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Korean homeowners accuse law firm of fraud (Contributor)

2010-03-12T04:10:07+00:00

The Asian Pacific American Legal Center helps Korean homeowners sue a law firm they accuse of loan litigation scams targeting the Korean immigrant community.

BLOG: Income and ethnicity prove determinants in health of women (Catherine Cloutier)

2010-03-11T21:04:25+00:00

The Los Angeles County Department of Health released its Health Indicators for Women report, finding disproportionate health care issues for women of color.

The rise and fall of former Inglewood Mayor Roosevelt Dorn (Josanta Gray)

2010-03-11T17:41:25+00:00

Known as Mayor to his community, Reverend to his congregation and Judge to the youth who came before him in court, Roosevelt Dorn was a fixture in Inglewood civic life.

Former Inglewood mayor charged with misusing public funds will receive retirement benefits (Sarah Moore)

2010-03-11T03:59:13+00:00

Inglewood’s former Mayor Roosevelt Dorn officially retired the night before he was forced out of office, making him eligible for nearly $40,000 a year in retirement benefits.

State issues list of struggling schools (Asim Bharwani)

2010-03-10T04:31:53+00:00

The state has identified 41 schools in Los Angeles County as ``persistently lowest achieving'' campuses out 188 named statewide. Within LAUSD, the majority of schools on the list are in South LA or nearby.

Derrick’s Jamaican opens a second restaurant (Christie Bertch)

2010-03-10T03:32:48+00:00

The economic slump is forcing many businesses to close, but one local restaurant is defying the trend and opening at a second location.

BLOG: Racially charged incidents continue (Christine Trang)

2010-03-09T07:32:00+00:00

Three teachers from a South Los Angeles elementary school reportedly encouraged students to celebrate OJ Simpson, RuPaul and Dennis Rodman during a Black History Month celebration.

VIDEO BLOG: Day of Action march downtown (Jose Lara)

2010-03-08T19:51:28+00:00

Teacher Jose Lara documents his experience protesting education cuts at a rally in downtown Los Angeles. "If there is $$$ for war there is $$$ for schools!"

Inglewood city administrator takes the lead (Christianna Kyriacou)

2010-03-08T19:29:03+00:00

Since the departure of Mayor Roosevelt Dorn in January, Tim Wanamaker has served as the face and figurehead of Inglewood.

South LA Podcast: Police Chief Charlie Beck visits USC (Timothy Werth)

2010-03-05T22:56:13+00:00

LAPD Police Chief Charlie Beck visited USC to speak about his years working in South LA, and the department's relationship with USC.

Dorsey students speak out for change (Stephanie Guzman and Elizabeth Warden)

2010-03-05T16:49:58+00:00

Among the speakers at the March 4 rally at Pershing Square was Taylor Broom, a 16-year-old student from Dorsey High School.

Pershing Square erupts in protest (Natalie Ragus)

2010-03-05T16:25:06+00:00

Teachers, student, parents and community members joined together at Pershing Square to protest state cuts to education.

Teachers share reasons for marching (Ariel Edwards Levy)

2010-03-05T04:52:43+00:00

L.A. Unified teachers protested educational spending cuts by marching on Pershing Square as part of the March 4 Day of Action to Defend Education.

Students rally against education budget cuts at Cal State Los Angeles (Amanda Herman)

2010-03-05T03:49:27+00:00

Students gather for a Day of Action on the Cal State Los Angeles campus, to protest the $283 million budget cuts to California education.

LAUSD pinching pennies to close budget gap (Karen Marcus)

2010-03-05T03:40:41+00:00

While students and faculty protested in Los Angeles on March 4th, the Los Angeles Board of Education met to discuss budget woes.

March 4th Day of Action map (Emily Henry)

2010-03-04T18:11:02+00:00

Teachers, students and parents all over the country are protesting education cuts. See where on this Google map.

OPINION: Why I march for education today (Jose Lara)

2010-03-04T17:43:28+00:00

Teacher Jose Lara explains why he didn't go into work today. Instead, he will be rallying in a state-wide day of protest.

Manual Arts team builds robot, helps Chilean students (Silva Sevlian and Ruth Frantz)

2010-03-04T02:32:55+00:00

Manual Arts High School students are studying robotics, and they are using that knowledge to help a Chilean team.

Jerry Brown jumps in Governor’s race (Richie Duchon)

2010-03-03T02:18:41+00:00

California democrats officially have a candidate for governor. But Attorney General Jerry Brown has a few obstacles to overcome in his race back to the governor's seat.

