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Para nuestra comunidad de habla rusa, un festival en el parque es más que una simple celebración

Los residentes de Los Ángeles y otras ciudades del sur de California pasan la mayor parte del tiempo en el trabajo, en sus apartamentos o en la carretera.

El arte en el parque ha sido una tradición en San Fernando

Durante décadas, el Parque Recreativo de San Fernando ha sido el lugar de encuentro de la comunidad latina para eventos artísticos y culturales.

En el sur de California, los parques inspiran jardines domésticos

Lo que comenzó como reuniones informales entre amantes de la naturaleza en parques locales se ha convertido en la Sociedad Vietnamita de Bonsái de EE. UU., una organización artística sin fines de lucro cuyos miembros han transformado sus hogares en exuberantes paraísos verdes.

Afghan Community Finds a Home for Nowruz Celebration in Orange County Parks

Salma Majidi, who has lived in Orange County since the early 1980s, recalls with satisfaction and appreciation the dramatic and positive changes in the area's urban atmosphere, particularly in the parks and public amenities department.

La comunidad afgana encuentra un hogar para la celebración del Nowruz en los parques del condado de Orange

Salma Majidi, quien reside en el Condado de Orange desde principios de la década de 1980, recuerda con satisfacción y aprecio los cambios drásticos y positivos en el ambiente urbano de la zona, en particular en el departamento de parques y servicios públicos.

THE EPSTEIN FILES: Women Spoke Out, Then and Now. But Who Listened?

Just Live | Newly released Epstein case files refocus attention on sex trafficking victims often ignored by power and law enforcement. Experts examine trafficking prevalence, barriers to justice, survivor treatment, and low prosecution and conviction rates.

Reescribiendo la historia verde de Los Ángeles: cómo el periodismo comunitario está moldeando el futuro de los parques

Hay algo íntimo en un banco de parque a la sombra. Hay algo sagrado en ver a tu hijo reír bajo un árbol, en un espacio que se siente seguro.

Una historia de dos parques: Las etapas de la vida samoana en el condado de Los Ángeles

En el corazón del condado de Los Ángeles, dos parques públicos de Carson —el Parque James M. Foisia y el Parque Regional Victoria— sirven como escenarios vibrantes donde una de las comunidades samoanas más grandes de Estados Unidos representa la historia continua de su cultura.

Health Care Access for Immigrant Families: Community Forum in Santa Maria

Feb 12 | Our in-person community forum aims to connect immigrant families with local health care resources, Medi-Cal guidance, and answers about privacy, eligibility, and care access.

Wild Cards That Could Disrupt the Midterms

Feb 6 | Ahead of the 2026 midterms, Justice Department demands for voter data, federal lawsuits against states, and new election laws are raising privacy concerns, legal battles, and fears over voting access and election integrity.

Journalists’ Arrest Threaten to ‘Blind US Communities’

ACoM joins our colleagues at the NAHJ and NABJ in denouncing the arrest of journalists including former CNN anchor Don Lemon for their work in covering protests in Minnesota.

ACoM Names New Executive Director of Largest, Oldest Ethnic Media Organization

American Community Media names Jaya Padmanabhan executive director, marking a generational leadership transition as founder Sandy Close steps into a director emeritus role.

On Cusp of 250th Anniversary – The Push to Reclaim Community Narratives

Jan 30 | As the U.S. nears its 250th anniversary, communities push back against efforts to erase nonwhite history. Speakers discuss reclaiming community narratives amid censorship of museums, monuments, and public memory.

Making Dreams Come True–CalHFA Program Targets First-Generation Homebuyers

Jan 29 | California’s Dream For All program helps first-generation buyers in immigrant and minority communities afford homeownership through shared appreciation loans, offering down payment support, expanding access, and building intergenerational wealth statewide.

How Orange County Parks Helped Bring Nowruz Home for Afghan Families

Orange County’s growing network of public parks has helped Afghan families celebrate Nowruz locally, safely, and affordably, strengthening community and cultural traditions.

In Southern California, Parks Inspire Home Gardens

What began as casual gatherings among nature lovers in local parks has grown into the Vietnamese USA Bonsai Society.

