South Los Angeles
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Vegan pizza and hip-hop ice cream join Leimert Park station’s new Markets at Metro food scene
LEIMERT PARK — The ceremonial pouring of libations to honor ancestors marked the official launch of Markets at Metro at…
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Author Shequeta Smith teaches kids to create comics in virtual summer boot camp
LOS ANGELES — What better way for aspiring writers to spend their summer break than with a new virtual comic…
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ICE patrols in South LA’s Black neighborhoods spark unity with Latino community
SOUTH LOS ANGELES — More than 30 community organizations in the Los Angeles area pledged a unified front in opposition…
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South L.A. nonprofit uses gardening therapy to help community heal from grief
LOS ANGELES — Barbara Lawson was only 24 years old when her mother died. “She suffered from adult onset diabetes,”…
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New Autry Museum Black cowboys exhibit reveals 25% of American West trailblazers were African American
LOS ANGELES — An exhibit showcasing the rich history and contributions of Black cowboys in the American West is now…
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L.A. unveils Juneteenth art inspired by ‘Sugar Shack’ and celebrates with Black national anthem
LOS ANGELES — The City Council celebrated Juneteenth a day early with a musical performance in chambers June 18 and…
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As ICE raids escalate, Black Angelenos debate solidarity with Latino immigrants
LOS ANGELES — As many as 30,000 protesters — predominantly Latino — descended on downtown June 14 for the No…
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California insurance crisis reshapes commissioner race as longtime legislator steps in: The Q&A
GARDENA — Former state Sen. Steven Bradford surprised some political insiders in May when he withdrew his candidacy for lieutenant…
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Judge recuses himself from false bomb threat case involving former Los Angeles deputy mayor
LOS ANGELES — A federal judge has removed himself from the case of a former deputy mayor charged with reporting…
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After decades, Metro’s new LAX station opens with shuttle buses, bike hub, improved rail links
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles-area transit system achieved a major milestone June 6 with the long-awaited opening of the…
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