Jamiel Shaw’s parents speak out on the anniversary of his tragic death. (Michelle LaRue)

2010-03-03T02:11:20+00:00

High school football star Jamiel Shaw was killed in gang crossfire two years ago. Now, his parents urge supervisors to crack down on violent illegal aliens.

Preschoolers celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with the Cat in the Hat (Ariele Pratt)

2010-03-03T02:04:24+00:00

The Cat in the Hat visits preschoolers at the Ozzie Goren Center for Dr. Seuss’ 106th birthday.

LAUSD Board of Education approves layoffs for 4,700 employees (Ariel Edwards Levy)

2010-03-03T01:51:27+00:00

LAUSD voted on Tuesday to send layoff notices to 4,700 teachers and staff members. Board members blamed the pink slips on state cuts to education.

Thousands visit Vernon psychic’s shop (Lauren Whaley)

2010-03-02T18:36:33+00:00

Psychic José Ledesma's Esoterica is a one-stop shop for spirituality, religious supplies, health care and therapy.

Making children count in 2010 Census (Catherine Cloutier)

2010-03-02T18:31:18+00:00

School and Census officials are encouraging the Latino community to make sure their children count in the 2010 census.

Crown Jewel Club teaches etiquette and manners at South LA schools (Emily Henry)

2010-03-02T15:00:38+00:00

At Trinity Elementary School in Southeast Los Angeles, a group of fifth-grade girls donning wide-brimmed hats sat down for a spot of afternoon tea.

Happy pigs adorn pork-packing plant that makes Dodger Dogs (Lauren Whaley)

2010-03-02T04:16:52+00:00

Porcine bliss decorates the exterior of the Farmer John pork-packing plant in Vernon, the second-largest employer in the industrial city.

Panel discusses idea of post-racial society (Elizabeth Warden)

2010-03-01T22:17:34+00:00

The Freedom Socialist Party gathered several civil rights advocates to discuss the myth of a post-racial society as part of their Black History Month celebration.

Universities reach out to African American students (Christine Trang)

2010-03-01T20:16:03+00:00

California State University officials attended African American church services all over California for Super Sunday, a program intended to prepare young students for college.

VIDEO BLOG: Starting the dialogue about social justice in education (Jose Lara)

2010-03-01T05:46:47+00:00

South L.A. community organizers Jose Lara and Martha Sanchez attended the LAUSD board meeting on Feb. 23 to voice their opinions about charter school take-overs in the LAUSD.

Six fitness zones designated in South LA (Catherine Cloutier)

2010-02-27T21:22:30+00:00

The Trust for Public Land installed nine pieces of exercise equipment in South LA parks, and these "fitness zones" have become very popular in the area.

Angelenos discuss today’s LA (Stephanie Guzman)

2010-02-27T20:43:01+00:00

Writers, politicians, academics and historians gathered at Eso Won Books in Leimert Park to take a look at the state of modern-day Los Angeles.

BLOG: California initiative against human trafficking (Willa Seidenberg)

2010-02-27T06:07:26+00:00

California Against Slavery is collecting signatures to put an initiative on the November ballot to strengthen laws against human trafficking.

BLOG: How unemployment will change the attitude of young America (Emily Henry)

2010-02-26T20:12:17+00:00

The job market is tough, and young people seeking work may be altered by it for the rest of their lives.

Left behind by the LAUSD, parents get organized (Community Contributor)

2010-02-26T03:16:33+00:00

The fate of two school sites in South LA hangs in the balance, as parents push for their voices to be heard.

Racist “Compton Cookout” frat party angers residents, USC students (Jenna Zwang)

2010-02-26T01:27:05+00:00

A racist frat party at UCSD prompted a silent protest at USC, and Compton residents speak out about negative stereotyping.

Safe Route to Schools program launched (Trevor Thompson)

2010-02-26T01:04:03+00:00

Parents, students, and city officials gathered at Normandie Avenue Elementary School to celebrate the arrival of the Safe Routes to School program at 18 elementary schools across Los Angeles.

Council votes to turn over discretionary funds (Ariel Edwards Levy)

2010-02-26T00:51:44+00:00

The city is already undergoing layoffs and budgets cuts, but it is still looking for ways to save money. The Los Angeles City Council voted to give $12 million from its own accounts to help ease the citys deficit.

Fresh and Easy market opens in South L.A. (Ariel Edwards Levy)

2010-02-25T04:17:20+00:00

The intersection of Adams Boulevard and Central Avenue is now home to a Fresh and Easy market, making healthy eating options more accessible to South L.A. residents.

BLOG: Homeboy Industries hosts virtual car wash (Silva Sevlian)

2010-02-25T02:35:23+00:00

Almost 3,000 people have donated money to the nonprofit gang intervention program's attempt to raise $10 million.

