4th of July Mario Estrada The celebration of our nation’s Independence occurs on the 4th of July annually and is a time of reflection for me. Our nation has survived […]

I often ponder what it would be like to have my very own children. I watch as my friends get pregnant and I have an absolutely beautiful pair of sobrinos(Spanish […]

Wrapping up Gay Pride month, Antelope Valley’s OUTreach center sponsored a local pride event. Yes, I know, Los Angeles’ little patch of Republica allows their local fairgrounds to host something […]

My family came to this country when my father was 14 and my mother was 4. Both of my grandfathers were born in the United States while their parents were […]

Most people know about the great railroad explosion following the end of the Civil War, but few know about the carnage committed against fellow rail owner James J. Hill out […]

I tinker with the idea of running for public office and sometimes I imagine what would I do with my constituency? One of the highest local offices that I have […]

June 21, 2011 Dear Assemblymember Gatto, In a recent article I read that you recently gave up your private sector position for a life in the public one and have […]

So the story begins not when I find them in my back yard, but before… back to the Beginning. One week after the new neighbors move in, I happen to […]

Well if you haven’t heard my dialogue yet… well then here’s your chance. If you want to be informed then by all means continue reading. I myself, being an American, […]