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Koreatown’s Hamjipark closed two months ago. Someone wants to revive the BBQ institution.
A longtime Koreatown Korean barbecue restaurant known for its spicy pork ribs is making a comeback just months after shutting its doors.
We surveyed the needs of older adults in our community. Here’s what they told us
A Boyle Heights Beat survey found that housing support would make the biggest difference in older adults’ lives in the Eastside, and they’d also like to see more fitness and wellness programs.
From Mexican wine to Michelin-rated burritos: 5 things to buy at Ray & Roy’s Market
Don’t just expect snacks. The historic Boyle Heights market offers more than your typical corner store.
Gas prices are surging, and small business owners in LA are already feeling it
The average price per gallon in LA County hit $5.25 on Monday — $1 more than a month ago.
A dangerous stretch of Pico Boulevard is getting a major redesign
Redesign along a 3.4-mile stretch from Crenshaw Boulevard to Figueroa Street would add crosswalk improvements, protected bicycle lanes and remove about 270 parking spaces.
Why this college president came out of retirement to help East Los Angeles navigate the Trump era
Monte Perez is the new president of East Los Angeles College, the largest campus in the Los Angeles Community College District.
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LA Views: Koreatown accidentally became the heart of LA. Can it stay that way?
Downtown Los Angeles will always be where the courthouse is located and where the Lakers play. But for everyone else, the city’s true downtown is Koreatown.
Immigration
Inglewood school district updates its immigration policy to address ICE concerns
The updates come after California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued new guidance requiring districts to review and update their policies by March 1.
Here’s what happened when people called LAPD to report potential ICE activity
The department reveals how officers respond to reports of masked federal agents and establishes new policies following the Mayor’s directive.
Westlake man dies at Adelanto detention facility after asking for medical help, councilmember says
Alberto Gutierrez Reyes is a Mexican national and the ninth person to die in ICE custody this year.
This NELA run club doesn’t just log miles, it tracks ICE activity
Amid heightened immigration enforcement in Northeast LA, Claudia Yanez launched a run club that patrols for ICE activity.
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Youth journalism
He helped legalize LA street vending. His fight for economic justice isn’t over
As CEO of Inclusive Action for the City, Rudy Espinoza supports street vendors, small businesses and undocumented workers in Los Angeles.
How a Koreatown kid grew up to become the first Korean American to lead LA’s Recs and Parks Department
Jimmy Kim started out as a junior lifeguard and now leads the department that seeks to give more people access to green spaces in Los Angeles.
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