Stories matching tag 'Karen Marcus'

Activists travel to Arizona to protest controversial immigration bill

Angelinos urge rejection of bill that would require authorities to check status of undocumented immigrants at routine stops. [...]

Black comedy: then and now

The roots of black comedy are in Los Angeles. Karen Marcus talks with the old and new generation of black comics. [...]

Haitian community turns to dance to heal

image The Los Angeles Haitian community is grieving for its people back home affected by the January earthquake. Dance is bringing solace to some in the community. [...]

LAUSD pinching pennies to close budget gap

While students and faculty protested in Los Angeles on March 4th, the Los Angeles Board of Education met to discuss budget woes. [...]

Neighborhood Councils Oppose Cuts to Rollover Funds

The City of Los Angeles plans to cut $1.6 million in funding to neighborhood councils, and stash the money in the reserve fund. [...]