SPECIAL SERIES: Mendota: A Town On The Edge

Comments (0) | California, Hunger in the Golden State, irma widjojo, mendota

Record high unemployment, drought and a water crisis have forced residents to resort to selling scrap metal and doing odd jobs to scrape together money for survival in these hard times.

An Annenberg investigative journalism class spent a semester reporting on Californians dealing with hunger and food insecurity. To see the entire multimedia reporting series, visit the Hunger in the Golden State Web site.

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The Hollywood Sign Gets A Five-Day Face Lift

Comments (1) | @losangelesandregion, Los Angeles, Los Angeles and Region

Irma Widjojo
Contributor

SLIDESHOW: Conservation groups are raising money to purchase land near the sign from developers.

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GM Sponsors Study Break For USC Students

Comments (1) | @living, Living, Los Angeles

Irma Widjojo
Staff Reporter

Hungry students were treated to a ride and a hot meal, courtesy of General Motors, during study week.

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Affordable Is The New Black And Orange This Halloween

Comments (1) | 'Tis The Season, @style, Style

Irma Widjojo
Staff Reporter

Halloween stores say sales are down this year as people look for cheaper costume alternatives.

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The Attempt to Love Downtown Los Angeles

Comments (3) | @artanddesign, Art and Design, Art and Design

Irma Widjojo
Staff Reporter

Los Angeles is known for Hollywood, beaches and palm trees, but for those looking for a different side of L.A., the Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk explores the heart of the city.

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After-School Karate Keeping Kids Off Streets And In Gym

Comments (0) | @local, Los Angeles, News Feature

Irma Widjojo
Staff Reporter

WATCH: An after-school martial arts program run by the Santa Monica Police Department has been keeping kids off the streets for 20 years.

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