Lynwood students complete dual enrollment program 

Firebaugh High School rising senior Denise Miguel engages with Compton College Spanish professor Carlos Facio during a dual enrollment summer class last month. Fifteen Lynwood High School students were the first to complete the dual enrollment program this year, graduating from both high school and Compton College in the same week.

Migrant students complete summer program at L.A. Zoo

Students from the Los Angeles Unified School District’s Migrant Education admire student projects at the Los Angels Zoo July 17 at the Family Day event marking the end of the summer program. Participants met with animal care experts and learned about the conservation work being done by the zoo.

Federal funds to build bridge near East L.A. school

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis were among the dignitaries at Humphreys Avenue Elementary School July 19 to announce a $10 million federal grant to help build a pedestrian and bicycle crossing over the Long Beach (710) Freeway near the school. The grant will make it safer for students walking or riding bikes to the school.

Ground broken on Montebello grade separation project

Officials gathered July 10 to break ground on the Montebello Corridor Grade Separation Project that will replace a dangerous railroad crossing on Montebello Boulevard. The $220 million project is part of the Alameda Corridor-East Project undertaken by the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments.

Ground broken for entertainment production campus

Mayor Karen Bass, center, joins other dignitaries July 16 for ground-breaking ceremonies for East End Studios Mission Campus. The $230 million project in the city Arts District east of downtown will feature five stages ranging in size from 14,000 to 35,000 square feet and other amenities for entertainment production.

State grant helps put Lynwood students on career paths

Lynwood Unified School District students will be able to enhance career technical education pathways through a $2.2 million Golden State Pathways Program grant. Through the program, the district will form academic and industry partnerships to provide students with hands-on training.

Local entrepreneurs complete business training program

Jose Miguel, co-owner of Las Sirenas – Mexican Grill & Seafood in Pico Rivera, speaks during a graduation ceremony for participants in a business training program conducted in conjunction with the city of Pico Rivera and Asociación de Emprendedor@s. Twenty-one business owners completed the training program.