we follow the dusty roads as they wind and twist up and down passing through small villages and towns and then back into the high plains desert framed by the Sierra Fria and the Sierra del Laurel mountains and thick leafed aloes and agaves interspersed occasionally with orchards of pomegranate trees laden with red ripening fruit the yellow apple-like globes clinging to tejocote trees and vast tracks of vineyards dotted with red and white grapes One of the major surprises for those first visiting is the profundity of grapes as Aguascalientes is the fifth largest wine producer in the country The pallid palette changes quickly when we arrive in Calvillo brightening into technicolor as we rumbled across cobblestone streets lined with buildings painted in a vivid array of pastels one of 177 towns and villages designated by Mexico upon their historic architecture the state capital and a bustling city of over a million that was established in 1575 Among Calvillo’s food specialties are cheese and butter tamales cinnamon cookie filled with concha paste made of butter and sugar as distinct to the town but even more importantly and a major driver of the local economy Calvillo is known as the world capital of the guava it seems fitting that our first stop takes us along ever narrowing streets rising up a hillside to Fruitland a second generation family owned guava business edged by large groves of trees bearing the yellow and green fruit that grows so well in the climate here The tour is an educational and edible experience where we learn about the different types of guavas and after a walk among the guava trees where the fruit is beginning to ripen while workers shape guava pulp into candies we taste logs of guava rolled in powders made of ground chiles the latter used on a another of the town’s specialties barbecued pork ribs while we sip guava liqueur and wine The front of the factory also houses the gift shop and there’s a lot of traffic going in and out as people stop by to stock up on guava products including guava empanadas a Mexican caramel sauce made with sweetened goat’s milk There’s seemingly no end to what can be done with guava and on the town’s Guava Trail a ten-minute stroll if you don’t include stops we pass restaurants featuring guava pizzas and even a guava craft beer a festival which takes place at the beginning of December and features traditional folk dancing the sweet aroma of guava seems to float follow us the sweet aroma thick in the air when we climb Andador Matamoros (Las Graditas) the wide stairway leading towards Plaza Principal and other greenery where many of the Calvillo’s historic sites are situated Dominating the plaza is Parroquia del Señor del Salitre and gilt accenting the three naves delineated by white alabaster columns and what is said to be second largest dome in Latin America From there we visit the National Museum of Pueblos Mágicos built to showcase and preserve the folklore and handicrafts that make these destinations so special Another place not to miss is Casa de la Cultura housed in what was once a private residence dating back to the 17th century Its distinctive pink limestone facade is home to the Benito Juarez Public Library and exhibits promoting local artists and plays as well as workshops in traditional Mexican arts I would sign up for a class in folk dancing or to learn about the ancient art of El deshilado (unraveling) a craft practiced by the women of Aguascalientes where a fine hook-shaped needle is used to delicately unravel fabric to create intriguing designs including those made popular in the 1800s by Jose Guadalupe Posada the stylish skeletons dressed in fancy Victorian-era finery Many of the local shops sell this traditional Mexican folk art which is a rarity anywhere else While there are many restaurants and cafes in the city a personal favorite is Quinta Los Granados Part of a former mansion on a pomegranate estate its brick and stone walls lined with archways revealing vistas of small orchards and wrought iron fencing entangled with flowering vines Thick wood doors are set in yellow stucco walls pots overflowing with blooms and cacti are tucked away in carved niches Inside the restaurant with its almost-jungle like atmosphere chandeliers hang from thatched ceilings held in place by thick timbers interior walls are painted in startling bright pinks and yellows decorative architectural salvage and antiques choices of sauce including one made with guava seafood on rounds of limes topped with slivers of pickled red onions pools of refried beans and rice all served with large pitches of freshly made horchata (rice drink) and guava juice plus a large assortment of cocktails and wine are brought to the table on large trays to be enjoyed family style It's the perfect place to linger well into the night as lights sparkle in the surrounding orchards but there’s one more adventure and that’s to board El Guayequito the tourist tram in the historic center that on Friday and Saturday nights travels along the Ruta de las Cantinas (Route of the cantinas) to explore the town’s classic bars and cantinas by hopping on and off during the three hour ride This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page One of my favorite ways to explore Mexico is by visiting its Pueblos Mágicos. These “Magical Towns” are smaller cities and villages that have been incorporated into a federal tourism initiative for their cultural value While the area around my adopted home of Puerto Vallarta is peppered with beautiful Magical Towns But not all Pueblos Mágicos are on the mass tourism trail There are