Rigo's Tacos first opened in 1989 in Pacoima and has since expanded to five locations. (Andrew Gonzalez | Valley Star)

Three food options within walking distance of Los Angeles Valley College

With a cafeteria that closes at 1:00 P.M., campus becomes a food desert for students taking later classes. Valley’s cafeteria closes at 1 P.M., and once those doors close, students may be able to find a Subway sandwich in a cooler somewhere at the back of the bookstore. However, there ...
2 electrical vehicles are charging at the battery charging station.

LACCD Commits to Climate Resolutions

The Board sacrifices parking to force mass transit to Valley College. The Los Angeles Community College District passed a Climate Change Resolution but one idea is woefully short-sighted. The LACCD is committed to attaining 100% renewable, carbon-free electricity consumption in the District by 2030 and in all other energy uses ...
An oil horse off the side of the SR-14 Freeway in Santa Clarita, CA

California Sues Big Oil but National Energy Policy is Larger Than One State

AG says oil and gas producers are liable for climate change but it is uncertain how claims will fare in court. California has filed a complaint against the oil industry, claiming they caused climate change, knew their products were harmful and denied climate science, thus committing fraud upon the public ...
Oksana Ulianchenko succeeds in ESL program. Photo taken March 20. (Astrid Cortez | Valley Star)

Dramatic increase in enrollment for non-credit ESL courses

Students from Russia, Ukraine and Armenia flock to Valley College’s ESL program. According to an internal President’s email, non-credit ESL, ESL-Civics and Computer Literacy enrollment has increased by 77 percent since 2022, due to an influx of students from Armenia, Ukraine, and Russia. The three non-credit ESL (English as a ...
The vibrant array of spring blooms adorn the campus as a testament to its sustainability.

Blooms and biodiversity unveil valley’s spring spectacle

The vibrant array of spring blooms adorn the campus as a testament to its sustainability. Sea lavender, birds of paradise, lantana, African daisies, and gazanias on campus glitter in the sunlight like jewels in a monarch's crown.  Spring is a time of renewal – of sky blue robin’s eggs, smells ...
Gallery attendees viewing the different works in ceramics, painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, and graphic design made by Valley Art students at the Annual Art Student invitational reception. (Ivonne Elias for The Valley Star).

Art Gallery Hosts Student Invitational

The opening reception for the LAVC art student invitational exhibit presented student art in an elegant setting. In the afternoon glow Valley students and faculty paced the art gallery, captivated by pieces of student work, hand-picked by their art professors. The showcase presented an array of different media and styles ...
Natalie Pang and Joe Hagen duo

Wednesday Concert Series Brings Live Classical Music to the Valley

Students and the public meet kindred spirits in a packed concert hall every Wednesday at Valley College. Los Angeles pianist and Valley College professor Natalie Pang and partner Joe Hagen, guest artist on viola, thrilled and inspired the audience this week at the music department. Every Wednesday, from Sept. 11 ...