Stories matching tag 'South La'

Chano’s restaurant: surviving the recession

The recession has hit many South LA businesses hard. Chano's restaurant is no exception. The owner talks to Intersections South LA about how he's been able to survive the recession and what he foresees for the business in 2012. [...]

Pan African Film and Arts Festival heads to South LA

The Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF) is set to kick off its 20th anniversary with star-studded festivities, beginning on Thursday, February 9. [...]

People Power Assembly sets out to organize South LA community

South LA community members seek political empowerment and a chance to help their neighborhood thrive. [...]

Miramonte Elementary holds parent town hall after teacher’s arrest

During a town hall meeting with parents at Miramonte Elementary, school officials offer more information and counseling, while investigators explain why teacher Mark Berndt wasn't arrested sooner. [...]

How shutting down the CRA will impact South LA

The California Redevelopment Agency ceases to exist today. Dozens of projects in South LA will be affected, but will it be the end of economic development in the area? [...]

South LA homeowners urged to do energy upgrades

A new program, Energy Upgrade California, is urging South Los Angeles residents to participate in their rebate program for energy efficient upgrades that could decrease their monthly energy bill. [...]

Inglewood Cemetery will host public viewing of music legend Etta James

Deceased legendary singer Etta James will return to South L.A. one final time for a public viewing, her family said on Tuesday. [...]

“Three Weeks in January” art project strives to end rape in LA

Councilwoman Jan Perry presented an intergenerational community dialogue about ending rape in Los Angeles. [...]

Music legend and South L.A. native Etta James dies at 73

Legendary singer Etta James died today from complications from leukemia. She was 73. [...]

Inglewood school reopens after reconstruction

After two years in portable classrooms, students at La Tijera K-8 school move in to their new school [...]

Voices of 90037: Iona Diggs

Iona Diggs is a member of Voices of 90037, the neighborhood council that represents the area north of Watts. This audio piece is part of a weekly series to profile the members of Voices of 90037. [...]

Voices of 90037: Kenneth Ward

Kenneth Ward is a member of Voices of 90037, the neighborhood council that represents the area north of Watts. This audio piece is part of a weekly series to profile the members of Voices of 90037. [...]

Voices of 90037: Angelica Cookson

Angelica Cookson is a member of Voices of 90037, the neighborhood council that represents the area north of Watts. This audio piece is part of a weekly series to profile the members of Voices of 90037. [...]

South LA mother starts “Deaf Latinos” group

Irma Sanchez’s three sons were all born Deaf and must communicate using American Sign Language (ASL). Inspired by her journey to learn ASL, Sanchez started the group “Deaf Latinos” – a free weekly class at her South Los Angeles home where she teaches ASL in Spanish. [...]

Voices of 90037: Carol Black

Carol Black is a member of Voices of 90037, the neighborhood council that represents the area north of Watts. This audio piece is part of a weekly series to profile the members of Voices of 90037. [...]

Meet Edison’s new principal

The title is officially new, but Pedro Garcia is no stranger to students, parents or teachers at Edison Middle School. [...]

Dunbar Hotel takes a step toward renovation

Councilwoman Jan Perry and others broke ground on the Dunbar Village project, which includes renovation of the historic Dunbar Hotel on Central Avenue. [...]

South LA residents go to DC to “Take back the Capitol”

A group of South LA residents are in Washington, D.C. to demand passage of a jobs bill and to hold elective representatives "accountable." [...]

Leimert Park lights up tree

Councilman Parks kicked off the holiday season in South Los Angeles with the annual tree lighting ceremony and holiday concert in Leimert Park. [...]

Pushing Beyond the Encampments - South L.A. Organizes as the 99%

The Community Coalition hosts an assembly to hear ideas from South LA residents about how to improve the quality of life. [...]

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