Today from noon to 5 p.m. - free burritos and a preview of a community amenity that's on the way! 

Have you heard the good news about the Hoover Union gateway triangle place park (the name has yet to be decided) that is being rethought, remodeled, reimagined and refunded?

Come by today and learn more. The next chance to get your ideas considered - 

Triangle Design Workshop:

Lewis Carter, 77, (right) and Jerome Smith, 71, (left) discovered a passion that boosted their health.

When Jerome Smith, 71, was in college, he admired the guys on the swim team.

 “They seemed to be the happiest and healthiest guys on campus,” he said. The team at his small college had a no-cut policy, so he joined, even though he did not have…

This free Health, Fitness and Family Fun Festival will be held on Saturday, April 26, 10am-2pm at Marting Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 3916 S. Western Ave.

Community Health Fair: Free dental and health screenings, diabetes, HIV, blood pressure…

Many don’t know they’re at risk, but having regular dental checkups is an important defense against oral cancer.

Oral cancer – cancer in the mouth, on the lips, or in the throat – is a complex disease, and many people don’t know they’re at risk for it, says Dr. Parish Sedghizadeh, a dentist at the Ostrow School of…

During November’s American Diabetes Month, USC dentist Dr. Piedad Suarez says patients can prevent the dental risks that diabetes brings.

More than a half-million people in Los Angeles County have diabetes. When a person with diabetes can’t control…

With the start of school comes an increased risk of kids hurting their teeth and mouths during activities, says Dr. Ramon Roges.

Dr. Roges is the director of the Urgent Care and Dental Trauma Clinic at the Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC and is also the team dentist for USC Trojan athletes. He is an endodontist – a dentist who specializes in treating the tissue…

 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 Pasquini
• Freshly squeezed fruit juices as well a fresh fruit smoothies
• High end sandwiches
• Farmers market…

Join us tomorrow for our design presentation and open house!



We're excited to welcome guest speaker Charlie Gandy, a livability expert who will speak about how redesigning Long Beach's streets for people has resulted in a stronger city, both economically and environmentally. Plus we'll have refreshments from local restaurants…

NANDC, the City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation & Parks, and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine are partnering to bring healthy lifestyles & family fun to the South LA Community:

A Health, Fitness, & Family Fun Festival

Sunday, April 7th, 2013, 1pm - 5pm

MLK Jr. Recreation Center

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The Raymond Avenue Neighborhood Garden will get a new name and be assured of a long life. Begun 5 years ago by local resident and volunteer Master Gardener Julie Burleigh, 24 families now grow food and enjoy interacting with nature in a space that blighted the neighborhood for years. In partnership with the L.A. Neighborhood Land Trust (LANLT), the garden’s future has been secured with a donation to acquire the property. Please join Julie, the gardeners and the LANLT as we dedicate the Erica…

In this seasonal walk series, The Children's Nature Institute will lead a walk to a local community garden and farmers market in one round-trip excursion.…

Earth Day South LA 2012 – Free Family Event! – April 14th – 11am to 4pm -  Normandie Ave Elementary School 4505 S. Raymond Ave, LA, CA 90045. Enter the…

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The 2012 Spring into Health Event promises to be even more fun than last year - with moon bounces, tree giveaways, dental screenings and an egg hunt. C'mon down!.

Spring Into Health,

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WHAT: The University of Southern California Community Health Involvement Project (CHIP) is holding its third free annual health fair for families surrounding the USC area. This event will offer: free health screenings, free food, fun and games, live entertainment and information on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.



Offered will be free screenings for blood pressure,…

Sabores Yucatecos: A Culinary Tour of the Yucatán is the latest offering from celebrated Chef Gilberto Cetina, who gave us Chichen Itza restaurant in Mercado la Paloma near Exposition Park.

Long a Jonathan Gold…

KABC takes note of the youth in South L.A. who "soar to new heights to help spark community awareness about a fitness…

The holiday extravaganza marks the debut of FOCUSfish, an initiative that teaches aerial performance to South LA students as a fitness program - check out this video:

But wait there's more:

• Mr. Holland's Opus award winning band leader Vince Womack will lead the Fosay jazz band in a tribute to Duke Ellington.

• Art Installation and Live Art by…