South LA’s MLK hospital to open in June + LAPD diversity increases but community distrust remains



MLK hospital to openLAPD feature: South L.A.’s MLK hospital will open in June with a mission of serving the community in the era of the Affordable Care Act. (L.A. Times)

Distrust in LAPD remains: LAPD has increased the racial diversity of the police force in recent years, but building relationships with the community remains a complex issue for the department. (L.A. Times)

Former opponent sues assemblyman: Prophet Walker filed a lawsuit Wednesday against California assemblyman Mike Gibson for a campaign ad which was edited to show Walker holding a gun and wearing a hoodie to highlight his criminal record. (KPCC)

Modernist church for sale: Modernist architect Rudolph Schindler designed one church in his career. The South L.A. church is now on sale for $1.85 million. (Archinect)

South L.A. zip code deemed ‘war zone’: The 90011 zip code, which stretches from Washington Boulevard to Slauson Avenue and South Main street to Long Beach Boulevard, has a high rate of homicides and many victims and their families never receive justice. (Pasadena Star News)

2500 without power: A power outage Saturday affected 2,500 residents between approximately 90th and 104th streets. (My News L.A)

 

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