nearly 200 scattered across Mexico and most fly below the international tourist radar located just 52 kilometers from Aguascalientes city The pace of life in Calvillo is slower than the Magical Towns near to where I live Its lack of international tourism means that things move with character and tradition leafy plazas and the faint scent of sweet guavas lingering in the air but I suggest staying a night or two to take your time here Historic streets are flanked by colorful facades while papel picado flutters overhead Calvillo was founded in 1771, and evidence of its Spanish influence can be seen all across town. The main square is home to the stunning Templo del Señor del Salitre a beautiful 200-year-old baroque-style church The church is a place of pilgrimage for many who come to pay their respects to the Señor del Salitre the municipal palace is another example of the town’s Spanish-influenced architecture this elegant building serves as the seat of the town’s government But what really puts Calvillo on the map is its reputation as the Guava Capital of the World. Between Calvillo and neighboring Zacatecas, there are more than 4,500 guava producers in the region. More than a cash crop, guava — called “guayaba” in Spanish — is deeply ingrained in the local culture and you’ll find it in everything from sweets and pastries to drinks and even cosmetics You can get to the grassroots of Calvillo by visiting its guava orchards for a guided tour and tasting you can cut to the chase and head to the town’s many sweets shops You can find a few of them on Calle 5 de Mayo where you can indulge in guava-based treats sweet spread that pairs perfectly with cheese while guava rolls and jelly bake the fruit into breakfast treats or kick it up a notch with an artisanal guava beer Calvillo’s culinary scene is a festival of flavors The town’s restaurants and street vendors serve a variety of traditional food seasoned with spices and served with a side of guava salsa You can even try guava mole at the pocket-sized Alebrije restaurant The annual Guayaba Fair is a celebration of Calvillo’s beloved fruit dance and an abundance of guava-based foods and drinks Unlike the festivals in more touristy towns the Guayaba Fair retains a sense of community and tradition with events that are more focused on local customs than catering to visitors which are soft corn tortillas filled with a variety of stews you’d be remiss to pass on the pastel de guayaba a soft guava cake heaped with creamy guava frosting But Calvillo’s treasures extend beyond the guava trees into the Sierra Fría this is one of the best places in Mexico for outdoor adventure is a gorgeous reservoir just a short drive from town clear water is perfect for kayaking or fishing The Cañón de Jaltiche is webbed with hiking trails leading to dramatic mountain views You’ll also find the El Tepozán Natural Park which is perfect for a stroll amid colorful flowers and wildlife you can hike up to the Santa Cruz de Calvillo monument which sits atop a hill overlooking the city the hilltop has a sweeping view of the surrounding mountains The hike to the top is lined with pathways that follow the Stations of the Cross a revitalized welcome center features a smattering of restaurants and art galleries Plan your hike for close to sunset so you can watch the sky transform with color as day melts into evening stop by Chuy Bombas Bar for a Calvillo legend and their signature drink: the Bomba The deceptively deadly concoction is made with grenadine This bare-bones cantina puts on no frills and no fuss welcoming watering hole where you’ll find residents gathering for good conversation and zero pretense The bottom line about Calvillo is that it’s a town living its history every day As much as I love the Magical Towns in the more touristy areas of Mexico there’s something special about venturing into the unknown The streets are absent of souvenir stalls and chain restaurants markets and eateries that cater to those who live here Calvillo’s historic architecture is not just a backdrop for Instagram photos but a testament to the town’s rich heritage and its people take pride in their town’s traditions and are eager to share them with those who take the time to visit ADVERTISE WITH MND COMMUNITY GUIDELINES Subscription FAQ's Privacy Policy Mexico News Daily - Property of Tavana LLC (CBS12) — A Greenacres horse groomer who is accused of inappropriately touching a teen worked at a horse farm in Wellington had been employed since August 2024 at Castlewood Farm "These are serious allegations," the judge said during Calvillo's initial court appearance in West Palm Beach is facing three charges of lewd or lascivious molestation Calvillo inappropriately touched a 14-year-old girl while she was clothed on her "neck side and back" on more than one occasion The alleged victim was an eighth-grade girl who works on the farm doing various jobs the farm owner's wife told PBSO "...she had an off feeling when she walked into the office one day when she observed (the girl) and Jimmin together She later looked at surveillance camera video from the office that showed Jimmin hugging and touching the girl who at times was sitting on his lap The owner's wife contacted the sheriff's office "I don't have any statements to make Everything is with the authorities and that's all I can say," she said They have everything and I don't have anything When asked if she was surprised by the charge or if she has any reaction to it the sister replied to both questions by saying "I can't make a statement." "We thought he was a great guy and a great worker We never thought anything like this would happen; but it did." The arrest report says the alleged inappropriate touching happened in February and March The owner of Castlewood Farm said as far as he knows there were no other victims besides the 14-year-old girl Calvillo is behind bars at the Palm Beach County Jail on $100,000 bond his defense attorney said Calvillo has no prior criminal record Find more ways to stay up to date with your latest local news. Sign up for our newsletter to get the day's top headlines delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the biggest stories and can't miss video If you are experiencing difficulty accessing information on the Florida Atlantic University website due to a disability, visit the website accessibility page. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the diverse internal and external communities that it serves A Wrangell man is being charged with two felonies – extortion and coercion He allegedly coerced and threatened someone with a knife Wrangell police arrested 24-year old Alejandro Calvillo on Sunday A Ketchikan Superior Court Judge Katherine Lybrand arraigned him the same day through the Juneau Courthouse Calvillo accused the victim of stealing property Calvillo then threatened the person with a knife if they didn’t give him $1,000 police said that the victim paid the money to prevent an attack The victim said this follows after Calvillo said he carries a knife and was arrested before for assaulting someone police said they found that Calvillo possessed a large knife and Police Chief Gene Meek and Officer Garrett Gablehouse arrested him Police said that they verified that the victim paid the money to Calvillo They said that Calvillo is also on felony probation for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in California – an additional charge of violating probation is currently pending Calvillo’s preliminary hearing will be at 3 p.m on Tuesday (4/01) at the Wrangell Courthouse he faces up to $100,000 in fines and 10 years in jail for threatening injury and up to $50,000 in fines and five years in jail for coercion is accused of shooting Javier Roberto Ventura-Sanchez He and a friend went to the parking lot to meet Sanchez after a previous argument the sheriff's office said in a news release Wednesday striking Sanchez in the upper body before fleeing Sanchez was transported to OhioHealth Doctor's Hospital in critical condition Calvillo is charged with aggravated murder in an arrest warrant His whereabouts were unknown as of early Wednesday afternoon and deputies were "actively searching" for him The sheriff's office impounded and searched a gray 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 they believe Calvillo was driving The truck was found unoccupied on Saturday in the 3900 block of East Broad Street in Whitehall Six .22-caliber rifle casings and a gun cartridge with more bullets of the same caliber were found in the truck Sanchez is survived by his parents, Nicolas Ventura and Belen Sanchez; sisters, Neli, Nancy and Maria and brother Abelardo, and numerous other family and friends, according to his obituary posted by the Jerry Spears Funeral Home of Hilliard A funeral Mass for Sanchez will be held on Friday Anyone with information about the shooting or Calvillo's whereabouts is asked to contact the Franklin County Sheriff's Office Detective Bureau at 614-525-3351 The sheriff's office said it will accept anonymous tips smeighan@dispatch.com bagallion@dispatch.com Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application where she attended Cooper Elementary School She was united in marriage to Trinidad Calvillo Their marriage was blessed with five children where she supported the credit and customer service operations of the Sioux City store she worked at the Morningside College bookstore and attended classes in the English Department She later volunteered at the Sioux City Bargain Center and at Joy Elementary School where she helped the staff cover the noon lunch and recess hours and coffee with close friends were Pat’s primary interests She had a passion for education and supported her kids & grandkids throughout their primary She made a warm and welcoming home for family and friends in the Craftsman Style house on South Newton Street that she so dearly cherished She hosted Birthday and Holiday events that connected her family in celebration and tradition  Christmas & Easter held special prominence where her Waterford stemware and Franciscan Ivy place settings were stunning vessels to her highly anticipated holiday fare.  could whip all challengers in a round of leg wrestling the classic Irish proverb: “May your glass be ever full May the roof over your head be always strong And may you be in heaven half an hour before the devil knows you're dead.” Those left to hold close her memory include her daughters: Mary Kimberly Calvillo Matthew (Jen) Watkins; and 18 great grandchildren Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; daughter Michelle Staber; family friend Gustav Gunther; ex-husband This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors The Albuquerque Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit is seeking help to find Joziah Calvillo left his home on foot and last took his medication on July 2 He was last seen wearing a maroon shirt and dark-colored shorts in the Southwest Area Command of Albuquerque and does not have access to a vehicle please contact the Albuquerque Police Department Missing Persons Unit at (505) 924-6000 or (505) 242-2677 Name: Joziah CalvilloDate of Birth: 06/30/2006Gender: MaleHeight: 