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Headed to the beach this weekend to cool off? Choose wisely | LA Local LA County Public Health has issued Ocean Water Use warnings for several areas.

Headed to the beach this weekend to cool off? Choose wisely

How long a life can you expect in LA? Gap widens between rich and poor areas of county | LA Local Average life expectancy went down slightly compared to the previous study released in 2017.

How long a life can you expect in LA? Gap widens between rich and poor areas of county

What churches should know about ICE: A guide for faith leaders Some parts of church property are considered public places — which makes them vulnerable to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Are churches protected from ICE? Experts say faith leaders should have a plan

Inglewood is putting $8.5 million into a Market Street facelift | LA Local The Inglewood City Council voted 4-0 on Tuesday to move forward with plans to parcel the state grant money out to Market Street businesses for renovation projects.

Inglewood is putting $8.5 million into a Market Street facelift

Garfield High School soccer team heads to state championship The Bulldogs will play The Branson School of Ross on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Natomas High School in Sacramento in the CIF Division V state final.

Garfield High School soccer team to represent East LA at state championship

To see how Koreatown has changed over the years, look at its restaurant menus | LA Local “Menus as Neighborhood Maps: How Los Angeles Restaurant Menus Tell Stories of Community Formation” is on display at the Pio Pico-Koreatown Branch Library through the end of March 2026.

To see how Koreatown has changed over the years, look at its restaurant menus

The only Food4Less in Inglewood is closing for good and advocates say the closure will increase food insecurity | LA Local One shopper said the store’s closure is “making it harder for the people who live here to be able to shop.”

The only Food4Less in Inglewood is closing for good and advocates say the closure will increase food insecurity

Parent group urges LAUSD to reinstate Carvalho Alberto Carvalho, the District’s superintendent, was placed on administrative leave after the FBI raided his home and the district’s office.

Parent group urges LAUSD to reinstate Carvalho, citing support for immigrant families

These higher-income LA neighborhoods saw a big jump in streetlight repair calls | LA Local A citywide analysis of neighborhoods shows streetlight repair requests rising in some areas, while Boyle Heights and Westlake saw modest declines.

These higher-income LA neighborhoods saw a big jump in streetlight repair calls

One year after the Eaton Fire: Altadena’s fight for justice A year after the Eaton Fire killed 19 people in Altadena, residents are fighting private equity buyouts and seeking answers for a delayed evacuation response.

‘Pray for the dead, fight for the living’ — How Altadena is battling to rebuild without being displaced

The LA Sentinel’s Student Athlete of the Week: Destiny Madubugwu | LA Local King/Drew junior center Destiny Madubugwu helped the Golden Eagles each the Open Division playoffs and the Division III CIF State playoffs.

The LA Sentinel’s Student Athlete of the Week: Destiny Madubugwu

East LA food pantry has a new home in Boyle Heights The pantry was previously stationed outside of Ramirez Meat Market and now has a new home in Boyle Heights.

This East LA food pantry needed a new home. The Boyle Heights community stepped up

Iran's sports minister says country won't participate in World Cup, throwing LA matches in limbo | LA Local Iran is scheduled to play two matches in Los Angeles in June against New Zealand and Belgium.

Iran’s sports minister says country won’t participate in World Cup, throwing LA matches in limbo

Inglewood mayoral candidate Raina Carrillo is running to give 'a community voice' to city residents | LA Local Carrillo is one of three people, so far, to publicly declare that they’ll be competing to replace four-term Inglewood Mayor James Butts in the city’s Nov. 3 general election.

Inglewood mayoral candidate Raina Carrillo is running to give ‘a community voice’ to city residents

LAPD quietly disbands copper wire theft task force as streetlight outages continue | LA Local Calls for streetlight repairs remain high amid budget cuts, leaving some neighborhoods in the dark.

LAPD quietly disbands copper wire theft task force as streetlight outages continue

 The Pico Union Project gets new leadership | LA Local Craig and Louise Taubman founded their nonprofit in 2013 and will step down from their leadership roles, but will remain active in the organization.

Nonprofit Pico Union Project gets new leadership as co-founders step down

Brave of Us: Jane Fonda, LA comedians fundraise for immigrants Sasheer Zamata, Jenny Yang, Aparna Nancherla, Zainab Johnson join Jane Fonda in Westlake to headline the Dynasty Typewriter comedy show.

Sasheer Zamata, Jane Fonda, Jenny Yang and more to ‘Ridicule a Ruler’ at immigrant rights comedy show

Celebrate International Women’s Day at this Eastside mercado Dozens of vendors, performers and community groups will take part in Saturday’s event at East Los Angeles Civic Center.

East LA Women’s Day Fest brings poetry, art and women-led businesses to the Eastside

‘Unprecedented’ March heat wave could bring highs near 100 and last about a week | LA Local Forecasters are expecting temperatures more than 30 degrees above normal, including along the coast.

‘Unprecedented’ March heat wave could bring highs near 100 and last about a week

Koreatown’s Hamjipark will return under new management | LA Local A longtime Koreatown Korean barbecue restaurant known for its spicy pork ribs is making a comeback just months after shutting its doors.

Koreatown’s Hamjipark closed two months ago. Someone wants to revive the BBQ institution.

What older adults in our community told us they need most A Boyle Heights Beat survey found that housing support would make the biggest difference in older adults’ lives in the Eastside, and they’d also like to see more fitness and wellness programs.

We surveyed the needs of older adults in our community. Here’s what they told us

5 things to buy at Ray & Roy’s Market in Boyle Heights Don’t just expect snacks. The historic Boyle Heights market offers more than your typical corner store.

From Mexican wine to Michelin-rated burritos: 5 things to buy at Ray & Roy’s Market

Gas prices are surging, and small business owners in LA are already feeling it | LA Local The average price per gallon in LA County hit $5.25 on Monday — $1 more than a month ago.

Gas prices are surging, and small business owners in LA are already feeling it

A dangerous stretch of Pico Boulevard is getting a major redesign | The LA Local The redesign along a 3.4-mile stretch from Crenshaw Boulevard to Figueroa Street would add crosswalk improvements and remove about 270 parking spaces

A dangerous stretch of Pico Boulevard is getting a major redesign

This week in LA: Government meetings you don't want to miss | LA Local LA Documenters attend uncovered government meetings and publish notes for folks who couldn't attend. Here are a few meetings documenters will be monitoring this week you won't want to miss.

This week in LA: Government meetings you don’t want to miss

Why this college president came out of retirement to help East Los Angeles navigate the Trump era | Boyle Heights Beat Monte Perez is the new president of East Los Angeles College, the largest campus in the Los Angeles Community College District.

Why this college president came out of retirement to help East Los Angeles navigate the Trump era

California colleges spend millions on faulty AI systems: ‘The chatbot is outdated’ | LA Local Community colleges are spending millions on AI-powered chatbots that students say often give inaccurate answers. Many might see upgrades this year.

California colleges spend millions on faulty AI systems: ‘The chatbot is outdated’

The Original Pantry Cafe is reopening under a new partnership with a homelessness nonprofit | LA Local All profits will go toward Hope the Mission’s shelters and services.

The Original Pantry Cafe is reopening under a new partnership with a homelessness nonprofit

LA commission recommends expanding City Council power over LAPD | LA Local Under the proposal, the City Council would be able to set police policy under certain circumstances.

LA commission recommends expanding City Council power over LAPD

California Teacher Strikes: Understanding the Causes | LA Local Explore the latest developments on California teacher strikes. Discover why educators are walking off the job across the state.

Wave of California teacher strikes ‘is no coincidence’