CALIFORNIA EVENTS

  • Puerto Rican-Led Group Set to Control the San Diego Padres

    Puerto Rican-Led Group Set to Control the San Diego Padres

    A Puerto Rican is on the verge of taking control of a Major League Baseball team in California. A group led by José E. Feliciano is in the process of purchasing a controlling stake in the San Diego Padres. If approved, this move would place a Boricua at the highest level of power within one…

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  • Club Puertorriqueño de San Francisco: Over 100 Years of Puerto Rican Pride in California

    Club Puertorriqueño de San Francisco: Over 100 Years of Puerto Rican Pride in California

    When we talk about Puerto Rican history in California, there’s one name that always rises to the top: Club Puertorriqueño de San Francisco, Inc. Founded back in 1912, this organization holds the honor of being the oldest Puerto Rican club in California—and the one of the oldest Latino organization in the United States. For more…

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  • Roberto Clemente Film Coming to Santa Monica Theaters This September

    Roberto Clemente Film Coming to Santa Monica Theaters This September

    Baseball legend. Humanitarian. Puerto Rican icon. Roberto Clemente’s legacy is finally hitting the big screen — and it’s coming right here to Southern California. From September 12–16, 2025, the long-awaited Roberto Clemente film will premiere at the Laemmle Monica Film Center in Santa Monica. For Puerto Ricans in California, this is more than just a…

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  • Ji­baro Plantain and Steak Sandwich Recipe

    Ji­baro Plantain and Steak Sandwich Recipe

    If you grew up Puerto Rican or around Puerto Ricans, you know this isn’t just a sandwich — it’s culture, flavor, and pride stacked between two golden slices of plantain. The Jíbaro, also known as the Jibarito, is a bold twist on the traditional sandwich, swapping out bread for crispy, smashed green plantains. With roots…

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  • The History of Puerto Ricans in California: A Legacy You Should Know

    The History of Puerto Ricans in California: A Legacy You Should Know

    When people think of Puerto Rican communities in the United States, cities like New York, Chicago, and Orlando are usually the first to come to mind. These East Coast hubs have long been known for their large, active Puerto Rican populations. But Puerto Ricans have also built meaningful lives on the West Coast, particularly in…

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