South LA’s 8th district begins redistricting discussions
Ariel Edwards Levy | 11-21-2011 |
The LA City Council's redistricting process starts later this month and could change the lines of voting districts across LA.
[...]
Industrial pollutions takes its toll on southeast Los Angeles
Ariel Edwards Levy | 11-18-2011 |
Residents of southeast Los Angeles cities like Maywood and Vernon live along one of the country's busiest shipping and manufacturing corridors. The area is also highly polluted.
[...]
WIC fears budget cuts will take a bite out of food programs
Ariel Edwards Levy | 10-17-2011 |
Congress is debating trillion of dollars in spending cuts to reduce the nation's deficit. But supporters of some of the programs slated for cuts say crossing a line off a budget can affect thousands of people. Officials with WIC, a nutrition program for low-income mothers and children, says they're worried they may have to institute a waiting list and turn some young recipients away.
[...]
Law enforcement officials praise success of South LA task force
Ariel Edwards Levy | 10-11-2011 |
Forty percent of the city's murders are in South LA. But potential budget cuts may end a partnership between the LAPD and the FBI that has solved many of the area's murders. [...]
California provides a golden opportunity for presidential fundraising
Ariel Edwards Levy | 9-27-2011 |
President Barack Obama wrapped up his visit to the West Coast on Tuesday. He is battling record lows in approval ratings to raise money for an election that some estimate could cost $1 billion.
[...]
Anti-gang operation makes hundreds of arrests
Ariel Edwards Levy | 9-22-2011 |
The FBI and Los Angles Police Department announced Thursday 168 arrests made in South Los Angeles gang cases.
[...]
Angelenos celebrate different Thanksgiving traditions
Ariel Edwards Levy | 11-23-2010 | Comments |
This week, plenty of families will be sitting down for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. But in a diverse city like Los Angeles, no two traditions are the same.
[...]
Los Angeles Police Department officers work civilian jobs
Ariel Edwards Levy | 11-9-2010 | Comments |
The Los Angeles City Council reported that more than 100 police officers work civilian jobs. People are unhappy, but the problem is complicated.
[...]
Democratic politicians attend labor rally
Ariel Edwards Levy | 11-2-2010 | Comments |
While democrats are scrambling in other parts of the country, they seemed ready to celebrate in Los Angeles.
[...]
Schools punish not praise, say South L.A. students
Ariel Edwards Levy | 10-12-2010 | Comments |
A study found that, in South Los Angeles, African-American boys make up 19 percent of the student population but 47 percent of suspensions.
[...]
Proposition 24 would change tax laws for businesses
Ariel Edwards Levy | 10-7-2010 | Comments |
California is in the middle of both a budget crisis and an economic recession, and residents are divided over whether ending some corporate tax breaks would help or hurt.
[...]
Angelenos find cool ways to weather the heat wave
Ariel Edwards Levy | 9-28-2010 | Comments |
The heat wave in Los Angeles continued Tuesday, with highs in the triple digits.
[...]
Change is on the menu for Clifton’s Cafeteria
Ariel Edwards Levy | 9-21-2010 | Comments |
Clifton's Cafeteria, located in the Los Angeles Jewelry District, is the oldest public cafeteria in the city. Now, the iconic restaurant is getting a new owner and a facelift.
[...]
Changing how teachers make the grade
Ariel Edwards Levy | 9-15-2010 | Comments |
L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa visited a South L.A. school Wednesday to award students for higher standardized test scores. But there is debate about the relationship between test scores and how well a teacher performs.
[...]
Gay marriage advocates celebrate victory
Ariel Edwards Levy | 8-5-2010 | Comments |
California's Proposition 8 was overturned in a federal ruling, prompting celebration from the gay community in Los Angeles.
[...]
Los Angeles closes the book on local libraries
Ariel Edwards Levy | 7-19-2010 | Comments |
City libraries will now close Sundays and Mondays — a decision that has some librarians and patrons up in arms.