Mujeres de la Tierra: Da voz y parques a comunidades vulnerables

Hace 21 años, Mujeres de la Tierra abrió camino en esta ciudad asfixiada por el smog y tráfico para inspirar a mujeres a cuidar y liderar la sanación de la Madre Tierra.

‘Earth Women’ Gives Voice and Parks to Vulnerable Communities

21 years ago, Earth Women made their way into this smog-suffocated city to inspire women to care for and lead the healing of Mother Earth.

For Our Russian-Speaking Community, a Festival in the Park is More Than Just a Celebration

Residents of Los Angeles and other Southern California cities spend most of their time at work, in their apartments, or on the roads in their cars.

Clockshop: Conectando a las comunidades con la tierra en la que viven a través del arte

Una sirena elevada a 9 metros y que en épocas de guerra anunciaba ataques aéreos sorprendió a Rudy Campos y su novia Elena Melgar mientras posaban para unas fotos artísticas en el Parque Histórico Estatal de Los Ángeles.

Clockshop: Connecting Communities With The Land They Live on Through Art

A siren mounted 9 meters high, which in times of war would announce air raids, surprised Rudy Campos and his girlfriend Elena Melgar while they were posing for artistic photos in Los Angeles State Historic Park.

Art in the Park Has Been a Tradition in San Fernando

For decades, San Fernando Recreational Park has been the place where the Latino community has gathered for art and cultural events.

‘Pape’s Little Village’ Drum Circle: The Heart of Leimert Park

Senagalese Pape Diouf is a master drummer and a pillar of the West African drum class, “Pape’s Little Village” in Leimert Park. 

A Tale of Two Parks: The Stages of Samoan Life in LA County

In the heart of Los Angeles County, two public parks in Carson—James M. Foisia Park and Victoria Regional Park—serve as living, breathing stages where one of the largest Samoan communities in the United States performs the ongoing story of its culture.

Un mosaico de organizaciones comunitarias es el mayor defensor de la Colina del Elefante

A pesar de estar a solo unos 15 minutos de la agitada y ruidosa ciudad, el sonido de los coyotes y los búhos es un ruido normal y cotidiano para quienes viven cerca de la Colina del Elefante (Elephant Hill). 

The Biggest Advocate for Elephant Hill: A Mosaic of Community Organizations

Despite being only about 15 minutes from the hectic and noisy city, the sound of coyotes and owls is a normal, everyday noise for those who live near Elephant Hill.

Rewriting LA’s Green Story: How Community Journalism Is Shaping the Future of Parks

There is something intimate about a park bench in the shade.

El Parque Lincoln, el corazón cultural latino del Este de LA

La Plaza de la Raza, The Wall-Las Memorias y las oficinas de Parques y Recreación del Distrito 14 convierten este espacio público en un destino de historia, memoria colectiva y tradición.

Lincoln Park, the Latino Cultural Heart of East LA

The Plaza de la Raza, The Wall-Las Memorias and the Parks and Recreation offices of District 14 make this public space a destination for history, collective memory and tradition.

Under the Trees, We Remember: How Arab American Culture Takes Root in L.A.’s Parks

A single drumbeat cuts through the afternoon, steady and patient, followed by a second, then a third.

As Midterms Near, Federal Government Challenges Voting Access, Data Privacy

As the midterms near, the federal government is pushing to tighten voting requirements and demanding that nearly every state turn over election records.

THE EPSTEIN FILES: Women Spoke Out, Then and Now. But Who Listened?

Just Live | Newly released Epstein case files refocus attention on sex trafficking victims often ignored by power and law enforcement. Experts examine trafficking prevalence, barriers to justice, survivor treatment, and low prosecution and conviction rates.

SFUSD Strike Day 3: Students Stand With Teachers as Talks Continue

San Francisco teachers strike enters day three as Everett Middle School students join picket lines, highlighting classroom shortages, immigrant student fears, and ongoing negotiations.

SFUSD Strike Day 3: Students Stand With Teachers as Talks Continue

San Francisco teachers strike enters day three as Everett Middle School students join picket lines, highlighting classroom shortages, immigrant student fears, and ongoing negotiations.