Maria Acosta, who has been working at Gabrielino High School for 20 years, considers the school to be her home. She started working in food service as a lunch lady for 18 years but desired a role...

   The lines extend endlessly down the open cafeteria at Gabrielino. Gabrielino food staff, including Monet Soto, Araceli Campos, Elvia Rodriguez, and Annette Solis, must prepare lunch for hundreds of...

  At Gabrielino High School, a devoted staff of counselors follows the motto: "students first." These counselors, who embody the values of advocacy, mentorship, and friendship, collaborate to ensure...

Perry’s Joint    Whether the day is rainy and cold or sunny and clear, Perry’s Joint in Pasadena is a bright, comforting slice of joy and soul. Inside, the walls are painted a welcoming shade...

   It’s seven in the morning on Dec. 9. Adrenaline electrifies the air at Montebello High School, where hundreds of students in the Southern California Debate League are gathered for the Fall Varsity...

   ‘Tis the season to be jolly! This holiday season, students are immediately struck by the festive, colorful decorations set by their teachers as they enter their classrooms. The holiday spirit is...

     “We owe this to our families, children, and friends,”’ emphasized Art Hernandez.    Walking into San Gabriel’s Plaza Park's first annual Veterans Ceremony, flags decorated...

   Employment. Bills. Responsibility. Among the stresses which come with junior and senior year, one of the most significant is the prospect of blossoming into adulthood. The idea of paying taxes, earning...

   A deafening roar goes through the crowd as the stadium lights dim and the artist takes their first steps onto the stage. Thousands of fans cheer like it is their last day on earth, releasing all the...

   JC Gafford was emblematic of Gabrielino High School’s spirit, championing self-expression and an unabashed, positive outlook on life. His passing left the Gabrielino community devastated; students...

   At 5:45 am, the sun is still asleep behind the San Gabriel Mountains, and the air is fresh with a gentle coolness. Arcadia County Park is usually still at this hour, the morning dew resting undisturbed...