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Can a Documentary End Gang Violence?
he first Crips appeared on the streets of South Central Los Angeles in blue bandanas, leather jackets, and starched Levis between 1969 and 1971. Co-founder Stanley “Tookie” Williams described their mission as protecting South Central residents from racism, police brutality, and rival gang violence.
LAPD's new chief checks out project blue youth program
Major happenings in Watts this weekend: two public housing developments came together for youth football.
Jordan Downs and Nickerson Gardens were united by Project Blue, the parent program to the Watts Rams. Project Blue pairs the LAPD and kids in the community through sports. The LAPD's new chief, Jim McDonnell, was there to witness it all.
'Pacoima Holiday in the Park' Toy Giveaway and Festival Brings Big Smiles
Starting as early as 6 a.m., families started to line up on the sidewalks outside of David M. Gonzales (DMG) Recreation Park in Pacoima for the third annual toy giveaway, although it wasn’t scheduled to start for another four hours.
L.A. Mayor Bass to make LAPD Chief pick this month
Los Angeles Mayor Bass states she will pick next police chief by end of the month. Bass provided some of her priorities for the next chief, which included boosting officer morale and expanding the department's heralded Community Safety Partnership program.














