By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Housed in a nondescript building on Adams Boulevard, you could almost miss passing the Ed Center, […]
Category: Community Beat
Bell Gardens launches first-time homeowner program
By Ashley Orona Contributing Writer BELL GARDENS — The city has launched its first-time homebuyer and rehabilitation program, hosting an introductory webinar on Dec. 1 […]
Bellflower council votes to continue utility users tax
BELLFLOWER — The city’s 5% utility users tax will continue through 2021, the City Council decided after a public hearing Dec. 14. The City Council […]
Restaurant catering to Latino LGBT members opens
By Ashley Orona Contributing Writer BOYLE HEIGHTS — Local entrepreneurs have opened a pizzeria-bar called Noa Noa Place, creating a safe space for the Latino […]
South L.A. community gardens slated to open this summer
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The Faith Community Coalition is receiving a grant from Logos Faith Development and is pleased to announce […]
Inglewood restaurant closes due to staff COVID-19 outbreak
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — The Serving Spoon sent out an SOS that they were close to permanently closing as a result of outdoor […]
Ladera Heights holds first holiday decorating contest
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LADERA HEIGHTS — The inaugural Ladera Heights Holiday Decor Contest has the community shining brightly with a number of elaborate […]
Red Cross helps family after home fire in Inglewood
By Alysha Conner Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — A local family is receiving care from the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region after their home caught […]
King community hospital overwhelmed by latest surge
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Highlighting the devastating impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Black communities, the CEO of Martin Luther King Jr. […]
Holiday toy drive gets assistance from Sparks player
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Pre-holiday food and toy giveaways are always popular, but after nine months of the COVID-19 pandemic […]