Los Angeles

Etta James and Johnny Otis: R & B Revolutionaries

January 26, 2012 By Chris Elliott

Two Los Angeles-based legends of Rhythm & Blues passed away last week: Etta James and Johnny Otis.

Video: LA bus riders protest transportation cuts

September 26, 2011 By Rossana Cambron

Bus riders gathered on a busy street in Los Angeles, California, recently as part of a national day of action to stop bus service cuts and fare increases.

Cuban drama shines at LA film fest

July 13, 2011 By Ed Rampell

Those who missed June screenings at the Los Angeles Film Festival of the "Boleto a Paraiso" have another opportunity to buy a ticket.

“Richard III”: Classic with a modern lesson

July 12, 2011 By Ed Rampell

Enjoying Shakespeare under the stars at Topanga Canyon's Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum is de rigeur during summertime for Angeleno theatergoers.

Black Panther Party founder urges coalition building and “community control”

June 30, 2011 By Luis Rivas

Black Panther Party co-founder Bobby Seale spoke to an eager crowd of nearly 100 listeners representing an array of political organizations in the region.