South LA first graders talent show raises funds for trip
Veronica Villafañe | 5-22-2012 |
A group of six-year-old steppers and breakdancers from South LA's KIPP Empower Academy held a talent show to raise funds to attend a school summit in Orlando.[...]
Religious store in South LA dedicated to Spirits and Saints above
Kira Brekke | 5-21-2012 |
South Central Los Angeles has an abundance of small eclectic stores. As Kira Brekke explored Main Street, she stumbled upon a woman, her store and her saints. [...]
24th Street Theatre directors make LA Weekly’s Best LA People
Veronica Villafañe | 5-18-2012 |
LA Weekly released their Best of L.A. PEOPLE issue celebrating the region's most influential people – the artists, actors, activists and community leaders who are the top players in the city - and 24th Street Theatre's Jay McAdams and Debbie Devine are on the list.[...]
Leimert Park wears many hats
Contributor | 5-14-2012 |
You might have heard of church hats, but what about “happy hats?” Cristy Lytal has the story of this feel-good fashion from Leimert Park milliner Susie Holloway. [...]
LéaLA returns to convention center
Veronica Villafañe | 5-11-2012 |
Due to the popularity of the first LéaLA Spanish-language book fair in 2011, organizers had to triple the space for this year's event, which runs May 11-13 at the convention center.[...]
Photos of the aftermath
Veronica Villafañe | 5-5-2012 |
Documentary fillmaker Christine Burrill shares never before seen pictures of the aftermath. [...]
Rodney King promoting book
Veronica Villafañe | 4-30-2012 |
On the 20th anniversary of the LA Riots, Rodney King has been doing the media circuit promoting his book "The Riot Within." He'll be signing books tonight in Leimert Park. [...]
Natural History Museum has preview of new section
Heather Ritchie | 4-20-2012 |
The Natural History Museum is currently working on a new addition to the museum, called North Campus, which will make the museum both indoors and outdoors. [...]
The Los Angeles Times Fesitval of Books brings more than just books to USC
Erin Leiker | 4-16-2012 |
The Los Angeles Times and USC host the annual festival featuring books and activities. [...]
