Carson Mayor Urges Participation in Carson’s First “4th of July”

Carson Mayor Urges Participation In Carson’s First “4th of July” Celebration at the Home Depot Center Following the LA Galaxy vs. Seatle Sounders FC Match on Sunday.

Juneteenth: A Time to Reflect

In the midst of tumultuous negotiations with the Confederate States of America, President Abraham Lincoln made a bold decision. On January 1st, 1863, he issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which was not at all the miraculous dissolution of slavery in America that history would have us believe. It proclaimed that all slaves in the Confederate states [...]

The Greatest Gift – Parental Involvement in Childhood Education

By Gabriella Holt
The greatest gift a parent can give their children is their time and engagement during their children’s pre-school through grade 12 education experience.  The critical role of parental involvement in a child’s education has been examined in countless studies and reports. The research overwhelmingly supports the following conclusions:
#1 [...]

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. [...]

Captain Abram: When Starving Stops Being an Option

I just read something rather disturbing. According to a UCLA Center for Health Policy Research report, more than three-quarters of a million adults in Los Angeles County suffer from hunger daily or are at risk of becoming hungry, unsure if they will have enough food to feed themselves or their families. How can this be? [...]

How can I protect my health when I travel?

by Keyvan Hariri M.D. of Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Institute
You’ve heard this part before– wash your hands, avoid touching your mouth, eyes, or nose, and avoid people who seem to be sick.  Hand sanitizer is helpful when you’re on the go but try not to get too obsessive about it. [...]