Huge number of animals euthanized in South LA shelter + US communities are still rebranded to be ‘white friendly’

September 4, 2015 By Leave a Comment


Photo by David Smith (Flickr Creative Commons)

Photo by David Smith (Flickr Creative Commons)

More than 14,000 animals euthanized in L.A. last year: The South Los Angeles Animal Shelter counted the highest percentage of euthanization rates. The Los Angeles city Controller said its “troubling.” (My News LA)

Denali is a victory, but US communities are still rebranded to be ‘white friendly’: In light of the Alaskan mountain name change, residents of South LA discussed the name change the area underwent in the early 2000s. (The Guardian)

Firefighters battle marijuana dispensary in South LA: Firefighters tried to contain a fire on Tuesday on the 6000 block of Broadway. The fire was put out in 45 minutes and no injuries were reported. (NBC LA)

South LA leaders announce program to stop gang violence: Clergy members announced plans for a new program to lessen the crime in South Los Angeles. (KABC New).

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Provocative city appointments turn Huntington Park into immigration flashpoint + LA trash agency ordered to clear backlog of illegal dumping complaints

September 1, 2015 By Leave a Comment


Trash piled up by a street corner near Ellendale Place and Adams Blvd.| Photo by Jordyn Holman

Trash piled up by a street corner near Ellendale Place and Adams Blvd.| Photo by Jordyn Holman

Provocative city appointments turn California city into immigration flashpoint: A city council member in Huntington Park appointed two constituents, who are in the country illegally, to serve on the city advisory boards. This has created an outcry from community members, sparking a further debate on immigration laws. (Fox News Latino)

L.A. trash agency ordered to clear backlog of illegal dumping complaints: Prompted by an L.A. Times report earlier this month, Mayor Eric Garcetti’s office ordered the Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation to provide explanations for any disparities in service between neighborhoods. (LA

Times)

Magnitude 3.2 earthquake rattles southern Los Angeles County: A small earthquake was felt in Compton, Calif. on Monday. There were no reports of damage or injury. (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)

On Happy Meals, Two Buck Chuck and school gardens: Teaching professor LaVonna Lewis spoke to former Intersections South LA editor Daina Beth Solomon about food deserts and policies in South Los Angeles to improve them.  (LA Times)

Harris-Dawson Sets Visionary Agenda for Council District 8: Marqueece Harris-Dawson, the new councilmember for the city’s 8th district, shared his goals for the years ahead, working closely with the University of Southern California is one of them. (LA Sentinel)

 

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Fatal police interactions spark ‘Know Your Rights’ panel in Compton

August 28, 2015 By Leave a Comment


LA protests Ferguson grand jury decision | Charlie Magovern (Neon Tommy)

In response to recent alleged incidents of police brutality, panelists talked about how citizens should interact with the police.   | Charlie Magovern (Neon Tommy)

Educating residents on how to interact with law enforcement was at the top of the agenda for the “Know Your Rights” panel recently held in Compton. The event, held in the wake of the deaths of African Americans Sandra Bland and Sam DuBose, which involved police interactions that began as traffic stops that escalated in both cases. Panelists, pointing to these national headlines, stressed the importance of the black community knowing their civil rights in such situations.

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When an NBA all-star from South LA comes home + Councilman Price hosts grant-making training

August 27, 2015 By Leave a Comment


L.A. District 9 councilman Curren Price greets former mayor Antonio Villaraigosa after the groundbreaking. | Phoenix Tso/Neon Tommy

L.A. District 9 councilman Curren Price has helped with other initiatives around the University Park Campus. | Phoenix Tso/Neon Tommy

When an NBA all-star from South LA comes home: NBA star Russell Westbrook, who plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder, returned to his South L.A. neighborhood and talked to students at a 75th Street Elementary school. (Los Angeles Times)

Councilman Curren Price, Jr. hosts grant-making training for non-profits: The event held in Los Angeles Expo System responded to increasing needs of non-profits that serve South LA to more efficiently and effectively fund raise money. (Los Angeles Sentinel)

Three NFL teams all want to move to Los Angeles really badly: The city has not had a professional football team since the 1990s. Now, three teams are possibly vying for a spot in the city — with a stadium in Inglewood remaining on the list of potential spaces (Curbed LA)

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Honoring the man who broke golf’s color barrier + Social media are reshaping policing and conversations about violence

