Paquita la del Barrio, a singer-songwriter whose lyrics took aim at sexism, died in her Veracruz, Mexico, home in February.

Legendary Mexican singer Paquita la del Barrio is being remembered for her colorful personality, how she carved a path for female Hispanic singers.

The Mexican singing star was known for hits including “Rata de Dos Patas,” in which she likened her former lover to a ...

"Rata inmunda, animal rastrero, escoria de la vida, adefesio mal hecho." Loosely translating to "filthy rat, creeping animal, ...

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The state can’t make people protect their homes and neighborhoods better until it makes the government finish writing the rules.

The Palisades and Eaton wildfires that caused such damage and heartache in Los Angeles County have been thoroughly doused by two sets of rainstorms, with a larger storm bringing more rain today and ...