Intersections South L.A.

10/03/2021

Intersections South L.A.is writing a story about Uber’s free ride share program that gives South LA residents access to free and discounted Uber rides to receive a vaccination at the new USC site. If you or someone you know has used this service, we want to hear from you. Comment below if you want to share how this program has helped you!

24/02/2021

For Black History Month, Intersections South L.A. is honoring some of the Black actors who passed away in the last year.

Learn about the impact stars like Chadwick Boseman and Cicely Tyson had on creators from South LA.

Residents from South Los Angeles and beyond celebrate the lives of Black entertainers and their accomplishments in honor of Black History Month.

24/02/2021

While audiences across the country first learned about Amanda Gorman at President Joe Biden’s Inauguration in January, the South L.A. community cheered her on after watching her develop her talent through the years.

The South Los Angeles native made history with her speeches at the Inauguration and Super Bowl, showcasing a voice she first developed in her Los Angeles community.

11/02/2021

A mobile pop-up vaccine clinic is open for residents of Council District 9 who are 65 years or older, at the South Park Recreational Center through tomorrow, Friday, February 12. The clinic organized by Councilmember Curren D. Price Jr., is also offering free rides to and from your appointment as long as you pre-register. The clinic is also offering walk-up COVID-19 testing with no appointment necessary.

Read our story below to see how you or someone you know can get vaccinated!
http://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2021/02/11/pop-up-vaccine-clinic-supports-residents-of-south-los-angeles/

A mobile pop-up vaccine clinic is open for residents 65 years or older at the South Park Recreational Center in South Los Angeles through Friday, February 12, according to local officials.

23/09/2020

Happy National Voter Registration Day!

There are many important elections at the national, state and local levels happening this year, and it's important to make your voice heard. Follow some of these steps to learn more about how you can get involved in the political process!

09/09/2020

While an eviction moratorium was issued in California, a recent study found that LA County landlords have started the eviction process for over 40,000 residents.

South LA tenants, who have been displaced by landlords for years, are some of those at risk.
http://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2020/09/03/south-la-residents-usc-students-struggle-to-pay-rent-as-the-threat-of-eviction-still-looms/

About 1 in 5 renters in Los Angeles County have paid their rent late or missed a rental payment since the start of the pandemic, a study released jointly by UCLA and USC on Monday shows. While an eviction moratorium remains in place, the study found that around 40,000 L.A. County tenants reported th...

21/04/2020

Superintendent Beutner realizes the increase in spending and education is “counter-intuitive” but believes it to be a “necessary investment.”

LAUSD incurs $200 million emergency expenses

07/04/2020

Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the United States Census Bureau has had to adapt its plan to count everyone in the country as the crisis unfolds.

Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the United States Census Bureau has had to adapt its plan to count everyone in the country as the…

02/04/2020

Intersections South LA is looking for South L.A.-based performing artists who are taking advantage of L.A. Department of Cultural Affairs Emergency Relief Fund for a story. Message us if you or someone you know is receiving the grant and would like to be quoted in the story.

01/04/2020

Many Los Angeles renters have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic and seek support to help pay rent.

On Sunday, activists with the tenant rights group and disgruntled Angelenos got behind the wheels of their cars and drove to Mayor Eric Gracetti’s home to protest the moratorium on evictions he issued on March 15.

01/04/2020

Tuesday marked one year since the sudden death of Los Angeles rapper and activist Nipsey Hussle.

Tuesday marked one year since the sudden death of Los Angeles rapper and activist Nipsey Hussle. Hussle was murdered on March 31, 2019, near his clothing store at West Slauson Avenue and Crenshaw Boulevard in South Los Angeles. He was 33.

31/03/2020

Of the kids failing to connect, officials said the majority of them are students living in vulnerable populations like the foster care system or deep poverty.

Despite entering the second-week of digital learning, as many as 100,000 students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) still do not have a connection to their classmates and teachers online. In a live-stream announcement Monday morning, Superintendent Austin voiced concerns regarding s...

26/03/2020

As stores are asked to close as concern over the coronavirus outbreak grows, South L.A. farmers markets are fighting to stay open.

Shelter in place and health rules force closures that reduce supply of fresh fruit and vegetables.

25/03/2020

Arcadio Castillio runs Emy’s Burgers in .A., one of the many restaurants struggling financially as a result of some of the recent related restrictions placed on restaurants.

The restrictions were put in place on March 15, when Mayor Eric Garcetti ordered all restaurants to stop dine-in service.

Some restaurant owners have taken to Twitter, using the hashtag in an effort to boost the number of takeout orders, which are still allowed under the restrictions.

What are your favorite restaurants in South L.A.? Will you continue to support them during the lockdown?

Many local restaurants have taken a financial hit under the new coronavirus-related restrictions.

24/03/2020

As of March 20, over 25,000 coronavirus tests have been conducted in California, but only 2,400 of those tests were administered in LA County.

Los Angeles County has secured 20,000 new tests for COVID-19 and will start processing 5,000 tests per day by Friday, Los Angeles City Councilman David Ryu announced at a press conference Monday.

24/03/2020

Choosing between a place to live and a beloved pet is a common dilemma for many low-income people due to the no-pet policy in many apartments or shelters.

How Downtown Dog Rescue is providing services for low-income pet owners in underserved communities.

10/03/2020

Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education will be asked to declare a state of emergency in response to the spread of coronavirus, or COVID-19, on Tuesday, according to a news release. The district was also assuring families that there is no known connection between any individuals infected with COVID-19 and any of its schools.

Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education will decide whether to declare a state of emergency in response to the spread of coronavirus, or COVID-19, on Tuesday, according to a news release. The district was also assuring families that there is no known connection between any individuals...

04/03/2020

South L.A. residents submitted their ballots and cast their votes on Super Tuesday. Technical difficulties and long lines at some voting locations in the region didn’t stop people from exercising their voting rights. Did you vote in South L.A.? How was your experience?

As the California primary unfolded, South L.A. residents submitted their ballots and cast their votes. Technical difficulties and long lines awaited some in the region, but that didn’t stop people from wanting to exercise their voting rights. According to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder ...