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Dec 22 2010

Preventing hunger

LOS ANGELES, Calif.—Social workers are visiting neighborhoods around Los Angeles County to urge people to sign up for food stamps, or CalFresh as the program is now known.

"Now more than ever—to prevent hunger due to the current state of the economy—it's our goal to increase the number of eligible L.A. County residents who receive this assistance,'' said Philip Browning, the director of the county Department of Public Social Services.

The county recently deployed workers in a van to spread the word.

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Feliciano Sanchez, former Bell police officer to be sentenced
Dec 22 2010

Federal prosecutors are asking for 10 years behind bars

LOS ANGELES, Calif.—Federal prosecutors are expected to ask a judge today to sentence a former Bell police officer to 10 years behind bars for forcing a female motorist to perform a sex act during a traffic stop.

Feliciano Sanchez, 35, pleaded guilty in July 2009 to one count of deprivation of rights under color of law, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

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Missing Los Angeles woman
Dec 22 2010

Joanne Marie Woodworth

LOS ANGELES, Calif.—The Los Angeles police today asked the public's help to find a missing 51-year-old Topanga woman.

Joanne Marie Woodworth was last seen on Dec. 16, 2010, around 1 p.m. at her home in the 23900 block of Bessemer Street. Woodworth has not been seen or heard from since and her family is extremely concerned for her welfare, according to police.

Woodworth is described as white, with brown hair and brown eyes. She stands five feet six inches tall and weighs around 150 pounds. It is unknown what she was wearing last.

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Recycle your Christmas tree
Dec 21 2010

Do not throw in garbage

LOS ANGELES, Calif.—City residents will again be able to recycle their Christmas trees this year, with Los Angeles officials today urging residents to avoid throwing trees in the garbage.

"Something as simple as recycling your Christmas tree can help Los Angeles move away from landfills and closer to reducing, reusing and recycling more of our waste,'' Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said. "The city can turn these trees into mulch or compost, which is then used for landscaping and gardens around the city. It is the gift that keeps on giving.''

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Motivated Men of Dorsey to hold ‘Afternoon of Excellence’
Juliana D. Norwood  |   OW Staff Writer
May 9 2013

Working to get others involved in educating young Black men

The Motivated Men of Dorsey High School is a nonprofit organization committed to community collaboration and social responsibility through its efforts to prepare the young men at Dorsey High School to be effective communicators, critical thinkers and life-long learners. As a collaborative of alumni, parents, faculty, staff and community members, the organization’s objective is to foster positive relationships with the young men in an effort to close the achievement gap, increase test scores, and lead them to a successful high school experience.

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