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Multimedia Journalist Germany Kent Honored as first African American Woman to receive prestigious Sigma Delta Chi Award for Online Independent Deadline Reporting

Germany Kent is an American print and television journalist, radio personality, author, and producer. Her 2018 coverage of the mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, California won the Sigma Delta Chi in Online Independent Deadline Reporting; Kent is the first African American woman to achieve this honor in this category from the Society of Professional Journalists.

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reDiscover Center’s Tinkering Camps Filling Fast

 LOS ANGELES, CA: reDiscover Center, LA’s largest public kids makerspace, is proud to announce enrollment for their 10 week summer camp season is nearing capacity. The camps, called “Tinkering School LA,” are held at reDiscover Center’s main location on Washington Blvd. in Culver City and at satellite locations in Manhattan Beach, Los Feliz, and Pacific Palisades.

 

“Tinkering School LA has been extremely popular here at reDiscover since we started the camps in 2011,” stated…

Culver City Elks recognize the new Elk of the Year and other tireless members

Culver City Elks Lodge #1917 held their awards ceremony Friday night, celebrating the achievements of our local members throughout the 2018 year.

Genevieve Santiesteban earned the title of Elk of the Year with her tireless work on the activities we held throughout the…

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San Pedro News Pilot

San Pedro's Renee Ketner Is 2020 CIF-LACS Scholar Athlete Of The Year

Announced in mid-May, San Pedro High School senior Renee Ketner was bestowed upon the highest individual honor by the CIF-Los Angeles City Section as the 2019-2020 Female Scholar Athlete Of The Year.

Ketner's athletic prowess at San Pedro will be notably remembered for being on four straight undefeated Marine League championship teams for soccer, and…

San Pedro Prep Sports 2019-2020 Final Year In Review

San Pedro News Pilot 2019-2020 Prep Sports Players Of The Year
Football: Joshua Ward (San Pedro).
Girls Volleyball: Sammie Sabra & Serena Ramirez (Mary Star)
Boys Basketball: Ian Hietala (San Pedro).
Girls Basketball: Isabella Serrano & Sarah Leyba (Mary Star).
Boys Soccer: Billy Lopez (San…

Class Of 2020 Spotlight: San Pedro Baseball Infielder Joshua Duarte

As we continue this special San Pedro News Pilot Class Of 2020 Spotlight feature series on student athletes at the San Pedro-based high schools whose senior years were cut short due to the coronavirus, here is our feature on San Pedro High School baseball infielder.

In three years time, Duarte has carved his own path in a very…

Culver City Times

Multimedia Journalist Germany Kent Honored as first African American Woman to receive prestigious Sigma Delta Chi Award for Online Independent Deadline Reporting

Germany Kent is an American print and television journalist, radio personality, author, and producer. Her 2018 coverage of the mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, California won the Sigma Delta Chi in Online Independent Deadline Reporting; Kent is the first African American woman to achieve this honor in this category from the Society of Professional Journalists.

 …

reDiscover Center’s Tinkering Camps Filling Fast

 LOS ANGELES, CA: reDiscover Center, LA’s largest public kids makerspace, is proud to announce enrollment for their 10 week summer camp season is nearing capacity. The camps, called “Tinkering School LA,” are held at reDiscover Center’s main location on Washington Blvd. in Culver City and at satellite locations in Manhattan Beach, Los Feliz, and Pacific Palisades.

 

“Tinkering School LA has been extremely popular here at reDiscover since we started the camps in 2011,” stated…

Culver City Elks recognize the new Elk of the Year and other tireless members

Culver City Elks Lodge #1917 held their awards ceremony Friday night, celebrating the achievements of our local members throughout the 2018 year.

Genevieve Santiesteban earned the title of Elk of the Year with her tireless work on the activities we held throughout the…

Silver Lake Star

Scribes One on Why He Moved from Seattle to Los Angeles "I Don't Regret The Move"

Holy Week at Silver Lake Church

Join us for a week of Easter activities!  
- Maundy Thursday Worship Service // A celebration of togetherness // Kids program included // 6:30pm @ SLCC
- Good Friday Homeless Lunch // Serve Jesus by serving a meal to unhoused neighbors // 12-2pm @ Bond Park in Atwater Village
- Easter Sunday // Egg Hunt and Potluck…

SILVER LAKE WRITER HONORED AT HOLLYWOOD AWARDS EVENT

 

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Vocalist ALLEN SAVORY aka SOVORY "Concert Series: Livestream 'n Archived & Live In-House Audience" @ The 'new' World STAGE Fri Aug 19th, 8PM PT *updatez* [Next up: Danny JANKLOW 8/26]

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Allen Savory aka Sovory is a platinum-selling singer-songwriter-producer turned spiritual practitioner.