Teachers gather at candlelight vigil (Jose Lara)

2010-02-24T20:00:09+00:00

Teachers gathered before dawn outside LAUSD headquarters Tuesday to show support for community controlled schools.

Your Little Black Book (Heather Hope)

2010-02-24T17:44:52+00:00

A 4th grade project led author Baron Jay Littleon, Jr. to a project that has resulted in a series of little books highlighting Black and Latino contributions to society.

Demographics are in flux in California (Christie Bertch)

2010-02-24T03:28:18+00:00

Immigration has long been a hot button issue in California. But according to a demographer, California is suffering because it's not getting enough new residents.

Walking for immigration reform (Asim Bharwani)

2010-02-24T03:10:50+00:00

California is joining the Trail of Dreams, a 1,500 mile journey from Florida to Washington D.C. that four students began on January 1st for immigration reform.

BLOG: Apprenticeship drive attracts aspiring construction workers (Catherine Cloutier)

2010-02-23T01:33:43+00:00

Compton held its first-ever "Apprenticeship Drive" to alert trade workers to construction opportunities in the city.

FROM THE WORKSHOP: Getting to know Paz Jaen (Willa Seidenberg)

2010-02-23T00:50:17+00:00

During a workshop on community reporting, hosted by SCOPE and run in partnership by the South LA Report and the Metamorphosis Project of USC, South LA resident Paz Jaen talks about her community.

OPINION: Where your electronic waste goes (Fremont High School)

2010-02-22T20:12:21+00:00

E-waste is a major problem in today's society. Mariela Martinez tells us why it is causing environmental havoc and what we can do to stop it.

Fremont teachers react to restructuring plan (Fremont High School)

2010-02-22T06:02:38+00:00

Frustrated teachers comment express discontent regarding the "reconstitution" procedures at Fremont High School.

BLOG: University event sparks controversy (Christine Trang)

2010-02-22T05:44:02+00:00

A fraternity at the University of California at San Diego allegedly hosted the "Compton Cookout," a "ghetto-themed" event that prompted great student response.

Murals bring street art to Manual Arts High School (Catherine Cloutier)

2010-02-21T23:38:04+00:00

Art teachers John Latsko and Mark Ayala's "2020 Visionaries" project engaged twenty street artists to paint murals on the exterior walls of the school.

Teachers, students and community protest charter schools in South LA (Community Contributor)

2010-02-20T08:21:16+00:00

Video by Santee teacher Jose Lara, who helped organize the rally in South LA Friday to protest charter school takeovers.

OPINION: Speaking out about suicide (Community Contributor)

2010-02-19T21:29:14+00:00

We can all try to positively influence a young discouraged person and prevent suicide. All it takes is an open mind, and awareness.

Obama’s Stimulus Funds Used For Job Training in Los Angeles (Amanda Herman)

2010-02-19T02:48:48+00:00

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced that the city of Los Angeles was awarded $7 million in stimulus funding for job training programs.

Economists Predict Optimistic Growth for Los Angeles (Timothy Werth)

2010-02-19T02:38:29+00:00

Heavy to severe economic crisis with chance of light recovery by end of the year.

USC Students Fight on For Haiti (Tracy Oppenheimer)

2010-02-19T02:27:56+00:00

USC students held an event today to raise donations for the poverty stricken country. Tracy Oppenheimer reports.

Neighborhood Councils Oppose Cuts to Rollover Funds (Karen Marcus)

2010-02-19T02:18:55+00:00

The City of Los Angeles plans to cut $1.6 million in funding to neighborhood councils, and stash the money in the reserve fund.

Sheriff’s Department to Use Less Deadly Force (Ariel Edwards Levy)

2010-02-19T02:05:39+00:00

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is trying a new policy to deal with dangerous fleeing suspects—a policy that doesn’t involve shooting at them.

Compton mayor issued with intent to recall notice (Emily Henry)

2010-02-18T07:14:32+00:00

[Updated] Mayor Perrodin, Councilwoman Dobson and City Clerk Godwin have been served with a notice of intent to recall. More updates as the story breaks.

The Trouble With Housing (LeTania Kirkland)

2010-02-18T01:03:30+00:00

AUDIO PROFILE: Compton resident Charles Lane gives us a personal account of his difficulty finding housing after his incarceration.

Karen Bass announces a run for Congress (Willa Seidenberg)

2010-02-17T18:23:42+00:00

Outgoing Assembly Speaker Karen Bass decides to run for Diane Watson's congressional seat.

