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Mental Health Awareness Month

By Aaliyah Avila, Writer
May 6, 2025

As we enter the month of May, Rio Hondo welcomes Mental Health Awareness Month. To kick off this month, Student Health & Psychological Services hosted...

What's the Deal With Whittier’s Hadley Tow Company

What’s the Deal With Whittier’s Hadley Tow Company

How Hadley Tow is Damaging Its Reputation
By Wendy Garcia, Writer
May 2, 2025
They damaged my truck while towing and then refused to fix it
One, Two, Grab a Backpack and Go!

One, Two, Grab a Backpack and Go!

By Frank Seijas, Writer
Apr 25, 2025

Many are considering possible travel plans with Summer just around the corner. Popular travel destinations may require extensive planning, a high cost,...

Through the Eyes Annual Exhibition at RHC

Through the Eyes Annual Exhibition at RHC

Seeing ThingsThe Way Children Do
By Aaliyah Avila, Writer
Apr 25, 2025

The Child Development Center hosted its annual “Through the Eyes of the Child” exhibition from April 22-25. The exhibition showcased the children of...

Drivers Beware! New Construction May Slow Your Commute Through Whittier

Drivers Beware! New Construction May Slow Your Commute Through Whittier

Colima Road is Becoming More Commuter-Friendly
By Wendy Garcia, Writer
Apr 23, 2025

As if Whittier and its neighboring cities are not already dealing with heavy traffic, Los Angeles County Public Works has just announced major construction...

Olvera Street is home to many events celebrating Catcholic culture and beliefs. One of the major events brings four- legged friends and many other
animal species out to receive their annual blessing. Among the traditonal practices, Olvera Street is home to many puestos (stands) resembling
outdoor mercados (flea markets) from earlier times. These puestos sell anything from traditonal mexican food, candy, and mexican style goodies.
“Cielito Lindo” translates to beautiful sky, sells its world famous taquitos covered in avocaodo salsa which always draws long lines.

Blessing of the Animals

Fluffy and Furry Friends Gather for an Annual Blessing on Olvera Street
By Wendy Garcia, Writer
Apr 23, 2025

Many pet parents and animal lovers may not be aware of the annual tradition practiced at the historic Olvera Street. A practice that blesses our furry...

Saving Lives One Pint at a Time

Saving Lives One Pint at a Time

By Frank Seijas, Writer
Apr 7, 2025

The American Red Cross was on the Rio Hondo campus on March 1 for a blood drive open to students and the local community wanting to support local blood...

Coachella’s Hottest Acts: Beats, Glam, and a Dessert Revolution

Coachella’s Hottest Acts: Beats, Glam, and a Dessert Revolution

By Marissa Chavez, Opinion Editor
Apr 7, 2025

Coachella season is officially upon us and as we wait for the festival to begin, here is what we can expect to see performances and fashion statements....

Art Hearts Fashion: Redefining Creativity in the Fashion World

Art Hearts Fashion: Redefining Creativity in the Fashion World

Innovation, Diversity and Artistic Expression on the Runway
By Marissa Chavez, Opinion Editor
Mar 24, 2025

Art Hearts Fashion celebrated their 11th anniversary with Adidas Originals for Los Angeles Fashion Week at The New Mart in Downtown Los Angeles over the...

Meet the RHC Pepsters Team!

Meet the RHC Pepsters Team!

By Marissa Chavez, Opinion Editor
Mar 19, 2025

The Pepster team was founded by Dayanara Flores and Destiny Mendoza. Rio Hondo has not had a Pepsters cheerleading team in over ten years. Flores was in...

New Restaurant in Uptown Whittier Claims to Have ‘The Best Salsa North of the Border’

New Restaurant in Uptown Whittier Claims to Have ‘The Best Salsa North of the Border’

By Frank Seijas, Writer
Mar 4, 2025

A colorful balloon arch and the vibrant sounds of mariachi welcomed patrons to the grand opening of Uptown Whittier’s newest Mexican restaurant, Super...

Massive Monthly Flea Market Returns

Massive Monthly Flea Market Returns

By Luis Martinez, Contributor
Feb 28, 2025

The monthly Rose Bowl Flea Market took place on Sunday, Feb. 9th at the legendary Pasadena, Calif. stadium. With the recent L.A. county fires striking...

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