The numbers at Green Grounds Dig-Ins have been increasing each month.  New Green Grounder Christina writes, "Ricardo’s was my first dig-in and I had the most amazing time! ... I brought my little sister along ... It was great!"

May's Dig-In on La Salle Ave (Vermont…

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The African American Firefighter Museum in Los Angeles opened in 1997. Black firemen have served LA for more than 100 years, starting with Sam Haskins, who was hired in 1892 and killed while responding to a fire in 1895, according to the museum's website.

The…

On our bikes, maybe two dozen of us rode from Mercado La Palmoa to the 24th Street Theatreand the Velaslavasay Theater to the So Fresh FAME church farmers market.

Along the way, muralist Cauhtemoc shared the stories behind his work that beautifies our neighborhood.

Folk Art Bike Tours mix an…

USC Kid Watch Safety Fair - “In Honor of Our Volunteers” - is Saturday June 4 in Founder’s Park on the USC Campus.

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Once a year, USC Government and Civic Engagement demonstrate their appreciation to more than 800 Kid…

Los Angeles City Planning Director Michale LoGrande is coming to the transformed MLK Park at Western at 6 p.m. June 13.

Commiunity Coaltion Sut LA is organizing the "conversation" with the person in charge of planning for our neighborhood and priorities for the city.

This is someone who has power and he's here to listen to our needs for our community. Come and ask some questions and offer some opinions.

MLK Rec…

It is difficult to distinguish which one (Concord/Discord or Discord/Concord) as the valid idea when you see pictures like the one presented here. However, let me assure you with the upmost sincerity that the right frame of mind is found in Concord/Discord.

            Thanks to Manual Arts students like Alexis (seen in picture) the Manual Arts High School…

Folk Art Bike Tours mix an exploration of art, neighborhoods and community gathering spots.

This time the focus is on West Adams, one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city - historic houses, murals, creative spaces and food starting at Mercado La Paloma and heading to 24th Street Theatre.



This ride is co-led by Heidi Zeller of…

A three-car train will be tested on the new Expo Rail Line this week on the tracks from Vermont Avenue to National Boulevard from 5 to 10 p.m. today through Thursday, according to Stacy S. Yamato of Metro.

The train will stop at all intersections and flaggers will be present.

Dancers from 6th thru 12th grade witll have an opportunity to perform Tuesday, May 31st at 7 p.m. at the ANNUAL DANCE CONCERT at West Adams Prep High School Auditorium at 7 p.m. located at 1500 W. Washington Blvd.

 Tickets for this great performance are available at the 32nd Street School Main Office 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and may be purchased IN ADVANCE ONLY for $5

Musicians and Choir members perform on our campus/822…

With the second week of archiving behind us, we find the real jewels of Manual Arts High School—the student body willingness to work hard to preserve the reach history bestowed on to them. With the help of senior high school student Alexis, the archiving portion of the Manual Arts High School collection is running smoothly and on schedule to be finished by the end of June.  

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This past weekend, Blazer's staff and families, joined forces to make floral arrangements on Mother's Day to sell.  Mercado La Paloma welcomed us with open arms and let us set up shop.  We had a wonderful time and will be getting ready to do it again next weekend.  Graduations are coming up, buy your loved ones a bouquet for their ceremony or any other occasion. …

*SPRING CLEANING IN THE 8TH



Via Councilman Parks' newsletter: "Last Saturday, Councilmember Parks and 8th District staff joined 135 volunteers - some as young as 8 years old - to clean up areas throughout the Great 8th! Our Spring Cleaning was a huge success! Special thanks goes to Morman Helping Hands, Public Works, Community Volunteers, Neighborhood…

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The Center South LA, Communisty Services Unlimited had an amazing event for Earth Day at Normandie Avenue Elementary as hundreds made Bug Catchers, I Love Earth Day Hearts, Earth Day T-shirts, and teaching an awesome Dance Class!



*All photos by the amazing Patty Courtland

Over a hundred artists participated in…