LAUSD brings male students into nationwide mentor program A mentor adjusts a student’s tie during the induction ceremony for the 5000 Role Models of Excellence […]
Category: Community Beat
Airport board votes to spend $1 billion on new roadways
In an effort to improve traffic flow coming into and out of Los Angeles International Airport, the Airport Board of Commissioners has voted to spend […]
City Council approves Jaime Moore as city’s new fire chief
Mayor Karen Bass swears in Jaime Moore has the new chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department. Moore was approved by the City Council Nov. […]
WeHo Chamber honors outgoing exec at Business Awards
Genevieve Morrill, second from left, president and chief executive officer of the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce; was honored at the chamber’s Creative Business Awards […]
City settles lawsuit over LA Zoo expansion plan
A lawsuit over a proposed expansion plan for the LA Zoo has been settled. The City Council approved the settlement Nov. 12 of the suit […]
Tom Cruise, Debbie Allen receive honorary Oscars
Actor Tom Cruise, left, actress-choreographer Debbie Allen and production designer Wynn Thomas received honorary Oscars Nov. 16 at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and […]
School district breaks ground on performing arts center
Whittier Union High School District school board members, from left, Jaime López, Irma Rodríguez Moisa and Russell Castañeda Calleros celebrate the official groundbreaking of the […]
Whittier teacher receives fellowship to advocate for students
California High School social science teacher Christina Segura has received a Teach Plus California Policy Fellowship, making her one of just 20 California teachers to […]
MLK Parade organizer weighs next steps
Adrian Dove, longtime organizer of Los Angeles’s Kingdom Day Parade, stands with Mayor Karen Bass during a 2024 event. Dove is still angry over losing […]
Officials reveal competition schedule for 2028 Olympics
Mayor Karen Bass signs an executive directive last month streamlining processes to support the delivery of her vision for the 2028 Olympic Games. This week, […]