Business

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. [...]

South LA business center promotes:  Be your own boss!

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. [...]

The Two Gilbertos: Creating Community Through Yucatan Cuisine

Chef Gilberto Cetina and his son, Gilberto Cetina Jr., create a community that celebrates food, friends, and family. [...]

How to plan for retirement

Advice for saving money in times of trouble from financial expert Shay Olivarria. [...]

Seven tips for buying a used car

Buying a used car can either save you money or cause you headaches. Shay Olivarria writes about how to avoid the problems. [...]

Watts market helping those stranded in “food desert”

With little or no access to fresh produce in their community, farmer's markets prove to be a vital resource [...]

Compton business owner sets up a shop with style

Jai Hawkins loves fashion and creative clothes but hated to leave her hometown to shop. Now she's opened a store where fashionistas can shop right in the heart of Compton. [...]

Leimert Park envisions free Wi-Fi

Leimert Park Network envisions a time when Wi-Fi is free to everyone in Leimert Park. Maybe that time will be this month. [...]

The best low-cost gifts this holiday season

If money is tight this holiday season, read some tips from finance expert Shay Olivarria about how to give gifts that really mean something. [...]

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. [...]

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