Denise Sandoval, who has taught at Cal State Northridge since 2002, is perhaps the premier scholar on lowrider culture and also an exemplar of what an academic should be.

Since she was a child, Joan Medina dreamed of owning a lowrider. She was gifted a 1987 Pontiac Grand Prix two years ago. "My uncle saved it for me since I was little. I always asked him, 'Can I have ...

State lawmakers are embracing New Mexico's time-honored culture of transforming customized lowrider cars into rolling ...

From low riders to muscle cars to classic cruisers, the Chevy Impala has a broad appeal that drives a sizzling used car ...

Centered around Chicanas in lowrider culture, the CSUN Art Galleries “Bajitas y Suavecitas” exhibit curated by Denise ...

Angelenos responded to the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration with several days of organized protests.

Thump Records turns 35 this year. This is how the L.A. label has kept oldies alive through pop-up trucks, word-of-mouth and a ...

The new exhibit “Bajitas y Suavecitas” at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) celebrates the women makers and ...

CSUN is also known for its lowrider car exhibits held outdoors. The first was in 2023, drawing crowds to see more than 30 lowrider cars. Called “Low and Slow @CSUN,” the show celebrated a facet of ...

Emphasizing the different eras of Chicano influence ... his designs resonate with authenticity. “Lowrider culture, biker culture, it’s all part of who I am,” he shares.