Stories matching tag 'Christine Trang'

Nonprofit provides safe, meaningful play for children

Playworks, a nationwide organization, transforms recess into a positive learning experience for children at low-income schools. [...]

Relative caregivers demand better care from county agencies

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Research links pesticides to ADD or ADHD in children

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Low income schools search for gifted students

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Garden connects local students to community

The Empowerment Community Garden is run by students at Morningside High School. The goal is to provide a positive alternative to some issues students face. [...]

South Los Angeles residents can participate in three upcoming events

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Seed Lady works toward community garden in Watts

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South Los Angeles program reaches out to foster youth

Living Advantage, Inc., a non-profit organization, develops partnerships with individuals, organizations and elected officials who can provide support for foster youth. A first-of-its-kind luncheon honored some of these people. [...]

South Los Angeles surveillance produces 37 notices

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Some residents push for underground light rail line

Plans are under way for a light rail project from Los Angeles to El Segundo. But some residents who live along the line do not favor the street-level project. [...]

California makes parole easier for convicted felons

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Unemployment rate increases for black and Latino populations

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Residents revitalize South Los Angeles park

Members of the Community Coalition, coupled with residents from the 39th and Western neighborhood, worked to make Martin Luther King Jr. Park cleaner and safer. [...]

Local cities fall behind in 2010 Census

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BLOG: California government dissatisfies some African-Americans

Three sponsors released poll results, revealing only a small percentage of African-American voters who believed state government responded directly to their needs. [...]

BLOG: Racially charged incidents continue

Three teachers from a South Los Angeles elementary school reportedly encouraged students to celebrate OJ Simpson, RuPaul and Dennis Rodman during a Black History Month celebration. [...]

Universities reach out to African American students

California State University officials attended African American church services all over California for Super Sunday, a program intended to prepare young students for college. [...]

BLOG: University event sparks controversy

A fraternity at the University of California at San Diego allegedly hosted the "Compton Cookout," a "ghetto-themed" event that prompted great student response. [...]

Street food festival unites communities

imageMobile food trucks from Los Angeles presented bite-sized samplings at the first annual Los Angeles Street Food Festival at Los Angeles Center Studios. [...]