August 25, 2015 By Leave a Comment


Mark Ridley-Thomas | Rebecca Gibian

Mark Ridley-Thomas | Rebecca Gibian

Honoring the man who broke golf’s color barrier: Charlie Sifford, the athlete who broke golf’s color barrier by winning the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) Tour card in 1961, was honored posthumously when Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas named a street in South L.A. after him (Inglewood Today)

Social media are reshaping policing and conversations about violence: The Los Angeles Police Department says more people are posting graphic photos, even sometimes of murder scenes on social media. This is leading to conversations on how to regulate, if at all, pictures of violence on social media. (Los Angeles Times)

Dr. Dre apologizes to the ‘Women I’ve hurt’: The blockbuster movie “Straight Outta Compton” that came out last week was slammed by critics for not strongly depicting the misogyny of the group members. The outcry led to one of the group members and media giant Dr. Dre apologizing for his past instances, one which includes hitting a female journalist (The New York Times)

South Placer personalities reflect on influence, history behind ‘Straight Outta Compton’: A town 464 miles away from South Los Angeles reflects on the legacy of the 1980s and 1990s rap group N.W.A. left on their town. (Roseville & Granite Bay Press Tribune)

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Watts fresh food markets respond to community needs

August 14, 2015 By Leave a Comment


Healthy food options are sprouting in Watts.

The riots that occurred in Watts in 1965 left the community without stable and reliable restaurants and other food establishments. As this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Watt’s Riots, the community continues to rebuild and grow. One of those things growing is a farmer’s market, an exciting solution for healthy foods in the Watts community. Check out this video below to see how health educators bring a fresh new perspective to food options in Watts

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Additional neighborhood safety comes with Price

July 28, 2015 By Leave a Comment


Councilman Curren Price looks up at the new traffic signal on the corner of Figueroa Avenue and 56th Street.

Councilman Curren Price looks up at the new traffic light on Figueroa Avenue and 56th Street. | Photo by Marisa Zocco

 

Alysia Busher did not notice the new traffic signal near her daughter’s daycare as she navigated the pair’s way from the bus stop at Figueroa Avenue and 56th Street, having to cross the busy six-lane intersection.

The struggle to cross the street had become so routine that Busher dropped her daughter off before noticing Councilman Curren D. Price standing on the corner July 22 poised to speak to a dozen community members gathered to celebrate the new safety measure.

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South LA teacher earns national acclaim for ethnic studies advocacy

July 7, 2015 By Leave a Comment


The push to make ethnic studies a staple within the California education system received nationwide attention when a South Los Angeles teacher was named the National Education Association’s Social Justice Activist of the Year.

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Teaching to avoid riots

June 29, 2015 By Leave a Comment


This article was produced for Watts Revisited, a multimedia project launched by the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism that explores challenges facing South L.A. as we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1965 Watts Riots. Learn more at www.wattsrevisited.com.

Jay Davis stands in front of his class at Augustus Hawkins High School. | Photo by Anna-Cat Brigida

Jay Davis stands in front of his class at Augustus Hawkins High School. | Photo by Anna-Cat Brigida

When Jay Davis talks to his students about the 1965 riots, which broke out all around his South L.A. campus, he wants to make sure it is not just a history lesson. Instead, he pushes his students to use the images to talk about the history, understand the factors that provoked rioting and decide what role they would play in history. [Read more…]

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Supreme Court strikes does LA law on police access to hotel registers + Bernard Parks looks to the finish line

June 24, 2015 By Leave a Comment


Bernard Parks, councilman for District 8 | Stephanie Monte

Bernard Parks, councilman for District 8 | Stephanie Monte

Supreme Court strikes does LA law on police access to hotel registers: After a campaign from the Los Angeles Lodging Association, which represents small, family-owned motels in South L.A., the U.S. Supreme Court struck down at Los Angeles ordinance that requires hotels to maintain a guest register subject to police inspection. (Wall Street Journal)

Bernard Parks, City Hall’s Lone Wolf, Looks to the Finish Line: Councilmember Bernard Parks will end his 50-year civil service career when he terms out of office on June 30. His son has put together a 110-minute documentary about his father’s life’s work (DT News)

Police Make Arrest in Shooting of Teen Over His Red Shoes: Four people have been arrested in the case involving a 19-year-old from South LA who was allegedly killed over the color of his shoes. The mother of the victim, Tavin Terrell Price, said, “I want to thank God for answering me prayer for justice for my son.” (KTLA)

 

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