Stories matching tag 'Crenshaw'
Consistent job growth inspired re-imagined Crenshaw business district
Despite new jobs maintaining notoriously low pay, Crenshaw residents feel that new shops benefit the neighborhood. [...]
City Councilman Bernard Parks discusses the future of Marlton Square
For years, Marlton Square has been an eye-sore for the Crenshaw community. That’s one of the issues City Councilman Bernard Parks will talk about tonight when he delivers the 9th Annual “State of the Eighth” address. Check out an interview with park with Annenberg Radio News to hear about what’s next for the square and Crenshaw. [...]
Starbucks shares profits with Los Angeles Urban League
In its latest efforts to promote corporate responsibility, Starbucks announced a pilot profit-sharing program today that will benefit Los Angeles' Crenshaw neighborhood. [...]
Demolition begins on Marlton Square in South LA
Residents of the Crenshaw neighborhood have been waiting more than 25 years for something to happen with the Marlton Square property. [...]
Face lift intended to do more than refurbish Baldwin Hills mall
The renovations of the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza mall seek to attract more businesses, provide more housing and revitalize the Crenshaw corridor. [...]
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. [...]
The fight for Fresh & Easy in South Los Angeles goes to City Hall
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South Los Angeles hungry to shop locally
Customers of Crenshaw Farmers' Market discuss their favorite places to shop in South L.A., and the need for more options. [...]
PHOTOS: Crenshaw and Dorsey students visit the White House
The visit included a tour of the White House garden and a meeting with Obama's personal aide, Reggie Love. [...]
Bringing business back to Marlton Square
The long decaying area is closer than ever to redevelopment, according to officials. But how close is close after two decades? [...]
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. [...]
CONTRIBUTE: What are you thankful for and why?
In honor of Thanksgiving... submit your stories of appreciation and win a gas card! [...]
New life coming to old Crenshaw Ford site
Crenshaw welcomes a new Fresh and Easy Neighborhood Market. [...]
Pushing the barriers, the children of immigrants in South LA’s schools
Yesenia Zamarripas is about to enter her sophomore year at Crenshaw High School. Her Mexican parents speak very little English, and so it's been hard for Yesenia to keep up with her peers. Now, the pressure is mounting, and there's no time to fall behind.
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