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In LA Mayor's Race, Latino Voters Target of Confusing Messages

Latino voters will be an influential group in the upcoming election for mayor of Los Angeles. They deserve more respect from the candidates.
categories City AffairsPoliticsRace/Ethnic Relations

Undercover Operation Targets Montebello Gang, Murder Suspects Arrested in Raid

Investigation also solves six previous ‘cold case’ murders.
categories City AffairsNeighborhoodsPublic Safety

Assembly Passes Bills Addressing Safety of Seniors, Disabled

The State Assembly has passed two bills proposed by Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens) to address concerns over the safety of seniors and the disabled who often become the target of abuse.
categories Family/Inter-generational NewsPolitics

New Lincoln Heights Traffic Light a Community Effort

Thirty-three-year-old Cindy Gonzales on Monday morning crossed the intersection of Sichel Street and North Broadway in Lincoln Heights for the first time since that fateful day in 1993 when she was hit by a drunk driver while crossing the street.
categories Family/Inter-generational NewsNeighborhoodsPublic Safety

Wells Fargo to Award More Cash Prizes In College Sweepstake

High students who sign up for a college planning and financial management program offered by Wells Fargo could win $1,000 to pay for college or other expenses if they enroll by June 30.
categories BusinessEducation

From the Web to the Streets: ‘Who Remembers in East LA’ Raises Money for Boys & Girls Club

Hundreds of current and former East Los Angeles residents gathered last week at Cities Restaurant in Boyle Heights to reminisce about days gone by, and to support a good cause at the same time.
categories Arts & CultureCity AffairsNeighborhoods

Solis School Ribbon Cutting: Take-Two

Just three-months shy of its first anniversary, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) officials, students, and stakeholders officially cut the ribbon on the new Hilda L. Solis Learning Academy, named for the former assemblywoman, congresswoman and until recently, U.S. Secretary of Labor.
categories Arts & CultureEducationPolitics

Alhambra's Park Elementary Honored for Helping Low-income Students Improve Academically

The elementary school has won the Academic Achievement Award for demonstrating progress in proficiency and helping socio-economically disadvantaged students meet achievement goals.
category Education

Paninis and Pasta: Salad Farm and Caffè Italiano Open on Main Street

Salad Farm, which specializes in salads, paninis, and baked potatoes, celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday. Caffee Italiano, specializing in cuisine from Sardinia, opened in March.
categories Arts & CultureFoodNeighborhoods

Philanthropist Receives Key to Bell Gardens

Hundreds of students, parents and Bell Gardens residents attended Monday’s city council meeting to watch as Kimberly Moore was given the “Key to the City in honor of her charitable contributions to the community.
categories City AffairsNeighborhoods
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