LA passes up funding for affordable housing + LA mandates earthquake retrofitting

November 9, 2015 By Leave a Comment


LA will require buildings to undergo earthquake retrofitting starting in 2016.

LA will require buildings to undergo earthquake retrofitting starting in 2016.

LA Passing Up Tens of Millions For Infrastructure and Affordable Housing: Los Angeles is missing out on important revenue by not charging developer impact fees. These fees can fund a variety of things, including LAPD, libraries, parks and affordable housing construction. (LA Curbed)

Los Angeles Will Start Requiring Earthquake Retrofits For Apartment Buildings in February: Los Angeles will require buildings to undergo earthquake retrofitting starting in 2016, but the mandate leaves concrete structures a 25 year window to complete the project. (LA Curbed)

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LAUSD fails arts education test + Safe Halloween activities in South LA

November 3, 2015 By Leave a Comment


LAUSD has cut arts programs dramatically and is now looking to reinstate programs. Above, Crenshaw High School.

LAUSD has cut arts programs dramatically and is now looking to reinstate programs. Above, Crenshaw High School.

Only 35 L.A. public schools get an A in supporting the arts: Budget cuts in LAUSD have diminished arts programs for students, but now the district is looking for new ways to reincorporate the arts into schools. (LA Times)

Families provided with safe Halloween across South LA communities: 25 intersections across South LA offered families the chance to enjoy a safe Halloween night in communities better known for violence. (ABC7)

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Iconic South LA restaurants + Students participate in civil rights movement for school equity

October 28, 2015 By Leave a Comment


South LA restaurants offer a taste of the historic district.

South LA restaurants offer a taste of the historic district.

Iconic Neighborhood Restaurants: Historic South-Central: South LA restaurants offer a taste of the original flavor of the neighborhood. (KCET)

Students participate in civil rights movement for school equity: Los Angeles high school students were included in forum to discuss how supplemental funds should be used by the school district. (Los Angeles Times)

#BlackLivesMatter (LA Chapter) Targeted by Religious, Community Leaders: A community meeting at a local church became heated after Black Lives Matter protestors allegedly threatened the pastor as he spoke at a meeting. (Eurweb)

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Hospital re-opens with new focus + New health program targets South LA seniors

October 20, 2015 By Leave a Comment


Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Hospital reopened with a new focus on using IT to better serve patients. (Intersections South LA)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Hospital reopened with a new focus on using IT to better serve patients. (Intersections South LA)

IT, culture helps reborn L.A. hospital shed ‘Killer King’ past: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Hospital re-opened last July after patient safety was called into question. The South LA hospital is now using IT to maximize resources in the medically under-served community.

New Preventive Health Program Helps South L.A. Seniors Get ‘HAPPI’: A community-based research project launched to help South LA seniors access preventative care. Healthcare officials hope the public will be better informed about the services they have access to, improving the community’s quality of life.

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LA oil sites have not been properly regulated + Potential rain on the horizon

October 14, 2015 By Leave a Comment


A view of the Budlong oil drilling site. | Matt Tinoco

A view of the Budlong oil drilling site. | Matt Tinoco

L.A. officials set oil drilling terms but fail to enforce them: Despite the existence of over 1,000 oil wells in Los Angeles, many have been improperly regulated by officials who have failed to ensure that residents are protected. South L.A. sites, including the AllenCo near USC, have exposed Angelenos to harsh odors and highly toxic chemicals. (LA Times)

LA to see break from hot weather by the weekend (and maybe rain): After months of heat, the National Weather Service says LA will begin to cool down over the next week. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms, a welcome break for residents hoping to beat the heat. (KPCC)

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Fire destroys South LA businesses + Breaking down South LA violence

October 13, 2015 By Leave a Comment


Firefighters follow up at the Church fire.