507Weight: 135Eye Color: BrownHair: Brown Please Request Permission Before Disseminating on Other Social Media Platforms We also need your support in keeping local journalism alive Go to https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=ZRPKF56W3ATGS You must be logged in to post a comment Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive We collect limited information about web visitors and use cookies on our website to provide you with the most optimal experience and improve our website. To learn more about our website privacy practices, please review University of Richmond’s general data privacy regulation policy you must click on “I agree” to agree to this use Cynthia Calvillo’s long losing streak is over Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) contender Calvillo scored a big win last night (Sat. when she scored a unanimous decision over bright prospect Lisa Kyriacou to win the HEX Flyweight Championship from inside Melbourne Pavilion in Melbourne Calvillo snapped her five-fight losing streak the highlights for the fight are super limited In her first post-UFC fight, Cynthia Calvillo scored her first win in 4 years via unanimous decision pic.twitter.com/tOkii3psBq pic.twitter.com/IorfFqV88H A post shared by From The Stands (@fts_mma) Calvillo was released from UFC earlier this year after missing weight for the third time which caused her scheduled fight with Piera Rodriguez to be canceled Calvillo lost five straight fights to Loopy Godinez After her win, Calvillo wrote on Instagram the likelihood of Calvillo making it back to the UFC is slim but with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) creating a Women’s Flyweight division this year that could be the move for the 13 UFC fight veteran For more international MMA news and notes click here Ania is the Business Manager at the Innevation Center She graduated with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies and Spanish from the University of Nevada Reno and worked for two years at the Innevation Center as a student worker Ania is pursuing her Master’s of Business Administration at the University of Nevada Reno and is excited to gain further experience in the tech and entrepreneurship fields Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here from a pink can -- that first sip was sweet and bright It tasted exactly how you'd think the color pink tastes These days my palate has grown out of the overly sweet juice concentrates For those like me who can't get enough of the fruit a visit to the Mexican city of Calvillo in the state of Aguascalientes is a must The city is often referred to as the guava capital of the world one of Mexico's delightful Pueblos Magicos It's found in cocktails and atop pizza; even the air smells sweet with guava Calvillo is a gorgeous place splashed with colorful buildings webbed with old stone streets and framed between the Sierra Fria and the Sierra del Laurel mountains tucked up in the mountains and away from the big-city energy of nearby Aguascalientes it certainly makes a dent on the global scale Candies and moles seem to be the most popular uses of guava And there is no better place to try the guava mole of Calvillo than at Alebrije hole-in-the-wall restaurant has a massive all-day menu The mole Alebrije is slathered atop chicken It's beautifully sweet with a light spice and is best washed down with an artisanal beer a stroll down Calle 5 de Mayo will stir the senses with the scent of pastries and sweets wafting from the bakeries and candy shops or stock up on guava candies at Dulceria La Tradicional But Calvillo has so much to offer all travelers who want to get off the tourist trail The state of Aguascalientes is still a bit of a challenge to reach for U.S though this is changing as the capital city grows meaning that travelers who want to explore cultural Mexico will find a treasure trove of experiences here it is also a prime destination for activities like hiking Travelers who are interested in Magical Towns will love Calvillo Not only is it one of Aguascalientes' original Magical Towns it is also home to the National Museum of Magical Towns which highlights each of the 177 Pueblos Magicos across Mexico through vibrant and colorful exhibits a series of steps that ascend a city hillside Flanking either side of the staircase are colorful flowers and brightly painted buildings At the top are breathtaking views of Calvillo stop at Grada Noventa & Seis for a beautifully prepared cocktail and more stunning views out over the rooftops Calvillo happens to be home to the Ruta de las Cantinas The libation-fueled journey takes place every Friday and Saturday aboard El Guayequito The tram visits several cantinas and taverns throughout the town with a specialty house drink served at each stop Squirt (a grapefruit-flavored soda) and ice it's not a cocktail for the faint of heart Casa Bugambilias is a beautiful boutique hotel with eight individually decorated rooms; Jacinta was my personal favorite for its deep soaking tub The rooftop spa pool has spectacular views of the city and mountains The hotel has two restaurants: Rosa Mexicano Cocina and Pietra Cucina Pietra Cucina serves elegant Italian cuisine alfresco on terraced patios while Rosa Mexicano Cocina is known for its traditional Mexican cuisine and creative cocktails Don't forget dessert -- the guava cheesecake is a must On Dec. 6, 2019, UFC strawweight Cynthia Calvillo barricaded herself in her Washington, D.C., hotel room and wept, alone, for hours -- one day before she was to face an undefeated, surging prospect in Marina Rodriguez