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ShakeOut Scenario Shows Faults in Preparedness
When it comes to major earthquake activity in Southern California, the past 20 years has been what U.S. Geological Survey seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones called a “particularly quiet period” that “will...
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Neighborhood council to take action on Reef Project report
The South Central Neighborhood Council and community members discussed possible courses of action on the Reef Project Environmental Impact Report on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. | Rachel Cohrs,...
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Pastors and community leaders came together at Mount Moriah Baptist Church to call for an apology from the Black Lives Matter movement. The actions of members of the local chapter upset leaders last...
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South Central development project concerns neighbors
A new South Los Angeles development project drew sharp criticism from neighbors and health advocacy groups at a press conference Monday. A report released by Human Impact Partners found that “The...
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Local leaders stress unity in fighting Reef development
Panelist Jorge Rivera discussed methods to combat gentrification in South Los Angeles based on his experience in Long Beach. | Matt Lemas, Intersections South L.A. Local advocates against citywide...
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LA passes up funding for affordable housing + LA mandates earthquake...
LA will require buildings to undergo earthquake retrofitting starting in 2016. LA Passing Up Tens of Millions For Infrastructure and Affordable Housing: Los Angeles is missing out on important revenue...
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NBC4 and Telemundo 52 Award $200,000 to Three Local South L.A. Nonprofits
Networks NBC4 Southern California and Telemundo 52 Los Angeles, in partnership with the NBCUniversal Foundation awarded three local nonprofits $200,000 as part of the 21st Century Solutions grant...
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South LA youth sue the city + High winds sweep across LA
Los Angeles neighborhoods experienced high winds last weekend. (Caitlyn Hynes / Intersections South LA) The sad, sickening truth about South L.A.’s oil wells: South LA youth are suing the city for...
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SCLARC Opens New Headquarters + L.A. Extends Shelter Program for Homeless
South Central Los Angeles Regional Center Opens New Headquarters: South Central Los Angeles Regional Center (SCLARC), celebrated the grand opening of Legacy Plaza— the agency’s new headquarters —...
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South LA youth, non-profits sue city over neighborhood oil drilling
At its closest point, the Jefferson drill site is only three feet from homes. | Caitlyn Hynes, Intersections South L.A. A few blocks west of the University of Southern California, behind ivy-covered...
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What happens when an aspiring teen chef from South L.A. meets the U.S....
Fremont High School senior Xiaxiang English served a chard-based salad to to the U.S. Surgeon General Friday. | Marisa Zocco, Intersections South L.A. What happens when an aspiring teen chef from South...
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New Documentary ‘Can You Dig This’ Looks at Why Black Gardeners Matter +...
New Documentary ‘Can You Dig This’ Looks at Why Black Gardeners Matter A new documentary looks at the story of four ‘unlikely gardeners’ in South L.A. whose lives were positively impacted after getting...
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Grant money will lay roots for tree planting in South L.A.
The goal of the grant KYCC received is to ensure half of the possible tree sites in South Los Angeles and Pico-Union are planted, creating consistent shade coverage. | Rachel Cohrs, Intersections South...
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Recuperative Care Center aims to aid homeless in South L.A.
The MLK Recuperative Care Center, open to patients starting Jan. 5, is housed in a former dormitory for Charles Drew University medical students. | Marc Trotz, LA County Department of Health Services...
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Afterschool programs teach students tech as LAUSD restructures
When Jonathan Marcelino’s parents told him he could either own a computer or a cell phone, the decision was not difficult for the 17-year-old to make. As the eldest of four children born to Mexican...
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