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Inglewood voters, your November ballot has one of your candidate’s names spelled wrong
Mayoral candidate Fre’Drisha “Sha” Dixon’s name is misspelled on official election materials. Here’s what we know about the mixup.
‘We’re deeply not prepared for it’: Community groups step in as SNAP benefit cuts take hold
As food costs rise and food assistance rules change, community organizations in Koreatown and Pico Union are working to make groceries more accessible.
LA will establish a fund to clean the 6th Street Bridge
Funds will go toward trash and bulky item pickup, graffiti abatement, and other beautification services for the bridge.
Breaking down a ‘Sara vs. Sarah’ faceoff for the State Senate District 26 seat
Sara Hernandez and Sarah Rascón could represent the district for up to 12 years following Sen. Maria Elena Durazo’s departure from the state Senate.
Inglewood mayoral challengers weigh in on video billboards and transparency while Butts skips The LA Local’s candidate forum
More than 100 people attended the forum. Here’s what we learned about the five candidates challenging Inglewood Mayor James Butts.
LA Views: He’s trying to break generational ties to gangs. Los Angeles police keep targeting him
LAPD launched an internal investigation after a swarm of officers allegedly profiled and detained young men the day they were set to graduate from a second-chance program.
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South Asian immigrant community find support, community with Little Bangladesh institution
The South Asian Network works to break barriers and provide resources to the immigrant community.
From vaudeville to Kendrick Lamar: The Wiltern is one of Koreatown’s oldest tenants
Countless concerts, stand-up sets and other live acts have graced the stage at The Wiltern Theatre in Koreatown.
Mental health is not talked about among the Korean community. This phone line wants to change that.
The phone line serves as a first step towards expanding access to mental health support in a community where cultural stigmas often act as barriers.
A South LA coffee shop became ‘a movement in every community,’ owner says
Each week, South LA Cafe distributes 200 bags of groceries, many filled with fresh produce, meat and a mix of pantry goods.
Alejandra’s Bakery in South LA creates a space where all cultures are welcome
Agustin Aleman founded the bakery in 2014 as a result of a passion for making bread and understanding local cultures.
Black Being yoga studio in Inglewood provides an accessible wellness space for Black and brown communities
Every month, Black Being hosts donation-based yoga classes, meditation sessions, healing workshops and other community-centered wellness programming.
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