Summer Vacation 2026

ISSUE 02 | August 2026SUMMER VACATIONMessage from Richard Sandoval Looking Back. Looking Around. Looking Forward. ne of the things I have always enjoyed about what we do is that you never quite know where the next story will take us.  In this edition of HL | Culture...
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From Our Archives | Disneyland Halloween 2009

HL | Culture and InfluenceNearly 17 years later, photographs from Disneyland's Halloween season continue to find an audience.Photos and article by Richard Sandovalhere was a time when Disneyland was a regular stop on the Hispanic Lifestyle editorial calendar....
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The Way We Travel | Los Cabos

HL | The Way We TravelWe weren't looking for a story. We were just on summer vacation and then one thing led to another.Photos and article by Richard SandovalThis vacation wasn't supposed to be Los Cabos. We had been looking at another destination, somewhere within...
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Milestone | Patricia Pérez: Setting the Standard

HL | Culture and InfluenceHL Media Network congratulates longtime communications executive, community advocate and 2017 Hispanic Lifestyle Latina of Influence Patricia Pérez as she begins a new chapter following nearly four decades with VPE Communications.Photos and...
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When Local Voices Go Silent

HL | Culture and Influence What radio loses when consolidation, automation and changing habits separate broadcasters from the communities they served. Photos and article by Richard Sandovalarly in my career, I spent at least an hour a day in the car, commuting from...
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Culture & Influence | WHAT’S NEXT

ISSUE 01 | July 2026WHAT'S NEXTMILESTONE SERIESRecognizing LeadershipJUDITH VALLESThe Passsing of a LeaderMONEY & WEALTHSilicon ValleyA QuestionWorth AskingANDY GARCIALifetime AchievementWEALTH REPORTInsights from Luis Alvaradohere are moments in every journey...
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Introducing HL Media Network

HL | BUSINESS"Our name has changed over the years, but our purpose never has to discover, document, and share the stories that connect communities." Richard SandovalIntroducing HL Media Network Inc.Building on three decades of trusted storytelling. Founded in...
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Imagen Foundation to Honor Andy Garcia

HL | Culture and InfluenceThe acclaimed actor, filmmaker, producer, and musician will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 41st Annual Imagen Awards, recognizing more than four decades of artistic excellence and a lasting commitment to authentic Latino...
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Milestone | Judith Valles

HL | Milestone SeriesFor generations, Mayor Judith Valles represented the very best in public service. As an educator, trailblazer, and the first Hispanic elected Mayor of the City of San Bernardino, she dedicated her life to expanding opportunities for others while...
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Defining Wealth in Silicon Valley

HL | Wealth ReportLatinos are emerging as one of the region’s most influential growth segments shaping wealth through education, ownership, technology, real estate, entrepreneurship, leadership, and culture.Photos and article by Richard Sandovalilicon Valley is often...
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A Question Worth Asking

HL | Milestone SeriesHow a conversation between a high school student and artist Carlos Pérez became one of the most memorable moments of the HL | Milestone Series in Silicon Valley.Photos and article by Richard SandovalArtist and designer Carlos Pérez with Nicholas...
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HL | Milestone Series – Honors Jazmin Diaz

Growth • Purpose • Impact When Jazmin Diaz founded Flourish Learning & Development, she transformed a lifetime of personal resilience, professional achievement, and leadership experience into a mission dedicated to helping others grow with intention, confidence,...
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HL | Milestone Series – Honors Paleta Planeta

Family • Vision • Impact Some businesses begin with a business plan. Others begin with family. For brothers Luis Salazar, Mauricio Salazar, and Gabriel Salazar, the journey that would become Paleta Planeta started during one of the most uncertain periods in recent...
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HL | Milestone Series – Honors Hilda Ramirez

Leadership • Opportunity • Impact For Hilda Ramirez, leadership has never been defined solely by transactions or titles. It has been measured by the opportunities she creates for others, the professionals she mentors, and the families she helps move closer to...
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HL | Milestone Series – Honors Rocio Medina van Nierop

Purpose • Influence • Courage When Rocio Medina van Nierop co-founded Latinas in Tech in 2014, she set out to create opportunities for Latina professionals in an industry where representation at leadership levels remained limited. What began as a vision to support and...
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35 Years of Opportunity: The Mexican American Bar Foundation Continues to Shape the Future of the Legal Profession

