Earthquake Preparation – VSV
Originally published Nov. 2, 2011 Reporting from Los Angeles, CA on the city's preparation for the "Big One."
Special Educator Arlisa Coleman – LAUSD Teacher Profile
Originally published Jan. 6, 2011
Arlisa Coleman was tired and wondered out loud if she would make it through her next class: 5th period math. This would be the toughest test of her Thursday.
Coleman’s 5th period math students have been a challenge for her this year. They have been noisy, uncooperative and lacked focus in the classroom, but she has been determined to get through to them, especially to John, the raucous class clown who can spontaneously break out into songs or loud expletives in the middle of lessons.
The bell rang and her 8th graders started filing in and settling into their seats. John came in the classroom in his usual form, loudly singing a song. (more…)
Interview with L.A. Councilman Tom LaBonge
Originally published Oct. 3, 2010
L.A. Councilman Tom LaBonge shared some of his thoughts Thursday during a brief interview at his City Hall office before rushing off to Windsor Square to help celebrate the reopening of Robert Burns Park. He’s been in charge of Council District Four, the geographic heart of Los Angeles, since September 2001 and has his eye on re-election in March next year. While making phone calls and directing his staff, Councilman LaBonge talked about his love of parks, the food truck debate, and offered some possible goals if elected for a third term.
Q: What are you most excited about these days with re-election coming up in March?
A: To serve the people and to make the city better. To move the motivation of the city which is transforming.
Q: Any specific issues or projects you’re excited about?
A: More expansion of Cahuenga Peak. That’s a big one.
Q: What about the Red Line project you recently wrote about for the Daily News?
A: Right. That’s real important but that’s more long range. (more…)
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