In the city of Cerritos, California, a new community shared space has opened to provide residents with an air-conditioned space to combat the summer heat waves. This space at Cerritos Park East is called a cooling center, and is currently open during heat waves, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Frank Yokoyama, Mayor Pro Tem…
As many continue to face hardships due to the coronavirus, some have been lacking the ability to feed themselves properly. To help those in distress, the students from the Academy of Science and Medicine at Crescenta Valley High School prepared a drive-thru food drive event to gather food to hand out to these people in…
I stare outside my window. Yesterday, I was able to see the mountain just behind the row of houses facing mine. Today, all I see are rooftops from the street across, then a haze of opaque gray-white. The air filter in my room, usually emanating a blue light to indicate normal air quality, has been…
Among the outcomes of Covid-19 are the closings of thousands of schools, resulting in students, at an optimum age for learning and interacting with peers, to be secluded at home. Those who are facing universal remote learning may have to encounter hours of virtual school apart from the comforting, familiar environment of bustling students and…
As an early 2000 kid, I grew up familiar with different types of entertainment. If one could go back in time and observe the different niches during recess, they would find children obsessed with card games, video games, dolls, Rubik’s Cubes, drawing, Legos, and many more. The younger me was interested in all of these…
Despite most being outdoors, various farmer’s markets across L.A have been forced to shut down since the pandemic of 2020 started. But last month, the Beverly Hills Farmers Market, along with several others, reopened after closing on March 15. The Beverly Hills Farmers Market, like many other facilities, has incorporated methods to protect against the…
The mellifluous sound permeating through the air, the smooth motion of the conductor guiding the musicians, and the rewarding concerts from culminating months of rehearsals and practice are all reasons why being a part of orchestras has been so enjoyable for me in the past. Yet, because of the current pandemic, so many aspects of…
Watching movies has been a popular pastime for about as long as any of us can remember. Though recent developments, such as Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and other streaming platforms exist, no one can deny the pleasure of going out to view a film with friends and family. Without a doubt, watching a movie while lying…
“Anyone Python” is an interactive online class, hosted by Professor Jeongkyu Lee, from Bridgeport University. Just like the name suggests, this program is focused on the basics of computer programming and ultimately, programming using Python. Because the class is open to anyone, it has a diverse range of people; from kids to the elderly, situated…
Many sports camps and club practices have been canceled due to the current pandemic. Foothill Force Jump Rope Team (FFJRT), located in La Canada California, annually takes part in a summer camp for kids in their area. However, this year that has been canceled. Many who signed- up for the class were disappointed, therefore, the…
