South LA residents react to a plan for a new park
South LA neighbors react to a proposed plan to build a new park in the area with funds raised from erecting two billboards near the 10 freeway. (posted 4/08/08)
By Daryl Paranada

Family of gunned down teen asks for tougher laws for illegal immigrants
The family of Jamiel Shaw, the young man gunned down steps from his home, urged the Los Angeles City Council to adopt Jamiel's Law. The new law would permit police officers to ask people they arrest about their immigration status. Shaw was allegedly killed by a man the police believe is an illegal immigrant who was release from jail the day before Shaw was killed. (posted 4/08/08)
By Sonata Lee

Community gathers to honor King’s legacy with moratorium
In remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's assassination 40 years ago, civil rights leaders and South LA residents came together to spread the word about a 40-hour moratorium on killing. They gathered on a corner where a 13-year-old boy was recently killed and called for support from the community to honor King's dream for peace. (posted 4/03/08)
By Daryl Paranada

Gang Politics
A city hall committee met today to discuss ways to implement the new anti-gang strategy. This includes rearranging the bureaucracy and reallocating money meant for other programs. David de Sola looks at the plan and where the money might come from. (posted 4/03/08)
By David de Sola

Hip Hop High
"No Child Left Behind" has schools cutting arts programs around the country. But one South Los Angeles high school has students making grades by making music. (posted 4/02/08)
By Katherine Riese

Border Fence
The Bush Administration is waiving environmental laws and regulations to expedite construction of a fence along the border between United States and Mexico. Supporters of the border fence say the waivers are necessary to finish the construction quickly to prevent more illegal immigrants from coming into the United States. But environmentalists are concerned that the fence will harm wildlife at the border, which is already experiencing ecological deterioration. (posted 4/01/08)
By Hannah Kim

Education Solutions in Los Angeles
Educators are always looking for new ways to keep kids engaged in their studies. But as drop-out rates go up in inner cities like Los Angeles, the question of what will keep kids around for their diplomas is raised. I spoke with Professor David Marsh of the USC School of Education about the issues cities like Los Angeles face with high school education. (posted 4/01/08)
By Laura Weber

Celebrating April Fool’s Day
April Fool's Day means a lot to different people. Hear a sampling of the foolish ways people choose to celebrate the day. (posted 4/01/08)
By Daryl Paranada

Misperceptions of the Homeless Cause Policy Problems
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority has found that L.A. County has more homeless people than any other county in America. But who exactly are the homeless? Hanna Ingber Win looks at the public's perceptions of people who don't have shelter, and how those perceptions affect public policy. (posted 4/01/08)
By Hanna Ingber Win

Car wash
Employees at some Los Angeles-area car washes are not happy about their working conditions. Now, unions like the AFL-CIO are helping them out to make their case. David de Sola has the story. (posted 3/27/08)
By David de Sola