Crenshaw Subway Coalition rallies community in the “battle for Crenshaw”
Rebekah Valencia | 11-9-2011 |
A crowd of over 100 residents and merchants attended a Crenshaw Subway Coalition meeting to learn about the advocate group’s newest strategy to “Win the Battle for Crenshaw.” [...]
South Central Farmers oppose a controversial land vote
Omar Shamout | 11-6-2011 |
South Central Farmers haven't grown their food in South LA for years. But they're still fighting to come back. [...]
Conference in L.A. to reform drug policy
Aaron Schrank | 11-3-2011 |
Drug reform activists from around the world gather in Los Angeles this week to discuss the need for an end to the War on Drugs. [...]
OpEd: Crenshaw Subway Coalition Heads to Court Over LA Mayor’s Betrayal
Community Contributor | 11-1-2011 |
The Crenshaw Subway Coalition is heading to court over what it claims is a violation of their civil rights and California's environemental laws. In an OpEd, Damien Goodmon accuses Mayor Villaraigosa of betrayal.[...]
State of the Eighth address reveals new development
Laura Santana | 10-28-2011 |
Councilmember Bernard Parks delivered his ninth annual “State of the Eighth” address on Thursday evening to a room full of students being honored for their academic achievements and their proud parents. [...]
City Councilman Bernard Parks discusses the future of Marlton Square
Regina Graham | 10-27-2011 |
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. [...]
Evicted South Central Farmers protest land vote
Omar Shamout | 10-25-2011 |
LA City Council committee vote paves way for a change in a city land deal, prompting harsh criticism from evicted South Central Farmers. [...]
Perry picks up another endorsement
Veronica Villafañe | 10-24-2011 |
Former Councilwoman Ruth Galanter today endorsed Jan Perry for Mayor of Los Angeles. [...]
A new organization seeks to change the 2012 election process
Regina Graham | 10-13-2011 |
American Elect, a non-profit organization, thinks it knows a way to get people excited about the presidential election - get a nominee on the ticket that answers directly to voters. [...]
