OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center Offers Free Weekend Grief Camp Experience for Children (tags)
OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center is hosting Camp Erin® LA June 8-10 and August 17-19 at the scenic Camp Bloomfield in Malibu
“None Dare Call It Conspiracy:” How U.S. Elites Made Islamist Militants the New Red Menace (tags)
The American Establishment’s Quarter-Century Scheme to Replace Defunct Soviet Communism with “Expansionist” Militant Islam. And Why We Need Former U.S. Senator turned diplomat Gary Hart, Who “Thinks Differently” About U.S.-Russia Relations, to Join the 2016 Presidential Race
Help Me Ronda! “Billionaires For Bernie”: Why Sanders Needs an Independent SuperPAC (tags)
JFK Said: "Things Do Not Happen. Things Are Made to Happen." In 2015-2016, LIBERAL Billionaires Such as Ronda Stryker, Nick Hanauer, and Ted Turner (To Name a Few) Can Help Elect Bernie Sanders President by Giving His Supporters Fundraising and Spending Near-Parity With Hillary Clinton's $1 Billion.
Updating chaotic crumblings at Pacifica - affects KPFK too. (tags)
Events continue in the higher levels of a mixed-up Pacifica Fdtn with who is in charge and who is not and who has authority and who claims what. With most in Los Angeles not extending to keep up with details as others derail and destroy what was before a ‘radical’ variety of programming at KPFK, along with it’s sponsors, here are reposted excerpts to both advise, inform, and urge activism in any form an Indy reader will dare to help the mess from spilling over and out into KPFK and so into our lives here. Fuller information is available at the links provided here. Note that excerpts are for *Relevant Clarification * and those that may be pertinent how KPFK in LA is affected by what else is currently being disputed, declared and not questioned. The many detracting claims and counterclaims affect the operations and functionings of Pacifica Fdtn and it’s 5 stations, More specific detailed info can be read in the entire articles/ reports written by Tracy Rosenberg at the links included at facebook: “United for Community Radio KPFA “. Though the stories appear to emphasize the sibling station in Berkeley KPFA, the results affect our Local KPFK radio station 90.7 FM in LA equally, even when our station's ID is ignored in their stories. It was our own KPFK prior GM who was laddered Up into Pacifica's interim Exe Director position, but by Berkeley's group and it was not even discussed at the local KPFK LSB in April. Why ?
JFAV SUPPORTS AMVETS/ACLU CLASS SUIT VS DVA (tags)
-The Justice for Filipino American Veterans (JFAV) wholeheartedly supports the class-action lawsuit filed Wednesday on behalf of four homeless veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and other ailments, the ACLU claims that the department is violating the property's deed by not providing the combination of housing and treatment that battle-scarred vets need. According to the LA Times: ? The lawsuit is just the latest attempt by advocates for homeless vets to light a fire under the federal government. ?The JFAV also filed a lawsuit against the DVA for denying more than 27,00 Filipino World War II veterans of their lump sum claims and their widows last year.
West LA Community Fights to Stop Corporate Jets at Santa Monica Airport (tags)
WEST LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2010 – Residents of West Los Angeles neighborhoods impacted by the increase in corporate jet traffic at the Santa Monica airport held a press conference and marched to the airport this Sunday. The 70 year old Santa Monica airport which was once a relatively quite airport for small single engine private planes has become the nation’s busiest small airport for large corporate jets in within a densely populated residential area.
Find your own NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (tags)
The short arms of the LA City Council are the 90 local Neighborhood Councils. Here are 2 on the westside. Find your own and get involved in any way you want. Now.
LA Health Reform Rally Sticks it to Fox (tags)
Protesters Bite Back at Fox Tales: Healthcare Reform Advocates at Rally in Front of FOX Bear Huge Banner Stating "FOX News is Bad for Our Health!" Tuesday evening, Sept 22, a lively group of approximately 70 activists brought a Pro-Healthcare Reform rally to the sidewalk in front of FOX TV Center at 1999 Bundy in West Los Angeles. To be repeated next Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 5pm-7pm.
