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.
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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.
Make Music Day Celebrated in Leimert Park with 24 Countries Around the World
June 26, 2024
Pulsations L.A., celebrated Make Music Day with a free outdoor concert event that featured artists identified as Cultural Treasures.
Connecting Compton is Bringing Community Unity
June 5, 2024
When you hear the city of Compton, many things can come to mind depending on who you are and where you reside. Would you ever associate learning how to ride horseback, the ranching lifestyle or how to rope a steer with Compton? Well, Connecting Compton is doing just that with any and all who are interested to learn.
Connecting Compton is Bringing Community Unity
June 5, 2024
When you hear the city of Compton, many things can come to mind depending on who you are and where you reside. Would you ever associate learning how to ride horseback, the ranching lifestyle or how to rope a steer with Compton? Well, Connecting Compton is doing just that with any and all who are interested to learn.
L.A. County Grants Awarded to 46 Community-Based Organizations
June 5, 2024
On Thursday, May 30, Community Partners held a special event at Alma Backyard Farms in Compton to celebrate community-based groups who received federally funded L.A. County grants to help in their work combating food insecurity in Southern California.
L.A. Lakers, Lakers Youth Foundation, Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation Reveal Renovated Gym and Courts in Watts
May 22, 2024
Vanessa Bryant and the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation (MMSF) joined with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Lakers Youth Foundation to reveal the updated and renovated sports spaces at Nickerson Gardens in Watts, Los Angeles on Monday, May 20.
California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber Visits Manual Arts High School
May 22, 2024
On Thursday, May 16, California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D visited her alma mater, Manual Arts High School to talk to students about the importance of becoming a registered voter.
L.A.County Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $25 Million Investment to Help Small Businesses
May 8, 2024
On Wednesday, May 1, the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) held a Virtual Briefing announcing a partnership with 15 local community-based organizations to launch the Economic Mobility Initiative (EMI), a $25 million investment to support the startup and growth of local entrepreneurs, businesses, and nonprofits.
Heart of Los Angeles Gives Youth Access to Their Dreams
April 3, 2024
Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles—is Heart of Los Angeles, HOLA if you’re cool. And cool things are happening here when it comes to empowering youth to find their dreams.
Mothers In Action’s Community Clean-Up Returns
March 20, 2024
The annual events helps to prevent dumping and promotes a cleaner and healthier neighborhood. On Saturday, March 23, the 7th Annual Community Recycling/Clean Up returns offering the community a place to dispose of their waste in time for Spring.
Black Family Game Night Brought Out Community for Spades, Fellowship and More
February 29, 2024
On Sunday, February 25, The Black Family Game Night was hosted in a collaborative partnership with Subject To Change LLC’s Love, Peace & Spades game night and McDonald’s of Southern California.
Farmer’s Market x Friday Lunches Experience Takes Care of the Community
February 29, 2024
t’s Bigger Than Us (IBTU) held their Farmer’s Market x Friday Lunches Experience in celebration of Black History Month on Friday, Feb. 23.