Jessica Flores

Adults overcome life without words at Centro Latino for Literacy

An estimated 200,000 immigrants in Los Angeles are illiterate. The Centro Latino for Literacy is working to change that, and the challenges those immigrants face everyday. [...]

Historian reflects on a changed Compton

Stanford Professor Al Camarillo wants people to know his hometown, Compton, is more than the stereotypes and crime statistics that have plagued the city. [...]

Black church studies a changed South LA

Second Baptist Church commissioned a study to better understand the neighborhood, partnering with USC’s Center for Immigrant Integration and Esperanza Community Housing. [...]

Former Obama supporters might vote Republican in next week’s elections

A poll released Thursday said former supporters of President Barack Obama might vote Republican in next Tuesday's elections. [...]

Proposition 19 lacks funds, not buzz

Proposition 19 supporters have been focusing more on social media than television advertisements. [...]

Amid a history of failure, dreamers struggle to stay hopeful

After a year of campaigning for the DREAM Act, L.A. undocumented students aren't sure they are any closer to the bill that will legalize them. [...]

May Day protesters voice frustration with Arizona immigration law

Tens of thousands marched in downtown Los Angeles to call for immigration reform and to protest the anti-immigrant Arizona law. [...]

Martin Sheen reflects on May Day Rally

Martin Sheen was among the protesters at the May Day Immigration Rally. Our Jessica Flores caught up with Sheen to find out what inspired him to participate. [...]

Earth Day run raises awareness about water scarcity

Hundreds of Southern Californians, including Melissa Etheridge, gathered at Exposition Park on Earth Day to run the 6k Dow Live Run for Water. [...]

MLB offers Compton youth a field of dreams

Twenty-four area high schools are participating in the Dennis Gilbert MLB Urban Youth Academy Easter Classic tournament this week. [...]

MTA proposes light rail for the Crenshaw Corridor

What's best for the Crenshaw Corridor? Light rail or a bus system? And, the winner is ... [...]