From A Son to his Mother — The Jimmie Herron, Jr. Story
October 30, 2024
Jimmie Herron shares a special history with the L.A. Sentinel, some good, some bad, but he wants to add one more piece to the puzzle.
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Hefflin Legacy Foundation Celebrates 12th Anniversary of Black Wings Museum
October 16, 2024
The Hefflin Legacy Foundation recently celebrated the 12th anniversary of the Black Wings Children’s Museum at the Windsor Hills Math, Science, and Aerospace Magnet campus.
Da’ Moss Lady is Bringing the Good Stuff to Taste of Soul
October 9, 2024
Taste of Soul offers health remedies like Da’ Moss Lady will be doing Saturday, Oct. 19 on Crenshaw Blvd.
Heart of Los Angeles to Host Neighborhood Concerts by The LA Phil
October 9, 2024
On Friday, September 27, the Los Angeles Philharmonic (LA Phil) resumed its beloved neighborhood concert series with a free performance at Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA).
Loaded Potatoes Are Back at Taste of Soul… Nuff Said
October 9, 2024
The Real Mr. Potato Man is back with his loaded baked potatoes at Taste of Soul.
Step Forward Day Moved Youth Closer to a Higher Education
October 2, 2024
The word of the day was “head start” at Step Forward Day with Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School (WLCCMS) and Pepperdine University.
Pullum Community Arts Center Awarded Grant for $10,000
September 25, 2024
“It is like a dream come true that I never thought was possible,” said Fernando Pullum about his community center receiving a $10,000 grant from Band Together For Music Education recently in Leimert Park.
Gourmet Egg Rolls Are on the Menu Again at Taste of Soul
September 18, 2024
Mika’s Catering Service will be bringing her gourmet egg rolls to Taste of Soul (TOS) once again on Saturday, October 19.
Jasmond’s Chocolate Delights Has Your Sweet Tooth Met at Taste of Soul!
September 11, 2024
If you’re looking for the sweets at the 19th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival, you might want to head on over to Jasmond’s Chocolate Delights.
Smoked n’ Blazed BBQ is Ready to Grill Up Something Tasty at Taste of Soul!
September 4, 2024
Coming to a Taste of Soul (TOS) near you, which will be on Saturday, October 19, on Crenshaw Blvd, is another pitmaster throwing his BBQ in the ring.
City Plans to Receive Public Feedback on Sewer Service Charge Rate Increases
August 21, 2024
Sewer Service Charges are increasing its rates this coming Fall. The pandemic paused rates and have been undergoing public input. A return to increasing the rates is necessary to maintain the function of the city.
Watts Health Foundation is Healthcare for the Community
August 21, 2024
“It’s unique in the fact that patients come from the community,” said Dr. Barrett Hatches about the Watts Health Foundation.
Sewer Service Charge Rates Are Going Up, What You Need to Know
July 31, 2024
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
Special Needs Network’s Camp JPAC Opens for Summer
July 17, 2024
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
14th Annual Festival of Masks Continues to Honor Ancestors
July 3, 2024
L.A. Commons hosted its 14th annual Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks in Leimert Park on Sunday, June 30.