South Los Angeles residents are calling for a pause on the development of a sought-after park until city planners address their concerns of its concrete design and lack of green space.
The corner of...
Tony Lozano grew up in South Central Los Angeles, where he said gangs, violence and gunshots were common.
It seemed few local businesses promoted a healthy lifestyle.
That’s a big reason why...
Multiple Los Angeles County libraries hosted free Naloxone clinics to fight the opioid epidemic on Wednesdays. County libraries in El Monte, East LA, Willowbrook, Lennox, Lancaster, Norwalk,...
Arturo Orellana, Community News Reporter
• December 18, 2023
Crime. Drugs. Post-pandemic anxiety. Greater awareness of mental health issues.
Whatever the reason, a higher percentage of Alhambra residents reported their mental health is “not good” in recent...
Maria Ruiz feels that South Los Angeles has been “a forgotten city for so long,” in so many ways.
One way is the dearth of pharmacies.
The South Central resident treks more than a mile from...
Why did the Alhambra student cross the street?
Because there was a police officer to help substitute for the missing crossing guard.
The city of Alhambra is short five crossing guards. Thankfully,...
Vincent Moc, Community News Reporter
• October 29, 2022
Wonder why Proposition 29 -- which would beef up requirements at kidney dialysis clinics -- looks so familiar?
That’s because similar measures were on the ballot twice before and both times, rejected....
Supporters of a statewide ballot measure to widen access to and affordability of reproductive healthcare say it is a basic human right while opponents offer preventative measures for abortion.
Proposition...
Melon twist. Cherry crush. Very vanilla. Bubble gum.
These sound like candy flavors but they’re actually the kinds of tobacco products that critics say are marketed to kids.
“As a kid, if you...
Andres Perez, Community News Reporter
• October 14, 2022
Eileen Balam sees a city that has been indoors for too long.
That must change, she insists.
That’s why she is for the city of Los Angeles’ measure SP, which would fund the acquisition, development,...
In many ways, Justin Tran considered himself a “normal” kid in junior high and high school.
He enjoyed taking part in activities on campus and talking with his classmates and teachers.
But...
Have you ever wondered what’s up with the trash scattered around various Los Angeles neighborhoods and why it can take the city days to respond to complaints about trash?
There is an assortment of...
