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How should LA County spend its multibillion-dollar budget? Here’s how to weigh in
LA County oversees a budget of over $54 billion. Its nearly 10 million residents have a chance to say how that spending should be prioritized.
Dia de Los Muertos celebrations starts early in MacArthur Park
Free events centered around Dia de Los Muertos are coming to MacArthur Park where people can celebrate the memory of their loved ones. Music, Arts & Community Los Angeles (MAC·LA) kicked off the holiday by hosting two hands-on art making workshops led by artist Marelené Nancy Lopez this past Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1…
What families need to know about finding senior housing in LA
Here’s a guide to navigating affordable housing for older adults in LA County.
The LA Sentinel’s Student Athlete of the Week: Cole Martin
UCLA senior defensive back Cole Martin has six total tackles in the first five games of the season.
Why the voice behind the East LA Classic roots for both teams
Retired Roosevelt teacher and Garfield alum Mike Flores brings a deep love for both teams to his role as the game’s announcer.
Metro votes to rename Pershing Square station after pioneering Black Angeleno Biddy Mason
Metro’s board voted unanimously Thursday to rename downtown LA’s Pershing Square Metro station after Black philanthropist and landowner Bridget “Biddy” Mason.
Youth journalism
Q&A: Youth journalist interviews Danny Bakewell Jr. about the the colorful street festival Taste of Soul
This open-aired street festival is dedicated to celebrating the Black community, its culture and pride.
Bass says she’s worried Trump admin could incarcerate unhoused people ahead of Olympics
Mayor Karen Bass met with the Youth Journalists of The LA Local for an exclusive interview to discuss the Lineage fire, Olympics and more.
Koreatown’s About Time Cafe makes good coffee and greater impact for the community
The cafe serves the usual drinks and sweet treats popular on TikTok, but the Koreatown cafe also provides job training for unhoused people.
Q&A: Youth reporters interviewed Ernesto Castillo of the Inglewood Board of Education
Ernesto Castillo is the first Latino elected to the Inglewood Unified School District Board of Education.
Protesting immigration raids is a choice. He gives his students the tools to decide
In the time of immigration raids, a history teacher provides his students the knowledge about community organizing and activism.
In East LA, this luchadora is helping create the change she wanted to see
As Delilah Doom, Sarah Greaves-Pedraja is helping carve out space for women in lucha libre.
LA Local youth journalists ask: What does Taste of Soul mean to you?
The 21st annual Taste of Soul Family Festival took place Oct. 17 and featured live music, food local businesses and community resources.
Q&A: Organizing with the LA Tenants Union in Koreatown is about ‘giving and receiving’
Fernando Isaí joined the LA Tenants Union Koreatown chapter as an interpreter because a coworker needed help navigating an eviction process.
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Immigration
Rapid response groups say ICE is surging in California. Here’s what you can do
Groups are sharing ways to respond to ICE activity and training community members on voter protection ahead of the November election.
New immigrant student enrollment has taken a nosedive in California schools
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Neighbors rush to defend man after ICE agents break his arm, witnesses say
Dramatic video shows a crowd blocked ICE agents from leaving until Long Beach police arrived, uncuffed the injured man and took him for medical treatment.
A devastating fire destroyed this family’s store in Inglewood. Now they’re questioning how to move forward.
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