Pacific Coast Regional helps small businesses thrive
For 40 years, PCR has assisted small business owners with loan programs, classes, and consulting.
The Black Business Tour brings consumers to local business
Mone’t Lamb created the bus tour to introduce local residents to small black-owned businesses in Los Angeles.
The World Stage and all that jazz
Ethnomusicologist Billy McCoy discusses the weekly music workshops in Leimert Park.
Although “The Get Down” train has crashed, Skylan Brooks leaps into new ventures
By Troy Tieuel An abrupt and surprising letdown by executive producer Baz Luhrmann leaves many on ‘The Get Down” roster…
Real Estate’s financially rewarding careers
Careers as a realtor and a residential loan originator can be a grind, but they come with great rewards.
L.A. Standard’s new intern: Amir Medina
A concert during the Leimert Park Juneteenth Heritage Festival. Photo by Amir Medina Amir Medina is 16-year-old sophomore at Connections…
Camp Spin-Off is launching careers in the music industry
This DJing summer camp has classes in music production, marketing, and business.
Senator Kamala Harris Releases Spotify Playlist to Commemorate African-American Music Appreciation Month
The playlist includes Marvin Gaye, A Tribe Called Quest, Lauryn Hill, Nina Simone, 2Pac, Beyoncé, Prince, Aretha Franklin, James Brown and many others.
3rd Annual Crenshaw Health Fest
This free event, held at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw on June 24, features health, vision and dental screenings, music, and fun for the entire family.
Harriet completes excavating twin tunnels under Crenshaw Blvd.
The Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project stations at Exposition Blvd., MLK Jr. Blvd., and in Leimert Park are now connected.