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A Great Day in South L.A. Offers Black History Tours

If you are a transplant who lives in LA, a current resident, or someone looking to visit, and want a tour of the heart of South LA, Janae Green has something just for you. Green has launched “A Great Day in South LA, which is an immersive three hour Black History tour that explores iconic landmarks such as Crenshaw/Baldwin, Leimert Park, Hyde Park, View Park, West Adams, and Historic Central Avenue.

Metro Offers Sneak Peek Ride of New K Line

Metro held a sneak peek of the soon-to-be fully running “K” Line for the media, Metro Board Members, VIPs, and stakeholders on Monday, August 22, 2022.

Man Killed in South Los Angeles Shooting

A man is dead after being shot in the Hyde Park neighborhood of South Los Angeles and police today are continuing their
investigation into his death.

Officers responded to a call of shots fired at approximately 10 p.m. Monday at 6725 Fourth Ave. near South Van Ness Avenue and found a 25-year-old man with gunshots wounds, said a Los Angeles Police Department spokeswoman.

Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson Celebrates Grand Opening of Navigation Center in Council District Eight

Today, Los Angeles City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson announced the opening of the Navigation Center at 729 W. Manchester Avenue. This one-stop-shop will provide critical services to people experiencing homelessness and connect them to resources, such as employment opportunities and supportive housing. This project is funded at nearly $9
million thanks to HHH, a $1.2 billion bond issued by Councilmember Harris-Dawson and supported by millions of voters to create housing and provide services for individuals and families that are experiencing homelessness.

The Los Angeles Public Library and Dynasty United Youth Association Team Up for A New Virtual Tutoring and Job Preparation Program for South L.A. Students Affected by COVID School Closures

The Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) and the Dynasty United Youth Association (DUYA) come together to launch the virtual Accelerated Learning Program Service for South L.A. students in grades K-12. Students can access the free educational support program, Monday through Friday, noon to 8:00 p.m through June 5, 2021. Space is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Construction Update Community Meeting

Nov. 29 Join Metro and Walsh-Shea Corridor Constructors for a Construction Update Meeting. We will be sharing updates on construction along the entire corridor, including Leimert Park, Park Mesa, Hyde Park, Inglewood, and Westchester. You will also receive information about our Project Labor Agreement, as well as Metro’s Business Interruption Fund and Business Solution Center. Wednesday, November 29, 2017 6:00pm – 7:30pm 1 West Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA, 90301 For accommodations call 213.922.2736 or email [email protected]. For information about taking Metro buses or trains, please call 323.GO.METRO (323.466.3876) or visit metro.net.

Design A Mini- Terrarium

Jul. 12 Build a home for a single succulent plant Wednesday, July 12 at 4 P.M. Learn about various plants and succulents and how to make your own tiny plant environment in a jar to take home. Register At The Reference Desk. Limited To 12 People Hyde Park – Miriam Matthews Branch Library located at 2205 W. Florence Ave. in Los Angeles, CA 90043. For more info, please call (323) 750-7241 or visit www.lapl.org. For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to event.

Protect Yourself Against Fraud And Scams

May 12 On Friday, May 12, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m., learn how to identify and protect yourself from the scams and fraud that are trying to steal your information, invade your privacy and separate you from your money. Event to take place at Hyde Park – Miriam Matthews Branch Library located at 2205 W. Florence Ave. in Los Angeles, CA 90043. For more information, please call (323) 750-7241 or visit www.lapl.org