Families cut back on funeral services In these economic times, families are cutting back and that includes on funeral services. Jessica Conner explores how more families are turning to alternative burial services for their loved ones. (posted 4/07/09) By Jessica Conner
Voters react to city elections Los Angelenos hit the polls today. At several polling sites in South Los Angeles including the Foshay Learning Center and Expo Center, voter turnout was only expected to be around 80 voters for the day. We hear from the Mayor, voters and poll workers on their thoughts this election day. (posted 3/03/09) By Jessica Conner
Community activist Damien Goodmon on the Expo Line Community leader of the Citizen's Campaign to Fix the Expo, Damien Goodmon, shares his community work and what it means for South Los Angeles. (posted 2/24/09) By Jessica Conner
Grand Avenue project delayed County Supervisor Michael Antonovich thinks it might be time to rethink the $3 billion Grand Avenue Project to transform Downtown Los Angeles. Antonovich approached the Board of Directors to ask for a progress report on the project. The Grand Avenue Plan has been delayed for 16 months and the developer, Related Company of New York, does not have the financial backing to start construction on the project anytime soon. (posted 2/17/09) By Jessica Conner
UTLA strike authorization The union that represents teachers in the Los Angeles district has new plans for its vote for strike authorization. This comes after 18 months of ongoing negotiations between the Los Angeles School District and the teacher's union over teacher contracts. We hear from both sides, the LAUSD Superintendent Ramon Cortines and UTLA's President AJ Duffy about contract issues and the possibility of a strike. (posted 2/10/09) By Jessica Conner