Neighborhood council elections
Residents are voting today for councilmembers to the neighborhood council. Voters say they want councilmembers who have the community's interests in mind and will make safety a top priority. (posted 3/04/08)
By Stephanie Meisenheimer

County-wide coalition rallies against education funding cuts
Parents and educators gathered at a press conference to express concern over the Governor's proposed $4.8 billion budget cuts to education funding. LAUSD Superintendent David L. Brewer III was on hand to discuss the impact the cuts will have on local schools. Los Angeles County schools will have to face more than $1.3 billion in projected cuts. (posted 3/04/08)
By Daryl Paranada

Clean up LA
The City of Los Angeles is teaming up with community organizations to participate in the Great American Cleanup. It is the largest volunteer community improvement program in the country and is sponsored by President Bush. Last year 2.8 million people volunteered nationwide. The LA cleanup is being done in cooperation with the California Department of Transportation so the majority of the cleanup will focus on interstates and other major roadways even though litter and graffiti is a huge problem in poor neighborhoods. (posted 3/04/08)
By Timothy Beck Werth

A playground for disabled children
Officials from the city of Los Angeles and the L.A. Orthopaedic Hospital celebrated the opening of a playground designed for children with disabilities. (posted 2/28/08)
By Jean Luc Renault

Taking a ride on the bus ride
Many L.A. residents ride the bus everyday. Daryl Paranada takes you on their journey, where South L.A. residents describe what it's like to take public transportation, and the difficulties they face. (posted 2/28/08)
By Daryl Paranada

Bus stop shooting
Police are still trying to solve unanswered questions one day after a shooting at a bus stop in South Central Los Angeles. Who did it? What was the motive? David de Sola looks at the aftermath of the incident. A suspect has been arrested since the story was filed. (posted 2/28/08)
By David de Sola

Central Avenue Jazz
As Black History Month comes to an end, Annenberg Radio News looks at the vibrant jazz scene that sprang up around south Los Angeles' Central Avenue. (posted 2/26/08)
By David Chong

Play for Life
A new campaign is urging people to be active and take advantage of Los Angeles County's parks. Annenberg Radio News reporter Tim Werth looks at the country's latest efforts to curb obesity and encourage healthy living. (posted 2/26/08)
By Timothy Beck Werth

City Budget
The city is trying to dig its way out of a $155 million budget hole. But not everyone agrees on the best way to cut costs. One plan in particular, a proposal to limit LAPD recruits, is causing an uproar between Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and the city's top policy analyst. Marissa Monroy has the story. (posted 2/26/08)
By Marissa Monroy

Interview:  Safety of Public Parks
A recent shootout between gang members and police in L.A. left residents of Glassel Park stranded indoors. The fight raised the question of safety in public spaces. ARN host Laura Weber spoke with the chairperson of the Southwest Neighborhood Council. He says spaces like public parks are actually much safer than some might think. (posted 2/26/08)
By Laura Weber