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KPCC asks: Have you been priced out of a neighborhood?

L.A. neighborhoods are changing: Demographics shift. Businesses open and shutter. Residents are forced to adapt and, sometimes, move. In February, KPCC's Crawford Family Forum went to Highland Park—a rapidly changing neighborhood—to hold an an off-site conversation focused on "Changing Neighborhoods: Tradition, Transition, and Gentrification in L.A." (Click the …See More
Mar 7
Ashley Alvarado's blog post was featured

KPCC asks: How has mental illness affected your life?

Tragedies like the Sandy Hook shooting strike, and the country turns its attention to mental illness. But this is a conversation that needs to go deeper and last longer. KPCC journalists want Southern California community members to lead the conversation.Tell us: How has mental illness affected your life?It's confidential, and a KPCC journalist will reply by email. Nothing you share is aired or published without your…See More
Feb 22
Ashley Alvarado posted a blog post

KPCC asks: How has mental illness affected your life?

Tragedies like the Sandy Hook shooting strike, and the country turns its attention to mental illness. But this is a conversation that needs to go deeper and last longer. KPCC journalists want Southern California community members to lead the conversation.Tell us: How has mental illness affected your life?It's confidential, and a KPCC journalist will reply by email. Nothing you share is aired or published without your…See More
Feb 22
Ashley Alvarado posted a blog post

Do you suffer from an 'invisible' condition like migraines or rheumatoid arthritis?

Do you or a loved one suffer from an illness like migraines, rheumatoid arthritis or chronic fatigue syndrome? KPCC reporter José Martinez is working on a series of stories that look at…See More
Feb 15
Ashley Alvarado commented on Ashley Alvarado's blog post What are the sounds unique to University Park?
"Thanks, Liliana! Is there any way you'd want to click on the link and write your note in the form? It better allows the station to track responses, and one of our producers may want to follow up directly with you. The links up above. But you…"
Jan 31
Ashley Alvarado's blog post was featured

What are the sounds unique to University Park?

Every neighborhood has a soundscape, a mélange of musical and sometimes nonmusical noises all its own. Whether it's music, birds, car horns or ice cream trucks, KPCC's Take Two morning show wants to feature those sounds (good and bad) that provide a soundtrack to your every day. We have created a short set of questions and a way to record and upload audio. Click …See More
Jan 30
Ashley Alvarado posted a blog post

What are the sounds unique to University Park?

Every neighborhood has a soundscape, a mélange of musical and sometimes nonmusical noises all its own. Whether it's music, birds, car horns or ice cream trucks, KPCC's Take Two morning show wants to feature those sounds (good and bad) that provide a soundtrack to your every day. We have created a short set of questions and a way to record and upload audio. Click …See More
Jan 30
Ashley Alvarado is now a member of University Park Family
Jan 4

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A little about me:
I'm the public engagement editor for 89.3 KPCC, Southern California Public Radio. And I'm always interested in learning more about different neighborhoods.
Your University Park secret:
I went to USC.
Who referred you?
Eddie North-Hager
Profession:
Journalist
School you attend:
USC alumna
Favorite local restaurant:
Cafe 84 (shh)

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KPCC asks: Have you been priced out of a neighborhood?

Posted on March 7, 2013 at 2:48pm 0 Comments

L.A. neighborhoods are changing: Demographics shift. Businesses open and shutter. Residents are forced to adapt and, sometimes, move. 

In February, KPCC's Crawford Family Forum went to Highland Park—a rapidly changing neighborhood—to hold an an off-site conversation focused on "Changing Neighborhoods: Tradition, Transition, and Gentrification in L.A." (Click the …

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KPCC asks: How has mental illness affected your life?

Posted on February 22, 2013 at 9:57am 0 Comments

Tragedies like the Sandy Hook shooting strike, and the country turns its attention to mental illness. But this is a conversation that needs to go deeper and last longer. KPCC journalists want Southern California community members to lead the conversation.

Tell us: How has mental illness affected your…

Continue

Do you suffer from an 'invisible' condition like migraines or rheumatoid arthritis?

Posted on February 11, 2013 at 1:10pm 0 Comments

Do you or a loved one suffer from an illness like migraines, rheumatoid arthritis or chronic fatigue syndrome? KPCC reporter José Martinez is working on a series of stories that…

Continue

What are the sounds unique to University Park?

Posted on January 30, 2013 at 9:03am 2 Comments

Every neighborhood has a soundscape, a mélange of musical and sometimes nonmusical noises all its own. Whether it's music, birds, car horns or ice cream trucks, KPCC's Take Two morning show wants to feature those sounds (good and bad) that provide a soundtrack to your every day. 

We have created a short set of questions and a way to record and upload audio. 

Click …

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"Caribbean Gems" an Afternoon of Stories and Song by Yvette Brandy at Institute of Musical Arts

June 23, 2013 from 3pm to 5pm
June is National Caribbean-American Heritage Month! To celebrate, the Institute of Musical Arts presents "Caribbean Gems", an Afternoon of Stories and Song by Yvette Brandy, on Sunday, June 23, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. When planning a trip to the Caribbean, the hardest part might be choosing which island to visit. We all know that the islands boast ocean breezes, warm white sand and crystal clear waters, but with such varying histories, cultures, and styles, how do you choose? Well, now you don’t…See More
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"Caribbean Gems" an Afternoon of Stories and Song by Yvette Brandy at Institute of Musical Arts

June 23, 2013 from 3pm to 5pm
June is National Caribbean-American Heritage Month! To celebrate, the Institute of Musical Arts presents "Caribbean Gems", an Afternoon of Stories and Song by Yvette Brandy, on Sunday, June 23, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. When planning a trip to the Caribbean, the hardest part might be choosing which island to visit. We all know that the islands boast ocean breezes, warm white sand and crystal clear waters, but with such varying histories, cultures, and styles, how do you choose? Well, now you don’t…See More
Jun 4
Dawn Clark-Johnson commented on University Park Family's blog post Bacaro owners to open another University Park eatery - Nature's Brew
"Woo-hoo!  Great News!  Love Bacaro.  I'm sure the new place will be just as great.  --- Dawn"
Jun 4
University Park Family's blog post was featured

Bacaro owners to open another University Park eatery - Nature's Brew

 Robert and Danny the owners of Bacaro LA, along with executive Chef Lior Hillel, are opening Nature's Brew, two doors down from the wine bar.Nature's Brew, 2316 S. Union Ave., is their "Coffee and Kitchen concept." What is the Coffee and Kitchen concept you ask?High end coffees including new age Intelligentsia and old school PasquiniFreshly squeezed fruit juices as well a fresh fruit smoothiesHigh end sandwichesFarmers market saladsBaked fish and grass-fed meatsDaily house baked…See More
Jun 4
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Bacaro owners to open another University Park eatery - Nature's Brew

 Robert and Danny the owners of Bacaro LA, along with executive Chef Lior Hillel, are opening Nature's Brew, two doors down from the wine bar.Nature's Brew, 2316 S. Union Ave., is their "Coffee and Kitchen concept." What is the Coffee and Kitchen concept you ask?High end coffees including new age Intelligentsia and old school PasquiniFreshly squeezed fruit juices as well a fresh fruit smoothiesHigh end sandwichesFarmers market saladsBaked fish and grass-fed meatsDaily house baked…See More
Jun 4
Valerie Washington is now a member of University Park Family
Jun 4

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