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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Pupusa Con is a new Salvadoran event that adds onto more representation to the Salvadoran community.

Cheesing out at Pupusa Con

Alfredo Menjivar, Contributor
October 2, 2023
Pupusa Con is a new Salvadoran event that adds onto more representation to the Salvadoran community.
Central America has many accomplishments and has done a lot in the United States often goes unrecognized.

Bad representation for Central America

Alfredo Menjivar, Staff Writer
February 16, 2022
Central America is seen as the scariest place to visit in the world, however, even though thing have gotten safer in the region, the media is always talking about bad news when there have been so much good happening in the region.
Just 10 minutes west of DTLA, Beverly Blvd is home to several Central American businesses. On April 25, 2021, a busy Sunday morning for many locals meant shopping and eating at places like Guatemalteca Bakery and Restaurant and Panaderia El Salvador.

‘It’s our time’: Central Americans enrich food and culture in So Cal

Emily Melgar
May 19, 2021
Immigrants continue to make extraordinary strides in Southern California. Dreamers and refugees from countries like El Salvador and Guatemala have influenced and forever changed the landscape and cuisine throughout the state.
A colorful mural of Izalco, El Salvador painted outside El Chavocho, 4273 Beverly Blvd. The Salvadoran restaurant is one of many Central American businesses in the area. April 25, 2021

Audio story: Central Americans enrich food and culture in So Cal

Emily Melgar
May 18, 2021
Immigrants continue to make extraordinary strides in Southern California as the Central American community shines its light and brings rich culture, delicious food and tradition. Narrated by Opinion Editor Emily Melgar.
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