Summer Fun! The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center
July 10, 2024
The L.A. Sentinel got a sneak peek at new exhibits, space artifacts, and construction progress through time-lapse imagery.
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The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum: A Century of Historic Moments
January 4, 2024
“The Greatest Stadium in the World” is a living memorial to all who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War I
Mothers In Action Host 25th Annual Back to School Health Fair
August 3, 2023
For the 25th consecutive year, Mothers In Action will host its Back to School Health Fair to provide hundreds of young people with free resources to help them succeed when they return to campus.
Mothers In Action Host 24th Annual Back to School Health Fair
August 25, 2022
From free backpacks filled with school supplies to nutrition and safety information, Mothers In Action (MIA), the stalwart community group, held its 24th annual Back to School Health Fair on August 13, at Exposition Park.
WEDC’s Casa de Rosas Opens Doors for Veterans Again and Again
July 28, 2022
Casa de Rosas, the expansive, new housing community led by Ward Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), held its third open house for Los Angeles veterans seeking long-term affordable housing on Thursday, July 21 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Located at 2600 Hoover Street, the 36-unit property is tucked between the Adams-Normandie and Historic South Central neighborhoods, just down the street from USC and Exposition Park.
Waters Helps Realize Master Plan for Exposition Park
June 9, 2022
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) spoke on June 3 at the groundbreaking celebration for Phase 3 of the California Science Center’s Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center in Exposition Park.
LA City Council Advances Draft Redistricting Map Ahead of Public Hearing
November 10, 2021
The Los Angeles City Council today advanced a draft map of proposed new borders for its 15 districts, ahead of the first of two state-required public hearings on the map tomorrow. Over the last week, council members made significant changes to a draft map originally recommended by a civilian redistricting commission. City Council President Nury Martinez had blasted that original map, saying the commission’s drastic changes to council districts “confused and alienated thousands.”
Black Lines Matter: The Fight Over Redistricting Lines in Los Angeles
October 28, 2021
: Council Districts (CDs) 8, 9 and 10 saw minimal changes in the final draft map to be submitted to the Los Angeles City Council by the Redistricting Commission. The adopted draft map, which passed by a 15-6 vote, featured adjustments to the three CDs with the city’s highest numbers of voting age African Americans. Most notably, Exposition Park is now located in CD 8.
Redistricting Commission Adopts Draft Maps of L.A. Council Districts
October 7, 2021
The redrawn borders, approved at the September 30 meeting, were based on testimony from individuals, community groups and neighborhood councils.
Why Redistricting Matters to You
September 30, 2021
Here is a year after one of the most impactful racial reckonings since the Civil Rights Movement. Here is the crossroad, a partisan split on the road strewn with masks, vaccines, and misinformation. Here is the largest humanitarian crisis our city has ever seen.
Shana Mathur Appointed Chief Strategy and External Relations Office of the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County
April 29, 2021
The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) today announced that Shana Mathur, a recognized leader in the management of non-profit cultural institutions, has been named to the newly created position of Chief Strategy and External Relations Officer.
Rep. Maxine Waters, HACLA Deliver Masks and COVID-19 Testing Info to Avalon Gardens Public Housing Residents
June 11, 2020
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chair of the House Committee on Financial Services, and the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) distributed non-surgical, washable masks and the location of local COVID-19 testing sites to residents of Avalon Gardens Public Housing Development on Friday, June 5.
Public Service Embedded in Ridley-Thomas’ DNA
February 20, 2020
When it comes to public service, Mark Ridley-Thomas has done it all. He’s served on the nonprofit, city, county and state levels. The only thing left is national office.
Sandra Jackson-Dumont Named New Director and CEO Of Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
October 31, 2019
The Board of Directors of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, including co-founders George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, announced today that Sandra Jackson-Dumont has been appointed the museum’ director and chief executive officer.
Rodney O and Mellow Man Ace Fired up the 4th of July Festival in Exposition Park
July 11, 2019
Thousands of people from all walks of life gathered in Exposition Park for the free, all-day, family-friendly festival.