Why Counting the Homeless Matters (Meghan McCarty)

2010-02-17T04:11:39+00:00

Neil Donovan of the National Coalition for the Homeless explains why this year’s census should include an accurate count of homeless Americans.

Mardi Gras Celebration Takes Over Olvera Street (Karen Marcus)

2010-02-17T03:37:24+00:00

Fat Tuesday celebration marks the end of Mardi Gras in Los Angeles. Local school children were given the chance to end it with a bang.

John Mack Elementary School: Creating citizens of the world (On Jefferson)

2010-02-16T21:57:36+00:00

Downtown Los Angeles can be a congested and fast-paced area, lacking a sense of true community. John Mack Elementary provides a nurturing communal environment for the young boys and girls on Jefferson Boulevard.

Street food festival unites communities (Christine Trang)

2010-02-14T21:32:52+00:00

Mobile food trucks from Los Angeles presented bite-sized samplings at the first annual Los Angeles Street Food Festival at Los Angeles Center Studios.

What do you look for in a Valentine? (Fremont High School)

2010-02-13T01:06:43+00:00

Students from Fremont High School answered the age-old question: what do you look for in a Valentine?

Diane Watson to retire (Ariel Edwards Levy)

2010-02-12T01:29:26+00:00

Congresswoman Diane Watson, whose district includes South Los Angeles, has announced her retirement. She has represented the 33rd District since 2001.

LA WATTS TIMES: Community Salutes Wounded Peacemaker (Contributor)

2010-02-11T22:30:43+00:00

The Watts Labor Community Action Committee held a fundraiser for gang interventionist Calvin Hodges, who was wounded by gunfire in Nickerson Gardens.

LA gang tours (Timothy Werth)

2010-02-11T20:32:42+00:00

Getting a firsthand look at L.A.'s gang territory is now possible with the L.A. Gang Tours. Hear from the founder and his critics.

Remembering Rosa Parks in Inglewood (Christianna Kyriacou)

2010-02-11T18:45:42+00:00

Community members gathered to celebrate her legacy of Rosa Parks at one of the many Black History Month events scheduled in Inglewood.

A tale of two cities (Shirin Parsavand)

2010-02-10T02:42:02+00:00

A United Way report says L.A. has more working poor than the rest of the nation. And, the gap between rich and poor is widening.

Teachers protest budget cuts (Stephanie Guzman)

2010-02-10T02:07:40+00:00

The rain didn't keep teachers, parents and students from taking to the streets to protest cuts to the schools.

Harold & Belle’s: Gather, greet and grub (On Jefferson)

2010-02-09T21:57:37+00:00

The gumbo and crawfish are only one part of what helps maintain Harold & Belle’s large base of loyal customers.

Jefferson Adult School fundraises for Haiti (Catherine Cloutier)

2010-02-06T00:23:57+00:00

Updated: One-hundred and twenty Jefferson Community Adult School students raised $1200 for Haiti relief funds. And they are not finished yet.

Unemployment rate falls to 9.7 percent in January, but 20,000 jobs lost (Emily Henry)

2010-02-05T19:50:10+00:00

A decline in the unemployment rate might not seem steep enough to the millions of Americans still jobless.

Carly Fiorina brings Senate campaign to Vernon (Tracy Oppenheimer)

2010-02-05T02:43:44+00:00

Republican Carly Fiorina, the former CEO of Hewlett-Packard, held a roundtable forum with small business owners. Fiorina is running for Democrat Barbara Boxer's U.S. Senate seat.

National Wear Red Day to highlight heart disease, America’s number one killer (Emily Henry)

2010-02-04T23:29:17+00:00

Heart disease kills more people in the western world than any other cause.

Central Avenue Farmer’s Market opens (Amanda Herman)

2010-02-04T20:00:36+00:00

South LA's newest farmer's market is up and running in the Central Avenue area.

South L.A. football stars move to college arena (Shotgun Spratling)

2010-02-04T19:58:11+00:00

Six South L.A. players signed letters of intent to play college football on National Signing Day. More may follow in their footsteps.

BLOG: What’s happening in Compton City Hall? (Feb. 2) (Matthew Richmond)

2010-02-04T17:37:14+00:00

Mayor Perrodin calls out the city manager for bringing duplicate bids for contract services before the city council.

Expo Line meeting fails to assuage public concern (Michael Green)

2010-02-03T01:01:55+00:00

Residents complained that many of their concerns were not being heard at a recent Expo Line status update on Adams Boulevard.

Voters weigh in on LAUSD reform plans (Catherine Cloutier)

2010-02-02T18:58:21+00:00

Parents, teachers, students and community members head to the polls to express their opinions about the future of 30 L.A. Unified schools.

