Saving the South Bay Dream
We face some serious challenges in the South Bay. Unemployment continues to rise as local industries, including aerospace and energy, lay off workers or transfer their jobs out of state. Sacramento legislators put special interests before local municipalities, circumventing voter-passed measures dedicating revenue to fixing roads and local infrastructure. [...]
2010 Reading Garden Earth Day Challenge-1 Week Left!
Carson, Compton, Gardena, Long Beach, Lomita, Lynwood, Torrance and Beach cities area elementary schools are invited to participate in the 2010 Reading Garden Challenge, a joint initiative of the Los Angeles Galaxy Foundation, The Home Depot Center Chartable Foundation, and The Home Depot. The Challenge encourages schools and students (grades K-5) to focus on [...]
Saron Belay – Missing Woman
Saron Teclu Belay, 37, of Lawndale has been missing since a taxi driver dropped her off at the wrong address after the schizophrenic woman was released from Pacific Hospital of Long Beach on Jan. 8.
“For two weeks I haven’t slept,” Ghebre said. “I’m worried – with the rain, cold. She has no ID, no money, [...]
Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson Annoounces Scholarship Winners
BGCC Winners of Commission Scholarships
Iana Miranda and Marian Dennis, BGCC Carson High members for the past two years, have received $1,000 scholarships from the LA County Commission of Women. These college bound seniors have established prominent futures for themselves. Iana Miranda and Marian Dennis possess outstanding leadership qualities and goal driven attributes. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson is [...]
Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson Annoounces Scholarship Winners
BGCC Winners of Commission Scholarships
Iana Miranda and Marian Dennis, BGCC Carson High members for the past two years, have received $1,000 scholarships from the LA County Commission of Women. These college bound seniors have established prominent futures for themselves. Iana Miranda and Marian Dennis possess outstanding leadership qualities and goal driven attributes. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson is [...]
Oropeza’s bill seeking $20 million from existing funds for conservation jobs passes first test
Senator Oropeza’s bill seeking $20 million from existing funds for conservation jobs passes first test
SACRAMENTO – With nearly 50 diverse Conservation Corps members in the audience, members of the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee today approved Sen. Jenny Oropeza’s pro-environmental measure to put at-risk youths to work.
“This money will be infused into our communities [...]
Oropeza's bill seeking $20 million from existing funds for conservation jobs passes first test
Senator Oropeza’s bill seeking $20 million from existing funds for conservation jobs passes first test
SACRAMENTO – With nearly 50 diverse Conservation Corps members in the audience, members of the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee today approved Sen. Jenny Oropeza’s pro-environmental measure to put at-risk youths to work.
“This money will be infused into our communities [...]
Applications Now Accepted for Student Cultural Exchange Visit to Japan in July
Applications Now Accepted for
Student Cultural Exchange Visit to Japan in July
The Carson Sister Cities Association (CSCA) is seeking students interested to participate in a two-week student exchange visit to its sister city Soka, Japan this summer. The 2010 Student Cultural Exchange visit will take place from July 24 through August 9.
To be eligible [...]
Who’s Who in the South Bay – Paul Blanco
Paul Blanco advocates for community. He says, “My inspiration is my faith and belief in God…If we want something good for ourselves, families and communities, it should start from each one of us. I believe these are all essential in enhancing and improving the quality of life.”
Originally from the Philippines, [...]
Who's Who in the South Bay – Paul Blanco
Paul Blanco advocates for community. He says, “My inspiration is my faith and belief in God…If we want something good for ourselves, families and communities, it should start from each one of us. I believe these are all essential in enhancing and improving the quality of life.”
Originally from the Philippines, [...]