Behind every scholarship is a story of determination, sacrifice, and the pursuit of opportunity. One of the most inspiring parts of attending the Mexican American Bar Foundation's 35th Annual Scholarship & Awards Gala was not the ballroom, the awards, or even the...
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HL | Milestone Series – Honors OSI Engineering

Leadership, Innovation & Community Impact Some companies are built to generate revenue. Others are built to create opportunity. OSI Engineering has accomplished both. In Silicon Valley, success is often measured by innovation, growth, and market influence. Yet the...
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HL | Milestone Series – Honors Gloria Mirazo Gregor

Leadership, Influence & Legacy Throughout her career, Gloria Mirazo Gregor has helped families achieve one of life's most important milestones homeownership. As a respected mortgage banking executive and community leader, her influence extends beyond lending,...
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HL | Milestone Series – Honors Dr. Marilyn Flores 

Breaking Barriers. Expanding Opportunity. Transforming Lives. When Dr. Marilyn Flores was appointed President of San José City College, she became the first Latina president in the institution's more than 100-year history a milestone that reflects decades of...
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HL | Milestone Series – Honors Julian Cañete

Culture • Influence • Legacy Some leaders advocate for business. Others dedicate their careers to creating opportunities that allow businesses, entrepreneurs, and communities to thrive. Julian Cañete has spent more than two decades doing exactly that. As President and...
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Summer Vacation 2026

ISSUE 02 | August 2026SUMMER VACATIONMessage from Richard Sandoval Looking Back. Looking Around. Looking Forward. ne of the things I have always enjoyed about what we do is that you never quite know where the next story will take us.  In this edition of HL | Culture...
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From Our Archives | Disneyland Halloween 2009

HL | Culture and InfluenceNearly 17 years later, photographs from Disneyland's Halloween season continue to find an audience.Photos and article by Richard Sandovalhere was a time when Disneyland was a regular stop on the Hispanic Lifestyle editorial calendar....
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The Way We Travel | Los Cabos

HL | The Way We TravelWe weren't looking for a story. We were just on summer vacation and then one thing led to another.Photos and article by Richard SandovalThis vacation wasn't supposed to be Los Cabos. We had been looking at another destination, somewhere within...
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Milestone | Patricia Pérez: Setting the Standard

HL | Culture and InfluenceHL Media Network congratulates longtime communications executive, community advocate and 2017 Hispanic Lifestyle Latina of Influence Patricia Pérez as she begins a new chapter following nearly four decades with VPE Communications.Photos and...
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When Local Voices Go Silent

HL | Culture and Influence What radio loses when consolidation, automation and changing habits separate broadcasters from the communities they served. Photos and article by Richard Sandovalarly in my career, I spent at least an hour a day in the car, commuting from...
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Culture & Influence | WHAT’S NEXT

ISSUE 01 | July 2026WHAT'S NEXTMILESTONE SERIESRecognizing LeadershipJUDITH VALLESThe Passsing of a LeaderMONEY & WEALTHSilicon ValleyA QuestionWorth AskingANDY GARCIALifetime AchievementWEALTH REPORTInsights from Luis Alvaradohere are moments in every journey...
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Introducing HL Media Network

HL | BUSINESS"Our name has changed over the years, but our purpose never has to discover, document, and share the stories that connect communities." Richard SandovalIntroducing HL Media Network Inc.Building on three decades of trusted storytelling. Founded in...
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Imagen Foundation to Honor Andy Garcia

HL | Culture and InfluenceThe acclaimed actor, filmmaker, producer, and musician will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 41st Annual Imagen Awards, recognizing more than four decades of artistic excellence and a lasting commitment to authentic Latino...
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Milestone | Judith Valles

HL | Milestone SeriesFor generations, Mayor Judith Valles represented the very best in public service. As an educator, trailblazer, and the first Hispanic elected Mayor of the City of San Bernardino, she dedicated her life to expanding opportunities for others while...
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Defining Wealth in Silicon Valley

HL | Wealth ReportLatinos are emerging as one of the region’s most influential growth segments shaping wealth through education, ownership, technology, real estate, entrepreneurship, leadership, and culture.Photos and article by Richard Sandovalilicon Valley is often...
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