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Afterschool programs teach students tech as LAUSD restructures
January 14, 2016 By Leave a Comment
When Jonathan Marcelino’s parents told him he could either own a computer or a cell phone, the decision was not difficult for the 17-year-old to make.
As the eldest of four children born to Mexican immigrants living on a tight budget in Nickerson Gardens, a Watts public housing project, Marcelino knew that although he would have liked to have a phone to regularly text friends, a computer would be more productive.
“Regardless of where I go, I want to study computer science,” he said. “I want to do cool stuff, make money and then do a nonprofit. That’s why you don’t see me running with a phone.”
The lack of exposure to technology and its practical applications in daily life is a reality many students living in and around South Los Angeles face, Marcelino said.
Powerball’s darkside + Roy Choi’s LocoL to open in Watts
January 13, 2016 By Leave a Comment
The California state line south of Las Vegas was hopping tonight because you can’t buy tickets in Nevada. | Frank Gruber, Flickr Creative Commons
Some see a dark side to Powerball frenzy — the toll on poor players
Although one expert called the lottery “a cheap way to buy a license to fantasize,” for lower-income families, the lottery indirectly costs more than just $1 to play. (LA Times)
Daniel Patterson and Roy Choi’s LocoL Opens January 18 in Watts
The first 100 people to visit the location will receive a free swag bag and free food. (LA Eater)
