The Santa Clarita Valley is an area rich in the history, tradition and culture of Spanish-speaking people. From the early settlers – like Francisco Lopez who, in 1842, made the first documented discovery of gold in California, in Placerita Canyon - to the varied Spanish- speaking peoples who live here today, Latino heritage is woven deeply into the fabric of this land and is as vibrant and diverse as the people themselves.
In the pages of this "virtual book" we share the stories of modern-day, notable Latino residents of the Santa Clarita Valley whose contributions to the arts, education, business, philanthropy and Latino heritage is an essential part of the present we live in--and of the future we will build.
The first edition hard copy of "Quien" will be donated to the Libraries of Santa Clarita
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A Great Movie Legend Now a Resident of Santa Clarita!
Many of us may not recognize his face but Ruben Moreno is truly an old time movie legend. He has appeared in over four hundred motion pictures, television shows and specials. Two of his features have been nominated for an Academy Award, including "Little Big Man" in which Moreno received critical acclaim in the role of the Cheyenne father of Dustin Hoffman. Moreno was born in El Paso, Texas of Mexican and Yaqui Indian heritage and has used his lineage to play scores of Indians. His Hispanic roles include a one-man show as "President Juarez." His television credits include parts in "Kung Fu," "Banacek," "Ironsides," "The Flying Nun," "Hill Street Blues," "Sea Hunt," "Bonanza," "Big Valley," "Highway to Heaven," and "The Fall Guy."
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