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...

Animal shelters may conjure images of dogs and cats in small cages -- awaiting execution. Think of the animated Disney film, “Lady and the Tramp,” where dogs appear to be mistreated behind bars. Some...

When most people think of Southern California, they think of beautiful beaches, Disneyland, and Tinseltown. What they may not be aware of is that 24 percent of Los Angeles County residents are living...

Students packed a bus heading eastbound from Eagle Rock on a recent Monday afternoon and only a handful of the 17 interviewed knew about a program that gives students free rides. “Not many people...

Of 14 neighborhood councils throughout Los Angeles, just one has a cannabis committee. Some folks who are part of the South LA Alliance of Neighborhood Councils –– which is made up of 14 neighborhood...

If elected, Sen. Kamala Harris promised giving Congress 100 days to propose banning military-style assault weapons. Julian Castro, the former secretary of Housing and Urban Development, vowed to...

Cinco candidatos presidenciales Demócratas visitaron Cal State LA el Domingo. Ellos tocaron temas que afectan a muchos residentes del sur y este de Los Angeles. The Pat Brown Institute of Public Affairs...