By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — Local residents were sent into a tailspin when a social media post alleged that the Compton Unified School District […]
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Mural honors artist for supporting others like him
By Ashley Orona Contributing Writer SOUTH GATE — A local artist was honored with a mural of himself Sept. 29 as part of an initiative […]
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 […]
SoLA Contemporary offers local artists a showcase
By Faith Petrie Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — After almost nine months of planning through a flurry of Zoom, phone calls and texts in […]
spcaLA braces for increase in abandoned animals
MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Ever since the coronavirus took hold of the city, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to […]
Victims’ families angry over Ed Buck bail request
By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — One year after political donor and LBGTQ activist Ed Buck’s arrest for his role in the overdose […]
Jenesse Center: fighting domestic violence for 40 years
MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer The Jenesse Center, a Los Angeles-based domestic violence prevention and intervention organization, is celebrating its 40th year of […]
LadyLike Foundation empowers young women
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Leah Pump has a soft spot for young ladies. She wants the best for them. Her goal is to equip […]
LA County remains one requirement short of leaving state watch list
By Emily Jo Wharry, Contributing Writer Schools are beginning to allow more vulnerable student populations to return to classrooms. Yesterday, L.A. County reported 196 coronavirus […]
South Gate creates social distancing art program
By Ashley Orona, Contributing Writer South Gate — City officials announced an art contest Aug. 6 to raise awareness of social distancing measures designed to […]