Pocket parks to come to South LA
Sarah Golden | 1-2-2012 |
The City of Los Angeles has launched an initiative to build more than 50 pocket parks in dense residential neighborhoods. At least nine of the parks are planned for South LA.
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A Taste of Soul Videos
Sarah Golden | 10-16-2011 |
Join us as we take a stroll through A Taste of Soul - the largest street festival in Los Angeles.
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South LA residents rally to protect funding for community clinics
Sarah Golden | 9-29-2011 |
Thousands of South LA residents rely on government funded health care. But some of that funding may be in jeopardy. South LA patients, health care workers and residents gathered last night at the Child and Family Resource and Development Center in a push to protect community clinics.
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Neighborhood council addresses water costs, traffic concerns
Sarah Golden | 9-2-2011 |
Water costs, beautification and traffic concerns are some issues raised during North Area Neighborhood Council.
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Central Area Neighborhood Empowerment Council tackles pressing issues
Sarah Golden | 8-24-2011 |
Get the highlights from the Central Area Neighborhood Empowerment Council meeting on August 22, 2011
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South Los Angeles residents remember 1992 riots
Sarah Golden | 4-29-2011 | Comments |
As Los Angeles marks the 19th anniversary of the 1992 riots, we bring you the memories of South LA residents.
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VIDEO: Think Healthy! comes to 112th Elementary in Watts
Sarah Golden | 4-26-2011 | Comments |
Cedars-Sinai's Couch for Kids came to 112th Street Elementary School in Watts to teach kids that healthy living can be fun. [...]
Cuts to Medi-Cal hurt South LA residents
Sarah Golden | 4-12-2011 | Comments |
Governor Brown has made some tough decision trying to bridge the budget deficit. But some health care activists say his cuts to Medi-Cal may end up costing more than it saves.
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Ramona Gardens offers non-traditional restaurant experience
Sarah Golden | 3-23-2011 | Comments |
In the food desert of East Los Angeles, once a week there is the opportunity for a make-shift dining experience.
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The Food Truck of Ramona Gardens
Sarah Golden | 3-16-2011 | Comments |
In Ramona Gardens, there are no supermarkets or restaurants; only a corner store that is expensive and often carries expired foods. And one food truck.
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Bernard Parks celebrates election in Leimert Park
Sarah Golden | 3-9-2011 | Comments |
As the ballot counts came in, Bernard Parks and his supporters gathered in the ballroom of the Regency West.
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Wig shops overwhelm Crenshaw Boulevard
Sarah Golden | 2-22-2011 | Comments |
There are an estimated 30 wig shops in Crenshaw making it the "heart of hair culture" in Los Angeles, much to the dismay of some of its residents.
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St. Francis Center welcomes new director
Sarah Golden | 2-9-2011 | Comments |
The soup kitchen and food pantry welcomes Jill Remelski as the new executive director. The center serves 100,000 meals a year and provides groceries to 300 families every week.
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Experts discuss the ‘politics of food’ in South L.A.
Sarah Golden | 2-5-2011 | Comments |
South Angelenos don't have as many choices, and it's taking a toll their health. USC Professor David Sloane talks about the lack of healthy food options in South Los Angeles at the grocery store and restaurants. [...]