   He discovered his gift of singing @ the age of three in his father's church. After years of singing gospel, he set out alone for LA to become an artist & share his songs w/ the world. Despite being…
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Babbalade Olamina "Concert Series: Livestream & In-Person Audience" 8/12/22 8PM PT @ The 'new' World STAGE *updatez* [Next-up: ALLEN SAVORY aka SOVORY 8/19]

Posted by Jo- Koo of DojO- on August 18, 2022 at 11:55pm 0 Comments

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Babalade Olamina aka Sherman McKinney III - multi-instrumental-vocalist

Baba Alade, grew up in Watts, California & approaches his folk/ blues from his urban roots, armed w/ Banjo in-hand. Baba is a poetic wordsmith who sings of love, lost & found through sweet melodies that resonate in your mind. While the tunes ring w/ the sweetness of…

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CNN TV: Schedule / Wkend - Aug., 2022 - Sat. 20th, PT; NEWs + SMERCONISH / Extraordinary: Billy Joel & Francis Ford Coppola w/ ZAKARIA *updatez*

Posted by Jo- Koo of DojO- on August 18, 2022 at 11:45pm 0 Comments

 

 + Anchor/Hosts: Christi PAUL & Victor BLACKWELL / Michael SMERCONISH -…

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CNN TV: Wkend - Su., Aug. 14th, 2022 PT - News + Premiere Episodes: PATAGONIA & UNITED SHADES of AMERICA w/ BELL *updatez*

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KRCL | 'Out & Proud Salt Lake' with United Shades of America's W. Kamau ...  (Series)

 + Anchor/Host(s): BLACKWELL & PAUL / PHILLIP / TAPPER &/or BASH / ZAKARIA / STELTER…
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CNN TV: Schedule / Wkend - Aug., 2022 - Sat. 13th, PT; NEWs + SMERCONISH / Marathon (6x) Episodes: PATAGONIA *updatez*

Posted by Jo- Koo of DojO- on August 13, 2022 at 6:52pm 0 Comments

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 + News Anchor/Hosts - PAUL & BLACKWELL / SMERCONISH ~.

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"The Creator's Musician" Roberto Miranda "Concert Series: Livestream & In-Person Audience" 8/5/22 8PM PT @ The 'new' World STAGE *updatez* [Next: Babalade Olamina 8/12}

Posted by Jo- Koo of DojO- on August 7, 2022 at 11:30pm 0 Comments

JazzPOP: Roberto Miranda Quartet | Hammer Museum

Roberto Miranda, septet leader - arranger, composer, director & educator / bassist, conguero & voice 

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[What'd I Say?]  Interview: …

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CNN TV: Wkend - Su., Aug. 7th, 2022 PT - News + What Really Happened in UVALDE?·PATAGONIA·UNITED SHADES of America W. Kamau BELL *updatez*

Posted by Jo- Koo of DojO- on August 7, 2022 at 3:32pm 0 Comments

CNN's tweet - "Join @AndersonCooper for a new investigation - What ...

Watch Patagonia: Life on the Edge of the World Season 1 Episode 2 ...

 + Anchor/Host(s): BLACKWELL & PAUL / PHILLIP / TAPPER &/or BASH / ZAKARIA / STELTER…

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CNN TV: Schedule / Wkend - Aug., 2022 - Sat. 6th, PT; NEWs + SMERCONISH / Series Encores; Patagonia, United Shades of America & Reframed Marilyn Monroe x4 *updatez*

Posted by Jo- Koo of DojO- on August 5, 2022 at 6:39am 1 Comment

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University Avenue Farmers Market
Tuesdays 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Jefferson and Hoover


Expo Center / CSU Produce Stand
Thursdays 3 - 5 pm
3980 Menlo Ave. at Martin Luther King Blvd. in front of the pool
F.A.M.E. Church Farmers Market, parking lot on the southwestern corner, every Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Expo Park Farmers Market
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays
South lawn of Natural History Museum

Adams/Vermont Farmers Market
2 - 5 p.m. Wednesdays
1432 W. Adams
323-777-1755
L.A. Urban Oasis Farmers Market
5010 11th Avenue
323-291-8748
7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturdays
Central Avenue

8 a.m. - noon Saturdays
Carver Middle School
4410 McKinley at Vernon 90011
Trojan Fresh Market

11 a.m. - 4p.m. Thursdays
USC campus - Alumni Park

Exposition Park 160 acres of culture and green space in the middle of a metropolis


Expo Center - an Olympic-sized pool, a kids pool with water features and a gym
Expo Park Farmers Market
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays
South lawn of Natural History Museum

California Science Center California African American Museum
Natural History Museum of LA CountyRose GardenAhmanson Senior Center
Parsons Preschool

