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Ivan Fernandez

A.k.a. Afroxander; Weekend Editor at L.A. Taco and a lecturer at San Diego State University. He has covered arts, culture, history, politics, and sports with an emphasis on Latin America and its U.S. diaspora for over two decades.

Update: San Bernardino Man Shot at by Federal Agents in Early August Now in Custody

Francisco Longoria is in custody weeks after fleeing an arrest from then-unidentified and armed assailants who smashed the windows of his vehicle before shooting at him.

August 30, 2025

Cal Poly Pomona Students Protest, Successfully ‘Postponing’ Career Fair Over Border Patrol Presence

Many students felt unsafe with CBP on campus. Meanwhile, the university’s career center is reassessing its programming for future events.

August 28, 2025

You Missed Over 1,800 Succulents at the Country’s Biggest Cactus Bash, In Arcadia

Some of the rare succulents for sale included Yemen’s rare euphorbia abdelkuri and Chile’s copiapoa marginata, where nine seedlings sold for $1,900. Other rare cacti on display can live up to 700 years.

August 19, 2025

Fontana Family Trapped In Home After Stalking and Harassment from Federal Agents

Agents taunted, stalked Jose Castro and his family for several days outside of their home without once presenting a warrant for his arrest after failing to detain him.

August 5, 2025

LA Galaxy Bans Photographer After Accusing Him of Bringing “Unapproved” Pro-Immigrant Banner

Galaxy fans will also sit out El Trafico tonight after weeks of their team’s silence during the Siege of L.A., including ICE’s detainment of a Galaxy fan, while the photographer claims innocence over misusing a gameday credential.

July 19, 2025

Residents Protest Gentrification in Mexico City Neighborhoods

So-called "digital nomads" have made life unaffordable for residents

ICE Had to Take Her to E.R. After Detaining Her, And Now They Wait Outside to Re-Detain Her

Family and friends are rallying to protect the victim from detainment.

July 4, 2025

El Rey Del Corrido Rides Again: Chalino Sanchez’s Iconic Final Album Will Be Re-Released on Vinyl This Week

The remastered recording sounds incredible. Not only does each instrument sound more vibrant and clearer, but Chalino’s vocals, which he self-deprecatingly described as “barking,” come out so clearly that you’d swear he’s in the room or car singing just for you.

August 28, 2024