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South LA educator Kinects with Crenshaw High students

Daphne Bradford was awarded an all-expenses paid trip to learn about innovative teaching technology at Microsoft's headquarters, and now she wants to invite other South LA teachers to apply for this invaluable opportunity too. [...]

Parents protest as Miramonte Elementary reopens

With police officers present, parents voice their opinions on the upheaval. [...]

Second Wetlands Park opens in South L.A.

Councilwoman Jan Perry cuts the ribbon on a new community space. [...]

Watts youth yoga group changes lives, one breath at a time

Disheartened by the rising teen incarceration rates in California, Y.O.G.A. for Youth was founded in South Central Los Angeles by Krishna Kaur in 1971. [...]

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. [...]

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. [...]

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. [...]

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? [...]

Teacher arrested for molesting children in school

A school teacher was arrested after a year-long investigation that uncovered sexual abuse of 7 to 10 year children at Miramonte Elementary. Parents react with shock at discovering children were molested on school grounds. [...]

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