Calvillo, who faces Jessica Eye (15-7) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas, was devastated before her most recent fight, after she missed the 116-pound strawweight limit by 4 pounds Missing weight is widely viewed as a disgrace for any UFC athlete but that was Calvillo's second time doing so in three appearances "It's hard for me as a female athlete -- I have an irregular period," said Calvillo who has spoken openly about how it has affected her previous weight cuts "I know other female fighters have said they get around it I locked myself in that hotel room and just cried nonstop Saturday's UFC Fight Night main event features a flyweight battle between former title challenger Jessica Eye and Cynthia Calvillo, who is moving up from strawweight. In the co-main event, Marvin Vettori and Karl Roberson will get to settle their feud, which includes a confrontation in a hotel lobby last month. Subscribe to ESPN+ to get exclusive live UFC events weigh-ins and more; Ariel and the Bad Guy; Dana White's Contender Series; and more exclusive MMA content Calvillo (8-1-1) has since elected to move up to the 125-pound flyweight division and the UFC has shown its faith in her -- booking her against the promotion's No native also has returned to her roots ahead of this fight as she departed Team Alpha Male in Sacramento in favor of American Kickboxing Academy in San Jose For someone with fewer than 10 professional bouts competed abroad and now bounced weight classes What she really wants to do now is settle into the flyweight division and fight but that number fell to just once in 2018 and twice in 2019 and eliminating the stress of a crippling weight cut can't hurt Calvillo would like to be far more active and turn fan attention far away from her weight and toward her title hopes ESPN.com IllustrationBy the numbers4: Flyweight wins by Eye, tied for third most in history behind Valentina Shevchenko's and Katlyn Chookagian's five Eye has won four of five fights since joining the division in 2018 She had gone 1-5 with a no contest at bantamweight Most submission victories by female fighters in the UFC: 1: Fights in which Calvillo did not land a takedown necessitating her move to flyweight for this bout 4.17: Significant strikes landed per minute by Eye Sources: ESPN Stats & Information and UFC Stats Make your picks and compete against friends! Watch the action LIVE on June 13 on ESPN and ESPN+. Make Your Picks Her only loss is to former strawweight champion Carla Esparza via unanimous decision in a very close fight which I really think will help her in this transition to 125 pounds Eye is a physical flyweight and a little more dangerous on the feet but in a longer fight -- and a smaller cage -- I lean to the forward pressure and grappling of Calvillo Shall we call the co-main event Roberson vs It will not be a rematch when Karl Roberson and Marvin Vettori tangle in the co-main event The middleweights were scheduled to meet on May 13 in Jacksonville, Florida, but Roberson was pulled from the card less than 24 hours before fight night because of medical issues related to his weight cut. This left Vettori upset, and he confronted Roberson in the hotel lobby as Roberson's team was checking out Both men come in on two-fight win streaks. Roberson (9-2, 4-2 in the UFC) has won three of his past four. Vettori (14-4, 4-2 UFC) last experienced defeat in a split decision against Israel Adesanya in 2018 prior to Adesanya becoming UFC middleweight champion Four things to know (from ESPN Stats & Information) Borg has a 46.7% takedown defense in his UFC career Monday through Friday, host Pablo Torre brings you an inside look at the most interesting stories at ESPN, as told by the top reporters and insiders on the planet. Listen 2. Veteran featherweight Andre Fili will be making his 15th walk to the Octagon, seventh most in division history. Fili faces Charles Jourdain a Canadian fighting in the UFC for the third time 3. Charles Rosa will be fighting in the UFC for the eighth time -- but for the first time in the promotion's home base of Las Vegas The lightweight known as "Boston Strong" might prefer that the fight be back home at TD Garden Rosa is 3-0 in Boston and 0-4 outside of Boston in his UFC career 4. Anthony Ivy will make his UFC debut, one week after he briefly replaced Ian Heinisch in the UFC 250 lineup, before Heinisch was cleared to fight. Ivy will put his five-fight win streak on the line against Christian Aguilera expert analysis and essential resources from the Latin Lawyer experts Copyright © Law Business ResearchCompany Number: 03281866 VAT: GB 160 7529 10 These firms have professional notices in the Latin Lawyer 250 Get more from LLSign up to our daily email alert Unlock unlimited access to all Latin Lawyer content U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) Click here to log in to theAthlete Connect application Click here to view yourtest history and results Search Medications & Ingredients Athlete Connect > Athlete Express > GlobalDRO > USADA announced today that UFC® athlete Cynthia Calvillo has accepted a six-month sanction for her anti-doping policy violation Calvillo, 30, tested positive for Carboxy-THC, the pharmacologically-active metabolite of marijuana and/or hashish, above the decision limit of 180 ng/mL, stemming from an in-competition sample collected on December 30, 2017, at UFC 219 in Las Vegas, Nev. Marijuana and hashish are in the class of Cannabinoids and prohibited in-competition under the UFC Anti-Doping Policy which has adopted the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List Cannabinoids