FanView: 4/16/2026

Joe T., always working hard…

By Joe Torosian

Kick it!

…And I was this close to saying, “Keep an eye on the Clippers.”

First time at Chavez Ravine this season…likely the last.

Trapped among Dodger fans, I was the subject of much abuse during the Mets’ 8-2 loss.

Tacky things like, “Old spaghetti-armed Lindor.” Read more »

FanView: 4/15/2026

Joe T., always working hard…

By Joe Torosian

Kick it!

I’m going to The Ravine tonight. 

The plan, for now, is to have a meal. Dodger Dog, peanuts, water… the problem is, I don’t have a co-signer…Anyone want to help me out?

…And what sort of pretentious joint doesn’t take cash? Read more »

Q&A with South El Monte’s Max Pineda

Max Pineda drives to the hoop. He is a two-sport star at South El Monte. (Photo by Duane Barker).

By George Hernandez

I sat down with another area athlete. South El Monte’s Max Pineda is a four-year varsity basketball player and a three-year varsity baseball player. This past season he averaged 13 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists on the court and is currently batting .280 and has a 3.32 ERA on the baseball diamond.

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