Stories by

Antonia Lopez-Vega

Reporter

6/4 KVCR Midday News: Mayor Tran Wins Re-Election, Sonja Shaw Pulls Ahead for California's Top Education Post & More

Stories highlighted for June 4, 2026

Toni Lopez | Jun 4, 2026, 8:21 PM UTC

6/3 KVCR Midday News: Measure Z Projected to Lose, Hilton and Becerra Advance to November Race & More

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Toni Lopez | Jun 3, 2026, 8:57 PM UTC

6/2 KVCR Midday News: Adelanto Detainees Continue their Hunger Strike, Data Shows Democrats Likely to Wait to Vote Until Final Days & More

Stories highlighted for June 2, 2026

Toni Lopez | Jun 2, 2026, 8:39 PM UTC

Bringing Tradition from the Philippines to California: Francis San Diego, the Batok Practitioner

When you think of getting a tattoo, you probably imagine the buzz of a machine. But there's a shop in Riverside where one artist uses needles wrapped around sticks and a mallet. It's called Batok and it originated in the Philippines. KVCR's Toni Lopez spoke with Filipino Batok Practitioner Francis San Diego, and took a piece of his art home with her.

Toni Lopez | May 29, 2026, 2:10 AM UTC