August 2009 Archives

"I sat there, listening to this child rap about what he would do if given the chance. I thought, 'Ummm ... excuse me?! You most certainly will not!'"

The knife shook her up, the cops ticked her off, but the everyday folks on the street who offered assistance renewed her hopes for humanity.

Federal official says Latinos have no reason to fear questionnaires and urges responses as a way to ensure that all communities get fair share of resources.

Remember how we all went back and forth on the way to making history in last year's presidential election? Now it seems as though the economy and efforts to shut the conversation down has folks too worn out to bring that sort of spirit to the debate over healthcare reform.

His re-painted version of Angelina Jolie went for $3,500 on Ebay and gave him a lot of buzz after 8 years working this little-known niche of the collectibles world.

Filipino-Heritage Night is 1st sell-out for special promotion section at stadium as comedian Koy fills in for Pacquiao and the home team scores a win.

Pols, lawyers and business leaders weigh in on historic addition to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Economic downturn, lack of vendors spell the end, founder says.

Para Los Niños opens child development center named for County Supervisor Gloria Molina.

Six got to tour Obama's place and the whole bunch had plenty of fun as part of an annual effort by a local church to let kids "know the world is bigger than their block."

The influence remains long after his ashes scattered over Griffith Park.

Plaintiff's attorney declares "working people, women, and people of color stood tall against their tormentor" in filing counter-defamation suit; case likely to be appealed.

Skid Row beat cop Deon Joseph wants successful African-American and Latino-American adults to tell local kids that they're "Just Like U."

He's tried home remedies, the compassion of pharmacists, and the last resort of emergency rooms. Now he has Medi-Cal — and he believes that everyone in America should have at least that much coverage.

Crime is down, relations with ethnic communities are up — but that doesn't mean we're ready for "predictive policing."

Social service agency celebrates 35th anniversary in Echo Park, bridging a divide between some life-long residents and relatively new gentry for a night.

Week-long event offers indicator of overwhelming need as volunteer medical professionals who set up shop in old sports palace reach capacity by 5 a.m. on first day.

A couple of Republican politicians fall short of their talk on moral matters — and they both should thank Michael Jackson for taking the spotlight off of their embarrassments.

Recalling his father's wisdom — and training — as he continues to climb back from the lost years.

Filipina sisters make their mark in the energy business, beating perceptions of a male-dominated industry in the process.

2 Held for leasing foreclosed homes to unsuspecting Spanish speakers.

Bill includes money for upgrade top diabetes lab at Good Samaritan in Westlake, solar panel training program in Chinatown, and transitional housing program in Filipinotown.

Lotus on the Nile is a "way for African Americans to reclaim their roots in Eastern medicine, according to Dr. Kali Alexander, who sees Crenshaw Boulevard as the river that runs through her community.

An after-school program started from a garage is giving kids an education in art, culture and tradition.

He's glad he paid his car registration fee, just in case that deputy wants to know.

Children feel tensions between parents; a united effort, time spent together and physical activities can help turn a negative into a positive.

The Japanese Garden in Van Nuys is not only a small oasis of peace and quiet in a busy city; it's an ecological role model for how to integrate waste treatment and recreational facilities in an urban environment.

The musical bands and dance troupes that perform at religious fiestas help extend roots for children of immigrants.

No — they can't put you in jail for owing money, but there's more than one way to lock someone up.

He can see the degree from Penn in his future — and the lessons of the past come into focus, too.

But compelling piece of history not enough to keep production from running out of steam on Santa Monica stage.

The disease hits African Americans, Latino Americans and Asian Americans harder than the overall population. Throw in the recent heat that has been roiling Los Angeles and you'll want to look at these tips before going on with your summer as usual.

A message from the National Newspaper Publishers Association, the West Coast Black Publishers, and California Black Media.

Attorney General gets a look at gang reduction efforts in Nickerson Gardens housing project, says he'll use successful models elsewhere.

A mixture of deli, supermarket, pastry shop and restaurant, Mercado Buenos Aires transforms Van Nuys into a barrio of Argentina's capital, where customers can find good food, pastries, cold cuts and yerba maté for reasonable prices.

Judi Ann Mason played a starring role in the lives of many, fighting for opportunity for fellow females and more realistic lines for African-American characters.

Metopolitan L.A. Community Events for August, 2009