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    May 18, 2013 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  1. Mariachi Idol finalists take the stage

    Songs of love and loss resounded from Crummett Park in Calexico as the six Mariachi Idol finalists took their turn at the microphone Saturday.
    Staff Writer
    Songs of love and loss resounded from Crummett Park in Calexico as the six Mariachi Idol finalists took their turn at the microphone Saturday. The event was more than an opportunity for area residents to shine. Prizes were on the line. Whoever the...

    Tags: Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Music

    2. May 9, 2013 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  2. Vista Latina: Día de las Madres a display of deep veneration for motherhood

    While Dia de las Madres activities may change on a yearly basis for Ana Carranza, her mother and their fellow female childbearing family members, one constant remains: no husbands or kids are allowed.
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    While Dia de las Madres activities may change on a yearly basis for Ana Carranza, her mother and their fellow female childbearing family members, one constant remains: no husbands or kids are allowed. “It’s our special day,” Carranza...

    Tags: University of California, Irvine, Arts and Culture, Mexico

    3. May 8, 2013 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  3. Vista Latina: Disney withdraws request for "Dia de los Muertos" trademark

    Amid widespread outrage from the Latino community, the Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday withdrew its application to trademark the phrase “Dia de los Muertos.”
    Staff Writer, Copy Editor
    Amid widespread outrage from the Latino community, the Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday withdrew its application to trademark the phrase “Dia de los Muertos.” The entertainment company had filed applications with the U.S. Trademark and Patent...

    Tags: Pixar Animation, Grateful Dead (music group), Arts and Culture, Human Rights, Holidays

    4. May 2, 2013 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  4. Hidalgo Society to hold annual Cinco De Mayo Fiesta

    BRAWLEY- Hinojosa Park will soon come alive with mariachi and folklorico dancing as the Hidalgo Society prepares to hold their annual Cinco De Mayo Fiesta on Saturday.
    Staff Writer
    BRAWLEY- Hinojosa Park will soon come alive with mariachi and folklorico dancing as the Hidalgo Society prepares to hold their annual Cinco De Mayo Fiesta on Saturday. “This celebration is a tradition for the society,” said Max Reyes, Hidalgo...

    Tags: Arts and Culture, Cinco de Mayo, Festive Events

    5. Apr 25, 2013 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  5. Lucrative fish-smuggling trend active in region

    CALEXICO — When Calexico resident Song Shen Zhen, 73, recently drove through a Calexico Port of Entry, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer noticed plastic grocery bags under backseat floor mats.
    Staff Writer
    CALEXICO — When Calexico resident Song Shen Zhen, 73, recently drove through a Calexico Port of Entry, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer noticed plastic grocery bags under backseat floor mats. There weren’t drugs inside the bags...

    Tags: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Immigration, Endangered Species, Arts and Culture, Mexico

    6. Feb 9, 2013 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  6. Growing up Chinese American in the Imperial Valley

    As many second- and third-generation immigrants struggle to keep their native traditions alive in the United States, so have many Imperial Valley-born Chinese residents.
    Staff Writer
    As many second- and third-generation immigrants struggle to keep their native traditions alive in the United States, so have many Imperial Valley-born Chinese residents. “It is important to make sure that there are people to pass on the Chinese...

    Tags: Immigration, Arts and Culture, China, Anna May Wong

    7. Feb 9, 2013 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  7. Imperial Valley locals keep to tradition while celebrating the Chinese New Year

    For 70-year-old May Quan Woo, being born and raised in El Centro meant that celebrating the Chinese New Year was extra special because it was a way for her and her family to stay tied to their Chinese roots.
    Staff Writer
    For 70-year-old May Quan Woo, being born and raised in El Centro meant that celebrating the Chinese New Year was extra special because it was a way for her and her family to stay tied to their Chinese roots. “Culture is very important. If we don&...

    Tags: The Happiest News!, Arts and Culture, China, Human Interest, Symbols and Symbolism

    8. Dec 13, 2012 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  8. Rain doesn't dampen Holtville's Christmas traditions

    HOLTVILLE — Determined to speak to Santa Claus, 9-year-old Drake Jones stood in line with other children outside Holtville City Hall as the weather drizzled on. 
    Staff Writer
    HOLTVILLE — Determined to speak to Santa Claus, 9-year-old Drake Jones stood in line with other children outside Holtville City Hall as the weather drizzled on.  “I want an Xbox game,” Drake said as he watched the line move....

    Tags: Arts and Culture, Holidays, Santa Claus (fictional character), Xbox, Hot Cocoa

    9. Dec 30, 2012 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  9. Families spend New Year's Eve weekend riding dunes

    GLAMIS — For some families the New Year is just not the same without sand dunes and an all-terrain vehicle revved up and ready to go.
    Imperial Valley Press Staff Writer
    GLAMIS — For some families the New Year is just not the same without sand dunes and an all-terrain vehicle revved up and ready to go. Feeling those sentiments exactly, Yorba Linda resident, Phillip Franco and his family decided to celebrate the...

    Tags: New Year's Day, Arts and Culture

    10. Dec 24, 2012 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  10. Local multi-cultured neighborhood celebrates the holiday season together

    HOLTVILLE — Tucked away in a small cul-de-sac here, resides a close nit multi-cultured neighborhood that comes together every year, despite their differences in religion and customs, to celebrate the holiday season with a soup party.
    Staff Writer
    HOLTVILLE — Tucked away in a small cul-de-sac here, resides a close nit multi-cultured neighborhood that comes together every year, despite their differences in religion and customs, to celebrate the holiday season with a soup party. “It...

    Tags: Christmas, Religion and Belief, Arts and Culture, Holidays, Judaism

    11. Dec 4, 2012 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  11. Holiday Tour brings crowd to Pioneers Museum

    IMPERIAL — For 9-year-old Victor Venegas, sampling the traditional dishes of the Valley’s various ethnic groups has become a family tradition.
    Staff Writer
    IMPERIAL — For 9-year-old Victor Venegas, sampling the traditional dishes of the Valley’s various ethnic groups has become a family tradition.  Victor, of Calexico, has been coming to the Holiday Around the World event with his family for the...

    Tags: Christmas, Arts and Culture, Holidays, Family, Trips and Vacations

    12. Dec 23, 2012 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  12. Brawley street continues Christmas traditions

    BRAWLEY – Known to generations of Brawley residents as the “Christmas street,” Sunset Drive has been an inspiring piece of neighborhood unity for years with its illuminated display of holiday lights.
    Staff Writer
    BRAWLEY – Known to generations of Brawley residents as the “Christmas street,” Sunset Drive has been an inspiring piece of neighborhood unity for years with its illuminated display of holiday lights. “I’ve been decorating...

    Tags: Arts and Culture, Holidays, Religious Festivals

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