Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Layla Hernandez

Layla Hernandez, Community Editor

Layla Hernandez is the community editor for Talon Marks covering the Greater Los Angeles area and its local culture. Outside of the newsroom, they can be found reading, writing, creating art, listening to music, or spending time with friends. Hernandez hopes to transfer in 2025 and travel writing about art and culture.

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Rush hour on the 1-5 near Paramount Boulevard exit.

[Photo] Los Angeles is built for cars, not people

Layla Hernandez and Michael Delgado • April 30, 2024

Florence Avenue in Downey is one of many wide-set streets.

Wings Magazine Spring 2024 - LA is built for vehicles

Wings Magazine Spring 2024 – LA is built for vehicles

Michael Delgado and Layla Hernandez • April 24, 2024

February 7, 2024 – Page 3

February 7, 2024 – Page 3

Layla Hernandez, Community Editor • February 7, 2024

People showing showing support to Palestine during MLK march

[Photo] MLK March for food and housing security, ceasefire in Gaza

February 1, 2024

People showing showing support to Palestine during MLK march

People showing showing support to Palestine during MLK march

MLK March for food and housing security, ceasefire in Gaza

Layla Hernandez, Community Editor • February 1, 2024
Voices gather together to echo Dr. King’s calls for justice.
People holding up signs and waving flags to show support for Palestine.

[Photo] Little Arabia hosts a Palestinian solidarity rally

December 5, 2023

People holding up signs and waving flags to show support for Palestine.

People holding up signs and waving flags to show support for Palestine.

Little Arabia hosts a Palestinian solidarity rally

Layla Hernandez • December 5, 2023
Against one-sided narratives and disinformation against supporters of Palestinian rights, rallying and international recognition of solidarity become vital to activists.
Hundreds of bike riders on the 110 freeway participate in Arroyofest.

[Photo] Bikes takeover the freeway with Arroyofest

Layla Hernandez, Staff Writer • November 6, 2023

Hundreds of bike riders on the 110 freeway participate in Arroyofest.

The nights' setlist, written on Esia Medrano's forearm for safekeeping during an energetic performance and David Byrne "Stop Making Sense" dance tribute.

The nights' setlist, written on Esia Medrano's forearm for safekeeping during an energetic performance and David Byrne "Stop Making Sense" dance tribute.

Anticipation lingers amongst the crowd as Andrew Rhodas and Esia Medrano tune their guitars.

Anticipation lingers amongst the crowd as Andrew Rhodas and Esia Medrano tune their guitars.

Costumed partygoers gathered beneath a disco skull and danced as Jamie Blue performed.

Costumed partygoers gathered beneath a disco skull and danced as Jamie Blue performed.

With the spirits of punk and Halloween reverberating, the crowd erupted into energetic mosh pits throughout the night.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Jamie Blue costume show

November 6, 2023

With the spirits of punk and Halloween reverberating, the crowd erupted into energetic mosh pits throughout the night.

Andrew Rhodas turns to the crowd as the band finishes setting up while friends and fans cheer them on.

Andrew Rhodas turns to the crowd as the band finishes setting up while friends and fans cheer them on.

Opening band Big Game Hunter draws the crowd in as they begin to perform.

Opening band Big Game Hunter draws the crowd in as they begin to perform.

Bassist Matthew Caldera and Savian Muñoz, drums, performing in costume.

Bassist Matthew Caldera and Savian Muñoz, drums, performing in costume.

With the spirits of punk and Halloween reverberating, the crowd erupted into energetic mosh pits throughout the night.

Photo Gallery: Jamie Blue costume show

Layla Hernandez, Staff Writer • November 6, 2023
Costumed and crazed, three local bands and their respective fans celebrated Halloween and the shared love of music.
Lined with local businesses, the vibrant Mercado St. allowed guests to peruse the booths, shopping, walking and talking amongst each other as nearby music filled the air.

[Photo] Día de los Muertos art festival captures culture in Downey

November 6, 2023

Lined with local businesses, the vibrant Mercado St. allowed guests to peruse the booths, shopping, walking and talking amongst each other as nearby music filled the air.

Lined with local businesses, the vibrant Mercado St. allowed guests to peruse the booths, shopping, walking and talking amongst each other as nearby music filled the air.

Día de los Muertos art festival captures culture in Downey

Layla Hernandez, Staff Writer • November 6, 2023
In the storytelling of culture and remembrance through art, community members gathered to celebrate Día de los Muertos with the city of Downey and honor loved ones through creative expression and community.
The LGBTQ+ ally progress logo.

Cerritos College celebrates OUTober

Layla Hernandez, Staff Writer • October 31, 2023
Cerritos College LGBTQ+ program hosts allyship workshop in participation of the OUTober event series, exploring facets such as gender, gender expression and sexuality.
The L.I.V.E Chat: Spooktober Episode

The L.I.V.E Chat: Spooktober Episode

Emily Maciel, Vanesa Molina, Ifeoma Utom, and Layla Hernandez • October 25, 2023
The L.I.V.E Crew talks about personal paranormal experiences, share a scary ghost story and rank the best and worst Halloween treats.
Vegans rally in support of animals rights in the United Kingdom.

Your food is cruelty free, not pollution free

Mel Ayala, Layla Hernandez, and Vanesa Molina • October 10, 2023
Veganism is a lifestyle that eschews all products that come from animals as well as advocates for ethical treatment of animals.
Mushrooms growing in the soil outside.

Psychedelics have the power to change future therapies

Layla Hernandez, Staff Writer • September 30, 2023
As California awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision regarding the legalization of psychedelics, Cerritos College students speak on the potential future following the decision.
Anthanasia Thomaras gives her thoughts on recent smash and grabs.

[Photo] Free Speech Zone: How do you feel about recent smash and grabs?

Ifeoma Utom and Layla Hernandez • September 3, 2023

Anthanasia Thomaras gives her thoughts on recent smash and grabs.

People flock to the stage as Vicky Chavarria, 2022 Drag Latina winner, performs tribute to famed singer Selena Quintanilla.

[Photo] Love is in the air at Downey’s Pride Festival

Layla Hernandez, Staff Writer • September 2, 2023

Somewhere over the balloon-made rainbow, festival goers strolled Downey Ave. as they supported local vendors and nonprofits.

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