Baldwin Village

Bright Star Schools’ Stella Middle Charter Academy, with Brand-New Campus in Baldwin Village, Enrolling 5th Grade for Fall 2020 on a First-Come, First-Served Basis

Bright Star Schools, a network of nine high-performing, tuition-free charter public schools across three communities in Los Angeles — West Adams/Baldwin Village, Koreatown, and the San Fernando Valley — announced that it is currently enrolling 5th grade students for Stella Middle Charter Academy in Baldwin Village on a first-come, first-served basis.   Approximately 60 spots for 5th grade are available and families are encouraged to apply quickly to secure a seat. More information about enrollment with the application link is available here: www.brightstarschools.org/enroll. English, Spanish, and Korean languages are available on the application site. Grades 6 – 8 are currently

How the Mainstream Media Wasted No Time in Turning Nipsey Hussle’s South L.A. Mourners Into Savages

A lot of things have changed in Los Angeles over the past two decades but one thing that’s been constant is the presence of street gangs and the violence they inflict. Shootings take place pretty much every day in Los Angeles. They’ve never stopped. People get shot–some live, some don’t. What stopped was the local news reporting on them.

Kids ‘Play Ball’ at Jim Gilliam Park

      Kids are swinging the bat again at Jim Gilliam Park, in Baldwin Village. After a four-year hiatus, youth baseball is back in the form of T-ball, largely due to an initiative from Councilmen Herb Wesson, the LA Dodger Foundation, and the LAPD’s Southwest Division. Now, the once barren field and stands are full of life, as coaches, parents, and supporters encourage energetic T-Ballers (aged 5-8) to make plays and have fun. LAPD Senior Officer for Southwest Division, Sunny Sasajima (Back row, right), posses with players and other community supports who unite to coach kids in a new