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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
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♥ FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
SEPT 21 & 22, 2019
Final deadline to apply July 15. 2019 for Dance Companies & Schools
A free family event featuring Dance, Music & Visual Arts/Crafts Booths, this year, our 13th, at Anderson Memorial Center in San Pedro. (an LA City Rec & Parks location attached to their senior center in San Pedro). In…
HUGH von KLEIST Duo - Jazz w/ Guest HIDEAKI TOKUNAGA @ The Whale and Ale - Sundays 5 - 7:30PM ~ *updatez*
"He-Day" - guitar "Heavy Sushi meets Wes Montgomery" | Hugh von Kleist - sax "loving music... blowin' gold..."
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TW&A: website -…
Mary Star High Girls Basketball Achieves Historic First
No one in anyone's wildest dreams six years ago that after 30 regular season games, the Mary Star High girls basketball team would accomplish something as a postseason run extended beyond the CIF-Southern Section.
When coach Victor Tuberosi took over the job at the start of the 2013-2014 season, the Stars eventually lost every single league game and…
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
OPEN SPACE OR OFFICE SPACE?
Reservoir Committee Meeting
Thursday, July 18, 7-9PM, The Goods Mart, 3140 Sunset Blvd.
At the June 5 Silver Lake Neighborhood Council Governing Board meeting, LADWP made a presentation that included info about their plan to install a modular, prefab office and parking lot for 30 next to the Silver Lake Reservoir in an area that is zoned for Open Space to bring in project managers of…
SILVER LAKE COMEDY FEST - COMEDIANS AND CHARITIES CELEBRATE FUN & LAUGHTER
Hey, Silver Lake Star readers, ready for some silliness tonight? We have access to a few complimentary tickets. At this point, call or text for details 323.304.8749. Great line up. Great causes. Details at…
ANNE-MARIE JOHNSON FIGHTS CRIME WITH PSYCHIC SIDEKICK
Anne-Marie Johnson has been of service to Silver Lake for years. Dedicating hours and energy, she lead the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council through years of decisions. This Silver Lake Star now starting in "The Inbetween" on NBC, Wednesdays at 10:00pm. …
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The 'new' World Stage [Concert Schedule] July 2019 "Summer Jazz Concert Series +" ~ *updatez*
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ContinueCNN TV: Wkend - July, Sat. 20th & Sun. 21st; News / Movies / Film / Show ~ *updatez*
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Whether to escape from the Great Depression, marvel at a world far, far away or be transported to a world filled…
LADIES LO❤️E LAUGHTER "♀ Comedy Show" @ The STAGE "Monthly - Longtime Stand-up - Sat., July 20th/every 3rd Sat. Night 9PM ~ *updatez*
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Presented by Dwight Trible, Executive Director non profit 501(c)(3) The 'new' World STAGE Art, Education & Performance Gallery "Winter Jazz Concert Series +" Featuring: LA's Funniest Female Comedians Nite ~
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ContinueCNN TV: Wkdaz - July; Sun 14th, Mon 15th thru Fri 19th - *updatez* ~ Debate Live Draw
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CNN TV: Wkdaz - Mon 8th thru Fri 12th - Special Reports Presents: Hidden Workforce: Undocumented in America *updatez* ~
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Mornin'/ Af'tanoon / Evenin' / Overnite - (except as indicated)
*time discrepancy, see below*
CNN TV: Sun., Jun. 7th "The Most Trusted Name News" + Original MOVIES Series Premieres - *updatez*
Posted by Jo- Koo of DojO- on July 7, 2019 at 5:50pm 0 Comments 0 Promotions
CNN TV Schedule: Wkdaze: Mon. Jul 1st thu Fri. 5th + "TGIF" *BIDEN Interview* ~ *updatez*
Posted by Jo- Koo of DojO- on July 5, 2019 at 9:21pm 0 Comments 0 Promotions
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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
The World Stage· DwighTrible Presents: July 2019 "Summer Jazz Concert Series +" [SCHEDULE] ~ *updatez* "The Village LIVES!" - Eddie North-Hager, LeimertParkBeat.com
Presented by Dwight Trible, Executive Director The 'new' World STAGE Art, Education & Performance Gallery non-profit 501(c)(3)…
LADIES LOVE LAUGHTER "Comedy Show!" @ The STAGE [Every 3rd Sat. Nite] "Safe, Good Satdaz Nite ~ *updatez*
Presented by Dwight Trible, Executive Director non profit 501(c)(3) The 'new' World STAGE Art, Education & Performance Gallery "Spring Jazz Concert Series +"
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Latest Activity
CNN TV: Wkdaz - July; Sun 14th, Mon 15th thru Fri 19th - *updatez* ~ Debate Live Draw
3 MORE SOUNDS CD Release
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
USC parent pleads guilty to fraud conspiracy, faces recommended sentence of 15 months
USC parent Toby MacFarlane pleaded guilty to fraud conspiracy in federal court in Boston Friday, the Los Angeles Times reported. Prosecutors recommend MacFarlane, an insurance executive, spend 15 months in prison with one year of supervised release, pay a fine of $95,000 and restitution in the amount determined by the court at sentencing and forfeit […]
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Union withdraws petition, drops charges against Roski
The Service Employees International Union Local 721 has withdrawn its petition to represent Roski School of Art and Design faculty, Provost Michael Quick announced June 19. The SEIU will also drop pending charges against USC regarding unfair labor practices. “What this means for Roski and all other schools, is that Academic Senate, faculty committees and […]
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USC, UCLA student governments call for transparency
USC and UCLA’s graduate and undergraduate student governments released a joint statement June 17 denouncing both schools’ treatment of campus sexual assault issues. The statement comes on the heels of the arrest of a UCLA gynecologist and after a judge approved a settlement with USC for victims of George Tyndall. “[We,] who collectively represent […]
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ECCLA - Connecting South LA Teachers
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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…
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
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