Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Vincent Medina

Vincent Medina, Community Editor

Vincent N. Medina, Journalism major at Cerritos College, is Community Editor for Talon Marks covering events, life, politics and news in Los Angeles County. In addition to journalism, Vincent is an amateur photographer and photo-journalist. He enjoys time relaxing with his family and hopes to transfer to Cal Poly Pomona. Vincent has ambitions to be a political or white house correspondent.

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Martina Bowersox speaks to a maskless crowd as they protest the voluntary digital vaccine passport on May 11, 2021. Many protesters compared the voluntary passport to a Nazi regime. Photo credit: Vincent Medina

Protesters in OC compare voluntary vaccine passport to Nazi regime

Vincent Medina
May 13, 2021
Dr. Melina Abdullah speaks at a BLM protest of the Police Protective League on April 21, 2021. Dr. Abdullah was invited to speak at Cerritos Colleges’ introduction to the new Black/ Africana Studies program. The theme of the social justice discussion was “The Intellectual Arm of the Revolution.” Cerritos’ new degree program is timely in light of the current climate in world.

[Photo] BLM-LA cofounder Dr. Melina Abdullah talks Black studies and social movements

May 6, 2021

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Vincent Medina, Community Editor
May 12, 2021

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Vincent Medina, Community Editor
May 12, 2021
Kaila or @tallcabbagegirl organized the Skate to End Hate protest on May 1, 2021. She speaks of her recent experience of racial-targeted harassment when she tried scouting the park for the demonstration.

[Photo] Tustin skate protest marks beginning of AAPI Heritage Month

May 6, 2021
Huntington Beach Police sit on horseback during a protest on April 11. They arrested several protesters on the Huntington Beach Pier.

Community engagement and de-escalation can prevent police killings

Vincent Medina and Daniel Suarez Jr.
May 6, 2021
A Chevy sedan catches fire across the street from Norwalk Town Square on April 29, 2021. LA County Fire Station 20 arrives quickly to extinguish the flames.

Car erupts into flames adjacent to the Norwalk Town Square

Vincent Medina
May 4, 2021
Juliana Silva (left), Laurane Garrido (middle) and Rachel Huh (right) hold a candlelight vigil for the victims of AAPI hate crimes. They hold their vigil and rally on April 24, 2021.

Norwalk High School activists hold rally for victims of AAPI hate crimes

Vincent Medina, Community Editor
April 29, 2021
Rudolph 'Randy' Johnstone (left), Derek Johnstone (right), and Jason Sullivan (middle) stand in front of their new fermenters at La Jara Brewing Co. They hope to begin brewing and open by Summer 2021. Photo credit: Courtesy of Derek Johnstone

La Jara Brewing Company, the small business built on locally crafted beer, is hoping to open by the Summer

Daniel Suarez Jr. and Vincent Medina
April 27, 2021
Activists make a candlelight vigil for Adam Toledo and Daunte Wright in West Hollywood. People pass by and paid their respects on April 18, 2021. Photo credit: Vincent Medina

Memorial built for Toledo & Wright in West Hollywood

Vincent Medina and Lola Ajetunmobi
April 22, 2021
The ANSWER Coalition holds a protest in Pershing Square on April 21, 2021. They call for police accountability in the wake of Derek Chauvin's conviction for the murder of George Floyd. Photo credit: Vincent Medina

BLM-LA & ANSWER Coalition respond to Chauvin verdict

Vincent Medina, Community Editor
April 22, 2021
While all rides are closed at California Adventure Park, local residents came to enjoy the variety of foods and wine during their

California Adventure holds food & wine event while enforcing safety guidelines

Oscar Torres, Vincent Medina, and Lola Ajetunmobi
April 21, 2021

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Vincent Medina, Community Editor
April 21, 2021

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Vincent Medina, Community Editor
April 21, 2021
BLM supporters raise their fists in solidarity as the Wednesday-annual protest comes to an end. They held the demonstration in front of the LA PPL on April 14, 2021.

BLM-LA responds to Wright murder, Chauvin trial and Huntington Beach protest

Vincent Medina, Community Editor
April 15, 2021
Cerritos College Academic Excellence Awards are given to students on April 5 and April 7, 2021. Recipients picked up their awards during a drive-thru ceremony in the college parking lot.

[Photo] Cerritos honors students’ academic excellence

April 12, 2021
A right-wing agitator is pursued by a crowd at the Huntington Beach Pier. The man was chased until he was escorted by police into a substation on April 11, 2021. Photo credit: Lola Ajetunmobi

Counter-protesters prevent KKK organized “White Lives Matter” rally in Huntington Beach

Vincent Medina, Lola Ajetunmobi, Mirella Vargas, and Sean Davis
April 12, 2021
Norwalk City Hall expanded appointment hours on April 6, 2021. Appointments at city hall can now be made Mon - Thu and every other Fri between 9 am and 5 pm. Photo credit: Vincent Medina

Norwalk City Hall expands appointment hours as COVID-19 surge subsides

Vincent Medina, Community Editor
April 8, 2021
Healthcare workers protest for fair compensation outside the Kaiser in Downey on March 30, 2021. Union leaders from the OPEIU Local 30 and the SEIU-UHW peacefully protested for the

