Tucked away in a discreet business park in Signal Hill lies a small, 1800 square-foot office, and perhaps one of the county’s best-kept secrets. Driving by you might not even notice the business, and you certainly wouldn’t guess the non-profit it houses handles the operation of dispersing an average of seven million pounds of food annually in Los Angeles County, … Continue reading Food Finders Celebrates 25 Years of Rescuing Food and Feeding the Hungry →

As the summer months approach, kids with too much time on their hands often find ways to get into trouble. “Teens will experiment with drugs, sex and gangs, while younger kids wear on their parents’ nerves in close quarters,” said Jessica Quintana, executive director of Centro C.H.A. in Long Beach. “We need to offer a positive alternative and surround our … Continue reading Centro C.H.A. Delivering Programs to Keep Long Beach Safe and Thriving →

I do not share my problems with strangers. I can’t bring shame to my family. How will talking about my fears and pains help me feel better? These are common statements the clinical staff of Pacific Asian Counseling Services (PACS) hear as they work with clients in Los Angeles County. “There is a stigma attached to mental illness in America,” … Continue reading County health grant funds innovative mental health services for Cambodian residents →

Summer months often lead to idle time for young middle and high school students. And with budget cuts to summer school programs, and costly camps out of reach for many parents, too much free time can translate into trouble. But for 250 kids, based in the Wilmington and Harbor Gateway areas, this summer could be the beginning of seeing a … Continue reading Sharefest creating summer opportunities for underserved youth →

Early this morning, President Obama signed a bipartisan bill into law that ended a federal government shutdown that spanned 16 days and raised the nation’s debt ceiling. The new bill funds the federal government through January 15, 2014 and extends the country’s debt limit until February 7, 2014. While we all breathe another sigh of relief that the government shutdown … Continue reading End of government shutdown doesn’t provide long-term solutions →

Today President Barack Obama proclaimed May 20-26 as National Small Business Week, as presidents before him have done for the past 49 years.  This week we celebrate all those who have followed a dream, taken a risk and “hung their shingle.” The federal government says there are 27 million small businesses across the country.  According to the U.S. Small Business … Continue reading How subsidized employment can help small businesses grow →

The California Coastal Commission approved the Major Amendment to the Marina del Rey certified Local Coastal Plan (LCP), with modifications recommended by the Commission’s staff. The LCP major amendment is in response to the Coastal Commission’s request for a comprehensive look at individual projects requiring LCP amendments. It simplifies the current 14 existing development zones into three, and lays out … Continue reading Building a Better Marina del Rey →