L.A. Gang Tours Paints Better Picture Of Gangs
L.A. gang tours claims the tour is designed to be educational, promote the community and create jobs. It paints a better picture of gangs; concentrating on street art, and visiting art galleries and community centers. However, many say the tour exploits the local people, some critics have called it ghettotertainment. At 65 dollars the tour does not come cheap, if you want to see street art you could alternatively go to the museums or the tours sites yourself. (posted 3/11/10)
By Ken Van Der Meeren

Ghettotainment in South Los Angeles
Alfred Lomas is the creator of the controversial LA Gang Tours, which takes tourists around South Los Angeles to see areas associated with gangs. Lomas says he wants to use the tour service to provide money and jobs for the community. Timothy Beck-Werth asked him how he plans to do that. (posted 2/09/10)
By Timothy Beck Werth

Gang Crackdown Sweeps Through Los Angeles
Early this morning more than one thousand police officers and federal agents took down the rollin 40's gang. The crips related group was based in South Los Angeles. Police say they targeted the gang's shot-callers and arrested 29 members. While some gang members are still at large, Bratton says the streets are safer because of the operation. Bratton also thanked the FBI for its role in the year-long operation. The chief said when he first came to Los Angeles seven years ago, the LAPD was standoffish and had trouble working with other organizations. Now, with his term ending in 9 days, he believes that has changed. (posted 10/22/09)
By Hannah Kim

Community Discusses a New Way to Fight Gang Violence
The Milken Institute hosted a forum with community members talking about a new approach to fighting gang violence. The hot zone approach. The hot zone approach is a community focused effort to reduce violence in gang-ridden areas. It is in addition to already proposed antigang initiatives by LA County. Karen Marcus reports, with additional reporting by Esther Pomeroy. (posted 4/02/09)
By Karen Marcus

MTA bus shooting
The recent shooting death of a 17-year-old on a metro bus has sparked debate about what the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is doing to keep people safe on their buses. Eddie Jones, President of the Los Angeles Civil Rights Association comments on the need for the MTA to continue strengthening their security measures. (posted 2/24/09)
By Janelle Burdette

South Park turnaround
The territory of two rival L.A. gangs intersects at South Park Recreation Center. For years the park was notorious for drugs, prostitution, and gang violence, but three years ago that all changed. Recreation Director Brian Cox took on the challenge of turning South Park into a place where kids can feel safe and families can enjoy their community. (posted 12/02/08)
By Harmony Apel

Mayor unveils his new gang fighting strategy
The mayor announced a new plan today that would reorganize the city's current gang reduction efforts. The new plan includes the addition of four new gang reduction zones. The plan also allots additional funds to intervention and prevention services is high-crime areas. (posted 4/15/08)
By Sonata Lee

T Rodgers
T Rodgers, an ex-gang member and the author of The 50 Most Asked Questions About Gangs, talks to Annenberg Radio News Producer Sam Farber. (posted 12/06/07)
By Sam Farber