On June 5, 2012, Venus is spotted going across the sun in a six-hour transit that has Southern Californian Residents captivated.
View a once in a lifetime experience that took place the first week in June as Residents had the unique opportunity to learn about and experience science in action at the Griffith Observatory.
The Ultimate Movie Going Experience
In times, where the economy doesn’t seem to be getting better, there is always an alternate reality to take your mind of your troubles and it’s relatively inexpensive. As summer kicks off officially, blockbusters like Avengers and Men In Black III are bringing relief to California Residents. It’s the ultimate movie going experience that keeps everyone laughing and crying all at the same time.
Honoring Lives On Memorial Day
Heroes come in all forms. As we previously reported, a true hero doesn’t have to go to war to have battle scars. And all heroes, likewise, should be celebrated.
On Memorial Day, celebrations and ceremonies are held around the country as patriots celebrate America’s accomplishments.
In Los Angeles, a ceremony entitled “Honor A Life”, officially began the Memorial Day Festivities, which concluded with Ice Cream Bars and Water as residents were allowed to view the monuments at the Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Bullying: A Rising Problem for not only children, but everyone.
In Los Angeles, like a lot of other states, there is one issue that is plaguing people, whether it be in school, the workplace or even at home. Kristina Diener is a clinical psychologist who deals with violence related issues such as bullying.
At the same time, we asked Facebook users to tell us what they know and think of bullying.
Watch now as she talks about the root of bullying and what one can do to conquer it.
Japanese Anime In An American Way
In the heart of Los Angeles, Calif. lies a dream of 28 year old Christian Leath. His passion is the artistry of Japanese Anime. His current project, six years in the making, is the story of a young girl in Japan who uses martial arts to survive with her current status. It’s a Japanese story, but Leath says, it’s read in an American way, meaning from left to right. Leath hopes to one day take his book to a publisher and get it out to bookstores.
Hunger- The OTHER side to the Homelessness Dilemma
Homelessness is a problem in Los Angeles, but it’s not the only one that pledges our state, our country, and even the world. World Vision sponsors local groups in promoting and hosting 30 hour famine, where for 30 hours people go hungry in a hope to collect money for hungry children in various areas of the world.
Autism Awareness And The LAPD
One out of 88 children have autism as the number consistently grows each year. As part of Autism Awareness Month this April, the Autism Society of Los Angeles teamed with the Los Angeles Police Department to accomplish two missions for the officers as well as for the children.
Watch now, to see just how the children and the police officers are being educated to deal with each other in Los Angeles County.
Pet Expo 2012
The Twenty-Third Annual America’s Family Pet Expo offers many different things to Southern California Residents. Watch now to see what new things this year’s expo has to offer.
Restoring State Parks—- Earth Day 2012
In Celebration of Earth Day 2012 and as part of a statewide initiative of The California State Park Foundation, nearly 100 Los Angeles residents came out on the second Saturday in April to work on preserving and restoring the natural side of Los Angeles. They worked in groups to remove Fennal plants as well as nonnative California plants, cleaned up and preserved trees, removed dead trees and planted new trees and shrubbery for future generations to enjoy its beauty.
Santa Monica Pier: More Than Just A Beach
The Santa Monica Pier in Southern Calif. is more than just a place to relax next to the Pacific Ocean. The Pier was first opened September 1909. It was originally built to allow its residents to “walk above the waters of the Pacific Ocean”. Now, the pier offers residents as well as tourists the opportunity to visit unique shops, restaurants and a mini amusement park including the Heal The Bay Aquarium. In addition, some residents have chosen to make the beach their home.
Watch now, to see just what this unique beach in Southern California has to offer for all ages.