PHS President Crystal Jackson and Executive Board Member Lon Grandison attend unveiling On Saturday, August 25, 2018, the Pacoima Historical Society (PHS) joined together with Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez and the family of Ritchie Valens, to celebrate the unveiling of The Ritchie Valens Memorial Highway, a stretch on the I-5 Freeway between state Routes 170 and 118 freeways. Almost 60 years have passed since Ritchie Valens’ short 17 years of life, but his presence remains a

On October 24, 2020, PHS embarked on its first virtual history day. The community showed up on the zoom presentation that highlighted...

Calif. Secretary of State Alex Padilla Joins PHS in Honoring Pacoima PHS Board Members and CA Secretary of State Alex Padilla during...

PHS Shows It's DIVERSITY Alina (left) and Alexis (right) Grandison lead the Pacoima Historical Society entourage at the 50th Holiday...

The Pacoima Historical Society has proudly honored seven members from the community who have exemplified positive leadership and the...

Pacoima has always taken pride in its political activism in this country. Now, with the election of Alex Padilla to the US Senate, one of...

In 1962, ten years after a major African American migration blanketed Pacoima, a young 22-year-old San Fernando High graduate, Lionel Grandison, found himself working for the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office as a deputy coroner’s aide.

Prudencio Gomez was born in the country of Spain in 1900, and immigrated to the Pacoima area in 1916. He picked fruit for a living and...

Since our nation's birth, Pacoima has become a microcosm of America's social development and evolution. Now a comprehensive book about one of Los Angeles' oldest towns has released. "The Entrance: Pacoima's Story" by Crystal Jackson is a fascinating study of American history viewed through the evolution of this historic town. ​ The highly anticipated book has captivated readers and critics alike with its powerful visual narrative documenting Pacoima's history. The book has re