Apr 9 2009

Effective immediately

 Los Angeles, CA -- Downtown Los Angeles rides on the DASH bus line will continue to cost 25 cents to board the bus, however, free transfers have been eliminated, effective immediately.

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) will offer a monthly DASH pass for $9, which allows unlimited use on all DASH lines.

DASH fares can also be paid for with LADOT Commuter Express/DASH monthly passes or the county-wide EZ transit pass.

Apr 9 2009

Ridley-Thomas celebrates local super centenarian

 Los Angeles, CA -- During a program filled with musical tributes and well wishes, Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas visited the Western Convalescent Home in Southwest Los Angeles on Monday to celebrate the 115th birthday of Gertrude Baines, the world’s oldest person, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.

“Gertrude Baines is a beacon in our community, who at 115 has demonstrated perseverance in the truest sense of the word,” Supervisor Ridley-Thomas said.

Apr 9 2009

$1 billion structure planned

Los Angeles, CA -- Once a fixture in downtown Los Angeles, the Wilshire Grand hotel and adjoining offices will be demolished to make room for a $1 billion hotel, office and retail complex planned by one of South Korea’s largest business conglomerates.

Yang Ho Cho, chairman of Korean Air–the flagship company for Hanjin Group, is developing the 1.8 million square foot area located at Figueroa Street and Wilshire Boulevard.

Cynthia E. Griffin-  |   OW Managing Editor
Apr 9 2009

Most races headed into run-offs

 Inglewood, CA -- Inglewood voters have spoken, and the only candidate who is not required to participate in a run-off on June 9 is Second District Councilwoman Judy Dunlap, who was elected to serve another four-year term with 53.9% of votes cast.

The results are unofficial with 100% of precincts counted and only the provisional and mail-in ballots remaining to be counted.

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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