News
Local African-American veterans seek fair treatment by West L.A. VA Medical Center
The veterans feel that they are being denied benefits and services because of their race.
Major traffic issue on Slauson Ave. is being addressed
Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and the Department of Public Works are addressing this traffic problem.
West Angeles springs into action to support the people of Houston
The church partnered with other COGIC churches, political leaders, public figures, and community members to support people affected by Hurricane Harvey.
L.A. City Council approves the renaming of Rodeo Rd. to Obama Blvd.
Obama Boulevard is set to be unveiled on Presidents’ Day 2019. It will intersect with Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
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.
Assemblymember Sebastian Ridley-Thomas provided free legal consultations to local residents
Ridley-Thomas has plans for more pro bono legal clinics in the future.
The Liquor Bank’s permit to sell alcohol is revoked
“The Liquor Bank served as a hot spot of crime, drugs, and violence. Today, we said enough is enough, our community deserves better.” -Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson
The CLC links Metro and the community together
This Community Leadership Council allows local residents to have a voice in the development of the Crenshaw/LAX line.
2017 Martin Luther King Jr. Day pictorial
Photos from the Kingdom Day Parade, Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Fest in Leimert Park, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration at the California African American Museum (CAAM).