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¡WEPA! FEST 2026 Brings Puerto Rican Music & Culture to Downtown San José

Calirican Insider — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:20:21 +0000

Downtown San José will come alive with Puerto Rican and Caribbean music, dance, food, and community celebration as MACLA and San Jose Jazz present ¡WEPA! FEST 2026. Now in its third year, this free, family-friendly outdoor festival highlights Puerto Rican and Caribbean culture through live music, salsa, bomba, DJs, food vendors, and interactive community experiences […]

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Bakersfield’s Puerto Rican Día de San Juan Salsa Festival Coming June 6, 2026

Calirican Insider — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:30:46 +0000

Puerto Rican culture, salsa music, comedy, dancing, and food are coming together in Bakersfield for the Puerto Rican Día de San Juan Salsa Festival on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The event will take place from 1 PM to 8 PM at the Kern County Shriner Club (Nobel Park) located at 700 South P Street in […]

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Puerto Rican Festival 2026 in Long Beach, California

Calirican Insider — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:37:46 +0000

The Puerto Rican Festival returns to Southern California on Sunday, June 7, 2026 for a full day of live salsa music, Puerto Rican culture, dancing, food, and community celebration in Long Beach. This year, Fiestalegre Promotions is celebrating “Los Soneros de la Salsa” with a lineup featuring legendary and rising salsa performers expected to bring […]

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Puerto Rican-Led Group Set to Control the San Diego Padres

MMG — Wed, 06 May 2026 18:41:12 +0000

A Puerto Rican is on the verge of taking control of a Major League Baseball team in California. A group led by José E. Feliciano is in the process of purchasing a controlling stake in the San Diego Padres. If approved, this move would place a Boricua at the highest level of power within one […]

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Club Puertorriqueño de San Francisco: Over 100 Years of Puerto Rican Pride in California

Calirican Insider — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 01:49:06 +0000

When we talk about Puerto Rican history in California, there’s one name that always rises to the top: Club Puertorriqueño de San Francisco, Inc. Founded back in 1912, this organization holds the honor of being the oldest Puerto Rican club in California—and the one of the oldest Latino organization in the United States. For more […]

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Roberto Clemente Film Coming to Santa Monica Theaters This September

Calirican Insider — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 16:45:15 +0000

Baseball legend. Humanitarian. Puerto Rican icon. Roberto Clemente’s legacy is finally hitting the big screen — and it’s coming right here to Southern California. From September 12–16, 2025, the long-awaited Roberto Clemente film will premiere at the Laemmle Monica Film Center in Santa Monica. For Puerto Ricans in California, this is more than just a […]

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Jibaro Plantain and Steak Sandwich Recipe

Calirican Insider — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 18:16:24 +0000

If you grew up Puerto Rican or around Puerto Ricans, you know this isn’t just a sandwich — it’s culture, flavor, and pride stacked between two golden slices of plantain. The Jíbaro, also known as the Jibarito, is a bold twist on the traditional sandwich, swapping out bread for crispy, smashed green plantains. With roots […]

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The History of Puerto Ricans in California: A Legacy You Should Know

Calirican Insider — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:36:22 +0000

When people think of Puerto Rican communities in the United States, cities like New York, Chicago, and Orlando are usually the first to come to mind. These East Coast hubs have long been known for their large, active Puerto Rican populations. But Puerto Ricans have also built meaningful lives on the West Coast, particularly in […]

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Recaito or Sofrito Recipe

Calirican Insider — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:10:37 +0000

A staple in Puerto Rican cuisine, recaito and sofrito are the heart of many traditional dishes. While often used interchangeably, they have a key distinction. Recaito is the raw, uncooked herb and vegetable blend that infuses dishes with fresh flavor. Once sautéed in oil, often with tomato sauce, it transforms into Puerto Rican sofrito, a […]

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2025 Dia De San Juan Salsa Festival – Newark CA

Calirican Insider — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:06:57 +0000

Get ready for a day filled with salsa music, delicious Puerto Rican food, and vibrant cultural celebrations! The El Día de San Juan Salsa Festival is back for its 45th annual celebration, bringing the heart and soul of Puerto Rico to California. Whether you’re here for the live music, dancing, or the amazing flavors of […]

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