El Barrio Amado: Palo Verde through three generations
In the early 1950s, the city of Los Angeles relocated residents from Palo Verde, La Loma and Bishop, which is currently referred to as Chavez Ravine. We meet families who reflect on being displaced from their homes
‘¡Se va, se va, se va!’ Jaime Jarrín set to retire after the Los Angeles Dodgers 2022 season
After 64 seasons broadcasting for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Jarrín announces his retirement
The Critical Media Project allowed Los Angeles youth to “critically create” during the pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, schools across Los Angeles adapted to online learning and got creative in finding new ways to engage with students in the virtual classroom. This was no different for the Critical Media Project (CMP) at USC, which transformed its curriculum and mentorship into the Critical Makers Lab — a virtual program to teach teens about the power of representation and identity.
President Folt announces vaccine requirement in State of the University address
USC president Carol Folt announced that the university will require all on-campus students to be vaccinated in the fall. The university's chief health officer urged students to get vaccinated.
The travel bug awaits: Dímelo’s guide to pandemic-safe adventures
With many eager to vacation safely, here’s a guide to help you plan a COVID-19-cautious summertime getaway.
Is there a vaccine site near you?
A collection of COVID-19 vaccination sites near South Los Angeles.
“Put some soul on the wall”: How Tehrell Porter’s murals of fallen legends have painted a legacy of their own
This artist's commemorative murals have helped unify the South Los Angeles community.
A year in the pandemic in South L.A.
South L.A. Residents reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic
Three Women, Three Songs, Three Inspirations this Women’s History Month
Dímelo reporter Emily Bonilla celebrates her favorite Latina artists and their impact in her life this Women's History Month.
L.A. businesses weigh in on the county’s reopening measures
Starting March 15, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health allowed restaurants, gyms, zoos, and museums, among other businesses, to resume indoor operations at limited capacities.
City plans free and discounted Uber rides for South L.A. residents to USC vaccine site
The rideshare company plans to contribute approximately $500,000 worth of free rides for South Los Angeles residents to travel to a new vaccination site at USC.
USC students plan for a “full return” to campus housing
When USC closed its doors in March 2020, many students assumed they would return to campus after spring break, never imagining that campus would be closed for more than a year. For some students, the upcoming fall semester will mark their first time on campus
From VPN connection to Zoom fatigue, online classes have been a different kind of struggle for international students
International students living in different time zones face greater pressures and challenges in order to survive school. Technical issues happen frequently. Time differences can make their learning experience even more difficult.
USC extends test-optional admissions policy for two more years
USC's office of admissions announced they would extend the university's test-optional admissions policy for two more years, after enacting it during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Tree Yoga Cooperative celebrates Black History Month with ‘Decolonization of History Module’
The Tree Yoga Cooperative is hosting a special two-day Yoga Teacher Training workshop over Zoom this weekend in South Los Angeles to expand on their celebration of Black history this month.