Los Angeles Propostion 8 Court Decisions Evening Protests Photo Essay (tags)
A Photo Essay of The Proposition 8 Court Decision Protests that occurred in West Los Angeles and Hollywood on May 22, 2009
BRENTWOOD SPRING ART SHOW, SUNDAY, APRIL 5 - TIGHT ECONOMY “BEST BET” FOR BROWSING/BUYING (tags)
Today’s economy presents shopper’s with a dilemma: save money because you might need it tomorrow, or spend money to stimulate the economy and support your community. The solution is both, but shop wisely – art shows and festivals offer browsing and buying advantages: all items are hand-made and many are one-of-a-kind collectables. The Brentwood Spring Art Show is a one-stop, boutique-type mall adventure, where event-goers save time, gas, and money!
Fight Over Baldwin Hills Oilfield (tags)
The two-square-mile Baldwin Hills Oil Field is the last large-scale undeveloped open space in South and West Los Angeles. The Oil Field has operated since 1924 and had almost played out. Now, Plains Exploration and Production Company (PXP) wants to drill up to 1,000 new wells.
Brentwood Spring Art Show (tags)
“BRENTWOOD SPRING ART SHOW” FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN PRESENTED AT FREE ADMISSION ONE-DAY EVENT ON SUNDAY, APRIL 6 * * * * * * * * * Sponsored by West L.A./Brentwood Rotary Club and supported by West L.A. Chamber of Commerce, the festivities include art, live music, food and children’s entertainment in a park-like setting; additional activities include the 11th Annual "Business Expo" and the "Bow-Wow Meow" Pet Expo
Is Congressman Dreier Going The Way of Larry Craig (tags)
One of the worst Republican congressmen who supports the most anti-gay legislation is himself a homosexual. He also is one of the most corrupt. A progressive is planning to defeat him.
Congresswoman Jane Harman asked (by me) about the Mearsheimer & Walt book in West Los Ange (tags)
Congresswoman Jane Harman asked about the Mearsheimer & Walt book in West Los Angeles this past Saturday
Feinstein asks "Which Arnold?" (tags)
Feinstein led off the rally today for Angelides. Surrounded by local Democratic candidates, Feinstein launched a withering attack that clearly defined Democrats as standing with the middle class that needs government to protect their interests.
Angelides Rally in West LA (tags)
Phil Angelides strong & confident coming out of his first debate, "make the place where the Democratic wave breaks in CA." Arnold's re-election would mean a return to his special election issues that he said were good despite voters' sound repudiation last Nov.
You Can Count on Villaraigosa (tags)
Mayor, You have some splainin to do!
Grassroots on Fire in 36th Congressional District (tags)
In the 36th Congressional race, challenger Marcy Winograd wins the endorsement of the influential West Los Angeles Democratic Club over six-term incumbent, Jane Harman, by a nearly 3-1 margin!!!
Grassroots on Fire in 36th Congressional Race (tags)
In the CA 36th Congressional race, challenger Marcy Winograd wins the endorsement of the West Los Angeles Democratic Club over six-term incumbent, Jane Harman, by a nearly 3 to 1 margin!!!
DR. ROBERT KOTLER RENOWNED PLASTIC SURGEON INVITE/BENEFIT LEUKEMIA SOCIETY (tags)
CALL FOR ARTISTS: "Utopia" (tags)
The A Shenere Velt Gallery of West Los Angeles has issued an Artists Call for its upcoming exhibit, Utopia. Artists are being asked to submit slides of up to three wall-hung works in any media (except ceramics and jewelry) that speak to the theme of "Utopia."
List of local places to protest the execution tonight. (tags)
Ninth circuit court refuses stay of Morales execution. The execution is set for midnight tonight. Death penalty opponents plan protests and vigils. Here’s a list of protest sites in the Southern California area:
Jim Crow Mentality @ West LA VA Hospital
West LA, Santa Monica Critical Mass (tags)
About 80 cyclists showed up in front of Santa Monica Pier on Friday, August 5th between 6 PM and 6:45 PM. After their ride in the West Los Angeles streets, some of them had planned to meet and socialize in a local restaurant.
