Hispanic Heritage Month

The man behind “Hiccups the Clown” does more than just put a smile on people’s faces, he is also helping out in the community.

Frankie Mercado, who is known as “Hiccups the Clown,” has been spotted at Dodger games and on Skid Row helping spread a little joy. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for the NBC4 News on Sept. 23, 2022.

When J Balvin found himself struggling to create music amidst his struggles with mental health, he made the difficult decision to seek help. Now, he’s using what he learned to help others.

The World Cup is still two months away, but soccer fans in the city of Bell are getting a jump on the action, and celebrating Mexican culture in the process.

We are two months away from the World Cup, but soccer fans in the City of Bell are getting a jump on the action. Kim Baldonado reports for the NBC 4 News at 3

A unique store in South Pasadena is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a focus on Lucha Libre.

As the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month continues NBC4 visits a unique South Pasadena store with a specific focus: Lucha Libre, which is hugely popular throughout Mexico and Latin America. NBC4’s Jonathan Gonzalez reported on how the store is succeeding by exceeding its traditional fanbase.

One Vernon man is turning bicycle scraps into custom creations. He takes nothing and turns it into something and now he is making a name for himself in the bicycle work.

One Vernon man known as the “scrap father,” is making a name for himself in the bicycling world by turning bicycle scraps into custom creations.

East LA’s Mexican Independence Day parade and festival are back just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month after a two-year pandemic hiatus.

East LA’s Mexican Independence Day Parade and Festival is back this year after a two-year pandemic hiatus. The parade features food vendors, dancing performances, and other live entertainment.

Mexican Independence Day is also a day of celebration in our local binational communities. But one elementary school is celebrating more than just the holiday.

The world of fashion has never seen anything like Johanna Hernandez. Angie Crouch reports for NBC4 on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2022.

The parade is returning after two years of pandemic cancellations. Video aired during Today in LA on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022.

On Sept. 16, 1810, priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla delivered the “Grito de Dolores,” a fiery speech that launched the 11-year struggle to end Spanish colonial rule. That date is celebrated as Mexican Independence Day…though some Americans might think that’s what Cinco de Mayo is for. Andi Resendiz explains the difference.

Here are five things to know about Hispanic Heritage Month, its history and why we celebrate it in the middle of September.

El Capitan Theatre, Sprinkles Cupcakes, and the Aquarium of the Pacific will join other local destinations in paying festive tribute from mid-September to mid-October.

Mijares Mexican Restaurant has been a Pasadena favorite for 101 years. As reported on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021.

Long Beach is one step closer to creating its first Latino cultural center. Mekahlo Medina reports for the NBC4 News on Friday, October 15, 2021.