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February 28, 2021 at 12am to March 5, 2021 at 3am – KPFK
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South L.A. out in force for the 2016 Kingdom Day Parade
The South L.A. community gathered Monday to celebrate culture, heritage and civil rights during the 2016 Kingdom Day Parade.Afterschool programs teach students tech as LAUSD restructures
Many groups are trying to increase the exposure to technology and its practical applications in daily life to students living in South Los Angeles.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.
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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.
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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…
Silver Lake Star
HOPE FOR UNITY ART SHOW AT NEUTRA GALLERY
Silver Lake's Neutra Gallery features an exhibition inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr., Bobby Kennedy, Black Lives Matter and Silver Lake diversity. Organized by Steve Meek of the Los Feliz & Silver Lake Community Guide and sponsored by Baller Art Ware, children to adults expressed how they identified with a world of…
COMEDY PAUSE presented by Silver Lake Chamber of Commerce and Comic Cure
The Silver Lake Chamber welcomes businesses, associations ... the neighborhood! to enjoy a Pause on 2020 for laughter and friendship. Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYsdO-prTktHdctHy6ayFUsDpYZX5_cmurV…
RESOURCES FOR SILVER LAKE / LOS ANGELES
https://www.silverlakechamber.com/blog
The Silver Lake Chamber of Commerce just posted a list of COVID-19 resources for businesses and employees. They also have posted resources in the Silver Lake area for community members. Please advise them of updates, whether…
Blog Posts
Jsun Borne talks Midwest Rap, Passion for Hip Hop, & Violence in Chicago
Posted by Mistah Wilson on March 1, 2021 at 11:32am 0 Comments 1 Promotion
Mistah Wilson caught up with Chicago rapper Jsun Borne for an exclusive interview on Midwest Rap, Passion for Hip Hop, & Violence in Chicago. You can find his latest album on Soundcloud below and reach out to him on Instagram.…
Michael Carey talks Southern Music, Gumbo, & His Latest Single "No Doubt About It"
Posted by Mistah Wilson on March 1, 2021 at 11:08am 0 Comments 0 Promotions
Latest News: Andrew Yang - Town Hall on Hate Violence Sun., Feb. 21st Live Stream 4PM PT
Posted by Jo- Koo of DojO- on March 1, 2021 at 1:10am 84 Comments 0 Promotions
CNN TV: Schedule / Wkend - Feb. '21, Sat. 20th PT; NEWs + Series: TUCCI & LINCOLN / COOPER-GATES Interview / PAUL-BLACKWELL *updatez*
Posted by Jo- Koo of DojO- on February 20, 2021 at 9:30am 0 Comments 0 Promotions
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TRANSFORM LA
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Community Based Learning…
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Foshay Learning Center M…
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Resources, restaurants and respites
Bacaro LA Wine Bar
The 2-9 Cafe
Rosso's Pizzeria
Ragazzi Room
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
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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Leimert Park Beat
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Latest Activity
GEORGIA ANNA MULDROW "Womens' History Month - Kick-Off" (Live Stream - Recordin') / Concert Series" *updatez*
University Park Schools
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
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
University Park Services and Officials
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
Student-run initiative promotes sustainability in fraternities
The initiative involves placing recycling bins and flyers in fraternity houses.
The post Student-run initiative promotes sustainability in fraternities appeared first on Daily Trojan.
IYA freshman co-creates cryptocurrency investment company
The start-up, Rari Capital, allows users to receive a high yield on their assets without the hassle of going to the bank.
The post IYA freshman co-creates cryptocurrency investment company appeared first on Daily Trojan.
Southern California Moot Court to offer class credit
Founded in 2019, the group equips members with public speaking and legal skills.
The post Southern California Moot Court to offer class credit appeared first on Daily Trojan.
ECCLA - Connecting South LA Teachers
Echo Park Online
Pasadena rapper KStone talks Childhood, Incarceration, and Music (Exclusive Interview)
Mistah Wilson: Yo KStone, what's good wit it! Thanks for coming thru for this exclusive interview with ThaWilsonBlock Magazine! Before we get further into it, what was it like growing up in Pasadena, CA and what does it mean to be from tha City of Roses?…
CicLAvia on SUNDAY 10/8/17
Friends:
The next CicLAvia is taking place this Sunday, October 8, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with hubs located in Chinatown, downtown Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, and right here in Echo Park.
The following streets in the 13th District will be closed during CicLAvia:
- Glendale Boulevard from Bellevue Avenue to Beverly…
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