"The Traveling Wobbly Show" Art Exhibit (tags)
[ News on an art exhibit about the IWW comes from artist Mark Vallen's "Art For A Change" weblog - www.art-for-a-change.com/blog ]
THURS 7PM: CodePink Vigil for Peace at British Consulate in WLA (tags)
CODEPINK Women’s Peace Group Holds Vigil This Evening at British Consulate in Los Angeles WHEN: 7 PM on Thursday, July 7 WHERE: British Consulate-General, 1766 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 1200 (between Bundy and Barrington) West Los Angeles
Glatt Market Immigrant Workers Struggle for Justice After Tolerating Sweatshop Conditions (tags)
Grocery workers working in the Pico-Robertson at Glatt Market were often paid less than minimum wage and not paid overtime or given adequate breaks. Recently, their store burnt down, and not they are demanding justice from their employer along with community members and anti-capitalist activists.
Code Pink trumps CHP
Activist and Art Convergence in Northeast LA (tags)
October Surprise This is our city, lets live in it!
"Anything they'd ask you, you'd have to lie" (tags)
On May 17, 2001, Enron Chairman Ken Lay held a secret meeting in Beverly Hills for VIPs (including Arnold Schwarzenegger and Michael Milken) to lobby the Calif Legislature to protect deregulation. That same day the Bush/Cheney administration unveiled their national energy policy which adopted seven of Ken Lay's "suggestions."
Raucous Supermarket Strike Rally In San Pedro (tags)
An account of the rally held on February 19, 2004 in support of striking and locked-out workers at Vons in San Pedro, California.
Consider That a Divorce (tags)
Total recall of Governor Gray Davis, a veteran California politician to replace him with a science fiction actor called “The Terminator.” Science fiction has become science reality in the mythical paradise that early Spanish explorers called “California.”
Grocery Stores In Poor, Black Areas Of LA Offer Fewer Healthy Foods (tags)
Study Reveals Lack Of Availability of Fresh Foods
Anti-War Artwork Removed from West L.A. Bookstore Window by Demand of Fearful Landlord (tags)
Anti-War Artwork Removed from West L.A. Bookstore Window by Demand of Fearful Landlord
Youth outreach program seeking mentors and financial assistance in West Los Angeles...
L.A.C.E.S. Students Protest War (tags)
L.A.C.E.S., a special 6th thru 12th grade school for college prep, students walked out Feb 6th at 11:40 AM to Protest Iraq war.
UP COMING ACTION: Candle Light Vigil for Peace (tags)
Five hundred marched from the Federal Building to Westwood United Methodist Church. West Los Angeles 11/10/02. See photos.
Southern Californians Declare Peace on Iraq!!! (tags)
Saturday, Sept. 14th. ’02 Mass Protest and March at the Westwood Federal Building
METROPOLIS Japanese Animation Masterpiece! (tags)
Why a review on Indymedia about a Japanese animated movie? Well... this full length animation tells a story about Capitalist greed, ecological destruction, Star Wars, and revolution. And the film will soon be playing in a Los Angeles movie house!
“Let us in the name of the Holy Trinity go on sending all the slaves that can be sold."
L.A. solidarity rally at Italian consulate #4 (tags)
Rally to protest the police killing of Carlo Giuliani, the brutal police repression against the activists and the policies of the G8. Demonstration in solidarity with the movement against corporate globalization in front of Italian consular offices in West Los Angeles, CA on 20 August 01.
L.A. solidarity rally at Italian consulate #3 (tags)
Rally to protest the police killing of Carlo Giuliani, the brutal police repression against the activists and the policies of the G8. Demonstration in solidarity with the movement against corporate globalization in front of Italian consular offices in West Los Angeles, CA on 20 August 01.
L.A. solidarity rally at Italian consulate #2 (tags)
Rally to protest the police killing of Carlo Giuliani, the brutal police repression against the activists and the policies of the G8. Demonstration in solidarity with the movement against corporate globalization in front of Italian consular offices in West Los Angeles, CA on 20 August 01.
L.A. solidarity rally at Italian consulate (tags)
Rally to protest the police killing of Carlo Giuliani, the brutal police repression against the activists and the policies of the G8. Demonstration in solidarity with the movement against corporate globalization in front of Italian consular offices in West Los Angeles, CA on 20 August 01.
West Los Angeles is experiencing traffic blocks.