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Dogs at the Baldwin Park shelter observe visitors.

More Than Just Shelters

Edward Nelson, Community News Reporter November 20, 2019

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...

Deputy Daniel Padilla is at the sheriff's station in the city of Industry as he prepares for a 10-hour shift.

Do Poorer Cities Have Fewer Cops?

Edward Nelson, Community News Reporter November 20, 2019

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...

A mother and son board the DASH bus to take a trip through the neighborhood.

‘DASH to Class’ — It’s Free

George Garcia, Community News Reporter November 20, 2019

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...

Kathy Guyton advocating for the creation of Cannabis Comittees, at a Recent South LA Alliance of Neighborhood Councils Meeting.

Should Neighborhood Councils Have More Oversight On Local Cannabis Issues?

Rosio Flores, Community News Reporter November 20, 2019

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...

Presidential candidates air issues affecting the Eastside and South LA

Amairani Hernandez, Community News Reporter November 19, 2019

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...

Photos from top left, clockwise: Bernie Sanders by Richard Tzul, Pete Buttigieg by Catherine Valdez, Julian Castro and Tom Steyer by Amairani Hernandez

El foro presidencial Demócrata sobre temas Latinos

Amairani Hernandez, Reportera de Community News November 18, 2019

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...

Protestors say they'll fight to keep the library at its original location.(Catherine Valdez/UT)

Library Lost? Florence-Firestone Activists Lead ‘la Lucha’

Catherine Valdez, Community News Reporter November 15, 2019

It has been more than eight months since their library was shut down to make way for housing and Florence-Firestone area residents still feel the loss. For kids in the neighborhood, it was a place to...

Jorge Castillo and Socorro Chacon advocate for a plan to give local communities more say on alcohol-related matters. (Amairani Hernandez/UT)

A plan to ban liquor stores in neighborhoods that have too many

Amairani Hernandez, Community News Reporter November 13, 2019

A special interest group plead with a coalition of Los Angeles neighborhood councils recently to regulate alcohol retailers in the city. The Drug and Alcohol Policy Alliance (DAPA), a nonprofit that...

Children in the Boys and Girls Club's child care program help create a poster. Picture taken by Edward Nelson/UT

Fighting crime, starting after school

Edward Nelson, Community News Reporter November 13, 2019

The city of La Puente’s aftercare program – run by the Boys and Girls Club of La Puente – is credited for being one of the community programs that has made the city safer. “La Puente used to...

Farmer John warehouse located in Vernon.

Pig Slaughterhouse Draws Weekly Vigil

Anibal Duarte, Community News Reporter November 13, 2019

Some call it a protest. Others call it a vigil. What’s clear to observers of a weekly gathering at the Farmer John warehouse in Vernon is that the event is full of heart. The point is to show these...

A painting of a colorful parrot with its wings spread open.

Live painting, music and performances produce a night of creativity

Amairani Hernandez, Community News Reporter November 13, 2019

Street artists, jugglers, musicians and community members gathered late last month for a night of creative expression at the “Friday Night Block Party.” The event gave performers an opportunity...

Fighting Crime, Starting After School

Edward Nelson, Community News Reporter November 8, 2019

The city of La Puente’s aftercare program – run by the Boys and Girls Club of La Puente – is credited for being one of the community programs that has made the city safer. “La Puente used to...

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