By Andrew Edwards Diego De La Cruz found belonging at Cal State Long Beach. The aspiring special ed teacher, a fourth-year liberal studies major, felt at home quickly upon arrival. De La Cruz’s dreams — to lead a classroom and “show it’s possible that anyone can do anything” — are taking shape, and the community and ...

By Dianne Anderson Tucked away between the goats and gophers on California street, one little unassuming church has seen a lot of action for the past few years under Pastor Paul Jones, who stepped up to lead the church after his dad died. He hadn’t planned on taking over that higher gig.  His lifelong dream ...