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Ranking Top 100 Cities on Urban Parks—Where We Go To Heal

May 23 | Panelists discuss the latest ParkScore report, highlight key findings from the poll, outline strategies that are working, and spotlight the cities leading the way in building more inclusive, impactful park systems.

South Park Provides Green Space to a Predominantly Latino Community

Brenda Verano | LA Blade South LA Park, one of the oldest parks in Historic South Central, has brought multi-generational Angelenos together for more than a century.

Parque Magic Johnson una opción de recreación y unión comunitaria en LA

Isaac Ceja | La Opinión El parque Magic Johnson está ubicado en Willowbrook, una comunidad no incorporada en el sur del condado de Los Ángeles.

Tony Lam Park: A Cultural Landmark for the Vietnamese-American Community

Doan Trang | Saigon NHO News On a weekend morning, Tony Lam Park, named after the first Vietnamese American elected to public office in the United States is already bustling.

For Burmese Americans, Veterans Park ‘Grows Community’

Swe Swe Aye | Myanmar Gazette In a city as diverse and dynamic as Los Angeles, parks transcend their role as mere green spaces; they become essential catalysts for community building.

서울국제공원, LA 한인타운 녹지 공간 확대의 핵심

Kyeongjun Kim | Korea Daily LA 한인타운이 높은 인구 밀집도에도 불구하고, 주민들의 삶의 질을 위한 녹지 공간이 심각하게 부족하다는 지적이 이어지고 있다.

Echo Park: Uno de los parques más antiguos de Los Ángeles es el epicentro de una comunidad multicultural y étnica

Carlos Aviles | San Diego Union Tribune Este famoso e histórico parque es vital para una población que no solo lo usa como área de recreación pero también para el sustento de familias.

Practican rituales de ‘apapachar’ árboles en el lincoln park para recargarse de energía

Nora Estrada | Kiosko News Los visitantes también se ejercitan, relajan, pescan y se acercan al arte y la cultura en las instalaciones del lugar.

Ritchie Valens Recreation Center Builds on It’s History of Community

Diana Martinez | San Fernando Sun Named after the rock 'n' roll legend, RVRC has been the after-school spot for local families for generations.

Comunidad pide mejorías en el parque Queen Anne

Myriam Reyes | Impulso Newspaper Miembros de la comunidad oaxaqueña afirmaron que necesitan que se mejore el servicio que ofrece el Centro de Recreación Queen Anne.

Can President Trump Legally End Birthright Citizenship?

May 16 | Birthright citizenship, established by the 14th Amendment in 1868, grants U.S. citizenship to anyone born on in the US. Trump’s executive order challenges this, seeking to redefine who qualifies as American and who can fully participate in democracy.

How One Glendale Park Became a Hub for Arab and Muslim American Families

Fatmeh A. Bakhit | Al Enteshar NewspaperPacific Park is a place where faith is practiced openly, community ties are strengthened, and children see their cultures celebrated under the open sky.

Is American Democracy in Decline?

May 9 | Our panel explores this critical question: Is the US drifting toward authoritarianism? Together, they will assess how democracies weaken from within—and whether our institutions are resilient enough to resist.

جامعهٔ افغانی در جنوب کلیفورنیا

در جنوب کلیفورنیا، جوامع افغان در محله‌های مختلفی مستقر شده ‌اند. در شهر لس‌آنجلس، مناطقی مانند گلندیل و دره سن فرناندو دارای جمعیت قابل توجهی از افغان‌ها است. در اورنج کاونتی، شهرهایی مانند ایرواین، سانتا آنا، گاردن گروو

Memories of Pre-Revolution Iran Come Alive in LA’s Balboa Park

Alireza Hekmatshoar | Radio Iran KIRN Despite migrating from Iran to Los Angeles, many Iranian families remains committed to the ancient Persian cultural bond between people and green spaces.

