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Apply Now to Be the Next Editor of Streetsblog LITE
Two weeks from now, Streetsblog LITE, our new Tumblr website, will be without an editor as Veronica Hernandez leaves us to resume her higher education at Smith University. Veronica brought a healthy dose of humor, planning knowlege with a keen eye for current events. We've been trying to pretend that she wasn't really leaving,
August 16, 2012
Gateway to the Garden: Community Services Unlimited, Inc. is Featured in Short Documentary
Community Services Unlimited, Inc. (CSU), a great organization that I've profiled here, is featured in a short documentary by USC students Mindy Guilford and Adam Joe. The piece explores the Garden Gateway program, CSU's interactive workshops designed to empower South L.A. residents with the tools and know-how to grow their own healthy food. The monthly workshops often feature cooking segments as well, to give gardeners ideas about how to use the produce they grow. The program is currently on hiatus for the summer, but will pick up again in the fall.
August 15, 2012
Ouch! That Hurts!: On-the-Job Hazards
I don't live in South L.A. But I can be found somewhere within its confines 4 times a week, on average. Often, more. And, always on the bike.
August 14, 2012
Thanks to Everyone Who Helped Us Raise 3k for Shay
Wow, what an amazing evening at the Flying Pigeon Los Angeles bike shop at 3404 North Figueroa Street. The crowd was hot, the films were good, and we raised an amazing $3,000 to benefit the Kick Butt and Get Better Fund, $2,000 of which came from a donation from the Bike Oven.
August 10, 2012
T-5 Hours to the Streetsblog/Flying Pigeon Fundraiser for Shay, Sponsored by Bike Nation
August 9, 2012
Listening to the Streets in Order to Make Them More Livable: Part III in a Series
This is the third (and long overdue) piece in a series re-examining the way we think about Livable Streets. The first two articles (here and here) detail the history of a wonderful young man named Fidel who ran with a crew just north of USC. His experience mirrors that of many of the teens I know in South Central and, as such, offers insight into what "livability" means in areas where streets are contested.
August 9, 2012
Space Nerds Unite: The Shuttle’s Arrival is Now Confirmed!
Maybe watching Curiosity land on Mars reminded you how cool space exploration was. Or maybe it was Mohawk Guy. Either way, all you long-time and newly-minted nerds out there will be thrilled to know that that will be neither a bird nor a mere plane you see overhead on September 20th. That will the Space Shuttle Endeavor hitching a ride on a NASA Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier on its way to LAX. Once it arrives, writes The Source:
August 8, 2012
A Call for Civility and a Change in L.A. Streetsblog’s Comments Moderation Policy
Friends,
August 8, 2012
Mark Your Calendars: August 9th Night of Streetfilms to Benefit Shay Sanchez
We're just two days away from our Streetfilms party to raise funds for the Kick Butt and Get Better Fund to benefit our friend Shay Sanchez at the Flying Pigeon Bike Shop (3304 N Figueroa Street.) Thanks to Flying Pigeon, CICLE and the event night sponsor, Bike Nation, we're continuing to put together a fantastic event.
August 7, 2012