Bus Riders Union proposes plan for $7.8 billion in Measure R funds By Marie Cunningham,
Posted 3/10/09
Over the next 30 years, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority will receive $7.8 billion dollars from Measure R funds to improve the county's bus system. The Bus Riders Union has proposed a plan for how the MTA should allocate those funds. The BRU wants lower bus fares, 500 more buses, and an expansion of the county's Bus-Only Lane system.
Adopt an Immigrant By Janelle Burdette,
Posted 3/10/09
Santiago Mendez is facing deportation after his arrest two years ago. He says that his ordeal has taken a toll on his family, and fears being separated from them. Mendez appeared at a news conference with members of the Adopt an Immigrant program which is calling for President Obama to address immigration reform.
Additional reporting by Karen Marcus
LAUSD layoffs By Beth Palkovic,
Posted 3/10/09
More than 8,000 teachers and employees in the Los Angeles Unified School District could be getting layoff notices, but not before they've had their say. Beth Palkovic was at the school board meeting and reports on what went down.
Beyond Shelter’s Barbara Hill on Homelessness in South LA By Kaitlin Funaro,
Posted 3/06/09
ARN's Kaitlin Funaro speaks with Barbara Hill of Beyond Shelter about what non-profits are doing to help combat homelessness in Los Angeles. She says the increase in homeless in South LA is putting a strain on local services.
Homelessness in Los Angeles By Timothy Beck Werth,
Posted 3/05/09
The foreclosure crisis coupled with an economic meltdown has put more strain on a neighborhood still struggling to reinvent itself. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development gave the greater Los Angeles area $73 million in grants, but it won't be enough to solve the crisis. Homeless service organizations are reporting an increase in homeless families, and are struggling to make do with limited resources. The last homeless census was done in 2007, and found that on any given night 73,000 people were homeless. That was the year the foreclosure crisis started to affect South L.A. Low rent apartment buildings bought by speculators with bad loans began going into foreclosure, affecting dozens of families. Without enough permanent, low-income housing available, more and more families and individuals are being pushed into homelessness. Even families that were homeless, but found housing, are now back on the streets.
Advocates want L.A. to be more biker friendly By Ariel Edwards-Levy,
Posted 3/05/09
Break out the helmets and kneepads. Activists are trying to make Los Angeles a more welcoming place for bikers.
Proposition 8 By Adriana Venegas-Chavez,
Posted 3/05/09
Proposition 8, the November ballot measure that banned marriage for same sex couples, is on the main stage again. The California Supreme Court heard arguments on both sides of the issue today.
The court is trying to determine whether or not the ammendment is constitutional.
It is also expected to decide if it will affect gay marriages that took place between June 2008, when gay marriage was legalized, and November 2008 when proposition 8 was voted in.
The court has ninety days to make a decision.
Voters react to city elections By Jessica Conner,
Posted 3/03/09
Los Angelenos hit the polls today. At several polling sites in South Los Angeles including the Foshay Learning Center and Expo Center, voter turnout was only expected to be around 80 voters for the day. We hear from the Mayor, voters and poll workers on their thoughts this election day.
Community meetings held to discuss $91 million grant By Marie Cunningham,
Posted 3/03/09
HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development) has allocated $91 million for a community development block grant to be used throughout the city, primarily in high-density, low-income areas. For example, money will be provided to fund economic development, housing, youth programs and assistance for the elderly. Community meetings are being held to determine how residents feel about the allocations, and if any programs are being underfunded.
Puppy mill crackdown By Janelle Burdette,
Posted 3/03/09
A new motion approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will regulate local dog breeders and kennels. After a recent increase in cases of over-breeding puppies, Supervisor Mike Antonovich introduced a plan that would unify the county's efforts to identify and shut down puppy mills. Interview with Tony Bell, spokesman for Supervisor Antonovich.
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