Written by BRITTIE CRAWFORD, World City Center Preschool
Deciding to send a child to preschool has always been a daunting task and finding the right childcare environment can sometimes prove challenging.Some of the things parents consider when selecting a preschool may include cost, distance to home or work, diversity, and play-based vs. academic. On top of…
Sep. 16, 2020 The size, scope and duties of Los Angeles County government are hard to fathom. With a budget of nearly $35 billion and a payroll of 100,000, the county operates the nation’s largest local criminal justice and welfare systems and is responsible for caring for more people dealing with…
GRACE YOO, ATTORNEY AND CANDIDATE FOR LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 10 In an expensive, deceptive flyer mailed out to residents across CD 10, LA County Supervisor Mark Ridley- Thomas accused me of being against affordable and supportive housing. My campaign immediately responded with a video that confirms my staunch…
Research by Gavin GlynnAlthough neighborhoods surrounding Washington Blvd. are well cared for by the residents, you would not know this if you are one of the many drivers using this busiest of streets. Unsanitary trash cans along the boulevard spill over in both directions like geysers, often filled with leftover…
A community coalition comes together and slays the giant developer CIM.Reprinted with permission from CityWatchLA.comA powerful and diverse coalition of housing justice organizers, community organizations, business and civic leaders, and former elected officials has beaten back CIM Group, one of the most powerful real estate companies in America with strong…
Written by Captain Shannon K. Paulson, Commanding Officer, Wilshire Area Los Angeles Police Department
I am one of the 249 Los Angeles Police Officers currently assigned to Wilshire Division 1 of the Los Angeles Police Department.We were essentially “ground zero” in the recent violent unrest. Perhaps you know me as the fascist, the stormtrooper, the pig, the bastard … and those are just some…
MENTAL ILLNESS AND ADDICTIONTNN: I want to focus a bit on addiction and mental illness among the homeless, because there are different thoughts about how to handle that. And as you know, they’re very difficult to house. They don’t like to stay or there’s a lot of drama. And so,…
WHY YOU AND NOT MARK RIDLEY-THOMAS?The Neighborhood News: Why do you think with all his connections, money, endorsements and position, Mark Ridley-Thomas [MRT] couldn't quite reach 50% of the vote?Grace Yoo:Because people want change. Because most voters know that he and Herb Wesson are trying to very undemocratically…
As we move into month number three of the COVID-19 “Safer-at Home” order, there is some movement which will allow us more freedom on all fronts especially business & commerce. With that said, the threat COVID-19 poses are far from over. In fact, if we fail to keep up social…
On December 4, 2019, our second daughter "Lottie" was born, and with her came a sort of self-imposed quarantine. I stayed home that month, resting and taking the baby out only for pediatrician appointments and a Christmas Eve lunch with friends. My husband took a few weeks off work, a…
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