May 16 2013

Free exams

Sunday, May 19, is a day when many in Los Angeles and surrounding cities will have an opportunity to be twice-blessed. On that day, many will go out to worship, but will also have the options of getting their physical health and mental health check-ups at the same time.

This Sunday is the day that first ladies of 35 local congregations will host free medical tests for illnesses that particularly target African Americans and Hispanics in the community.

May 16 2013

Dress for interview and bring résumé

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Los Angeles Southwest College is collaborating with a number of organizations including Hire LA’s Youth and the state employment development department to hold a job fair Wednesday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on the campus, 1600 W. Imperial Highway in Los Angeles.

The job fair is open to anyone 16 and older and more than 45 employers will be on hand to conduct interviews.

Individuals should come dressed for an interview and bring copies of your résumé and work readiness certificates.

Cynthia E. Griffin-  |   OW Managing Editor
May 16 2013

One of the contenders will replace Wendy Greuel

Prior to Laura Chick taking office as Los Angeles city controller in 2001, few in the public really paid close attention to the audits that were the exclusive domain of that department.

The charter establishes the controller as an elected official and gives that individual responsibility for serving as the auditor and chief accounting officer of the city.

Cynthia E. Griffin-  |   OW Managing Editor
May 16 2013

Contestants in mayoral, Council races and public invited

Two forums will be held to give voters an opportunity to hear the viewpoints of candidates in runoff elections in Compton.

The first is May 23 from 6-8 p.m. in the Compton City Council Chambers, 205 S. Willowbroook Ave.
The second will follow on May 25 at noon, also in the City Council Chambers.

The forums will feature mayoral runoff candidates Aja Brown versus former mayor Omar Bradley; and Second District Councilwoman Lillie Dobson facing off against challenger Isaac Galvan.

Honor Roll

Juliana D. Norwood  |   OW Staff Writer
May 9 2013

Working to get others involved in educating young Black men

The Motivated Men of Dorsey High School is a nonprofit organization committed to community collaboration and social responsibility through its efforts to prepare the young men at Dorsey High School to be effective communicators, critical thinkers and life-long learners. As a collaborative of alumni, parents, faculty, staff and community members, the organization’s objective is to foster positive relationships with the young men in an effort to close the achievement gap, increase test scores, and lead them to a successful high school experience.

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Support/Volunteer Opportunities

The following numbers can be contacted for drug and alcohol assistance. 

Alcoholics Anonymous (323) 936-4343 
Cocaine Anonymous (310) 216-4444 
Narcotics Anonymous (323) 933-5395 
 
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