Karla Salazar tries to make a difference in politics in big and small ways. The small: she creates voters guides for her family and friends. The big: She is devoting her career to helping women get...

Students in El Sereno and Downey say they look forward to later school start times, as required by a state law that goes into effect during the 2022-2023 school year. Meanwhile, parents and administrators...

Artists and community members from South and East L.A. weigh in on graffiti that appears on local murals. Some artists feel it is disrespectful, while others see expressive value in it. This video was...

When Maria Garcia was a sophomore at Esteban Torres High School in East Los Angeles, she remembers feeling as if life was full of possibility. “We would always have people from colleges explain the...

Migrant detention centers near the U.S.-Mexico border are harsh as it is. They can be even tougher for folks of indigenous or African ancestry. The racism these groups face often starts well before...

We all know that California has a lot of seismic activity but not all of us are properly prepared should a major earthquake strike. “My son was 2 months when the 7.1 earthquake struck Mexico City...

How does a city 5.2-square-mile city with fewer than 200 people living in it have such a rich history? It has to do with business and politics.  The city of Vernon has had fewer than 200 people living...

In some ways, Cambodian-American Boyle Heights resident Chrissna Sin’s life has been prescribed. He would not work in high school, even though it meant he couldn’t afford spending money to join...

It’s not just getting drenched on rainy days that he has to deal with. It’s not just the loud noises at all hours from teenagers walking by, inches away from him. It’s not just going days,...

Low-income families from Los Angeles and others were treated to free haircuts, massages, manicures, food and gifts -- and the opportunity to hear live music from famous artists like The Game, YBN Cordae,...

“I live near USC.” For years, this was my standard response when someone asked where I lived. I had been conditioned to avoid naming my neighborhood: South Central Los Angeles. That’s because...

There is palpable excitement in communities about the LA River Path, but in Vernon, the hopes are especially high. That’s because Vernon is home to thousands of businesses. Although only about 112...