Marina Peña
bymarinagiselle.bsky.social
Marina Peña
@bymarinagiselle.bsky.social
🇦🇷🇺🇸 Journalist.
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Some of the detainees at the California City detention facility were detained at immigration hearings.

Many did not have prior criminal records, according to Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff. They conducted an oversight tour at the facility on Tuesday.

Story by @bymarinagiselle.bsky.social
Some detainees were arrested at routine immigration appointments, Padilla and Schiff say after oversight tour | LA Local
The California Democratic senators carried out the congressional oversight tour amid the onslaught of immigration raids across the region.
thelalocal.org
January 21, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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The pocket park, set to slot right next to the Pío Pico–Koreatown Branch Library, was formally approved in August 2017. Nearly a decade later — and after $22 million in public funding was committed — the park remains unfinished. Story from @bymarinagiselle.bsky.social
$18 million and a decade later, Koreatown is still waiting for its mini park | LA Local
When Los Angeles opens a pocket park in Koreatown in 2027, it will be the first park opened since the 1920s.
thelalocal.org
January 15, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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Masked agents continue to detain people across LA. And these volunteers with @uniondelbarrio.bsky.social continue to head out to document the raids and inform their communities.

Here's the latest on the ground from reporters
@bymarinagiselle.bsky.social @isaiahembee.bsky.social for The LA Local.
Watching ICE can turn deadly. These volunteers aren’t backing down. | LA Local
Volunteers with Union Del Barrio are part of a growing network of people searching and reporting on ICE raids in their communities.
thelalocal.org
January 12, 2026 at 9:06 PM
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The man claims his glasses were returned to him after a month at the ICE facility
Man detained at CA’s largest ICE facility alleges ‘horrible negligence’ after injury
The man claims his glasses were returned to him after a month at the ICE facility
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November 2, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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Fresno County would be split into six congressional districts instead of the current four.
What’s at stake for Fresno County in Prop. 50 vote? Here are the changes
Fresno County would be split into six congressional districts instead of the current four.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Read Marina Peña's @bymarinagiselle.bsky.social story about what advocates are doing to protect immigrant communities while the federal government ramps up efforts to deport undocumented Angelenos. afrolanews.org/2025/07/ice-...
ICE raids targeting street vendors in L.A. spark fear and solidarity in immigrant communities
As the Trump Administration ramps up its immigration crackdown, Los Angeles has emerged as a flashpoint, with ICE arrests surging to record highs and sparking widespread outrage, solidarity, and…
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July 24, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Crazy how Argentina’s president Javier Milei was involved in a crypto scandal that swindled thousands but this interview between pop singer Lali and her boyfriend Pedro Rosemblat is more relevant for many young Argentines
March 14, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I wrote about the experiences of Latinos in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades during the recent fires in LA for the
@baheraldcom.bsky.social check out their stories here👇
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LA suffered its worst fires ever. Latinos are among those hit the hardest - Buenos Aires Herald
The catastrophe has left struggling families in a state of uncertainty as they face a long road back to recovery
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February 25, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Reposted by Marina Peña
Black pregnant women of all socioeconomic statuses already have an increased risk of preterm births and pregnancy complications.

In Los Angeles County from 2021 to 2023, about 1 in 10 babies from a single-child pregnancy was preterm (versus multiples like twins, triplets). (1/5)
February 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Reposted by Marina Peña
Beyer is also accepting donations of new or gently used books that are suitable for children in grades K-12 and considered classic library staples.

Read Marina's story to learn more: https://buff.ly/40UprHK
A former teacher is rebuilding Altadena one book at a time
Former preschool teacher Carmela Beyer launched a fundraiser to provide children's books for schools affected by the Eaton Fire, and has raised more than $40,000 to support her community.
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February 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Reposted by Marina Peña
Former preschool teacher Carmela Beyer knew she had to do something for the five school communities that lost their campuses in the Eaton Fire. She launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds to buy new books for the impacted children, give back to local businesses and rebuild libraries.
February 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Did you know that every other week, AfroLA publishes a fresh newsletter called The Breakdown? AfroLA's Aaricka Washington breaks down the articles our journalists have written as well as the work from other talented reporters from various news organizations. https://buff.ly/3EIityl
In the spirit of love
Romance is in the air. (A welcome reprieve from wildfire smoke.)
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February 20, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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“Studies show that children connect to stories on a much deeper level when it’s actual human beings + not animals or inanimate objects,” she said. “But then, taking that further, if they themselves are Black + Brown kids and they see themselves in the pages of the book, it builds their self esteem.”
February 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Marina Peña interviewed seven authors who have written recent children books that center Afro Latine characters in their books. Learn more about them here: https://buff.ly/4hWy8YS
Meet the authors creating more Afro Latine voices in children's literature
Diverse children's books with Afro Latine protagonists empower young readers through relatable stories that reflect their identities.
afrolanews.org
February 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Are you a parent who is searching for books that represent your multiracial kids?

Well, AfroLA has your back.

The scene for Afro Latine representation in literature has grown tremendously over the past few years.
February 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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AfroLA reporter Marina Peña spoke with three families about how the Eaton Fire has impacted children's sense of normalcy in a time of crucial social, intellectual and emotional development.

Read their stories: https://buff.ly/3QxbIC1

📸 : Photos courtesy the families (10/10)
February 21, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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While many 11-year-olds are making stronger friends, facing peer pressure and becoming more independent, some young people are navigating insurmountable circumstances:

The traumatic loss of their home, neighborhood and school. (1/10)
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February 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Latino USA's first new podcast of 2025 is an interview with Alex García López, co-director of the adaptation of 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' for @netflix.com.

Did you watch the series yet? How do you like it—or not?

Listen to our show @bymarinagiselle.bsky.social now playing! bit.ly/lusayears
'One Hundred Years of Solitude' on Screen - Latino USA
Netflix has brought Gabriel García Márquez’s iconic novel One Hundred Years of Solitude to life with a two-part limited series...
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January 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM