LOS ANGELES — Cedars-Sinai has announced that it is deepening its commitment to the health and well-being of underserved populations in Los Angeles County by significantly increasing its financial support for safety-net organizations that serve people experiencing homelessness and others who are vulnerable. The institution is contributing $15 million to 108 nonprofit programs, including Planned Read More…
WESTWOOD — An exhibit in its final weeks at the Fowler Museum at UCLA shows three different views of Africa by three artists. Opened in February, the “Inheritance: Recent Video Art from Africa”exhibit is scheduled to close July 28. “The three temporary exhibitions we opened in the spring demonstrate what the Fowler Museum at UCLA Read More…
Making a Difference: Nestled on the corner of Stocker Street and Don Felipe Drive is an Upward Bound office filled with activity. Andrew Toney, project coordinator, is busy helping high school students plan their futures as they focus on the curriculum the program offers to prepare them for the colleges of their dreams and to Read More…
STREET BEAT: Esmeralda Parra East Los Angeles “I personally think they shouldn’t. A lot of [immigrants] … actually try to work more and try to take more opportunities than the people that are from here.” Alvin Carter Los Angeles “Hell no. … They do not really know where … these people are coming from, so Read More…
LOS ANGELES — Actor Reginald T. Dorsey had just come back from riding his horse, Blaze, and was kicking back in a chair on the porch of the Dark Horse Ranch in Sun Valley looking every bit the cowboy. Donned in dusty boots and spurs, jeans with a huge belt buckle, a gray T-shirt and Read More…
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles International Airport’s annual Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy concluded last week, after sharing more than 150 aviation-related career paths with 35 middle and high school students. The program showcases opportunities in the aviation industry through hands-on presentations and field trips led by industry professionals and Los Angeles World Airports staff. “For many LAX Read More…