Firefighters responded to a fire in an industrial area early Wednesday morning. (Intersections South LA)

Chunk of city block destroyed by fast-moving flames in South L.A.: Several businesses were destroyed Wednesday morning after a fire in an industrial neighborhood in South LA began. Firefighters are unsure of the extent of the damage at this point in time. (LA Times)
Facing the Challenge of Violence in South LA: Rising violence in South LA has attracted media attention across the country. But understanding the history of South LA and the current climate is crucial for deciphering risks and making the neighborhoods safer for residents. (Huffington Post)

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LA to build new high-tech benches + NFL owners target Inglewood for new stadium

October 6, 2015 By Leave a Comment


Photo by Skylar Myers

“Welcome to Inglewood” highlights champtionship of the city | Photo by Skylar Myers

L.A.’s new bus stop benches look like swell places to sit for a spell: Los Angeles streets will be outfitted with new high-tech benches. The benches will have solar-powered USB chargers, LED lighting, and Wi-Fi. (Mother Nature Network)

Los Angeles On Minds Of NFL Owners: More meetings are lined up for NFL owners who are looking to build franchises in LA. The Rams hope to build a new stadium in Inglewood. They would be the first NFL franchise in the city since 1995. (CBS Local)

L.A. approves $3 million payment to family of victim who died in police custody: The LA City Council settled the case after the victim died after an LAPD guard put him in a chokehold. (Fox)

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Poor living conditions effect kids in South LA + First ‘hydration station’ opens at high school

September 27, 2015 By Leave a Comment


Thomas Jefferson High School recently installed a hydration station to encourage students to drink more water. (Intersections South LA)

Thomas Jefferson High School recently installed a hydration station to encourage students to drink more water. (Intersections South LA)

Harm at Home: Mold, roaches in South LA apartments trigger asthma, school absences: Mold and cockroaches continue to plague many residents and can cause a host of health issues. Some children have become so sick that their education has suffered. (Southern California Public Radio)

South Los Angeles Youth Debut School Hydration Station: The first hydration station in South LA was opened at Thomas Jefferson High School. School administrators and the National Health Foundation worked to provide clean drinking water to promote better health for students. (Sentinel News Service)

A Researcher’s Instagram Account Celebrates The ‘Blaxicans’ Of South Los Angeles: An Instagram project from native Angeleno depicts the lives and struggles of biracial people in South Los Angeles. (Fusion)

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New soccer club coming to LA + Nonprofits teach bike safety in South LA

September 23, 2015 By Leave a Comment


Bicyclists in South LA don't have enough space to ride safely on the roads. (Intersections South LA)

Many say bicyclists in South LA don’t have enough space to ride safely on the roads. (Intersections South LA)

Goodbye, Chivas USA. Hello, Los Angeles Football Club!: The Los Angeles Football Club, a replacement for Chivas USA, is backed by figures including Magic Johnson and Nomar Garciaparra. The soccer club is looking to build a 22,000 seat stadium in Los Angeles. (Fansided)

Central Ave. bike count underscores need for better infrastructure: South LA’s sustainability efforts are hindered by a general lack of safety because pedestrians and bicyclists deal with lack of infrastructure while navigating the city. (LA Streets Blog)

How the Los Angeles’ homeless crisis got so bad: A state of emergency has been declared as Los Angeles’ homeless population rose 12 percent over the past two years. Officials have committed $100 million towards solutions. (LA Times)

 

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South LA judge receives honor + Local WNBA player wants to give back

September 18, 2015 By Leave a Comment


A local judge will receive an award from the American Bar Association.

A local judge will receive an award from the American Bar Association.

American Bar Association to present service award to Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Allen Webster Jr.: A South Los Angeles judge will be awarded a 2015 Difference Makers Award by the American Bar Association. Judge Allen Webster Jr. is currently on the State of California’s Access and Fairness Advisory Committee, a member of the Los Angeles Superior Court’s Fairness and Access Committee and a member of many other prestigious organizations. (Metropolitan News-Enterprise)

How Reshanda Gray went from South Central LA to the WNBA: A WNBA star plans on launching a foundation for young girls in her home city to introduce them to sports and put them on the path to college. Reshanda Gray credits basketball with providing her with an education and a better life. (Huffington Post)

Report: Westsiders Live Five Years Longer Than Other Angelenos: A study from the USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging reports that South LA residents die an average of five years earlier than their West LA counterparts. There are also fewer than 50 physicians for every 100,000 people in South LA, compared to 1,000 per 100,000. (Santa Monica Mirror)

 

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