Picketing for Fair Pay: Writers Guild of America Goes on Strike
Picketing began at multiple studio locations across the city as WGA members demand better compensation.
Gearing Up for the Grand Prix
Thousands of racing fans and car enthusiasts flocked to the 48th annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach last weekend from Friday, April 14, to Sunday, April 16.
VP Harris and Mayor Bass Speak at Women’s March
Protestors marched downtown for reproductive rights in light of a recent ruling by a federal judge banning the abortion pill mifepristone.
World Cup Calls for Shouts and Hollers
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 continues to stoke an array of emotions from fans watching the Qatar games from around Los Angeles. Fans take to public settings like local bars to share in the spectacle by shouting for and against referee calls and jumping for joy at their teams’ scored goals.
Freedom for Iran Comes to LA
Thousands of supporters came together Saturday, Nov. 19 in Hollywood during the latest demonstration to demand international support for the people of Iran. Since the death of Mahsa Amini, an Iranian woman who died under suspicious circumstances after allegedly wearing her hijab improperly, millions of Iranians around the globe have continued to rally and march in support of the protests in Iran. The protestors have called the dissolution of the current regime, recognition of human rights and democracy.
Día de los Muertos: Honoring Spirits and Celebrating the Afterlife
Día de los Muertos began its second day of celebration on the Santa Monica Pier as the sun set over the ocean coastline on November 2, with Natives from the Tongva tribe joining Aztec members of the Kalpoli Tonelhuayo circle in ceremonies and blessings.
Angelenos Stand In Solidarity With Women Of Iran
Thousands of Los Angeles community members united in solidarity with the women of Iran at the Freedom for Iran Rally organized by Women’s March LA, in Pershing Square on Saturday, October 1. After the death of Mahsa Amini, 22, by Iran’s morality police, protests against her death have grown. Women are cutting their hair and burning chadors, demanding freedom.
Celebrating Compton's Agricultural Roots
With over two hundred horses slow-trotting through the streets of Compton, the third annual El Dia Del Ranchero Cabalgata kicked off on Sunday, September 25. Through equestrian appreciation, non-profit organizations such as Connecting Compton, Compton Cowboys, and Urban Saddlers gathered together to bring awareness to the importance of keeping the agriculture zoning within the city of Compton.
Volunteers Scour Beach for Trash
Volunteers gathered for the annual International Coastal Clean-up Day to clear beaches of trash and debris
Cruising Low and Slow
Pico Youth & Family Center (PYFC) hosted the second Annual Santa Monica Classic Car Show on the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, September 10.
Corsairs Soccer Kicks Off Season With Victories
The Santa Monica College Corsairs Soccer teams kicked off September with soaring performances from both the Men and Women athletes. Both teams took home the game, beating the El Camino College Warriors by 3 to 2, and 2 to 0, respectively.
Bringing the Heat at Muscle Beach
During a summer heat wave, bodybuilders gather at the Venice Beach Recreation Center to compete in The Muscle Beach Championship.
L.A. Bans Homeless Encampments near Schools Despite Protests and Outrage
Activists arrived at City Hall Tuesday to protest an amendment that would ban homeless encampments near schools and daycares, which was ultimately passed by the Los Angeles City Council.
Running, Jumping and Throwing at Qualifiers
The top athletes in southern California’s community colleges competed, seeking to qualify for the finals in track and field events on May 6, 2022 at Moorpark College.
Preserving Optimism : The San Fernando Valley
Independently owned bookstores hold a key; the perfect mixture of analog information and human interaction within communities. The amount of attention and personable experience that independently owned bookstores provide becomes apparent after spending time wandering through isles or inquiring with an owner.
Trae Smith: From SMC to Sports Agency CEO
SMC Alumni Trae Smith talks time at SMC to being CEO and founder of Powerhaus Agency.
L.A. Outraged by Supreme Court Draft to Overturn Roe v. Wade
Thousands took to the streets in front of the United States Courthouse in Downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 3 protesting a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that signals Roe v. Wade may be overturned.
Activists Fill Streets for May Day
On Sunday, May 1, thousands from Los Angeles joined activists, union stewards, and street vendors for the May Day march, commemorating the global celebration also referred to as International Workers Day.
Helping Hands for Mother Earth
In honor of Earth Week, Trailmothers hosted a Clean and Climb event on Saturday, April 9, at Stoney Point Park, located at the north end of Topanga Canyon Boulevard in Los Angeles.