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Students waiting in line to get their lunch at El Rancho High School.

Dine in the cafeteria, and shine in the classroom?

Denae Ayala, Community News Reporter May 28, 2019

Carrots and broccoli may never be a kid’s favorite food to eat during lunch. Although a review of local school district menus shows healthier food options in recent years, some administrators note...

Marcello Reyes at a T-ball game. (Daniel Lindley/UT)

A glimpse into the life of a child actor from Alhambra

Daniel Lindley, Community News Reporter May 6, 2019

Like many 5-year-olds, Marcello Reyes of Alhambra enjoys playing with friends in kindergarten and playing T-ball after school. Unlike most, he also likes going to the set of the hit TV sitcom, “Modern...

Members of a local union show up in force for an El Monte city council meeting.

Community clashes over cannabis companies

Matthew Salcido, Community News Reporter April 24, 2019

The city of El Monte drew fire – and nearly 100 people to a council meeting – this month over proposals to bring two marijuana cultivation, manufacturing and distribution facilities to town. The...

A Groot figurine sits on the 3D printer that created it.

Public library offers 3D printer, virtual reality headsets

Daniel Lindley, Community News Reporter April 24, 2019

Those interested in exploring some of the newest technology of our generation can now get firsthand experience at the Alhambra library’s new Discovery Center.  The center features a 3D printer, Oculus...

Johnny Carrillo (left) and Cristina Peralta (right) speak at a police "meet and greet" in Huntington Park.

A struggle to build trust between community and police

Joshua Letona, Community News Reporter April 24, 2019

Many Americans report not trusting law enforcement in recent years because of media reports of police brutality, racial profiling and deportations of undocumented immigrants.   So police in some cities...

A sign points the way to the Highland Park farmers market.

Highland Park’s farmers market reflects a changing neighborhood

Martha Nerio, Community News Reporter April 24, 2019

Years ago, Highland Park’s farmers market offered multiple taco vendors, a churro stand and other delicious fried treats. Now, it offers produce from eight farmers, a sushi vendor and just one stall...

New and experienced filmmakers attend a local event in South Los Angeles

Local filmmakers: Representation is powerful but costs money

Yesyka Mondejar, Community News Reporter April 20, 2019

JC Thomas’s documentary, in some ways, is a reflection of herself.   “What inspired me to write this story is that I suffered from depression,” she told an audience of more than 40 people, including...

Folks line up to use mobile showers. Photo courtesy of Los Angeles County.

Eagle Rock pushes for mobile showers, safe parking and housing for the homeless

Christopher Lazaro, Community News Reporter April 20, 2019

Eagle Rock’s neighborhood council came to a unanimous decision recently to urge its city council representative to find money and resources for safe parking spots, permanent housing and public showers...

Sanitation workers protest in front of the street, in front of a security guard. (Courtesy of AFSCME District Council 36.)

A deal two years in the making

Denae Ayala, Community News Reporter April 20, 2019

Employees of the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles may be getting pay raises soon. Union negotiators and managers struck three tentative deals similar in language that include a cost of living increase...

Mayor Yvette Woodruff-Perez (right) and Mayor Pro Tempore William "Bill" Davis (left) exchange words at the dais during a Vernon city council meeting. (Rosio Flores/UT)

Vernon council unanimously censures mayor

Rosio Flores, UT Community News Reporter April 8, 2019

The Vernon city council last week voted to censure mayor, Yvette Woodruff-Perez, for allegedly supporting a local candidate by allowing her to lead a recent flag salute. Maria Isabel Acosta is one of...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers included on its website a bird's eye view of Whittier Narrows Dam in Pico Rivera.

Troubled waters for 20 cities near aging dam

Denae Ayala, Community News Reporter April 5, 2019

Heavy rainfall in February and reports about how future storms could affect the Whittier Narrows Dam in Pico Rivera has caused somewhat of a frenzy in the city. Some residents called council members...

Marisa Olguin, president of the Vernon Chamber of Commerce, explains procedures at a recent council candidate forum. Photo by Yeskya Mondejar.

Vernon city council race draws three candidates

Yesyka Mondejar, Community News Reporter March 21, 2019

Three Vernon residents who are vying for a spot on the city council described their varying priorities, including lowering rent, fighting homelessness, improving public safety, supporting local businesses,...

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