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Los Angeles Times
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Los Angeles Times
Festival Chapín postponed due to concerns surrounding ICE raids
Organizers of Festival Chapín de Los Angeles have postponed the beloved annual Guatemalan cultural event due to growing concern over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities in the area. Hosted by Chapín Summer Festival Inc., the two-day festival was originally scheduled for Aug. 30 and 31 but will move its activities to Oct. 11 and 12. The location of the event, Lafayette Park in the Westlake area of Los Angeles, will the same. Now in its ninth year, the festival that stretches across eight blocks is a treasured community event for those of Guatemalan heritage and more in the Los Angeles area. There are more than 454,000 Guatemalans living in California. 'This decision aims to ensure the safety and well-being of all sponsors, collaborators, staff, and attendees,' the organizers said in a press release on Tuesday. 'Your safety and the integrity of our event remain our top priorities.' Festival Chapín de Los Angeles is not the only event experiencing hiccups this summer. The Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles recently resumed its summer concert series after canceling its first performance of the season on June 21 due to ICE raids. Neighborhood Fourth of July events like the Bell Gardens and East LA Rockin' 4th of July celebration were canceled this year citing ICE concerns. Gloria Molina Grand Park's Summer Block Party, which was originally set for July 4, was also postponed to later this summer for similar reasons Since early June, aggressive ICE sweeps have stirred fear in local immigrant communities. According to the Department of Homeland Security, close to 2,800 people have been arrested in L.A., with most raids conducted by heavily armed and masked agents. While the community has responded with protests, fear of these mass immigration sweeps have also led to shifts in cultural programming, but there could be some temporary relief underway. Last Friday, a federal judge issued an injunction that would restrict immigration enforcement tactics in Southern California. However, the Trump administration, which has vowed to 'launch the largest deportation program in American history,' fired back on Monday with an appeal to resume its mass deportation efforts across the region. For Walter Rosales, president of Chapín Summer Festival, it has been difficult to witness the terror inflicted on the Latino community. He's been keeping up with news about the ongoing immigration raids and wanted to ensure that attendees, as well as organizers and participating vendors, felt safe to attend. '[I feel] sad because we've seen how they've violated the rights of each person,' said Rosales. 'It hasn't been done through the legal channels or in a correct manner. It's rather abusive.' For Rosales, Festival Chapín de Los Angeles is an opportunity for Guatemalan residents to nostalgically travel back to their roots through gastronomy, culture and art. According to the official website, the yearly event typically reels in an estimated 80,000 people across the two days. 'There's people that need their community, no?' he said. This year's theme centers on the Guatemalan highlands of Chichicastenango, where the sacred Mayan manuscript known as the Popol Vuh was found; the text details the Mayan creation story. The festival will also celebrate Tecun Uman, a Kʼiche leader and Guatemala's official national hero who resisted Spanish colonization — likely a symbol for the plight immigrants face today. 'Hopefully by October, things would have calmed down,' said Rosales. The festival organizers said they will monitor the situation and keep the public informed on any developments or changes to the festival.
San Francisco Chronicle
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Bay Area resident wins $250,000 for playing ‘Candy Crush'
A Bay Area resident's mobile gaming skills paid off big time, earning the gamer a $250,000 prize as the runner-up in the 2025 Candy Crush All Stars tournament. Ingrid Rosales, 31, of Antioch placed second in the fifth annual competition, which concluded in June and drew 'Candy Crush Saga' players from across the world for weeks of intense online competition. A player from Portugal, identified as Tiago P., won the first place prize of $500,000 and a diamond encrusted ring from the Atlanta-based jewelry company Icebox. 'It started as something I enjoyed doing in my spare time,' Rosales told the Chronicle, noting that she began playing 'Candy Crush Saga' on her computer when it was released in 2012 by interactive entertainment company King. 'Now, I know I am in the top 10 players in the world. Well, that just feels very special.' The free-to-play online game requires players to match similar candy tiles in groups of three in the least amount of moves as they progress through levels and complete challenges. To qualify as one of the game's top 10 players and secure a coveted spot in the tournament's live final, players had to collect as many All Stars purple candies as possible while they moved through each stage of the game. In-game rounds of the tournament began on March 20, and more than 15 million 'Candy Crush Saga' gamers, nicknamed Crushers, competed for a spot in the live final, which took place from June 11-13 in Los Angeles and was hosted by Katie Linendoll of 'Today.' 'The competition itself has introduced me to so many new people, and I feel like I am part of a community, which feels very special,' Rosales said, adding that she's still thinking about how to spend her winnings. 'When I started playing 'Candy Crush Saga,' I honestly didn't think I would end up taking part in a tournament with millions of other people across the world.'
