Is the President’s new drug policy just more of the same?
Melissa Runnels | 4-20-2012 |
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy released its new Drug Control Strategy for 2012. It spends about as much on incarceration as treatment. Some wonder whether that strategy works or whether a new approach is needed.
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South LA pocket park gets a facelift
Melissa Runnels | 3-9-2012 |
Hoover Recreation Center got a $150,000 grant to improve and beautify its park. Thanks to contributions, the simple additions make the park much more welcoming.
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City redistricting battle may head to the courts
Melissa Runnels | 2-23-2012 |
The L.A. Redistricting Commission voted late Wednesday to approve re-drawn city council maps. The new maps dramatically affect Council District 8 and 9 in South LA.
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Woman denied humanitarian visa to visit dying sister
Melissa Runnels | 2-6-2012 |
The process to get a humanitarian visa proves to be an uphill battle for one woman.
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Town and Gown Disagree about the New University Master Plan
Melissa Runnels | 10-27-2011 |
The University of Southern California is moving forward with plans to rebuild and revitalize University Village, a shopping and housing complex just north of USC's main campus. [...]