RESOURCES: Food banks in South Los Angeles (Emily Henry)

2010-02-02T01:11:40+00:00

Churches and non-profits: A list of food banks in the South Los Angeles area.

The end of an era: Historic Fox Theatre in Inglewood for sale (Sarah Moore and Amanda Smith)

2010-01-30T21:45:10+00:00

[UPDATED] Empty and decaying, this "time capsule" in South L.A. will be auctioned March 22. The theater's fate is uncertain.

Watching the State of the Union (Leilani Albano)

2010-01-30T01:32:41+00:00

South LA residents watch President Obama's State of the Union address at the Lucy Florence Coffee House.

Mayor seeks partnership with South L.A. schools (Catherine Cloutier)

2010-01-30T00:14:37+00:00

The mayor's Partnership for Los Angeles Schools has its eyes on Jefferson and Carver, two of L.A. Unified's lowest-performing schools.

Salons on Jefferson (On Jefferson)

2010-01-29T17:36:37+00:00

Salons on Jefferson are a strong part of the community and provide a welcoming place for many to come talk, relax and get a makeover.

BLOG: Fitness Zones are popping up around South L.A. (Catherine Cloutier)

2010-01-28T20:37:35+00:00

The Trust for Public Land is bringing six Fitness Zones to South Los Angeles parks in hopes of reducing the high obesity rates in the area.

Murals bring life and color to Jefferson (On Jefferson)

2010-01-27T22:45:25+00:00

Painted in bright oranges and blues or simple shades of gray, all of the murals along Jefferson Boulevard add a splash of color and a sense of pride to the community.

Clinic brings free pregnancy services to Crenshaw Boulevard (Stephanie Guzman)

2010-01-25T04:39:43+00:00

The Westside Pregnancy Clinic seeks to fill the void in quality medical care in South Los Angeles by moving into the neighborhood.

UCLA IDEA: Working families and public schools suffering since economic crisis (Emily Henry)

2010-01-23T21:12:46+00:00

Hungry children and over-worked parents: The Educational Opportunities in Hard Times report shows that California's education system has gone from bad to worse.

Climbing the Guitar Mountain (Shaan Lodhie)

2010-01-22T19:18:40+00:00

PROFILE: Guitarist James Musser talks about his music company, the permutation theory, and his upcoming CD.

The real reason behind California’s H1N1 racial disparity (Neon Tommy)

2010-01-21T20:52:05+00:00

Swine flu has killed and hospitalized California Latinos and blacks at a higher rate than whites, but the reason is economic, not cultural.

Census office opens in Inglewood (Christianna Kyriacou)

2010-01-21T20:08:50+00:00

The 2010 U.S. Census is coming up, and Inglewood's new Census office plans to work tirelessly to make sure that every resident is counted.

BLOG: What’s happening in Compton City Hall? (Jan. 19) (Matthew Richmond)

2010-01-21T18:30:44+00:00

Compton City Council vote against hiring an expensive consulting firm, and residents are still wondering: where has our money gone?

Inglewood celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Melissa Caskey)

2010-01-20T18:05:55+00:00

On January 16, hundreds of residents congregated to honor the civil rights hero and to unfold his dream.

Keeping the dream alive (CJ Dablo)

2010-01-19T21:57:25+00:00

Slide Show: The sounds and images of the annual Kingdom Day Parade in Los Angeles, honoring Martin Luther King Jnr.

TORNADO WARNING for South Los Angeles (Emily Henry)

2010-01-19T21:05:21+00:00

[Updated]1:50pm: The tornado warning has been lifted for Los Angeles and Orange County. 1pm: A tornado warning was issued for the South Los Angeles area.

DORN RESIGNS: Jury selection continues for Inglewood Mayor (Emily Henry)

2010-01-19T18:04:42+00:00

[Updated] Dorn resigns his post as Inglewood mayor. Dorn, 74, is charged with conflict-of-interest and misappropriation of public funds.

10 ways to manage your money in 2010 (Community Contributor)

2010-01-15T18:00:36+00:00

Drowning in debt? Money expert Shay Olivarria shares her top 10 tips for financial freedom in 2010.

Scholarships available for undocumented students (Emily Henry)

2010-01-13T19:53:38+00:00

The Association of Raza Educators is offering scholarships to undocumented students based on their commitment to fighting for social justice. Deadline: March 1.

From NPR: Ex-gang members help reduce crime in South LA (Contributor)

2010-01-13T03:17:17+00:00

Murders and other violent crimes are at a 50-year low. In Los Angeles, that's partly because police and ex-gang members are working together to make the streets safer.