Author: Maggie Rivas-Rodríguez

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
'Beyond the Latino World War II Hero: The Social and Political Legacy of a Generation' which is edited by Maggie Rivas-Rodríguez and Emilio Zamora continues the acknowledgment of Mexican American patriotism as a meaningful force within the Greatest Generation.… Read More

Teresa Saldivar on OCBizBlog.com

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

2009 Magazine CoverOCBizBlog.com is featuring Orange County businesswoman Teresa Saldivar where she discusses her recipes for success. Being a jewelry store owner in Orange County can scare a timid person because of all the competition.  Then comes someone like Teresa that can only believe in success.

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Sergio Rebia: Talent to Burn 

Friday, January 15th, 2010

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Artist Sergio Rebia keeps popping up on my radar from Cantera furnishings in Santa Ana, to the tour of Read More

Pistolera’s Moona Luna family band!

Friday, January 8th, 2010

moona_luna_pistoleraPistolera gives birth to Moona Luna - The first female-led bilingual family band! The new musical project is brought to you by the Latin-Alternative group Pistolera. The last time Team OCGente saw them was at Pasadena's free concert series last Summer.

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‘Avatar’ – Michelle Rodriguez

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

121409_michelle2Actress Michelle Rodriguez is part of the large ensemble cast in director James Cameron's Big Budget Action Film "Avatar" scheduled for release December 18, 2009.  Being… Read More

‘Wise Latina’ progress on a shirt

Monday, December 14th, 2009

wiselatinaLatina Magazine is celebrating Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s momentous achievement by announcing the sale of their exclusive "Wise Latina" T-shirts. In an effort not to let a few misguided senators turn Sotomayor’s inspirational words into something… Read More

Frank Cano Latin Jazz Band

Friday, December 11th, 2009

frank_canoThe Frank Cano Latin Jazz Band will be stopping by Steamers in Fullerton on Saturday, December 12, 2009 with two shows the 1st Show at 8:30 p.m. and 10:45 p.m for the 2nd Show.

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Cava – World Musician

Monday, November 30th, 2009

cavaThe acclaimed musician and songwriter Claudia Gonzalez and her band Cava will be releasing a new CD on December 31, 2009. They will be ringing in the new year with hot Latin jazz, with influences ranging from Celia Cruz, Peruvian soul, John Coltrane and Billie… Read More

Thanksgiving & Frank Garcia 2009

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

As the Owner of "La Casa Garcia" which was founded in 1961 in Anaheim, Frank Garcia is a quiet hero of Thanksgiving. He is not a man who looks to be recognized for his accomplishments like most heroes he just goes about doing great work because he can.  Frank realized over 20 years ago his family was blessed with the accomplishments of the American Dream. He also noticed that even in the great metropolitan area that is Orange County there are many that do not have it so… Read More

Who is actor Michael Peña?

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

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While watching a recent broadcast of "Shooter" starring Mark Wahlberg which was directed by Antoine Fuqua. I noticed actor Michael Peña had a big role and the only problem… Read More