Stories matching tag 'Community'
LAPD seeks community’s help to identify Grim Sleeper pictures
LAPD Chief Charlie Beck and councilmember of district 8 Bernard Parks hosted a community meeting to inform the public of the latest developments on the "Grim Sleeper" serial killer case. [...]
The Voices of 90037 struggle to get a quorum
Community Neighborhood Councils are an important part in bridging local communities to the larger City of Los Angeles. But in order for them to work, members have to be present. [...]
Chain snatching becoming more prevalent in South Los Angeles
As the price of gold goes up, so does the number of jewelry thefts on the streets of South Los Angeles. [...]
Metamorphosis launches MetaConnects
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South LA garden helps community “grow” in many ways
One community garden in Los Angeles, started by Julie Burleigh, had a mission: to turn a neighborhood's troubled past into a promising future. [...]
Wig shops overwhelm Crenshaw Boulevard
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. [...]
Exploring the meaning of racism
This is the second of eight write-ups from freshman students at Manual Arts High School. Some participated in weeks-long projects about animal abuse, drugs, gangs, prostitution and racism. Part of their projects included surveys they created for their communities. After they gathered information, all of the groups presented their findings at a school presentation. Two days later, each group wrote about their experiences during an Intersections writing workshop.[...]
More than just school work: community service hours
For some seniors, completing community service hours presents a huge hurdle to jump before graduation. Chantel Carter from Fremont High School's magnet program gives an alternative approach to the daunting task. [...]
Inglewood Police Department hunts for new recruits
The understaffed Inglewood PD is searching for new recruits to fill 26 vacant positions. [...]
Candlelight vigil for man killed by gang stray fire
Mario Rivera, 51, was hit in the back by two stray bullets as he carried groceries home with his wife. The community mourned the loss with a candlelight memorial. [...]
Teachers gather at candlelight vigil
Teachers gathered before dawn outside LAUSD headquarters Tuesday to show support for community controlled schools.[...]
OPINION: Leaders listen up! Gangsta rap made me do it
Rap music has been the voice of a generation when there wasn't one. So why does rap have such a bad rep? What would happen if our leaders took the time to listen? [...]