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To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of the light rail line that connected Pasadena to South East L.A. let's take a brief look at its history.
Mike 'The Poet' Sonksen Honored for Distinguished Service in Poetry
July 18, 2013 10:17 AM
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The venerable Venice poetry institution Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center held its annual Awards Dinner on July 14, honoring two individuals who have made significant contributions to the world of poetry in Los Angeles. This year the George Drury Smith...
$1 Million Challenge to Shape the Future of Los Angeles
March 12, 2013 2:30 PM
by Carren Jao
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The Goldhirsh Foundation has embarked on an initiative to build a blueprint for the future Los Angeles.
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From the Philippines and Mongolia to Ukraine and Chile, each story gives an insight to understanding the melting pot of cultures that make up the diverse communities of L.A.
Laws That Shaped L.A.: A Look Back at 2012
December 21, 2012 3:30 PM
Neighborhood Notes:
Read these columns to find out more about the law that you've always wondered about -- or why things are the way they are in our city.
Should There Be a Central American Historic District in Los Angeles?
November 20, 2012 2:00 PM
Neighborhood Notes:
Should neighborhoods be named after a single specific ethnicity?
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In case you missed it, here are some highlights from the series that spotlights laws that have shaped the culture of our city.
Fourth of July Isn't the Only Independence Day in L.A.
July 3, 2012 2:45 PM
Neighborhood Notes:
For many people in a city as diverse as Los Angeles, Independence Day does not always fall on the Fourth of July.
House Expresses Regret for Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
June 29, 2012 12:06 PM
Neighborhood Notes:
In a rare move, the House of Representatives apologizes for the 130-year-old law that prohibited many Chinese from immigrating to the United States.
Asian Americans Are More Satisfied With Their Lives than the General Public
June 19, 2012 4:36 PM
Neighborhood Notes:
A new study by the Pew Research Center examines the experiences of Asian Americans, the fastest growing racial group in the nation.
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Each year Los Angeles becomes home to thousands of refugees from around the world.
Portraits of El Alisal Visitors by Charles Fletcher Lummis
June 1, 2012 5:30 PM
Neighborhood Notes:
Many writers, musicians, and artists visited the home of Charles Lummis, often sitting for a portrait in front of his camera.
Will Downtown L.A. Get Its 'Holy Grail' of Grocery Stores?
May 29, 2012 5:40 PM
Neighborhood Notes:
Downtown L.A. residents have several options to do their grocery shopping, but will they ever see a Trader Joe's or a Whole Foods?
Memorial Day Road Trip with a 1914 Automobile Map
May 25, 2012 1:10 PM
Neighborhood Notes:
84% of Southern California travelers are expected to drive this Memorial Day Weekend. Will a 1914 Automobile Map be useful for a road trip?
Will Snoop Dogg Save L.A. State Historic Park?
May 22, 2012 4:19 PM
Neighborhood Notes:
Due to decreased funding from the state, L.A. State Historic Park is turning to alternative ways to keep the grounds in the green.
Neighborhood Notes:
Here's a guide to this Sunday's Museums of the Arroyo Day.
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Many of L.A.'s ethnic enclaves now exist more as symbolic and cultural centers with populations not necessarily reflecting their historic characteristics.
Congratulations George Wolfe, 2012 River Hero
May 11, 2012 5:50 PM
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KCET Departures congratulates George Wolfe as a recipient of the 2012 River Heroes Award.
Neighborhood Notes:
News and stories on the shifting culture of our neighborhoods.
Neighborhood Notes: Mapping the L.A. Riots & More
May 1, 2012 10:27 AM
Neighborhood Notes:
News and stories on the shifting culture of our neighborhoods.

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