United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) and Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) are at a crossroads again as teachers and faculty members prepare for another strike due to various reasons. […]
Tag: Community Coalition
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California’s special election could determine the nation’s future
In California, a ballot proposition is an initiative or referendum submitted to the voting public for approval or rejection. Proposition 50, to be voted on this coming Nov. 4, has […]
Posted inLocal, Local Politics
South LA residents gather to discuss Prop 50
On a recent evening, residents of South Los Angeles gathered both virtually and in person at the Community Coalition to discuss Proposition 50, its implications for equity, and the urgent […]
Posted inLocal
Statement from Community Coalition on Los Angeles Police Dept. killings
The Community Coalition is devastated and disgusted that in 24 hours between Jan. 2 and Jan. 3, the lives of Keenan Anderson, Takar Smith, and Oscar Sanchez were taken from […]
Posted inGovernment
Newsmaker of the Year: Mayor Karen Bass
On Nov. 8, Karen Bass became the first woman and only the second African-American to be elected Mayor of Los Angeles. Bass, 69, previously represented California’s 37th Congressional District for […]
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Mayor-elect Karen Bass
Rep. Karen Bass (D-37) felt compelled to become mayor of Los Angeles. A native of the city — even though she had been spending a lot of time in Washington […]
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Mayor-elect Karen Bass
Rep. Karen Bass (D-37) felt compelled to become mayor of Los Angeles. A native of the city — even though she had been spending a lot of time in Washington […]
Posted inFeature, Feature, Local
CoCo gathering defies City Hall racist remarks
Last Wednesday night, more than 150 community members gathered at the Community Coalition (CoCo) at it’s South L.A. office on Vermont Avenue, to voice their concerns following the racist remarks […]
Posted inEducation, Local
An early back to school
Back to school is starting earlier than in years past. For LAUSD parents, Aug. 15 is the day kids head back into the classroom for the start of another academic […]
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Apply now for LA County ‘guaranteed income’ program
The application period has begun for Los Angeles County’s guaranteed income program, which will provide 1,000 randomly selected residents with $1,000 a month for three years. To qualify for the […]