are listed as Specified Substances on the WADA Prohibited List the standard sanction for an anti-doping policy violation involving a Specified Substance is a one-year period of ineligibility which may be reduced depending on the athlete’s degree of fault Calvillo accepted a six-month period of ineligibility and may be reduced to a three-month period of ineligibility pending the satisfactory completion of a USADA-approved drug awareness and management program Calvillo’s positive test also falls under the jurisdiction of the Nevada State Athletic Commission including fines or a period of ineligibility that is longer than the period set forth above all UFC athletes serving a period of ineligibility for an anti-doping policy violation are required to continue to make themselves available for testing in order to receive credit for time completed under their sanction and proactively distributes a multitude of educational materials USADA also makes available a number of ways to report the abuse of performance-enhancing drugs in sport in an effort to protect clean athletes and promote clean competition. Any tip can be reported using the USADA Play Clean Tip Center, by email at playclean@usada.org by phone at 1‑877-Play Clean (1-877-752-9253) or by mail For more information or media inquiries, email media@usada.org Emailusada@USADA.org Phone Number(719) 785-2000 Toll-Free(866) 601-2632 © 2025 When a young mother emerged from the house in her pajamas, shading her eyes from the sun, Calvillo and co-worker Maria Trujillo explained they were knocking on doors to see if she or her neighbors needed anything. They asked the mother: Was she on Medi-Cal? Was there anything else she needed? The 26-year-old said she had insurance but was tired of spending hours to get seen at a downtown clinic that said it would take months to schedule a physical for her 3-year-old daughter. “I haven’t even gotten my checkups because it’s so hard to get an appointment,” the woman lamented. California Los Angeles County is moving forward with a pilot program to relieve medical debt for struggling residents setting aside $5 million for a planned agreement with a national nonprofit that buys and erases such debts The two promptly offered to refer her to a local clinic Trujillo put in the referral electronically on the spot Calvillo told her they would follow up in a week or two to make sure she had gotten an appointment “That’s what we’re here for,” Calvillo replied and Maria Trujillo go door to door in Watts trying to connect people with healthcare and other services in Watts on a recent canvassing of the neighborhood the public health department is trying to — quite literally — meet people where they are it has launched a pilot project that sends teams to knock on doors in neighborhoods like Watts Pacoima and Lincoln Heights to ask residents what they need The county might be able to reach people with billboards or ads but knocking on doors is “more personal,” said Trujillo a community health worker with Children’s Institute one of the local groups carrying out the work “You have an actual person coming and showing that they want to be of service to you.” run by community organizations and health groups in partnership with the county are each tasked with knocking on anywhere from 8,000 to 13,000 doors in designated areas Community health workers ask questions for a household assessment — which covers unmet needs for medical care assistance needed for day-to-day activities neighborhood violence and other issues — and try to connect people with services such as enrolling in Medi-Cal or finding a food bank Each team is also linked to a healthcare partner that can offer primary care “This is bringing healthcare to the door of the individual,” said Monica Dedhia director of community health programs for Children’s Institute “versus waiting for someone to make an appointment.” The pilot program is expected to last five years with teams returning at least once a year to check on households director of the community engagement unit at L.A likened it to “concierge service.” Even after someone has been linked with healthcare or other needed services making sure they actually got what they needed Ashley Jackson works in the Pacoima office of Providence’s Community Public Health Team But it’s “rarely done in the U.S.” for health workers to be assigned responsibility for the whole population in a geographic area, “including the ones that don’t show up at clinics,” said Dr. Asaf Bitton, associate professor of medicine and healthcare policy at Harvard. “That’s a whole different orientation.” “We know that most health is created outside the medical care system,” Bitton said, but commercial insurers do not typically pay for things like food or housing. Instead, the approach in the U.S. has largely been, “We will pay for whatever you need once you have the heart attack.” The pilot program relies on $75 million from a federal grant that will be spread out over five years, providing $1.5 million to each team in 10 “high need” areas. California could cut off help to unauthorized immigrants who are elderly blind or otherwise disabled who rely on a program “is really up to the community to define.” But public health officials say their hope is it will drive down inequities and result in healthier neighborhoods Analyzing the information it gathers will also help inform future efforts at the public health department County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said the pilot program emerged not only out of the successes seen in Costa Rica and Cuba but out of the experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic particularly in lower resource communities that people were very disconnected from services and support.” “it wasn’t that they were necessarily uninsured or underinsured,” Ferrer said “They just weren’t connected to a healthcare provider” or other local services Sometimes the problem was “an information gap,” sometimes fear or distrust and sometimes barriers like long waits or burdensome paperwork Providence’s Community Public Health Team is reflected in a mirror in Pacoima (Carlin Stiehl / For The Times) a working-class neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley many “people just don’t know those resources are available,” said Dionne Zantua program manager for another team run by Providence Health & Services Foundation Many immigrants are confused about what benefits and aid programs they can receive without being designated a public charge. Here are the facts. Misinformation isn’t the only obstacle: As Diaz and her co-worker Ashley Jackson rounded the neighborhood one Wednesday, clipboards in hand, they faced locked gates and growling dogs. Some residents waved them off or told them to come back another time. But their daily rounds have made a difference. Before the Providence team in their neon vests stopped at her gate, Monica Avila said she had already seen them walking her Pacoima neighborhood. The 62-year-old tried to hush her barking dogs as Diaz and Jackson began asking about anything she needed. Avila told them about the speed bumps she wanted the city to install on her block. She told them her husband had died and one of her sons had been killed. That she used to go out dancing, but not anymore. She told them about the anxiety she suffered, “bad anxiety where like I feel like I’m being locked in,” so bad it was hard to stop by a community center for free resources. Diaz gave Avila her number, offering to help her get what she needed there next time without having to join the crowd inside. Ashley Jackson of Providence’s Community Public Health Team speaks with Monica Avila in Pacoima last month. (Carlin Stiehl / For The Times) Avila seemed relieved. “Thank you for coming and listening to me,” she said. The work can be slow going: After stopping at more than 40 homes that morning, Jackson and Diaz had ultimately completed two assessments with residents. They left door hangers about the project on fences, planning to return to people they hadn’t reached. Romo said she expects that a major challenge will be simply getting people to open their doors. Dedhia said that in Watts, for instance, the community “has been heavily surveyed, but the follow-up isn’t necessarily there all the time.” Another community health worker in Watts recalled that at one home, a man grew angry when the team stopped by, asking them, “Isn’t it obvious what the community needs?” But Ferrer said the program hinges on the fact that “a lot of people have things that they need help with — and they’re not getting help.” “We’ll build trust very quickly,” she said, “if we can deliver on that.” As California sees surging numbers of young workers suffering from silicosis, many have had trouble tapping workers’ compensation. Climate & Environment Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map Cynthia Calvillo has been released from the UFC The veteran strawweight and flyweight fighter was released from her contract following a split decision loss to Loopy Godinez this past weekend at UFC 287 UFC officials confirmed Calvillo’s release to MMA Fighting on Tuesday after the algorithm-based UFC Roster Watch account on Twitter showed her as removed from the UFC roster She bounced back with two more wins as well as a majority draw against Marina Rodriguez but Calvillo was struggling with her weight cuts getting down to the strawweight limit. She missed weight in two out of three fights, which precipitated her move up to flyweight, where she made an immediate impact with a win over one-time title challenger Jessica Eye Unfortunately, that was the last time Calvillo earned a victory in the octagon. She suffered five consecutive losses in a row after that fight, including setbacks against Katlyn Chookagian, Jessica Andrade and Andrea Lee While Calvillo battled to a razor-close split decision in her fight with Godinez she still came out on the wrong end of a split decision We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money Ivann Raynaldo Calvillo created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories © 2025 Mission Park Funeral Chapels & Cemeteries Made with love by funeralOne Cynthia Calvillo knew it was time to start fresh And what better place to hit the reset button than sunny Miami This weekend Calvillo returns to action at UFC 287: Pereira vs Adesanya 2 and she does so in the strawweight division where she amassed a 6-1-1 record in the UFC Strawweight is the weight class where she staked her claim as a contender and that previous success gives Calvillo confidence heading into her bout with Loopy Godinez Order UFC 287: Pereira vs Adesanya 2 “My plan is to come back down to the strawweight division and make a statement We’re back at strawweight and we’re going to keep it moving.” Cynthia Calvillo prepares to fight Andrea Lee in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 13 Calvillo isn’t shy about the fact that her five-fight foray at 125 pounds didn’t go as expected but her record doesn’t tell the whole story Those fights came against some of the best that division has to offer including former strawweight champion Jessica Andrade and flyweight title challenger Katlyn Chookagian How To Watch UFC 287: Pereira vs Adesanya 2 In Your Country but the 35-year-old California native appreciates the lessons learned in those fights and she’s eager to apply them versus Godinez this weekend Plenty has shifted in the division since Calvillo moved up and she’s excited about the direction that it’s moving “It’s nice to see changes because I think it gives everybody else a little bit motivation,” Calvillo said I have a shot to touch that gold.’ I’m stoked I love the new talent that’s coming in and I love the way that the division has been shaken up.” To restart that climb up the strawweight rankings Calvillo has been impressed with what she’s seen out of Godinez’s six UFC appearances so far and the two fighters almost trained together in Las Vegas on a few occasions and once they were matched up  they decided to put a pause on training together for now and put on a banger of a fight for the crowd at Kaseya Center which is being hungry or being down to fight anywhere at any time and I love that,” Calvillo said so I’m excited for that because like I feel like these last couple of fights there are a lot of strikers and nobody wanted to go to the ground with me Even though Calvillo has plenty of mutual respect for Godinez she’s confident that her experience will give her an advantage in the bout View Calvillo's Athlete Profile | Check Out The Strawweight Rankings “I’m going to be able to beat her everywhere she goes “I feel like I have more experience than her and I feel like it’s going to show I admire her and I think she’s a great fighter.” Calivllo hopes that afterwards the two can reconnect and resume their budding friendship We’re not going to be friends this week or when we’re in the Octagon but afterwards I’m sure we’ll maybe enjoy a margarita or something.” A win and a margarita definitely sounds like the right vibe for Calvillo to kick off her second run at strawweight.  All that’s left to do is to go out there and make it happen Go Through All The Heavyweight Title Winners In UFC History An Overview Of Every UFC Weight Class And How UFC Weigh-Ins Operate The Last Time That The Octagon Touched Down In The 305 We use cookies to personalize content and ads and to analyze our traffic and improve our service Air is invisible, so we tend to pay it little attention until we can’t—as in airborne viruses, or pollution so extreme that it changes the atmosphere itself. In Aeropolis: Queering Air in Toxicpolluted Worlds architect and researcher Nerea Calvillo calls us to “de-in-visibilize air”: to study its materiality and to explore its cultural significations Air has been instrumentalized throughout history nations have consolidated geopolitical power through its regulation From the Industrial Revolution to the present day air has been exploited as an “engine of ‘progress’ and capitalism,” from chemical warfare to cap-and-trade programs that monetize the right to pollute Redefining air as a “queer ecology,” Calvillo asks whether we can accommodate new spatial relationships between bodies and buildings and part “world-making project,” Aeropolis complicates traditional value judgments of “good” or “bad” air the book highlights air’s diverse interrelations with “physical [and] political entities.” It points to things that compose air (moisture and things that measure its toxicity (composition It also describes the various ways buildings are designed to respond to air: some may rise above smog cover to produce a vertical landscape of wealth while others may deploy a range of porous and impenetrable surfaces to manage flow and circulation The adverse effects of controlling and purifying air are many and Calvillo identifies them by situating air in larger metabolic and socioeconomic systems which relies on infinite development and industry another must compensate; overproduction is relocated elsewhere to meet the demands of capitalist accumulation air is “unstable” and “nonbinary,” teetering between technological apparatus and natural phenomena shaped by passing bodies in clouds of light and artificial smoke are one example of how technology and environment intermingle Diller Scofidio + Renfro’s Blur Building—a structure designed to be primarily made of fog—illustrates what the architects describe as the “constant battle between artificial and real weather forces” and how they produce the often-invisible architectures around us can orient us through this strange space between the controlled and the “wild.” She references Jack Halberstam who writes that the wild is a “terrain of alternative formulations that resist the orderly impulses of modernity.” The consideration of air through queer theory and political ecology can resist conventions of order and scientific explanation to address and account for other kinds of bodies Calvillo reminds us that we might find joy in the toxic—the “chill in a similar way that hallucinogenic drugs are often used as liberatory and bodily practices We might also use air’s pollution to dismantle structures of power examining its circulation and unequal distribution and chemicals visible to better navigate the invisible world Queerness helps us understand how air’s vast and unpredictable nature gestures toward “the potential to live differently” in “vaporous and troubling spaces physical and imaginary.” The airs of Aeropolis are full of political agonism and liberatory potential and this book serves as a guide to navigating the world of the potently-affective and semi-visible Christy-Smith Funeral Homes - Larkin Chapel Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text