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Lakers and Bibigo Unveil New Lakers Dynamic Duos Mural
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Lakers and Bibigo Unveil New Lakers Dynamic Duos Mural

June 10, 2023

      On Monday, June 5, the Los Angeles Lakers and representatives of bibigo® foods hosted their inaugural ‘Lakers Town’ community event in Koreatown. The event featured a new Lakers mural by artist, Jonas Never, and appearances by Los Angeles Lakers legends, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, James Worthy, A.C. Green, and Robert Horry at the unveiling of a mural that celebrates some of the dynamic duos in Lakers history. According to Kiesha Nix, vice president of Charitable Affairs & Lakers Youth Foundation, the Lakers, the partnership with bibigo is intend to create inspiration, creativity, vibrance, and a lasting impact in communities such

Ridley-Thomas and Empowerment Congress Discuss ‘Reimagining L.A.’
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Ridley-Thomas and Empowerment Congress Discuss ‘Reimagining L.A.’

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Staff WriterMarch 25, 2021

While Mark Ridley-Thomas has less than six months in his position as the 10th District Councilmember, his roots with the Empowerment Congress go way back, nearly 30 years.  So, it’s no surprised that he joined with the community group to host “Reimagining L.A.: What’s Next?”

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
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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

Sentinel News ServiceApril 30, 2020

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

L.A. Council President Emeritus Herb Wesson To Hold Free Diaper Grab-and-Go Saturday
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L.A. Council President Emeritus Herb Wesson To Hold Free Diaper Grab-and-Go Saturday

Sentinel News ServiceApril 10, 2020

Los Angeles City Council President Emeritus Herb J. Wesson Jr. and Good Plus Foundation will host a diaper grab-and-go for 10th Council District residents on Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at his district office in Koreatown. Diapers will be given to families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Priority will be given to families in the 10th Council District but no families are excluded from applying. Limited quantities and sizes available. All families must sign-up online at herbwesson.com/diapers. No walk-ups will be permitted.