Valeria Macias

Jan 14, 2025 | lataco.com | Valeria Macias

This article was originally published on Boyle Heights Beat. More than 40,000 acres have burned in wildfires across Los Angeles County, and air quality indexes have reached a high of 400 to 500 in communities near fire areas. So what does that mean for Eastside residents, many who are already exposed to high rates of air pollution?

Jan 13, 2025 | boyleheightsbeat.com | Valeria Macias

More than 40,000 acres have burned in wildfires across Los Angeles County, and air quality indexes have reached a high of 400 to 500 in communities near fire areas. So what does that mean for Eastside residents, many who are already exposed to high rates of air pollution? Before the wildfires broke out last Tuesday, the Boyle Heights zip code ‘90033’ had received an ‘F’ grade when it came to ozone and particle pollution, according to the American Lung Association.

Oct 3, 2024 | uscannenbergmedia.com | Valeria Macias

1. She was the first female mayor of Mexico’s capital, Ciudad de MéxicoPrior to making history as the nation’s first female president, Sheinbaum was the governor of Mexico City from 2018 to 2023. While taking on the role, she also made history as the first female mayor of Mexico City. She first entered the political sphere in 2000 when Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO), former Mexican president and Mexico City governor, appointed her as environment secretary for the country’s capital.

Sep 11, 2024 | uscannenbergmedia.com | Valeria Macias |Erick Trevino |Alexa Diaz |Michelle Chavez

All eyes will be on Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as millions tune in to watch the highly anticipated presidential candidate debate. Tuesday night’s 6 PM PST debate will be the first and only time Former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris will debate one another in the lead-up to the November 5th General Election. The two candidates will participate in a moderated debate with no public audience and no pre-written notes or material for the first time.

Aug 20, 2024 | lataco.com | Valeria Macias

For the first time in the history of the L.A. Angels of Anaheim, the organization hosted its first-ever Salvadoran-Heritage Night this year in partnership with Academia de Futbol Juvenil Amatense (AFJA). A portion of the money raised from ticket sales was donated to the football academy to continue providing greater sports resources for Central American youth. This month, on August 27th, the Dodgers will hold their second-ever Salvadoran Heritage Night in partnership with AFJA.