Myanmar Gazette | Underserved communities, disproportionately impacted by extreme heat and lacking access to green spaces, are taking matters into their own hands to bring nature into their neighborhoods.
La OpiniĆ³n | A pesar de la resistencia de algunos vecinos, la ampliaciĆ³n de la cubierta verde iniciada en 2022 beneficiarĆ” a vecindarios y a cinco escuelas que cada aƱo sufren las altas temperatura.
La OpiniĆ³n | Despite resistance from some San Fernando Valley residents, expanding green cover benefits neighborhoods and five schools suffering yearly from high temperatures.
Al Enteshar | In the heart of bustling cities and tranquil suburbs, public parks are being recognized not merely as spaces for recreation and socializing, but as vital components for enhancing mental wellness.
World Journal | Worried about rising rents and being forced out of the neighborhoods they've lived in for years, residents are suspicious of any new renovation measures, especially greening projects that seem like a good idea.
Aug 23 | In 2023, California saw 1,970 reported hate crimes, but only five went to trial. This week, two victims and experts discuss the challenges in securing convictions and the need to keep reporting.
Aug 15 | This briefing aims to ensure all students, especially those from diverse and economically disadvantaged backgrounds, including undocumented, are informed and supported in securing financial resources for their education.
Aug 14 | This briefing explains the CalGrows classes, who qualifies for the stipends, how to enroll, and the skills that caregivers can learn. Speakers include trainers, caregivers and clients.
Aug 10 | Medicaid covers 83 million Americans, but 23 million risk losing coverage, due to mostly paperwork issues post-pandemic. Expanding Medicaid is crucial for health equity, yet 10 states refuse. Speakers discuss closing the coverage gap.
Hispanic LA | La salud y el aprendizaje de los estudiantes se ven afectados en escuelas en las que predominan patios de cemento y en las que, en algunos casos, solo cuentan con espacios verdes en tan solo 1% de su superficie.
Showbiz India TV | California's Urban Greening project will restore, protect and manage the state's natural, historical and cultural resources for current and future generations.
Seoul Broadcasting System | Current greening efforts in school spaces across LA Unified School District could benefit environmentally under-privileged metro areas like Koreatown & South LA.
LA Blade | Vince Crisostomo, a long-term HIV/AIDS survivor and dedicated activist, has devoted over 30 years to HIV/AIDS activism and supporting LGBTQ communities.
The NNPA has forcefully condemned the National Association of Black Journalists for including the former president in a panel during its annual convention.
Kiosko Magazine | Los vecinosĀ lamentanĀ que el parque (originalmente Westlake Park)Ā es un epicentro de drogas, creando elĀ ambienteĀ mĆ”sĀ inseguro de la ciudad.
Indigenous Network | For Indigenous communities, native plants are a part of history and identity, connecting generations to the heritage and history of our ancestors
Impulso | Enclavado dentro de la selva de concreto que representa a la importante ciudad de Los Ćngeles se encuentra uno de los pocos pulmones verdes del Ć”rea
UWEAST was formed in 2008 to provide, as its website describes, a āsuccessful, linguistically appropriate, culturally competent and cost-effective physical and mental health intervention program."
Jul 19 | This year's National Political Conventions face unique challenges: one may be open or contested due to division, while the other was marred by violence. These issues could affect voter turnout and engagement, which a panel will discuss.
Jul 18 | Despite a 7.1% drop in overall hate crimes in 2023, those against LGBTQ+ communities rose, with sexual orientation bias up 3.6% and anti-transgender crimes up 7.04%. Our panel discuss these trends, mixed public acceptance, and the impact of CA vs Hate hotline.
Latino voters are emerging as a key swing bloc ahead of the 2026 midterms, reshaping Americaās electorate as economic concerns, immigration enforcement, and political uncertainty drive shifting allegiances nationwide.
Seven pro-Palestine activists were sentenced to 30 days in jail and six months probation for their roles in the 2024 shutdown of the Golden Gate Bridge.Ā
