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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…

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.

*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…

The Electric Lawn Mower Exchange Program allows residents to turn in their working gas-powered lawn mower and purchase a new cordless rechargeable electric mower at a discounted price. Using a typical gas mower for one year…

March of Dimes Walk for Babies on Saturday, April 30, begins at 39th, Street, east to Hill Street, and then north to Venice Boulevard from 8 AM until 1 PM. 

STREET CLOSURES

Martin Luther King Boulevard at Figueroa Street, north to Exposition Boulevard
The HOV lane off ramp at 39th Street and Figueroa Street
Hill Street, north to Venice Boulevard

It's never been easier to affect the future of local, state and national politics than it is right now.

For the first time in California, a commission of citizens will choose the boundaries for legislative districts, taking that responsibility out of the hands of politicians with vested party interests.

And the…

University parking will be available for $10.00, however, given the anticipated crowd of over 150,000, organizers encourage use of public transportation.

USC is also offering free shuttle service from the following locations:

- Norwood Elementary School

- Foshay Learning Center

- Bravo Medical Magnet High School

- Sheridan Elementary…

*Editor's note: I have to give props to the intrepid and persistent Leslie Evans, the chair of the Public Safety Commission for the North Area Neighborhood Development Council. Though I have only been on the neighborhood council for less than a year, it is clear the neighborhoods around USC, University Park and West Adams are safer and less blighted because of Leslie. The removal of this recycling center is one of his bigger triumphs - but his list of accomplishments is very long and we all…

Via USC Transportation -

April 30th through May 1st, USC will be hosting the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books.  This event is expected to attract 180,000 visitors over the course of the two days.  Please expect heavy traffic in the area during the festival and during the set up and tear down periods for the exhibitions.  Increased traffic is expected from 5:00 a.m. to…

Don't let the name fool you - the Brewery Artwalk is focused on showcasing the art in one of the largest art colonies in the world. The cool thing is that it's in the old Pabst Brewery just northeast of downtown Los AngelesOne of the best events of the year in Los Angeles happens this weekend.

This unguided tour is a maze of artists' lofts like you've never see. There's a restaurant on the sprawling campus that serves beer and wine. There's a library and a…