LA approves initial $5 million to help Boyle Heights residents, businesses recover from the Lineage fire
The approved funding is part of a larger $10.5 million proposal by Councilmember Ysabel Jurado aimed at recovery and street cleaning.
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LA businesses affected by the Lineage fire can apply for grants of up to $30,000
The city of LA is making $1 million available to help businesses recover from the fire. Here’s how to apply.
Destination Crenshaw explains the reasons for project delays. Here’s how some community members responded.
Some business owners and residents told The LA Local the lack of consistent communication or messaging from officials have contributed to their discontent around Destination Crenshaw, which is expected to be completed in 2028.
LA is spending more but getting less. A new mayor won’t fix it.
Bureaucracy and rising costs are making it increasingly difficult for Los Angeles to deliver basic city services.
‘A source of strength’: LA leaders mourn Dolores Huerta’s death
Huerta’s family announced Wednesday that the civil rights icon died at age 96.
Jay-Z brought out Snoop and Dr. Dre at SoFi, two days before naming himself Super Bowl headliner
From bringing out Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Too $hort to warning fans about AI, Jay-Z turned a 30-year retrospective at SoFi into a prelude for his Super Bowl return.
Why Roosevelt’s drill team is bringing cowboy boots and hats back to the East LA Classic
After 25 years coaching at Garfield High School, Ricardo Esquerra returns to his alma mater, Roosevelt High, where he’s reviving the drill team’s traditional look.
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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