Jillian Olivas

At a small elementary school in East San Fernando Valley, a group of young girls are spending their summer cultivating their interests in science, technology, engineering, and math, while promoting their self-confidence.

The student presentations identified issues that face their community of Boyle Heights, and provided suggestions on how they could be improved by using the Local Control Funding Formula.

After over a year and a half of engaging the Northeast Los Angeles riverfront communities, the collaborative is excited to invite you to the final…

Mayor Garcetti told us why the river is so important to the city's past and future, and to him personally.

From 2001 to 2013 Jan Perry represented the 9th district of the Los Angeles City Council. She supported major redevelopment projects in Downtown Los Angeles.

A conversation with Councilmember O'Farrell, who began his public service in 2002 under the leadership of then Councilmember Eric Garcetti.

A conversation with Gil Cedillo, who has found a balance with his underlying message that progressive politics are good for business.

Pauline Louie has held a number of positions working with local governments, nonprofit organizations and the private sector for housing and economic development. Here, she discusses the L.A. River.

Growing up by the Los Angeles River, Ed Reyes recognized the river's potential early on and incorporated it into his goals for his time in office.

Placemaking is an inclusive and creative community process of developing a neighborhood's social, economic and cultural identity