The flyer says 8 p.m. That’s when trivia is supposed to start. It’s now 8:07 and trivia host Justin Mora bursts through the door, carrying a bag and portable P.A. system. It’s a Tuesday night and Mora, who seems frazzled running inside, quickly sets up his rig and in...
Growing up in a very traditional Hispanic household, Jennifer Chavez-Ramos, had her whole life mapped out for her by the family. As a child,she stayed at home with her mother cooking and cleaning while her father and brothers went out to experience life. It was expected by the time...
Guillermo del Toro’s films are nothing short of dark fantasy genius. Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, México, del Toro began experimenting with his father’s Super 8 camera at the age of eight, making short films with Planet of the Apes action figures. He enrolled in the Centro de Investigacion y...
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, astronaut Jose M. Hernandez stopped by Citrus College to share his journey from working in the fields to soaring among the stars. Growing up, Hernandez was raised between Mexico and California. His parents were migrant farm workers from Michoacán, Mexico who had wed...
The subtle kick drum to Jamie XX’s “Sleep Sound” fades in, synchronized with the chatter of patrons enjoying refreshing ales in a minimalist, yet well-adorned taproom decorated with succulents and banners. Matthew Garcia, owner of Homage Brewing slowly pulls down on the handle of the beer tap. Carefully, he...
Because of illegal substance abuse and drug related deaths, raves are getting pushed farther away from Southern California. In order to keep the party going, a group of Citrus College students has decided to bring the good times home.
Batool Jaffer is just like you. She loves her iced coffee and lives on her cell phone. She listens to Coldplay, Tupac, The Weeknd and Taylor Swift. She loves shopping at Urban Outfitters and going to Melrose. Born and raised in Southern California, she teared up for Kobe’s last...
It’s important to take time to appreciate everything a mother will do to create a better life for herself and her children. For Lissa Bilau, that meant coming back to school after more than twenty years of being a stay-at-home mom to four sons and a daughter, ranging from...
Coffee is mankind’s survival juice. A go getter companion for early mornings and go to for late nights alike. Americanos and macchiatos fuel us through our busy days. For Jonny Liu, owner of Mantra Coffee Company and self proclaimed coffee connoisseur, coffee goes far beyond the mere mid-day caffeine...
Jaimie Sherif is a local who’s grown up around San Dimas and Upland. You would never think this California native, who had difficulty in her French classes during high school, would end up teaching French let alone has lived in France for two years. She is an adjunct professor of...