As the federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1, 2025 stretches into its third week, the fallout is reaching far beyond Washington. In South Los Angeles, where many families already […]
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Local contractor successfully maneuvers public sector construction work
Like many small construction contractors in Los Angeles County, Christian Meza was interested in working on infrastructure projects in the region. Christian, the owner of Liberty Rebar, which was founded […]
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Groundbreaking of the Watts Empowerment Film & Music Studio
The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) and The Watts Empowerment Center, in partnership with the City of Los Angeles and the State of California, broke ground […]
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Kedren Health breaks ground of future facility in Watts
On Friday April 4, Kedren Health hit the pavement as the organization began the building process of its newest campus, the 103,000 square foot Kedren Children’s Village. The new development […]
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New Jordan Downs plan receives public support
In a quest to support south LA youth, two compains created programs through a joint venture. The various programs focus on the development of a skill or curation of an […]
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New Jordan Downs plan receives public support
In a quest to support south LA youth, two campaigns created programs through a joint venture. The various programs focus on the development of a skill or curation of an […]
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Sweet Alice Row dedicated in Watts
A portion of a street in Watts was named this week for longtime activist “Sweet” Alice Harris, celebrating her decades seeking to improve the lives of the community’s residents through […]
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City Council moves to address Watts water crisis
Following a study that found alarming levels of lead in drinking water found in homes in the Watts area, the Los Angeles City Council this week took steps to address […]
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Toxic levels of lead in Watts tap water
Researchers have discovered toxic levels of lead in the tap water of Watts in South Los Angeles, leaving local residents to potentially face serious health risks due to a problem […]
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Watts Culture Fest
The community of Watts is gearing up for another celebration this summer. The Watts Culture Fest will take place on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the […]