Muffled rock music emanates from a small, dilapidated rehearsal studio in Lynwood, Calif. Inside are four young musicians, hailing from…
2018 Summer Interns
This summer, the Los Angeles Times HS Insider, in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, the LA84 Foundation and the Jack Smith Foundation, will offer a select number of paid internships that will focus on arts, sports, and their impact in the community. Follow HSI on social media to keep up with the interns.
Compton: Old story with a familiar tune
When people think of the city of Compton, a mid-sized city southeast from downtown Los Angeles, they might think…
The Center of Long Beach supports local LGBTQ community needs
Long Beach, Calif. is home to both one of the state’s largest LGBTQ populations and The Center, a resource for…
The New Americans Initiative provides free citizenship help
Nestled in the heart of downtown Los Angeles sits Central Library, competing with the grandeur of banks and skyscrapers. Well…
Trapped and suffering — Inside the Asian American mental health crisis
I let the tears sting cuts on my face. A rusted pencil sharpener blade brings relief. I watch drops of…
Putting the ‘small’ in small business: Kenneth Village in Glendale
A strip of small businesses nestled in northern Glendale appears out of place across from homes with sprawling lawns and mature…
Gallery Row in July: The Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk
It’s 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month, signaling showtime for team Art Walk. Executive director Qathryn Brehm…
Saffron and Rose — A taste of Iran in Westwood
A long line of late-night dessert enthusiasts overcome by a gnawing sweet tooth spills out the front doors of Saffron…
‘Play Equity’ drives Renata Simril and the LA84 Foundation
In their newest initiative, the LA84 Foundation is focusing on “closing the play equity gap,” and providing sports programs for…
LA84 and NBPA Foundations team up for Court Refurbishment Program
This past May, the LA84 Foundation and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Foundation announced an initiative to refurbish basketball courts…