Writers, politicians, academics and historians gathered at Eso Won Books in Leimert Park to take a look at the state of modern-day Los Angeles.
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The rain didn't keep teachers, parents and students from taking to the streets to protest cuts to the schools.
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The Westside Pregnancy Clinic seeks to fill the void in quality medical care in South Los Angeles by moving into the neighborhood.
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Tis the season for giving but many organizations that host toy drives are finding a hard time collecting gifts in time for Christmas.
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The Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission released the 2008 Hate Crime Report. While hate crimes overall are down, hate crimes against certain groups went up.
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New medical center will improve health care access in South Los Angeles
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A coalition protests the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department's agreement with the federal government.
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Parents and organizations work together to teach middle schoolers about domestic violence
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A protest at Manual Arts High School urged politicians to direct prison spending elsewhere.
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Relief from gridlock: city tries new system to ease traffic
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