By Jose Ivan Cazares Contributing Writer LONG BEACH — Jacqueline Valenzuela’s first work of public art is a vibrant collage of Long Beach iconography and […]
Category: East Los Angeles
Homies Unidos switches to feeding families in pandemic
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — An organization assisting immigrants new to Los Angeles is Homies Unidos, a nonprofit agency that supports individuals […]
Residents oppose Mariachi Plaza housing project
By Ashley Orona Contributing Writer BOYLE HEIGHTS — An affordable housing development planned for Mariachi Plaza is attracting considerable neighborhood opposition, despite years of discussion […]
NEWS DIGEST: Lynwood offers free grab-and-go meals youth, seniors
By Jose Ivan Cazares Contributing Writer LYNWOOD — The city is offering supper and snacks for kids and teens from 1 to 18 years old […]
Sheriff responds to criticism amid calls to resign
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Sheriff Alex Villanueva responded to calls for his resignation Sept. 23 vowing to stay on the job and […]
Lynwood city manager remains on paid leave
By Jose Ivan Cazares Contributing Writer LYNWOOD — City Manager Jose Ometeotl remains on paid leave Sept. 23 after being placed on leave Sept. 15 […]
Reopening LAUSD schools won’t be easy, superintendent says
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Unified School District is looking at options to reopen schools when it is safe to do so […]
Downey park-and-ride station planned for commuter line
By Arnold Adler Contributing Writer DOWNEY — A park-and-ride station on Gardendale Street near Garfield Avenue is part of the commuter rail line being planned […]
Friends take on renovations for families in need
By Ashley Orona Contributing Writer HUNTINGTON PARK — As more families stay home because of the COVID-19 pandemic, three friends have begun renovating homes in […]
Alhambra police say no link to three women found dead in park
Wave Wire Services ALHAMBRA — The Alhambra Police Department are taking steps to quash social media speculation that the deaths of three women whose bodies […]