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Undocumented in Los Angeles weigh immigration ruling
by
Jeff Tyler
Jun 25, 2012
After the Supreme Court’s ruling on Arizona’s immigration laws, some undocumented workers say they would go to the state. Others would not.
Obama to visit upper-middle-class black L.A.
Jun 6, 2012
Neighbors say they are more economically vulnerable than white counterparts.
Obama to visit 'Black Beverly Hills'
Jun 1, 2012
Black upper middle class View Park in L.A. feels connected to nearby poor neighborhoods.
A nun's take on the economic recovery
May 25, 2012
Sister Albertina Morales works with some of the most economically destitute people in Los Angeles. And according to her, the economic recovery isn't much of a recovery at all.
Los Angeles moves to eliminate plastic bags
May 24, 2012
The Los Angeles City Council has voted to phase out plastic bags at the checkout with a ten cent tax. Other cities around the country have enacted similar measures, but Los Angeles is the largest U.S. city to do so.
L.A. pro teams pull postseason hat trick
by
Eve Troeh
May 17, 2012
The Lakers, the Clippers and the Kings all in the playoffs at the same time this year. That spells big money for the Staples Center and busy times for the people who transform the sports arena from a basketball court to hockey rink.
Reporter's Notebook: Building prosperity is still a struggle in South L.A.
Apr 27, 2012
Twenty years after the riots, a reporter returns.
For public good, not for profit.
Growing pains in South Los Angeles
by
Desiree Pena
Apr 27, 2012
South L.A. resident Everett Courtney reflects on his city's rebirth.
Economic mobility in South L.A., two decades later
Apr 26, 2012
Twenty years after the L.A. riots, many residents who move up the economic ladder move out of South L.A.
Los Angeles hosts a 10-mile-long block party
by
Eve Troeh
Apr 16, 2012
CicLAvia, an event that brought 100,000 people out on their bikes, got people to linger where they usually don't.