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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[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

Michael Delgado and Layla Hernandez • April 24, 2024

February 7, 2024 – Page 3

Layla Hernandez, Community Editor • February 7, 2024

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

February 1, 2024

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.

[Photo] Little Arabia hosts a Palestinian solidarity rally

December 5, 2023

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.

[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.

[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.

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.

[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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

[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.

[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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