Californians vote on Prop 1A
On May 19th, Californians will vote on proposition 1A. It would extend the tax increase another year in hopes of stabilizing California's economy. For Governor Schwarzenegger and Sacramento lawmakers, it's the answer to the state's annual budget crisis. Adriana Venegas-Chavez reports on why some teachers, union members and nurses are against it. (posted 4/30/09)
By Adriana Venegas-Chavez

Natural History Museum renovation
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, the oldest museum in the city, is renovating and restoring its buildings. The project will be completed in 2013, the museum centennial. (posted 4/23/09)
By Adriana Venegas-Chavez

Many Homeless Receive Housing Downtown
Downtown Los Angeles is quickly becoming more residential and affluent. A study by the downtown property owners group finds more people are choosing to live in renovated lofts and condos downtown rather than commute from the suburbs. But it's not just the affluent who are now calling downtown home. More than 100 people also received keys to apartments on skid row. Adriana Venegas-Chavez has more on this home for the homeless. (posted 4/16/09)
By Adriana Venegas-Chavez

ACLU Brings Lawsuit Against Immigrant Detention Facilities
ACLU and the National Immigration Law Center presented a lawsuit against immigrant detention facilities and what they say are appalling conditions for the detainees. (posted 4/02/09)
By Adriana Venegas-Chavez

Proposition 8
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. (posted 3/05/09)
By Adriana Venegas-Chavez

L.A. Greening
Western Avenue will soon be home to more than 100 trees in the city of Los Angeles. As part of the Greening Los Angeles project, different organizations and city officials came together for the groundbreaking of the first tree. (posted 2/26/09)
By Adriana Venegas-Chavez