Los Angeles

Let the Good Times Roll with Creole Kings at Taste of Soul

From Po’Boys to Beignets, Creole Kings are cooking from the heart while creating an extraordinary, soulful experience in Sun Valley, CA. On October 19, during the Taste of Soul Family Festival, catch the Creole Kings on Crenshaw Blvd. serving traditional Louisiana flavors with love, care, and servitude.

Dr. James B. Golden and Tarzana Treatment Centers College Reimage Help for Those Who Need It  

Founded in 1972, Tarzana Treatment Centers Inc. (TTC) has integrated behavioral health care with substance abuse, mental health, and physical health treatments in Tarzana, CA. TTC has combined typical alcohol and drug treatment services with medical care, housing, case management, and HIV/AIDS services to form a comprehensive system in delivering professional healthcare.  

Sewer Service Charge Rates Are Going Up, What You Need to Know 

    The rates paused in 2020 due to the pandemic but are back and increasing this coming Fall.  You probably received a notice about the Sewer Service Charge (SSC) increasing its rates this coming Fall. The increase to the SSC rate was paused in 2020 during the pandemic and is currently undergoing public input. Tonya Shelton, a public information director for the city of Los Angeles, spoke to the Sentinel about what the SSC is, why it’s important and more. “The Sewer Service Charge is a rate included on the LADWP utility bill,” said Shelton. “The funds support maintenance

Bridging the Divide: How Affordable and Reliable Internet Connects Our Communities

In Los Angeles County, a staggering 325,015 households (nearly 10%) lack reliable internet access and 156,060 (nearly 5%) don’t have a computer at home, according to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. This isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a critical issue that disproportionately impacts low-income communities and communities of color.

Special Needs Network’s Camp JPAC Opens for Summer 

  The opening day featured a fun and engaging schedule of activities including a pep rally, performances, giveaways, and a parent orientation session.  “We call it inclusion camp because it’s for kids with special needs so, you’re going to see kids here, who are on the autism spectrum,” said Areva Martin, Esq., founder, president and CEO of Special Needs Network, Inc.    “You may see kids with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, what we call sometimes, invisible disabilities, but you’re also going to see a lot of their typical peers, so it’s a great environment for learning.”  Martin and the Special

A School Grows in Watts

After eight years in the making, A School Grows in Watts documentary premiered on Sunday, June 30, at the Dances with Films Festival at the TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood.