from the desk of Germán Angel

PASADENA, Calif. (October 8, 2025) The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® proudly announces that Earvin “Magic” Johnson, a legendary athlete, visionary entrepreneur and transformative philanthropist, will serve as the Grand Marshal of the 2026 Rose Parade® presented by Honda. Tournament of Roses President Mark Leavens announced today on the front steps of the iconic Tournament House as Johnson made a grand entrance to “Do You Remember the Time” by Michael Jackson. Johnson’s selection as Grand Marshal ties seamlessly into this year’s parade theme: “The Magic in Teamwork.” With his name in the theme, it feels meant to be. Some call it coincidence; we call it Magic! Earvin “Magic” Johnson’s influence has extended far beyond the basketball court. A five-time NBA champion, three-time MVP, and Olympic gold medalist, he is celebrated not only as one of the greatest players in basketball history but also as a dynamic force in business and philanthropy. As Chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterpris...

  Halloween in West Hollywood West Hollywood loves Halloween and the City of West Hollywood is thrilled that Halloween is back with Halloween Carnaval 2025!  The City’s incomparable Halloween Carnaval is one of the most unique Halloween gatherings in the world. Halloween Carnaval is free to attend and will take place on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on a one-mile stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard between N. Doheny Drive and N. La Cienega Boulevard. Staged on Santa Monica Boulevard/Historic Route 66, Halloween Carnaval will feature a stage at the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and N. San Vicente Boulevard with a live DJ set, food trucks, and thousands of wildly dressed Halloween revelers for a one-of-a-kind experience. → To receive SMS updates  about Halloween, text   " halloween "   or   " 🎃 "   to  (323) 848-5000,  or if you're on a mobile device,  click here . There will also be Halloween celebrations at bus...

  Navegando la Inmigración: Estrategias Legales y Desafíos Actuales para la Comunidad Latina Por Germán Ángel Conductor de Calibest – Canales 32 y 41 de la ciudad de Long Beach En un momento de creciente incertidumbre para millones de inmigrantes en los Estados Unidos, especialmente dentro de la comunidad latina, tuve la oportunidad de conversar con el abogado  Martín Quiróz , fundador de  Quiróz Law Firm APC , durante un episodio especial de mi programa  Calibest , transmitido por los canales comunitarios 32 y 41 de la ciudad de Long Beach. Bajo el título  "Navegando la Inmigración: Estrategias Legales y Desafíos Actuales" , abordamos de manera clara y directa cómo los recientes cambios en las políticas migratorias de EE. UU. están afectando de forma significativa —y en muchos casos alarmante— a nuestra comunidad. Un clima de miedo y desinformación Según el abogado Quiróz, en los últimos nueve meses se han implementado  “cambios súper drásticos”  en l...