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Javier Rojas

Javier Rojas is a reporter covering news in Pomona, Claremont and La Verne. He is an award-winning journalist and photographer that has previously covered city government, immigration and Latino culture. Born and raised in East Los Angeles, he is a lifelong Dodgers fan.

Languages: English, Spanish

Expertise: City Government

Expertise: Pomona, California, USA

Expertise: Claremont, California, USA

Expertise: La Verne, California, USA

"We are losing our children and if we don't do anything, it will only get worse," says one organizer working to give youth a voice and keep them off the streets.

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Deadly violence among Pomona youth demands ‘listening’ and action, advocates say

April 18, 2023 at 7:30 a.m.

"We are losing our children and if we don't do anything, it will only get worse," says one organizer working to give youth a voice and keep them off the...

The championship is the first national title that Damien High School has won since 2009.

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Twin brothers from La Verne win debate national championship

March 29, 2023 at 10:16 a.m.

The championship is the first national title that Damien High School has won since 2009.

Caesar Avelar began performing live poetry at Cafe Con Libros Press almost a decade ago.

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Pomona’s new poet laureate ready to share ‘stories of our community’

March 26, 2023 at 8:54 a.m.

Caesar Avelar began performing live poetry at Cafe Con Libros Press almost a decade ago.

The repairs come after two freeway closures in recent weeks due to pothole damage. Dozens of cars have gotten flat tires.

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71 Freeway in Pomona will close for pothole repairs starting Friday night

March 23, 2023 at 3:32 p.m.

The repairs come after two freeway closures in recent weeks due to pothole damage. Dozens of cars have gotten flat tires.

It includes $6.8 million in American Rescue Fund dollars, which could be used to cover potential revenue loss in the future.

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Pomona could see $8.5 million surplus by end of June

March 22, 2023 at 6:14 p.m.

It includes $6.8 million in American Rescue Fund dollars, which could be used to cover potential revenue loss in the future.

Darren Knowles has led the district on an interim basis since Richard Martinez retired in June 2022.

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Pomona Unified wants community input before hiring a new superintendent

March 18, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

Darren Knowles has led the district on an interim basis since Richard Martinez retired in June 2022.

After a nearly 10-year legal battle with The Claremont Colleges, officials say they're in the final stages before moving.

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Claremont School of Theology moving to LA this summer

March 17, 2023 at 4:55 p.m.

After a nearly 10-year legal battle with The Claremont Colleges, officials say they're in the final stages before moving.

Five business owners in the Village had appealed the store's business license, saying it doesn't fit the character of the shopping district.

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The Rave Box in Claremont cleared to open up shop

March 16, 2023 at 5:47 p.m.

Five business owners in the Village had appealed the store's business license, saying it doesn't fit the character of the shopping district.

"We were excited ... we knew this area already had a lot of young people into the rave scene," shop owner Janelle Huerta said. "Then the backlash came right away."

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Rave store in Claremont fights to open its doors

March 10, 2023 at 6:37 p.m.

"We were excited ... we knew this area already had a lot of young people into the rave scene," shop owner Janelle Huerta said. "Then the backlash came right away."

In February, the City Council approved a permit process that includes a background investigation, psychological exam and a series of fees totaling $1,081 for first-time applicants.

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‘Exorbitant fees’ for concealed gun permit in La Verne have some residents in an uproar

March 7, 2023 at 7:22 p.m.

In February, the City Council approved a permit process that includes a background investigation, psychological exam and a series of fees totaling $1,081 for first-time applicants.

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