1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (1731+ words) Why it matters: These are first-person accounts from one of L.A.’s most diverse immigrant communities. The archive makes them free and publicly accessible. Why now: The K-Town Archive launched Wednesday as the first sister site of UCLA’s Archive of Healing....

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (1729+ words) Why it matters: The program has a social mission: to strengthen the bonds between those with Mexican heritage in the U.S. and Mexico. The backstory: The contest was created last year by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s Culture Secretary to counter the…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (1776+ words) About the parade: For decades, organizers have brought together community leaders, performers, businesses and organizations to celebrate culture, community and tradition. This year, the parade will culminate in a festival with family-friendly activations, including live music, local vendors and lucha…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (287+ words) Colorful parade floats, charros on horseback and live music will take over Cesar E. Chavez Avenue on Sunday for the 80th East L.A. Mexican Independence Day Parade. For decades, organizers have brought together community leaders, performers, businesses and organizations to celebrate culture, community…...

5+ day, 58+ min ago   (1506+ words) More details: Businesses with storefronts of 1,500 square feet or less may receive grants of up to $750, while businesses between 1,500 and 5,000 square feet are eligible for up to $1,500. How it works: The funds will be provided as a reimbursement after eligible…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (1289+ words) Elsewhere on LAist, get a peek inside the Thrifty Ice Cream factory, make a plan to visit with us on Saturday at Cafe Calle, or grab a ticket for Sunday’s Arts Jubilee at Segerstrom in Costa Mesa. Thursday, Sept. 10, 5:35 p.m....

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (273+ words) The state has approved money to help create a special district for childcare within Riverside County — the first of its kind in the state. Special districts are local government agencies in California created to provide a specific service to a…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (1669+ words) What’s new: State assemblymember Corey Jackson, who pushed for the initiative, said the $2 million state allocation would help with local startup costs in launching the district. What does a special district do? Special districts are local government agencies in California…...

1+ week, 23+ hour ago   (1803+ words) A bill to clarify how schools should spend California’s $1 billion annual investment in arts education is headed for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk after legislators reached a compromise with a champion of the original initiative. “I’m delighted to come to an…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago   (485+ words) A sign on the front door says “Beekeeper owned,” and inside the Hive & Hanger store in Burbank, the layout is a mix of vintage clothes, antique jewelry and something rather unexpected: a pop-up Bee Museum. The owner is Carrie Diazzz, a…...