Filipino Times
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
‘Quezon' to hit Philippine theaters on October 15
The historical biopic film Quezon is scheduled to premiere in Philippine cinemas on October 15, TBA Studios announced. The studio unveiled the film's official poster on Friday, featuring Jericho Rosales in character as Manuel Quezon, with a clenched fist placed over his chest beneath the phrase, 'I am the Philippines.' Rosales leads the cast as Quezon, the former soldier and lawyer who served as President of the Philippine Commonwealth. The film will chronicle his early political rise including his presidential campaign. Rosales said he found Quezon to be a compelling figure to portray, acknowledging the weight of the role. 'That adds pressure, but at the same time, I am very excited,' he said. Joining Rosales in the cast are Karylle as Aurora Quezon, Mon Confiado as Emilio Aguinaldo, Benjamin Alves as the younger Quezon, and Joross Gamboa as Eduardo Rusca. British actor Iain Glen, best known for his role as Ser Jorah Mormont in HBO's Game of Thrones, portrays U.S. Governor-General Leonard Wood. Directed by Jerrold Tarog, Quezon is the third installment in TBA Studios' Bayaniverse, following the critically acclaimed Heneral Luna (2015) and Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral (2018). The film series explores the lives of key historical figures and events that shaped the Philippine nation.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Rolling Vancouver Whitecaps set for emotional rematch vs Minnesota United
VANCOUVER — Ryan Gauld didn't expect to be the Vancouver Whitecaps' biggest cheerleader this season. The Scottish attacking midfielder has been the team's top playmaker since he arrived in Vancouver in 2021, and put up 10 goals and 15 assists in Major League Soccer play last season. He's been limited to just three league games this year, though, after going down with a knee injury on March 8 — and when he'll rejoin the team remains unclear. His absence hasn't slowed the 'Caps. Vancouver (9-1-4) heads into Wednesday's matchup with Minnesota United (7-3-5) riding a 14-game unbeaten streak (7-0-7) across all competitions. The game will be a tune-up for a Whitecaps side that's set to play one of the biggest games of the club's history on Sunday when Vancouver meets LIGA MX club Cruz Azul in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final in Mexico City. Missing big games — including a pair of Champions Cup clashes against Lionel Messi's Inter Miami — hasn't been easy, Gauld admitted. "I think at any point it's tough to be injured, but even more so when we're winning a lot of games," he said. "It does make it hard for myself, because you want to be involved. But it also makes it easier with everyone in good spirits … Hopefully I'm back soon, but until I am, I hope the winning continues." Gauld likes what he's seen from his teammates so far this year. The 'Caps sit atop the MLS standings and hold a four-point cushion for No. 1 spot in the Western Conference. Even in recent games where the team hasn't had the best performance, the group has shown a lot of resilience, Gauld said. 'Yeah, people can say it's not been our best performances. But the boys have dug in and got results out of them," he said. The Whitecaps have already downed Minnesota once this year, taking a 3-1 road victory back on April 27. The Loons have been in good form since, and head to Vancouver undefeated in their last three games (2-0-1) after drawing Austin FC 1-1 on Saturday. 'It's a very solid team," Whitecaps head coach Jesper Sorensen said of Minnesota. "They have a distinct style of play, and they have very strong set pieces. They're very strong in the counter attacking moments. We know that it's a team that doesn't beat themselves up." Last month's game between the two clubs saw several players separated by officials after Minnesota's Joseph Rosales allegedly hurled racially insensitive remarks at Vancouver's Emmanuel Sabbi, who is Black. Rosales was later suspended three games for violating the league's non-discrimination policy. Emotions will be high heading into Wednesday's rematch, Sabbi said. "It's unacceptable the comments that he made. And we just look to get past it as humans," he said. "We've talked about keeping a cool head. And that's what we need to do for this game, myself included." Sorensen said he may also issue a reminder to his players ahead of kickoff, but that it "shouldn't be a thing that fills the room too much." Sabbi added that Rosales has not reached out or apologized for the incident. It's surprising that Black athletes still have to deal with these situations, he said. 'It's tough, of course," Sabbi said. "And we all hope that one day it won't be a thing that we have to keep going through." MINNESOTA UNITED (7-3-5) AT VANCOUVER WHITECAPS (9-14) B.C. Place, Wednesday HISTORY BOOKS: The regular-season record between the two sides is even at 6-6-4. Vancouver holds a 4-3-0 edge when hosting the Loons at B.C. Place. HELLO AGAIN: Minnesota's lineup features a pair of former 'Caps. Defender Michael Boxall played for Vancouver in 2011 after being selected first overall by the club in the supplemental draft that year, and midfielder Julian Gressel spent part of the 2022 and 2023 seasons with the Whitecaps. WHITE GOLD?: Striker Brian White scored twice in Vancouver's 3-2 victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday and now has 10 goals in league play this season. He sits second in the MLS golden boot race, three shy of Philadelphia Union forward Tai Baribo. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 27, 2025. Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press
