 2025 PUBLISHED 8:00 AM PDT Jun. 06, 2025 ALTADENA, Calif. — As people start to rebuild from the Eaton Fire, one business has become a lifeline for neighbors as they try to recover. Now, the business is helping bring hope to the community and helping paint a new path forward. Click the arrow above the watch the video.
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3 weeks ago |
spectrumnews1.com | Lydia Pantazes
City of Huntington Beach cracks down on illegal street vending BY Lydia Pantazes Huntington Beach PUBLISHED 8:59 PM PT Jun. 03, 2025 PUBLISHED 8:59 PM PDT Jun. 03, 2025 The City of Huntington Beach has started their summer enforcement of street vendors without permits on the beach and pier. Violators could face fines of up to a $1,000.
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