Healthcare workers protest for fair compensation outside Kaiser in Downey

Vincent Medina, Community Editor
April 6, 2021
Trans-athlete should have the right to compete as the gender they choose. Politicians and athletes try to pass laws discriminating against the LGBTQ community when their argument has no scientific basis. Photo credit: Mfhelms

Transathletes have the right to compete as the gender they choose

Vincent Medina, Samuel Carey, and Sean Davis
April 1, 2021
Dozens of maskless attendees attended the indoor seminar at the Old World Bar and Restaurant on March 31, 2021. Dr. Billy Demoss and Dr. John Bergman argued against widely held beliefs about the virus and the vaccine. Photo credit: Vincent Medina

Doctors dispute COVID-19 information at anti-vax seminar

Vincent Medina, Community Editor
April 1, 2021
Hundreds marched against Asian-hate in Los Angeles on March 27, 2021. The march began at LA city hall. Photo credit: Vincent Medina

Stop Asian Hate march in Los Angeles draws hundreds of supporters

Vincent Medina, Community Editor
March 31, 2021

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March 31, 2021

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Vincent Medina, Community Editor
March 31, 2021
Cecilia and Irving Cohen played integral roles in the JWCH Institute’s finance department to help the organization grow and expand, as they explained on February 18, 2021. Today they are recognized as some of the most influential people in the institute. Photo credit: Cecilia Cohen

One couple’s integral part in John Wesley Community Health Centers

Vincent Medina, Community Editor
March 26, 2021
LAPD officers block each intersection of Echo Park Lake on March 25, 2021. They prevented any civilians from entering the park and blocked the unhoused from their belongings. Photo credit: Vincent Medina

First three days of unrest at Echo Park Lake

Vincent Medina and Daniel Suarez Jr.
March 26, 2021
Many gather to protest against the recent attacks on the Asian American community at the OC Great Park in Irvine on March 20,2021. People hold up

[Photo] Protect, acknowledge & unite with the Asian American community

March 25, 2021
During a protest in OC Great Park on March 20, 2021, supporters skated against recent Asian-hate crimes. Some demonstrators choose to walk behind the skaters.

[Photo] Anti-Asian hate demonstrations held across Southern California

March 23, 2021

Anthony Bryson Interview – Black History Month march

Vincent Medina
March 19, 2021
Streaming is the future of entertainment, and with that many companies are taking the opportunity to do their own. Here Falcon Entertainment discusses on a number of services.

Falcon Entertainment Season 2 Episode 3: Streaming Services

Vincent Medina, Oscar Torres, and Emily Melgar
March 18, 2021
BLM organizer Tabatha Jones Jolivet speaks during a protest on March 8, 2021. She said BLM does not negotiate with any organization that represents

LA Police Protective League calls BLM’s demands “incredibly reckless”

Vincent Medina and Emily Melgar
March 11, 2021
LAPD follow a peaceful Women's Day protest on March 8, 2021. Their presence aggravates the demonstrators and leads to a stand-off on Spring St.

LAPD disrupts peaceful Women’s Day protest

Vincent Medina, Community Editor
March 9, 2021
News outlets have a history of gaslighting stories and creating false narratives. By creating fake news, they confuse their viewers and create distrust in the media. Photo credit: Pixy.org

Media must stop gaslighting and creating false narratives

Vincent Medina, Lola Ajetunmobi, and Samuel Carey
March 4, 2021
Customers shop at the Local Harvest Farmers Market in Long Beach on March 4, 2021. They supported the vendors and small businesses that sold organic produce. Photo credit: Vincent Medina

Long Beach farmers market supports small businesses

Vincent Medina
March 4, 2021
Activists march to honor African-American's role in American history during a Black History Month celebration on Feb. 20, 2021. They marched through Marina Park in Long Beach.

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March 4, 2021
BLM speakers asked their rally participants to raise their fists as they called for the defunding of police during a rally on Feb. 24, 2021. Photo credit: Vincent Medina

Black Lives Matter LA continues fight to defund police

Vincent Medina, Community Editor
February 25, 2021
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February 24, 2021 – Page 4

Vincent Medina and Jazmin Taha
February 25, 2021
February 24, 2021 – Page 3

February 24, 2021 – Page 3

Vincent Medina and Jazmin Taha
February 25, 2021
Participants in the Black History Month Celebration marched in solidarity with others to remember African-American's role in shaping America. The march took place at Marina Park in Long Beach on February 20, 2021.

Social reform groups organize Black History Month celebration in Long Beach

Vincent Medina, Community Editor
February 24, 2021
Volunteer at Saint John of God Church, Ed Santos, distributed ashes to the church's congregation on Ash Wednesday. The church held an indoor mass on Feb. 17, 2021.