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Rosa Parks Villa senior living now taking apps

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USC Farmers Market every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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CNN TV: Schedule / Wkend - Aug., 2022 - Sat. 20th, PT; NEWs + SMERCONISH / Extraordinary: Billy Joel & Francis Ford Coppola w/ ZAKARIA *updatez*

  + Anchor/Hosts: Christi PAUL & Victor BLACKWELL / Michael SMERCONISH -CNN Newsroom Live (CNNI)12am~2am PTThe latest news from around the world..New Day Saturday3am~5am PTChristi Paul & Victor Blackwell bring you the latest news, weather & high interest stories…See More
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What's Hot @ The 'new' World STAGE "Concert Series + 'N Livestreams/Archives" Aug. 2022 *updatez* [Soft Re-opennin': (ltd.) In-House Audience] at The World Stage

July 29, 2022 at 8pm to August 31, 2022 at 9pm
Concert Series: Livestream/Archives & In-House Audience ·Fri. nites wkly · 8PM PT · Artist Support Fee: Donation Based.Hot off the desk of DwighTrible, Executive Director.AUGUST: 5th Bassist Roberto Miranda12th Multi-Instrumentalist *…See More
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Vocalist ALLEN SAVORY aka SOVORY "Livestream 'n Archived & Live In-House Audience" *updatez* [TONIGHT]

[Livestream or In-Person Audience or Live-Recordin' Archives] (ltd. seats w/ Artist Support Fee - donation based).The World Stage: Website / EVENTS CALENDAR -…
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Vocalist ALLEN SAVORY aka SOVORY "Concert Series: Livestream 'n Archived & Live In-House Audience" @ The 'new' World STAGE Fri Aug 19th, 8PM PT *updatez* [Next up: Danny JANKLOW 8/26]

Allen Savory aka Sovory is a platinum-selling singer-songwriter-producer turned spiritual practitioner.   He discovered his gift of singing @ the age of three in his father's church. After years of singing gospel, he set out alone for LA to become an artist & share his songs w/ the world. Despite being told he was "too overweight to make it," he beat the odds &…See More
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"Re: Steal not get'n my wkly e-mailed metalJazz.com (regularly) - ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ "NO0o" Virtual live review: Roberto Miranda Septet @ (T)he ('new') World Stage, August 5, 2022. Links: L.A. performances (8/12…"
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Babbalade Olamina "Concert Series: Livestream & In-Person Audience" 8/12/22 8PM PT @ The 'new' World STAGE *updatez* [Next-up: ALLEN SAVORY aka SOVORY 8/19]

 Babalade Olamina aka Sherman McKinney III - multi-instrumental-vocalistBaba Alade, grew up in Watts, California & approaches his folk/ blues from his urban roots, armed w/ Banjo in-hand. Baba is a poetic wordsmith who sings of love, lost & found through sweet melodies that resonate in your mind. While the tunes ring w/ the sweetness of a child they reflect the wisdom of an elder. He has played w/…See More
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University Park Schools

Foshay Learning Center, a K-12 school, which was named one of America's Best Schools by Newsweek and the Washington Post

Manual Arts High School became an Innovation Design School in 2008

32nd Street/USC Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School is one of the the most popular magnet schools in the LAUSD

Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center School, designed by renowned architect Thom Mayne, is a collaboration between the California Science Center and LAUSD

John W. Mack Elementary School opened in 2005 and is named in honor of the man who headed the Los Angeles Urban League for 36 years

Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary School

Norwood Street Elementary School has its own Farmers Market

Vermont Avenue Elementary School

St. Vincent School opened in 1911 and is the second oldest school in Los Angeles

St. Agnes Parish School just created a new website

University Park Services and Officials

311 call this number for all non-emergency needs. The operator, who is there 24 hours a day, can transfer you to the department that should help answer your questions and solve your problems. It works.

Councilwoman Jan Perry and her personal website.

Councilman Bernard Parks.

County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas.

North Area Neighborhood Development Council website and blog.

Daily Trojan

Eight fraternities disaffiliate, form independent interfraternity council

Despite warnings from the University, the new University Park IFC aims to continue rushing new members, including first-semester freshmen, this fall.

The post Eight fraternities disaffiliate, form independent interfraternity council appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Student Health will not require second booster shot

USC will begin the first academic year since 2019 without a mask mandate.

The post Student Health will not require second booster shot appeared first on Daily Trojan.

Search for DPS leader prolonged to late fall 

The position title has been changed from executive
director/chief to assistant vice president/chief of public safety.

The post Search for DPS leader prolonged to late fall  appeared first on Daily Trojan.

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An Educator's Walk in the Park

LA Times Festival of Books at USC!

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