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Alan Hanson is a poet, essayist, creative nonfiction writer, and an amateur LA historian. He is constantly pointing out old DWP buildings.

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Stop Hating on the Rain: An Ode to the L.A. River, the Trickle That Becomes a Torrent

Elena de la Cruz is a Southern California native who grew up in a traditional Mexican household in which her father got upset when she decided to go to college. But she rebelled, now holds various college degrees, and uses her writing to amplify the voices of the outliers, the cultural pioneers, and the rebels who challenge outdated societal boundaries.

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Blooms, Bling, and $1,200 Bouquets: The ‘Ramo Buchón’ Is the Latest Viral Flower Trend to Know About

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Janette Villafana is an award-winning bilingual multimedia journalist. Her heart lies in community-based reporting, and her work is highly centered on showcasing and uplifting community voices, with a significant focus on the Latino community. She developed her beat at L.A. TACO, covering street vending communities in Los Angeles. Past work has been featured on NBC, LAist, Latino Rebels, and more. She is currently featured at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington in an exhibit titled “¡De última hora! Latinas Report Breaking News.”

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This Latino From Glendale Is Going Viral for Transforming Cobijas Into Tote Bags

First and foremost, I&#8217;d like to thank you for considering my story. I truly am very proud of this one and am thrilled to hear you like it too. Attached is the word doc along with the images.

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Why Catholics Almost Choke On Baby Jesus Each Year on Día de Los Reyes

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