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Building in his backyard
By Matthew BecerraThe Poly Post, Cal Poly Pomona Born and raised in Leimert Park, Tré, who doesn’t use a last name, said his youth was spent moving around on skateboards, bikes or just on foot, observing his surroundings and hanging out with as many people as possible. But after skating through Los Angeles in the 90’s and growing into adulthood, he realized Leimert Park needed a safe space for youth to skate in the…
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Victor Villa Represents Los Angeles at Super Bowl
By Isabella GerardoThe Poly Post, Cal Poly Pomona Victor Villa, a Los Angeles native who used to serve tacos from his grandmother’s house, surprised Angelinos when he appeared in this year’s Super Bowl halftime show with Bad Bunny. Villa and his Villa’s Tacos stand cameoed at the beginning of the show during “Tití Me Preguntó” at Levi’s Stadium. Villa has three Villa’s Tacos locations in the L.A. area, two…
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Pawsitive Vibes: Annual Dog Day unites community
By Jessice Vasquez Arreola and Anjanette GileUT Community News, Cal State LA LOS ANGELES — The return of Downtown LA Dog Day for its 17th year in mid-September not only brought together residents and their pets after a two-year pandemic pause but also cast a spotlight on those dedicated to animal welfare, from city rescuers to non-profit founders. The…
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Homelessness in Whittier: Progress, challenges, and human stories behind the numbers
By Destiny DurantUT Community News, Cal State LA LOS ANGELES — In the quiet city of Whittier, an intriguing story about the progress and challenges of homelessness has unfolded since 2018. Whittier Assistant City Manager Shannon DeLong played an integral role in the city’s homelessness action plan created that year. Her efforts helped initiate a…
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One firefighter shares his experience of and since the devastation of the L.A. fires
By Josmary MolinaUT Community News, Cal State LA LOS ANGELES — Firefighter Adam Catica was one of thousands that helped combat and take down the various fires that occurred in January. Catica, stationed in North Hollywood’s Station No. 89, grew up surrounded by the firefighter life. Catica’s father and grandfather were firefighters, influencing him to pursue…
