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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago
Los Angeles

L.A. tries to close off manhole where people live, nearly sealing someone inside

A man emerged from a sewer in South Los Angeles as city crews prepared to seal the manhole, highlighting ongoing homelessness issues.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago
Los Angeles

The mayor has declared the homeless emergency over. South L.A. merchants and residents aren't so sure

Persistent homeless encampments in South L.A.'s Florence neighborhood are harming local businesses, forcing security measures and boarded storefronts despite citywide claims of improvement.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

L.A. tries to close off manhole where people live, nearly sealing someone inside

A man emerged from a sewer in South Los Angeles as city crews prepared to seal the manhole, highlighting ongoing homelessness issues.
#culinary-training
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Los Angeles police fatally shoot robbery suspect at 7-Eleven

LAPD officers fatally shot a woman in her 30s at a South L.A. 7-Eleven after she retrieved what appeared to be a firearm during a robbery response.
LA food
fromEater LA
3 weeks ago

Fuegos LA, From the Team Who Designed Bad Bunny's Halftime Show, Expands Its Cafe Footprint

Fuegos LA, an Argentine restaurant in South Los Angeles co-owned by a Bad Bunny Super Bowl production designer, expanded into an adjacent space in February, tripling its seating capacity to 60.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

South L.A. just became a Black cultural district. So where should its monument stand?

Historic South Los Angeles gained state designation as a Black cultural district with $5.5 million to preserve Black heritage and support local economic development.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago

Sundance 2026: If I Go Will They Miss Me, Night Nurse, Jaripeo | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

NEXT at Sundance showcases bold experimental films including a coming-of-age, an erotic thriller, and a queer rodeo documentary that feel artistically fearless.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Photos: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade in L.A.

Hundreds gathered in South Los Angeles for a two-mile Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade celebrating his life and legacy, ending at Leimert Park Plaza.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

How one Angeleno built a health-conscious oasis in L.A.'s food desert

Auset was fresh out of college and living on a vegan diet. Her neighborhood largely lacked healthful options, and she wound up commuting two hours round-trip by bus to buy nutritious food that fit her budget as a recipient of federal food aid. "You spend all of this time on the bus, get somewhere that has healthy food and then you're having to debate with yourself: Can I afford this apple?" Auset recalled.
Public health
#shooting
#immigration-enforcement
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago

Man killed after trying to stop thieves from stealing his car in South L.A., authorities say

A 41-year-old man was fatally shot while attempting to protect his car from thieves in South Los Angeles. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago

Mob of more than a dozen men vandalize taco truck in South L.A., injuring at least 6 people

A group of about 15 men vandalized a taco truck in South Los Angeles, injuring at least six people with baseball bats.
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

Runners protesting ICE cover 15 miles through immigrant communities

"We're always trying to find a way to share how upset we are about what's happening in the country right now, to be visible and outspoken," said Halliburton, 61. "Enough is enough."
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fromLos Angeles Times
10 months ago

Copper thieves cut phone service to seniors in South L.A.

Copper wire theft is causing persistent disruptions in landline services for residents in South Los Angeles, raising safety concerns.
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