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The NY Times nos da Asco

Posted on August 28, 2011 by

I can’t tell you what a sublime and historic moment it is for the NY Times to have a full-length article on the Chicano artistic troupe “Asco.” Founded in 1972, in the era of the Chicano Youth Movement, Asco were … Continue reading →

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But I thought you were a Dodgers fan

Posted on November 2, 2010 by

Since I was a kid, my priorities for a baseball season have been rather simple: I wanted the Dodgers to win the World Series. But I knew such an event was rare, thereby defining it’s value. And so, if it … Continue reading →

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Nacio En Aztlan

Posted on October 5, 2010 by

One of the best things about living in Pomona, CA, is the local arts community. And one of that community’s annual traditions is just around the corner. The dA Center for the Arts will be hosting the “Nacio En Aztlan” … Continue reading →

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Dodgers in the 2nd 40

Posted on May 19, 2010 by

I love baseball.  One of the things I love the most about it is that it has such a long regular season.  162 games.  Almost 6 full months. Growing up, one the most anticipated times of year for me was … Continue reading →

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Mexicano to become next Archbishop of LA

Posted on April 6, 2010 by

Pope Benedict XVI named José Gomez the co-adjutor archbishop of Los Angeles.  The 58-year-old Gomez, who currently serves as the Archbishop of San Antonio, Texas, now becomes the official successor to Cardinal Roger Mahoney when he turns 75 next year, … Continue reading →

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Walter Alston is Still Dead…

Posted on October 1, 2009 by

Walter Emmons Alston died 25 years ago today, eight years after having retired as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. He passed away on October 1, 1984, at the age of 72. Alston managed the Dodgers for 23 seasons, four … Continue reading →

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The Brewers, the Dodgers, and some old school baseball

Posted on August 5, 2009 by

The Dodgers are likely moving out of their brief post-All Star break slump.  The best indicators of it are threefold: things are breaking their way in games, even when they lose; they kicked Milwaukee’s butt last night, 17 to 4; … Continue reading →

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Villaraigosa and the CA Gov Race

Posted on June 23, 2009 by

News came today from the LA Times of Antonio Villaraigosa’s decision not to run for Governor of California. If you had asked me a year ago–even a few months ago–I would have said Antonio’s run was a “sure thing.”  Polling … Continue reading →

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Manny Ramirez and Baseball’s Soul

Posted on May 7, 2009 by

Today is a scandalous day in Los Angeles, but not a surprising one. Fan-favorite Manny Ramirez, the cornerstone of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the resident “star” of the team, has been suspended for 50 games for testing positive for … Continue reading →

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Gen X Nostalgia for January (200th post)

Posted on January 28, 2009 by

Sometime in the 2011-2012 academic year, I’ll come up for tenure.  Until then, if  you should ever see me posting more than once in a day (or writing any single post of more than 750 words), please feel free to … Continue reading →

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