Car wash workers in South LA score a victory... They're now among the first to be unionized in the City of Los Angeles. For years, car washes have been considered one of the most exploitive businesses, with long hours and paltry pay.
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An estimated 15,000 people rushed to the L.A. convention center hoping to save their homes. For some South LA homeowners, the American Dream event gave them hope that they would end their mortgage nightmare.
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Homeowners in South Los Angeles who are struggling with their mortgages or being threatened with foreclosure can seek help this weekend at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
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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.
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Despite new jobs maintaining notoriously low pay, Crenshaw residents feel that new shops benefit the neighborhood.
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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.
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A free entrepreneurial training program sponsored by the City of Los Angeles seeks to give residents the tools to build small businesses and spur job creation.
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Chef Gilberto Cetina and his son, Gilberto Cetina Jr., create a community that celebrates food, friends, and family.
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Advice for saving money in times of trouble from financial expert Shay Olivarria.
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Buying a used car can either save you money or cause you headaches. Shay Olivarria writes about how to avoid the problems.
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