LOS ANGELES — The stage at the Proud Bird restaurant sparkled with talent March 16 when the National Association for Equal Justice in America (NAEJA) held its first talent show that showcased young spoken word artists, comedians and singers. “We wanted to attract more youth between the ages of 18 to 29 to join the Read More…
STREET BEAT: Jay Hart North Hollywood “It’s a good thing because it’s not used. It’s cruel and inhumane. It’s worse than putting them out of their misery. You suffer more in jail than by dying.” Mikaela Randolph Los Angeles “I’m in support of it, temporarily. We need research on how much money we’re spending and Read More…
LOS ANGELES — Dozens of young men gathered in Aspen Hall at Los Angeles Trade Technical College Feb. 23 to attend “A Time to Mentor,” a networking event that paired at-risk teens with community leaders for a day of listening, advice and mentoring. Community activist Nason Buchanan, who organized the event, said that being mentored Read More…
LOS ANGELES — It’s Heart Health Awareness Month, a time to remember that heart conditions can often be prevented when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions. Steve Peters, a 57-year-old game designer from Culver City, is a perfect example. Last year he began to find it difficult to do the things he Read More…
SPORTS DIGEST: The Pac 12 Conference has been known by a lot of names over the years. It was the Big 5 and the Big 6 for a while. There were a few years in the 1960s when it was the American Association of Western Universities. Before that, it was the Pacific Coast Conference. Since Read More…
