Editorial: Hispanic Heritage Month

This is an editorial from KSBW's president and general manager, Laura Williamson. Hispanic Heritage Month is underway honoring the rich culture and lasting impact of the Hispanic community here on the Central Coast Hispanics and Latinos make up nearly half of the population, shaping the region with their traditions, creativity, and leadership. To honor this, KSPW is proud to feature stories throughout the month that highlight local voices and experiences. You can also see these stories online anytime at KSBW.com. Now is the time to reflect on the many ways the Hispanic community enriches our lives. Please join KSBW in celebrating these stories that bring us together. KSBW welcomes responsible replies to this editorial. Editorial Standards ⓘ Editorial Standards ⓘ Hispanic Heritage Month is underway, honoring the rich culture and lasting impact of the Hispanic community. Here on the Central Coast, Hispanics and Latinos make up nearly half of the population...shaping the region with their traditions, creativity, and leadership. To honor this, KSBW is proud to feature stories throughout the month that highlight local voices and experiences. You can also see these stories online any time, at KSBW.com. WATCH: KSBW 8 Presents Stories Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month Now’s the time to reflect on the many ways the Hispanic community enriches our lives. Join KSBW 8 in celebrating these stories that bring us together.

Hispanic Heritage Month is underway, honoring the rich culture and lasting impact of the Hispanic community.

Here on the Central Coast, Hispanics and Latinos make up nearly half of the population...shaping the region with their traditions, creativity, and leadership. To honor this, KSBW is proud to feature stories throughout the month that highlight local voices and experiences. You can also see these stories online any time, at KSBW.com.

WATCH: KSBW 8 Presents Stories Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month

Now’s the time to reflect on the many ways the Hispanic community enriches our lives. Join KSBW 8 in celebrating these stories that bring us together.

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