South LA’s ‘greening’ is more than gardens, though they help
Francesca Ayala | 1-6-2010 | Comments |
Flowers and a vegetable patch greens the urban environment of the old South Central corridor. But the goals for Evie King and her students also include softening the neighborhood’s image. [...]
BLOG: On the Blue Line
Emily Henry | 12-29-2009 | Comments |
Images of South Los Angeles from the Blue Line train. The Blue Line travels from downtown Los Angeles through Compton to Long Beach. [...]
Fremont students perform at Theatricum Botanicum
Shirin Parsavand | 12-23-2009 | Comments |
Students from Fremont High School in South Los Angeles collaborate with the Topanga outdoor theater for a special production that celebrates Latino heritage. [...]
Former gang member finds purpose in martial arts
Shaan Lodhie | 12-22-2009 | Comments |
PROFILE: Eleo Betancourt's decision to attend Gracie Jui-Jitsu Academy changed his life for the better. [...]
BLOG: Picture of the Day - USC frat boys build a snowman, 1923
Emily Henry | 12-17-2009 | Comments |
USC fraternity pledges build a snowman in 1955, CA sunshine notwithstanding. [...]
BLOG: SCOPE community workshop participants capture the block
Emily Henry | 12-13-2009 | Comments |
A group of residents participating in a SCOPE workshop on community media took to the streets to take pictures of Florence Avenue. Here's a glimpse of what they saw. [...]
Mapping LA’s public art
Emily Henry | 11-25-2009 | Comments |
A non-profit organization aims to map the city's many pieces of public art. [...]
Serving up the blues at Ricky’s & Babe’s Inn
Matthew Richmond | 11-24-2009 | Comments |
Five nights a week you can find a blues band playing on the little stage at a Leimert Park blues bar [...]
Film festival reunites old friends
Natalie Ragus | 11-13-2009 | Comments |
In 1965, Steve Kent, Morris Taylor and Chris Small debuted an improv show at a Watts Towers Art Center function. On Nov. 7, these three men gathered for the first time in forty-four years at the Watts Towers Film Festival. [...]
