UT Community News students often cover hard-hitting stories related to housing prices, crime, the unhoused, and other public policy issues affecting their communities.
For a recent episode of the “Cal State LA Community News Hour” on KPFK 90.7 FM, the reporters wanted to provide our audience with a flavor of the small cities and neighborhoods we cover in Los Angeles County – on the Eastside, in the Northeast, Southeast and in South Los Angeles. We wanted to take a moment to celebrate these communities so we asked residents about their favorite memories of the neighborhoods. We hope you enjoy them, and to share your favorite neighborhood memory with us, find us at @UTCommunityNews on Twitter and Instagram, or @CSULACommunityNews on Facebook.
'Sweet' memory
By Jackson Tammariello
Community has always played a vital role in Jorge Lopez’s life, whether it’s South Los Angeles, where he lives now or East Hollywood, where he grew up.
Multigenerational celebrations in Hermon
By Ashley Romero
Hermon community member, Wendi Riser, discusses the neighborhood’s trend of multigenerational roots and cherished holiday traditions.
Happy meals, happy times in Lincoln Heights
By Gisselle Mauricio
Lincoln Heights community member Ana Mendez reflects on a simple, but happy memory in the neighborhood she calls home.
Celebrating the cultures of Boyle Heights
By Miguel Diaz
Boyle Heights resident Vivian Escalante reflects on her childhood memories of celebrating “May Day” at Sheridan elementary in the neighborhood.
A birthday to remember in Highland Park
By Tigran Aslanyan
Longtime Highland Park resident Danielle Thompson reflects on a cherished memory she has from celebrating a birthday at one of the neighborhood’s well-known establishments.
Playing ball in Alhambra
By Arturo Orellana
Luanna Arriola has fond childhood memories of playing softball in Alhambra. Arriola’s favorite memory sheds light on the lasting impact of recreation and after school activities on residents.
Brainstorming on a bus
By Tristan Longwell
Former bus driver Javonne Sanders tells her story of the moments that inspired her to create her salad shop in South L.A., “Toss It Up.
Odd coincidence in Echo Park
By Tupac Zapata
Actor and longtime Echo Park resident Roger Smith, loves his neighborhood despite its high crime rate.
East LA corner store memories
By Clifton Johnson
East Los Angeles means everything to some people like Eddie Sanchez, especially because he enjoyed his core childhood moments there as a kid.
