Protesters flock to Obama event
President Obama visited the California Science Center yesterday for a fundraiser for Senator Barbara Boxer. (posted 4/20/10)
By Ariel Edwards-Levy

Bus Riders Oppose MTA Hikes and Cuts
As Los Angeles' Metropolitan Transit Authority faces a large budget deficit, it is planning to cut some of its service and increase bus fares. These actions, however, have drawn the ire of the Bus Riders' Union. Members say the hikes and cuts will make riding the bus extremely costly, and even prevent them from using the service. They are urging the government to take action to prevent this from occurring and keep costs low- and allow them to ride the bus. (posted 4/20/10)
By Grant Tunkel

Civil Rights Icon Dorothy Height Dies
Dr. Dorothy Height, the premiere female voice of the civil rights and women's rights movements died Tuesday at the age of 98. (posted 4/20/10)
By Ariele Pratt

Cardinal Roger Mahony targeted in sexual abuse lawsuit
The Catholic church is facing yet another legal attack for its role in covering up sexual abuse. (read more) (posted 4/20/10)
By Timothy Beck Werth

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger supports new education bill
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger spoke today in support of a new state education bill. (posted 4/20/10)
By Christie Bertch

ARN Host Interview on the possible effects of the legalization of marijuana
To talk about the possible effects of legalizing marijuana in California, ARN Host Meghan McCarty spoke today with professor Joel Hay. (posted 4/20/10)
By Meghan McCarty

Councilwoman Jan Perry Receives 2010 National Environment Award for Wetlands Project
Councilwoman Jan Perry is in Washington D.C. at the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) Gala to receive the 2010 National Environment Award for the Wetlands projects in South LA. (posted 4/20/10)
By Brandon Marcus

Host Interview- Anti-Tea Partiers
Tea party members were out in full force on Tax day. But there were others who came out with a different message. ARN Host Heather Hope spoke to Reverend Susan Russell from the All Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena, who leads a new faith-based group that serves as an alternative to the Tea Partiers. Russell said their goal is to collide not divide. (posted 4/15/10)
By Heather Hope

Protestors say they are taxed enough already
Dozens of Tea-Partiers gathered in front of the Torrance Civic Center this afternoon to display their distaste for the state and federal governments. Protesting against big government and what they say is outrageous spending in Washington, the demonstrators waved Revolutionary-era American flags while many passing cars beeped their horns in agreement. Chris Foy has the story. (posted 4/15/10)
By Chris Foy

Statue of public activist unveiled on Central Avenuu
Today an intersection in South L.A. was renamed Ezekiel Mobley Jr Square in honor of a local public activist who died in 2006. Councilwoman Jan Perry said the memorial was a tribute to his dedication to connecting African American and Central and South American communities. He was a respected community leader and a member of various economic development groups. (posted 4/15/10)
By Amina Rabab Karam