Magic Johnson and a rendering of Magic Johnson Park (Credit: Getty Images and the office of Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas) The first phase in the plan to transform Earvin “Magic” Johnson Park and with it South Los Angeles, will tip off in January, at a cost to L.A. County of $70 million. S.J. Amoroso Construction was […]
Blog: Four Defiant Women’s Voices Reshaping Asian-American Immigrant Stories
DECEMBER 27, 2018 MY FATHER ALWAYS read to my brother and me. Growing up, we learned of light in dark places and how to rise up against oppressive forces. My family is Guatemalan-American, and being Latin American means reading García Márquez and Vargas Llosa, authors who captured our collective imagination with their commitment to rewriting […]
Blog: France’s ‘yellow vest’ movement hopscotches to Taiwan. ‘We’re pleading with the government’
“They play dead and don’t come out and say what the problems are,” said protester Lily Chen, 48, pointing to the finance ministry high-rise. Her qigong group (similar to tai chi) has been fighting back taxes for 22 years. “Taiwan’s tax rules are too complex,” she said. “There’s no good way to appeal a case. […]
Blog: Mid-City’s Iconic Capitol Burger Closes Suddenly After 53 Years
Mid-City locals showed up to watch the kitchen equipment being hauled off It seems that Irv’s Burgers won’t be the only iconic Los Angeles hamburger stand to disappear in 2018, as Mid-City classic Capitol Burger has officially closed up shop after 53 years. The Pico Boulevard mainstay just west of Crenshaw had its last day […]
Blog: Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth are married and Nicholas Sparks approves
The pop star, 26, and “The Hunger Games” actor, 28, each shared images from their pre-Christmas union, with one black-and-white photo — showing them hugging in their wedding attire — making repeat appearances online. The couple captioned the intimate image with “10 years later” and “My love,” respectively. Source: latimes.com – Los Angeles Times
Blog: Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth are married and Nicholas Sparks approves
The pop star, 26, and “The Hunger Games” actor, 28, each shared images from their pre-Christmas union, with one black-and-white photo — showing them hugging in their wedding attire — making repeat appearances online. The couple captioned the intimate image with “10 years later” and “My love,” respectively. Source: L.A. Times – Entertainment News