February 2009 Archives

Republicans' lack of support for stimulus package is obvious — and incomprehensible.

Traditional culinary favorites among ethnic communities like tilapia and catfish are healthy foods that help prevent heart disease.

Why does this 82-year-old still run after folks in parking lots to hand out political flyers? For love of country — and because she sees no point in slowing down.

Achiote seeds are one of many ingredients in the marinade, just to give you an idea about how Rosalie's Caribbean Cuisines plans to hold its ground in Inglewood.

Some drug users start early. Lonny Shattuck started at the age of 12 and stopped — he hopes — with DAP.

In the midst of budget cuts in arts education, jazz musician and composer Bill Mitchell offers free workshops to underprivileged youth to keep the music alive.

A Oaxacan restaurant in South Los Angeles gets ahead of state laws and gives customers traditional dishes with a healthful twist.

The highest-ranking Latino/American in the history of the Los Angeles Police Department Challenges Inner-City to aim higher.

Popular Spanish-language model and actor Eduardo Verastegui used his star power to bring street cred to his personal crusade to convince women to forego abortions.

The feds have pushed the Earned Income Tax Credit as a way to get more money into the hands of low-income households, especially in ethnic communities, but now IRS audits related to EITC are increasing.

Jeff Henderson has hit it big as a celebrity chef, a long way from his time as a drug dealer. He keeps in touch with his roots through a new show on the Food Network, where he teaches at-risk kids what it takes to make a living without risking jail.

Financial strains can leave some couples thinking about something other than romance. Here are some tips on how to keep the love alive even when money is tight.

Declines forecast for fashion, jewelry and flowers, segments that employ tens of thousands in city's center.

Oaxacan immigrant organizations take on the challenge of maintaining their indigenous identity in the U.S.

Signs of Deflation in Your Neighborhood? Let Us Know.

L.A. educators, elected officials, community and spiritual leaders share their thoughts on Barack Obama's role as the first African-American President of the United States.

President Obama's sister Maya Soetoro-Ng and her husband, Conrad, were both teary-eyed when Charice performed her show-stopping version of God Bless America at the Pearl Presidential Inaugural Gala.

The Lebanese American Foundation has tapped Occidental Petroleum Boss Ray Irani to head the board of trustees for the House of Lebanon cultural center the group envisions.