Aqeela Sherills says his mission is “to provide a set of quality services, especially food.” The 3 Worlds Café, named for three of South Los Angeles’ historic ethnic groups, is a place for residents to gather, invest in and transform their neighborhood.
South LA caregivers want equal treatment + LA City Council to remove ‘tiny houses’
September 11, 2015 By Leave a Comment
South Los Angeles caregivers are almost twice as likely to live at or below the poverty line, according to a study. | Photo by Marisa Zocco
As South LA families struggle to raise their relatives’ kids, some want equal treatment: A recently passed law will allow foster parents who are related to their foster children to get the same financial support as non-related caregivers. Local residents took their concerns to the state congress after a report from the Administration for Children and Family Services showed relative caregivers for foster children in South Los Angeles are more likely to be impoverished than in other parts of the state. (Southern California Public Radio)
LA City Council seeks legal advice on removing ‘tiny houses’: Los Angeles City officials are looking to remove tiny houses made for the homeless. The houses have popped up across South Los Angeles and San Pedro, creating tensions between residents, city government and homeless advocates. (Daily News)
‘South Bureau Homicide’ Trailer Follows Detectives in South Central L.A. (Exclusive Video): South Bureau Homicide, a documentary on the relationship between the Los Angeles Police Department and the citizens of South Central LA, will debut at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film features community leaders and highlights the issues surrounding the violence of the 1990s. (Hollywood Reporter)
SoCal air board restricts urban oil fields + South LA cardiologist and community activist dies
September 8, 2015 By Leave a Comment
A view of the Budlong oil drilling site. | Matt Tinoco
Southern California air board puts new restrictions on urban oil fields: Southern California oil companies have been ordered by the South Coast Air Quality Management District to improve communications with neighbors regarding odor complaints. South LA has several active oil drilling sites that have caused health and noise problems for residents. (Los Angeles Times)
James Mays dies at 77; South L.A. cardiologist and community activist: James Mays, a local activist, passed away due to complications from lung disease. Mays was a cardiologist and also started several community outreach programs to help families in South Los Angeles. (Los Angeles Times)
Los Angeles midwives aim to end racial disparities at birth: African American midwives are working in underserved areas to give pregnant mothers and their children the best shot at life. A South LA birthing center is working to make pregnancy and birth more affordable. (Al Jazeera America)
Garcetti and Beck say city is working to halt rise in homicides: Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Police Chief Charlie Beck held an emergency summit to address rising violence in South Los Angeles over the past month. The city is working with local community leaders and organizations to stop the sharp increase homicides. (Los Angeles Times)
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)
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).
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
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)
