No knead to look farther than Pastries by Edie
Once entering the vine floral gates to the patio surrounded by scenic murals, the noise of busy Sherman Way disappears to this little slice of Europe called Pastries by Edie.
The full-service bakery contains several golden glass cases with hundreds of different types of patterned pastry desserts.
Don’t be alarmed when choosing which creation to consumer first. The mouthwatering fruit tart...
Farewell, Little Pine
Little pine, a vegan restaurant in Los Angeles, Calif. Currently closed to the public because of the "Covid-19" Pandemic. Photo by: Adam BaronThe inside of Little pine, a vegan restaurant in Los Angeles, Calif. Currently closed to the public because of the "Covid-19" Pandemic. Photo by: Adam BaronLeslie Charles, the former manager of Little Pine, sits with...
From Flap to Fab
Sean Oliver has not always been the 6’4, 242 pounds muscle man he is today. The bodybuilder who has won titles such as Mr. Fitness, Mr. Los Angeles and Mr. California was once a 310 pound teenager.
“I lost 140 pounds” Sean said.
The Pierce College student, at the age of 16 began his journey in fitness. Oliver started working out...
Home of the Free
The story is all too frequent. Natasha Perez, Irma and their mother Yrma wanted to leave a country filled with political unrest, hoping to find serenity, the proverbial “gold paved streets” and the freedom of living the American Dream.
Like many of these stories, that path to U.S. citizenship has been filled with trials and tribulations.
Yrma is half-Italian and half-Venezuelan,...
Review: Saigon Sandwiches
When most people think of Southeast Asian cuisine, they usually picture noodles or egg rolls. But Saigon Sandwiches in Canoga Park serves bánh mì, a Vietnamese sandwich that combines European and Asian ingredients.
There’s nothing eye-catching about the exterior of the restaurant. The place is part of a block of...
Signs of Pride
Imagine yourself at a young age, enjoying life. You hear everyday things, from the Sunday morning cartoons to the melodic tunes coming from the radio during drives with your parents.
Then a strange fever makes you weak and sick. You go to the doctor to get shots, hoping for a cure. It gets even worse. Soon, all you hear is...
Meeting the family
Welcome back once again bloggers. Last week a classmate and I made the trip out to Arleta to meet up with our subject Emelyne and her family. We were greeted and welcomed inside. We met Emelyne’s parents Edwin and Shirley Batugo, along with her older sibling Aaron. We got to know a little bit about what they do and...
Review: Green Cottage Mediterranean Restaurant
From fresh salads to a romantic garden in the backyard, a Mediterranean restaurant located at Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills stands as a testimony of why green is truly a color of life.
Green Cottage Mediterranean Restaurant, inspired by the scenic landscape of Europe and its sophisticated modern design,...
Crunch time
Welcome back bloggers! It has been crazy busy in the news room since the last time I blogged. Everyone is running around getting all the last minute touches done with their stories. Our deadline is right around the corner and I’m not going to lie, things have gone from stress free to stressful. With everyone’s schedule being so packed,...
Aaron Chan
For those that have been forced to sit through a three hour summer course with a broken air-conditioner, Aaron Chan was one of the ones responsible for quickly rescuing the class from a near heatstroke. He has been the sr. secretary to the dean of academic affairs, Barbara Anderson, for the last four years and before that he worked...