Mar Vista Recreation Center: Where Immigrants and Locals Find Connection and Community in West LA

Pamela Anchang | Immigrant Magazine Mar Vista is a space where cultures mix, traditions are shared, and people of all generations find time to relax, play, and support each other.

En el parque John Anson Ford los inmigrantes se sienten en casa

En el parque John Anson Ford Park el día es radiante.

In John Anson Ford Park, Immigrants Feel at Home

At John Anson Ford Park, the day is radiant.
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Foisia Park — A Cultural Hub for Carson’s Samoan Community

Island Block Radio | For residents of Carson, home to one of the largest Samoan communities in the US, Foisia Park has come to represent pride, resilience, and unity.

아침 맑은 공기, 친목 나누고 건강 다진다도심 속 휴식터‘그리피스 파크’의 한인 시니어들

Nicole Chang | News Koreatown 로스펠리스 불러바드와 웨스턴 애비뉴에 있는 그리피스 파크 주차장. 두툼한 자켓을 입고 야구모자를 쓴 한인 시니어들이 두세 명씩 차에서 내리더니 준비운동을 한다.

Why Alpine Recreation Center is the First and Last Harbor for LA’s Chinatown Residents

Keyang Pang | UNE For decades, Alpine Park has been the only park and open space within the residential area of Los Angeles’ Chinatown.
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洛杉磯公園排名大幅下滑 資源分配差異

Rachel Tan | SkyLink TV Some 40% of Los Angeles's 3.8 million residents are unable to walk from their home to a park within 10 minutes.
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Hey Job Seekers! California’s Forestry Sector Is Hiring!

The CA Forestry Jobs Initiative offers diverse, equitable careers in forest management and wildfire prevention, strengthening communities and nature.

Who Dares to Travel Now?

May 2 | Know Your Rights at the Airport and the Border | Speakers this week will discuss the threats to both documented and undocumented residents traveling to and from the US. They will also offer strategies for greater degrees of safety while traveling in the US.

100 Days of Insecurity

Latino Americans and AAPI voters disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy, believing he will drive up prices.

Mexico-US Relations: A Model for Diplomacy in the Trump Era?

Apr 25 | A panel of experts discuss why and how Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has kept the lines open with Trump and what is at stake for both countries.

Beyond April 15: How Taxation is Changing

Apr 9 | A panel of leading tax experts explore the far-reaching implications of upcoming changes on government revenue, the economy, and taxpayers across the country.

Reimagining the School Day

Apr 4 | For over a century, schools have followed a rigid schedule, but educators are rethinking the basic structure to better support diverse learning styles. This effort is gaining bipartisan support to make learning more effective.

PRESS ADVISORY: EMS Changes Our Name

SAN FRANCISCO -- At a time of fierce polarization, how we Americans communicate—the words we use in public discourse—matters more than ever. As an agency...

Legal Immigrants, Green Card Holders, Naturalized Citizens—Who’s Safe from Deportation Dragnet?

Mar 28 | Trump's immigration crackdown targets not just criminals but legal residents, visa holders & applicants. Humanitarian protections are revoked, secret deportations occur, and policies now include immigrant registration, IRS cooperation, and social media scrutiny. Experts explain your rights.

‘A Different Way of Looking’ — The Art and Legacy of Mildred Howard

A native San Franciscan, Howard's work stretching six decades reflects on Black culture, American history, justice and community.

Are Our Votes Safe? Voting Rights, Voter ID, and the 2026 Election

Live Friday | A conversation on the changing landscape of voting rights, election access, and the challenges facing American democracy as we approach the 2026 mid-term election.

From Jail, Kevin Epps Self-Reflects and Talks Next Steps

In an interview from San Francisco County jail, the filmmaker and activist discusses life behind bars, and what gives him hope and optimism for the future.

Stroke Is the 3rd Leading Cause of Death for Women. So Where Are They in the Clinical Trials?

Stroke is often a precursor to dementia. Black women are twice as likely to suffer stroke than their white counterparts.