Winnipeg Free Press
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Rolling Vancouver Whitecaps set for emotional rematch vs Minnesota United
VANCOUVER – Ryan Gauld didn't expect to be the Vancouver Whitecaps' biggest cheerleader this season. The Scottish attacking midfielder has been the team's top playmaker since he arrived in Vancouver in 2021, and put up 10 goals and 15 assists in Major League Soccer play last season. He's been limited to just three league games this year, though, after going down with a knee injury on March 8 — and when he'll rejoin the team remains unclear. His absence hasn't slowed the 'Caps. Vancouver (9-1-4) heads into Wednesday's matchup with Minnesota United (7-3-5) riding a 14-game unbeaten streak (7-0-7) across all competitions. The game will be a tune-up for a Whitecaps side that's set to play one of the biggest games of the club's history on Sunday when Vancouver meets LIGA MX club Cruz Azul in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final in Mexico City. Missing big games — including a pair of Champions Cup clashes against Lionel Messi's Inter Miami — hasn't been easy, Gauld admitted. 'I think at any point it's tough to be injured, but even more so when we're winning a lot of games,' he said. 'It does make it hard for myself, because you want to be involved. But it also makes it easier with everyone in good spirits … Hopefully I'm back soon, but until I am, I hope the winning continues.' Gauld likes what he's seen from his teammates so far this year. The 'Caps sit atop the MLS standings and hold a four-point cushion for No. 1 spot in the Western Conference. Even in recent games where the team hasn't had the best performance, the group has shown a lot of resilience, Gauld said. 'Yeah, people can say it's not been our best performances. But the boys have dug in and got results out of them,' he said. The Whitecaps have already downed Minnesota once this year, taking a 3-1 road victory back on April 27. The Loons have been in good form since, and head to Vancouver undefeated in their last three games (2-0-1) after drawing Austin FC 1-1 on Saturday. 'It's a very solid team,' Whitecaps head coach Jesper Sorensen said of Minnesota. 'They have a distinct style of play, and they have very strong set pieces. They're very strong in the counter attacking moments. We know that it's a team that doesn't beat themselves up.' Last month's game between the two clubs saw several players separated by officials after Minnesota's Joseph Rosales allegedly hurled racially insensitive remarks at Vancouver's Emmanuel Sabbi, who is Black. Rosales was later suspended three games for violating the league's non-discrimination policy. Emotions will be high heading into Wednesday's rematch, Sabbi said. 'It's unacceptable the comments that he made. And we just look to get past it as humans,' he said. 'We've talked about keeping a cool head. And that's what we need to do for this game, myself included.' Sorensen said he may also issue a reminder to his players ahead of kickoff, but that it 'shouldn't be a thing that fills the room too much.' Sabbi added that Rosales has not reached out or apologized for the incident. It's surprising that Black athletes still have to deal with these situations, he said. 'It's tough, of course,' Sabbi said. 'And we all hope that one day it won't be a thing that we have to keep going through.' MINNESOTA UNITED (7-3-5) AT VANCOUVER WHITECAPS (9-14) Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. B.C. Place, Wednesday HISTORY BOOKS: The regular-season record between the two sides is even at 6-6-4. Vancouver holds a 4-3-0 edge when hosting the Loons at B.C. Place. HELLO AGAIN: Minnesota's lineup features a pair of former 'Caps. Defender Michael Boxall played for Vancouver in 2011 after being selected first overall by the club in the supplemental draft that year, and midfielder Julian Gressel spent part of the 2022 and 2023 seasons with the Whitecaps. WHITE GOLD?: Striker Brian White scored twice in Vancouver's 3-2 victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday and now has 10 goals in league play this season. He sits second in the MLS golden boot race, three shy of Philadelphia Union forward Tai Baribo. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 27, 2025.
