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Students at Edison Language Academy, a Spanish-English dual-immersion school in the Santa Monica Malibu Unfied School District, celebrate the life of the legendary activist and organizer. ...

More than 6000 journalists, student reporters and others gathered at the UNITY Convention in Chicago to attend workshops, visit the job fair and socialize at the many events. Every four years, the event is attended by members of the National Assn. of Hispanic Journalists, National Assn. of Black Journalists, Asian American Journalists Assn. and Native American Journalists Assn. One of the goals is to help focus attention on issues such as hiring, retention and news coverage across the ...

This is part of a Los Angeles Times interactive map showing illegal dumping hot spots and arrests in South Los Angeles, This alley is a frequent target of violators who dump refuse on public property. In 2008, city taxpayers paid $12 million to clean up illegally dumped rubbish, half of it in South LA The refuse includes dead animals and oil and paint, which contribute to pollution in area waterways. ...

This is part of an LA Times interactive map showing alleys or public byways in South Los Angeles where trash is frequently dumped. Half of the city's illegally dumped refuse is left in South LA, contributing to decay in neighborhoods hard hit by poverty and crime. But the problem extends beyond the area. City taxpayers spent $12 million in 2008 to clean illegally dumped refuse. And contaminants such as oil and paint help pollute public waterways. ...

This is part of an LA Times interactive map regarding illegal dumping in South Los Angeles. This alley, along with others near McKinley Avenue, is a hot spot for violators who dump refuse on public property. Half of the rubbish dumped illegally in Los Angeles ends up South LA, costing taxpayers $12 million in 2008 to clean up the mess. Refuse includes filthy motor oil and paint and contributes to pollution in area waterways. ...

Nancy Zubiri, author of A Travel Guide to Basque America, takes us to the annual North American Basque Organizations convention that was held in 2008 in Chino, Ca. The event celebrates Basque culture through music, dancing, food and other social activities. Zubiri's book is published by the University of Nevada Press as part of its Basque Book Series. ...

Nancy Zubiri, author of A Travel Guide To Basque America, shows us the Memorial Day tradition at the Wool Growers restaurant in Bakersfield, California. ...

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LA Times columnist and KMEX TV news director Ruben Salzar was killed by a Sheriff's deputy while covering an anti-Vietnam war rally in East LA He was honored with a postal stamp for his groundbreaking contributions. ...