[...]
BART officer convicted of involuntary manslaughter
Ariel Edwards Levy | 7-8-2010 | Comments |
After two days of deliberation, the Los Angeles jury found former BART officer Johannes Mehserle guilty of involuntary manslaughter for shooting Oscar Grant in the back.
[...]
Grants to gang prevention programs announced
Ariel Edwards Levy | 7-1-2010 | Comments |
In the midst of a severe state budget crisis, Gov. Schwarzenegger said he believed turning students into productive citizens will pay off in the long run.
[...]
Mayor speaks at Markham Middle School graduation in Watts
Ariel Edwards Levy | 6-21-2010 | Comments |
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa addressed the 326 graduates, telling them that "no matter how big you dream, occasionally you'll trip and fall."
[...]
Fans celebrate Lakers victory with parade
Ariel Edwards Levy | 6-21-2010 | Comments |
Unlike the rowdy celebrations following the Lakers' win, the parade downtown was largely without incident.
[...]
South L.A. schools failing to prevent dropouts
Ariel Edwards Levy | 6-16-2010 | Comments |
A new report says schools are suspending too many students, effectively forcing them out of school.
[...]
Comcast-NBC merger debated in Expo Park
Ariel Edwards Levy | 6-7-2010 | Comments |
Critics worry that the proposed merger of two of the media's largest companies could have a negative impact on diversity in the industry.
[...]
Los Angeles County votes to boycott Arizona
Ariel Edwards Levy | 6-2-2010 | Comments |
The Board of Supervisors voted 3-to-2 to boycott Arizona in protest of its new immigration law.
[...]
LAUSD students demand dignity in schools
Ariel Edwards Levy | 5-27-2010 | Comments |
A coalition of students, parents and activists say schools should be places to learn, not gateways to prison.
[...]
Bus riders protest MTA hikes
Ariel Edwards Levy | 5-26-2010 | Comments |
Members of the Bus Riders Union are fasting to call attention to fare hikes that they say will disproportionately hurt the poor.
[...]
Mayor pushes for boycott of Arizona as Angelinos protest controversial immigration law
Ariel Edwards Levy | 4-29-2010 | Comments |
L.A. city officials are criticizing a tough new Arizona immigration law. They say Los Angeles should boycott Arizona until the law is repealed.
[...]
Disability rights advocates fight against budget cuts
Ariel Edwards Levy | 4-22-2010 | Comments |
People across the country are celebrating Earth Day today. But far away from the forests or ocean, disability rights advocates are holding a different kind of Earth Day protest.
[...]
Day laborers hope victory in court will encourage others
Ariel Edwards Levy | 4-15-2010 | Comments |
Two day laborers are finally getting the wages they earned, after years of court battles. Advocates hope others will follow suit.
[...]
Pot legalization initiative to appear on the ballot
Ariel Edwards Levy | 3-25-2010 | Comments |
An initiative to decriminalize pot will be on the November ballot. If California voters pass the measure, the state would become the first in the nation to allow for legalized non-medical marijuana usage.
[...]
LAUSD Board of Education approves layoffs for 4,700 employees
Ariel Edwards Levy | 3-2-2010 | Comments |
LAUSD voted on Tuesday to send layoff notices to 4,700 teachers and staff members. Board members blamed the pink slips on state cuts to education.
[...]
Council votes to turn over discretionary funds
Ariel Edwards Levy | 2-25-2010 | Comments |
The city is already undergoing layoffs and budgets cuts, but it is still looking for ways to save money. The Los Angeles City Council voted to give $12 million from its own accounts to help ease the citys deficit.
[...]
Fresh and Easy market opens in South L.A.
Ariel Edwards Levy | 2-24-2010 | Comments |
The intersection of Adams Boulevard and Central Avenue is now home to a Fresh and Easy market, making healthy eating options more accessible to South L.A. residents.
[...]