South LA workforce program combats skills gap + Man riding go-kart struck in hit-and-run



 

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Mayor-elect Eric Garcetti at town hall meeting at Holman United Methodist Church. Photo by Susan Fitzpatrick.

Workforce development program combats skills gap: Mayor Garcetti hopes to foster “the next Mark Zuckerberg out of South L.A.” through a revamped $36-million workforce development program. (L.A. Times)

Man riding go-kart struck in hit-and-run: A man was hospitalized after being struck while riding a go-kart in Green Meadows in South L.A. on Wednesday. (My News L.A.)

L.A. Galaxy kicks off holiday toy drive to benefit South L.A. nonprofit: L.A. Galaxy Foundation will begin accepting donations for the annual toy drive that benefits South L.A. non-profit A Place Called Home. (L.A. Galaxy)

Los Angeles to crack down on illegal dumping in alleys: A task force has been formed to address the problem of illegal dumping in Los Angeles, a problem that plagues South L.A. in particular. (Daily News)

South L.A. serial killer documentary debuts: Nick Broomfield’s documentary “Tales of the Grim Sleeper”, which tells the story of a serial killer who operated in South L.A. for years, debuts at the American Film Institute Fest. (L.A. Times)

 

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