For children who grow up in working poor communities, one of the best escapes from the sometimes brittle nature of their lives is to play at the park. To get fresh air and just be a child. To join...

El Mercadito, one of the markets that contributes to Los Angeles’ reputation as a cultural hotspot, was once full of life, laughter and the energy of crowds of people. That vibrancy has diminished...

Connie Lach said she moved to California so she could enjoy the beauty of the outdoors and nature. What she didn’t expect was that she would be living so close to it: She became homeless early last...

El Mercado de Los Angeles, called “El Mercadito,” is not only a place for good Mexican food like flan, chuleta, esquites, churros, but a place for community members to embrace their culture.  The...

In honor of Central American and Mexican independence days – on Sunday and Monday, respectively – we compiled a list of local celebrations this week and profiled two of the biggest Latinx shopping...

At the Alameda and El Faro swap meets in Vernon, you can get an acupuncture session, a quinceañera dress, a tostada ceviche and a pony ride all in one place. The meet operates almost every day. It...

Comic book enthusiasts in Eagle Rock say one of the neighborhood’s best-kept secrets is Comic VS Toys. The small shop is just blocks from Eagle Rock city hall. For nearly two decades, the store has...

Being late to class because of full or broken elevators. Waiting weeks for a chair that’s easier to get into than regular classroom seats. Receiving class materials with fonts or colors that can be hard...

(Scroll down for the Spanish version) Some people think libraries may not be around forever because of technology. But some local librarians note that people still go to the library precisely because...

Why should women be subjected to paying extra for menstrual products; earning less than men, on average, for certain jobs; and losing income and sometimes, respect, for maternity leaves? Those are some...

A brush fire that started in Eagle Rock triggered evacuations Sunday and provided area residents with a stark reminder that fire season is around the corner. The upcoming fire season – which runs from...

There are many great night markets in Southern California but the new and improved “La Puente Live” is especially worth checking out. The night market recently moved to a new location at Stimson Avenue...