Rudy Cardoso-Peraza

Rudy Cardoso-Peraza's journalism career began in high school. By the time he became a sophomore at Millikan High School, he realized that he could actually write pretty well. His classmates would praise his writing skills and also to his surprise, his English Literature teacher nominated and awarded him with an English Medal of Merit. While acquiring a passion for writing, Rudy also frequently followed the news on television and on newspapers. He is now a junior majoring in Journalism and minoring in Entrepreneurship at CSULB. Rudy is currently writing for CSULB's newspaper, the Daily 49er, and is an intern at VoiceWaves.

Posts by Rudy Cardoso-Peraza:

California Camp Challenges Young Men to Rethink Masculinity

Sep. 5, 2018 / By
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VoiceWaves teamed up with KQED public radio and Redwood Voice to cover the transformational journey a summer retreat inspired for young boys and men of color across California.

Bicyclers Ride Across Long Beach for 2nd Annual POW! WOW! Mural Tour

Jul. 9, 2018 / By
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This year, POW! WOW! had 26 individuals paint across the city.

Vince Staples Reigns as ‘Big Fish’ in Latest, Underrated Album

Jan. 5, 2018 / By
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His most ambitious album to date, “Big Fish Theory” preserves the North Long Beach rapper’s keen observational style while exploring new electronic territory.

I Found Out My Long-Lost Friend was Homeless. So We Caught Up…

Jul. 6, 2017 / By
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"I lost contact with him after high school and was pretty shocked to know a friend of mine was living in the streets."

Is Long Beach on its Way to Becoming a Zero Waste City?

May. 24, 2017 / By
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Hoping for a cleaner environment and more jobs, residents successfully pushed city leaders to approve a study on commercial recycling.

Long Beach Activists Want Cleaner Air. What About the Beach?

Apr. 20, 2017 / By
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“The coast is important, but we’re fighting on a daily basis to breathe air with dignity.”

Long Beach Votes to Support Deported Father, Jose Alvarez

Nov. 19, 2016 / By
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Community gathered at city hall hoping to push the council to press the federal government to support humanitarian parole.

UC’s Fall Class is Most Diverse in Its History — How Did They Do it?

Oct. 7, 2016 / By
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A calculated mix of outreach, tuition relief, and easing of financial aid applications have all contributed to various record-breaking outcomes.

“Let Us Stay” — Tenants and Activists March Downtown for Renter’s Day

Sep. 24, 2016 / By
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Tenants and activists marched across downtown, occasionally stopping to chant in front of 'slumlord' properties for Thursday's National Renter’s Day of Action.

At Youth Summit, I Learned a Different Kind of Storytelling

Aug. 22, 2016 / By
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The #FreeOurDreams summit brought new challenges, forced me to think outside the box, and for a day, become a different kind of storyteller.

Medi-Cal Now Available For All Children in California

May. 19, 2016 / By
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185,000 undocumented children are expected to benefit from the expansion, according to state agencies.

As Park Funding Runs Out, Residents Reimagine Their Parks

May. 11, 2016 / By

Los Angeles County parks are currently in a financial rut, but a new plan hopes to implement residents' vision for green spaces and bring in new funding.