Manny Valladares
Manny Valladares is an Associate Producer for "AirTalk with Larry Mantle" and also leads weekly production of "FilmWeek." He previously served as an on-call assistant producer and an apprentice news clerk for the program.
Manny is a Long Beach State graduate (Go Beach!), where he earned his B.A. in journalism and minored in film. He was also a part of the university's student-run newspaper, the Daily Forty-Niner, where he spent a year as their podcast editor and wrote for its sports section. Alongside his reporting duties, he also was a frequent contributor to Long Beach State's other student-run media outlet, 22 West Media.
In his spare time, Manny likes to watch films and sports. Having grown up in Boyle Heights, he also loves to check out all the great Latin-American dishes Southern California has to offer.
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Southern California has no shortage of cars in its freeways and streets, making negative driving interactions quite common. Here's what to consider when frustrated and prone to road rage. -
Following a spectacle-filled closing ceremony, the Olympic flag has been handed over to Los Angeles to host the Summer Olympic Games in 2028. AirTalk host Larry Mantle asked listeners how they hope L.A. is represented.
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Going out to eat becomes a whole different ballgame when you introduce kids into the picture. Here are some of the best kid-friendly restaurants in Southern California, according to LAist readers and listeners.
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Beat city traffic, beat parking, beat crowds, and beat the heat. Find out where to swim in SoCal.
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Going out to eat with a big group is all fun and games until the server brings the check. What's the best way to determine how to split the bill?
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It was a lackluster Memorial Day weekend for theaters. Here's what's going on in the movie industry.
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This series from LAist's AirTalk explains the history of our understanding of neurodivergence, the challenges many face getting diagnosed and the complexities of how neurodiverse people engage with the world in their work and home lives.
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Save yourself the trouble of channel surfing. Our TV critics help you navigate what's worthwhile viewing this weekend.
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Get an idea of what's good in television this weekend with a dive into new and upcoming releases.
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Get an idea of what's good in television this weekend with a dive into new and upcoming releases.