[Photo] Ash Wednesday services modified for social distancing in LA county

February 18, 2021
Saint John of God church in Norwalk held an indoor service on Feb. 17, 2021. The audience is required to social distance and wear a mask. Photo credit: Vincent Medina

Churches in LA County exercise caution during in-person services

Vincent Medina
February 17, 2021

“The Good Karma” feeds the unhoused on Skid Row in LA

Vincent Medina and Samuel Carey
February 13, 2021
Customers enjoy an outdoor meal at Fronk's bar and restaurant on Feb. 5. Fronk's has observed safety restrictions since they were implemented. Photo credit: Vincent Medina

LA County restaurants reopen outdoor dining with varying success

Vincent Medina
February 6, 2021
Norwalk coronavirus cases have risen since December. As of Feb. 4, Norwalk has reported 36 coronavirus cases in city departments. Photo credit: Vincent Medina

Norwalk city hall reduces operation hours due to surge in COVID-19

Vincent Medina, Community Editor
February 4, 2021
(From left to right) Sean Davis, Dr. Sheila Hill, Daniel Suarez, sign-language interpreter, Dr. Chris Richardson, Student Trustee Johnny Wallace, Campus Police Chief Don Mueller and President Jose Fierro. The panelist participated in Cerritos College Public Forum on Jan. 28. Black Lives Matter movement and campus police reform were the main topics of discussion.

Cerritos College police forum creates policy suggestions

Jacqueline Cochran and Vincent Medina
January 31, 2021
SEIU Labor Organizer, Felipe Caceres, gives a powerful speech to the pro-immigration caravan. SEIU and several other organizations called for immigration reform during the caravan at LAX on Jan. 27. Photo credit: Vincent Medina

LAX pro-immigration caravan calls for congressional and executive action

Vincent Medina
January 31, 2021
The First Works Baptist Church was bombed the morning of Jan. 23, after continuous hate speech from Paster Bruce Mejia. The FBI is still looking for the attackers. Photo credit: FBI Los Angeles

Anti-LGBTQ church bombed in El Monte

Vincent Medina
January 26, 2021
LAPD officers rode on bicycles to patrol the area around Los Angeles City Hall on Jan. 20. There were no notable Trump protests in LA on inauguration day. Photo credit: Vincent Medina

Potential protests on Inauguration Day put LA and Washington D.C. on high alert

Vincent Medina and Lola Ajetunmobi
January 21, 2021
Sarah Monah's business

Small business pop-up shop in Norwalk Town Square

Vincent Medina, Community Editor
January 19, 2021
Solina Sane of Autism Partnership took the Moderna vaccine at the Wesley Health Center in Belflower during her lunch break on Jan. 14. She will return for her second dose in about one month. Photo credit: Vincent Medina

LA County Coronavirus Update – January

Vincent Medina and Josselyn Garay
January 15, 2021
Counter-protesters such as Black Lives Matter engaged with Trump supporters on Jan. 6. Several fights broke out as police declared the protest an unlawful assembly.

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January 15, 2021
Despite an infamous video of President Trump bragging about grabbing women by their genitals, some women passionately support the president. They waved flags at the “Stop the Steal” rally on Jan. 6.

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January 15, 2021
Political figures and priests touted conspiracy theories to the maskless crowd on Jan. 6 in front of Los Angeles city hall. They believe the presidential election was stolen by Democrats and China.

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January 15, 2021
Trump supporter Donna Kaye protests the presidential election at Los Angeles city hall on Jan. 6. She believes the election was stolen because News Max continues to give voice to conspiracy theories on how Democrats rigged the election.

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January 15, 2021
“Stop the Steal” protesters defied CDC guidelines on Jan. 6, by gathering with no masks or social distancing. As they broke safety guidelines Los Angeles county reported 554 deaths from the coronavirus that day.

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January 15, 2021

[Photo] Pro-Trump rallies turn violent in Los Angeles and Washington D.C.

January 9, 2021
San Jacinto Councilmember Bryan Hawkins' daughter, Noria, waves a Trump flag at the “Stop the Steal” rally on Jan. 6. Her father spoke to a crowd of over 100 maskless protesters at Los Angeles city hall to spread conspiracy theories about why Democrats won the election.

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January 9, 2021
“Stop the Steal” rally begins outside Los Angeles city hall on Jan. 6. Maskless Trump supporters gathered to protest an election they believed to be rigged, without any definitive evidence to support their claims.

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January 9, 2021
Norwalk City Hall houses most city departments including public safety and community development. The city has reported 18 employees have tested positive for COVID-19. Photo credit: Vincent Medina

COVID-19 cases spike in Norwalk departments

Vincent Medina, Community Editor
January 11, 2021
Alex Padilla was appointed to the United States Senate on Dec. 22 by Governor Gavin Newsom. If he wants to keep his seat in the Senate, he will have to win the vote in 2022.

Governor Newsom names Alex Padilla to replace Kamala Harris in US Senate

Vincent Medina, Community Editor
January 5, 2021
Luigi Vernola was the former mayor of Norwalk, councilmember and philanthropist who died of coronavirus complications on Jan. 1. Many family and friends remember him as a kind and charitable man.

Former Norwalk Mayor Luigi Vernola dies of COVID-19 at 76

Daniel Suarez Jr. and Vincent Medina
January 5, 2021
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