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Fed Up of LA Pothole, Arnold Schwarzenegger Fixes it Himself
When Arnold Schwarzenegger, a renowned bodybuilder, Hollywood actor and former governor of California, felt unhappy with a massive hole in his Los Angeles neighborhood, he decided to take things into his own hands and fix the problem.
Along with his...
Celebrities
Beyoncé Wins 32nd Grammy Award Breaking All Records
Beyoncé has become the most awarded artist in Grammys history during a historic evening in Los Angeles.
The singer, who was a late arrival at the ceremony after being stuck in traffic, won for best R&B song, best dance/electronic recording,...
Crime
Multiple Dead Reported in Monterey Park Shooting, US
A mass shooting caused multiple casualties, including ten killed and a further ten injured, on January, 22, in Monterey Park. The suspected shooter is still reportedly at large.
Emergency services rushed to the scene where large numbers of people were...
Greek News
University of California Announces New Lectureship in Modern Greek
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has announced the establishment of a permanent new position for a lecturer in Modern Greek.
The SNF & Ioannis P....
USA
Tam’s Burgers: The Greek Grandfather of Compton Taking Over Super Bowl LVI
Greek-owned burger stands Tam's Burgers were cemented in California history during Super Bowl LVI. Perhaps it was the kindness and philotimo of founder Kosta Vovos who made his shop the center of the community that raised some of America's...
Crime
Footage Shows Tragic Police Shooting of 14 Year Old Girl in LA
The Los Angeles Police Department released on Monday body camera footage of a police shooting that led to the death of 14-year-old Valentina Orellana-Peralta.
The LAPD had entered a Burlington Coat Factory in North Hollywood in search of a 24-year-old...
Culture
LA Greek Film Festival Calls for Entries; Announces 2022 Dates
The 2022 LA Greek Film Festival is officially accepting submissions for 2022. The LAGFF announced on Tuesday that the upcoming festival will be held from May 9 to May 15, 2022.
The festival's organizers also described this coming year's hybrid...
Education
ECOS Helps Address Major Cause of Student Absenteeism in South LA Schools
The Austin Ekeler Foundation, ThinkWatts Foundation, and ECOS, the leading green cleaning products manufacturer, donated state-of-the-art washers and dryers as well as ECOS laundry detergent in three Watts School District schools on Giving Tuesday (#givingtuesday).
The initiative will give students...
Diaspora
Greek Genocide Rally Planned Outside Turkish Consulate in L.A.
Greek organizations are urging Greek Americans to join the demonstration to commemorate the Greek Genocide on Wednesday in Los Angeles
Greek News
Exclusive: Tom Hanks on Being a Citizen of Greece
One of Hollywood's most beloved actors and the latest honorary citizen of Greece, Tom Hanks spoke to Greek Reporter about how he feels to be officially Greek!