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Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 at 06:45 PM PDT

Invisible People Gives LA's Homeless a Voice

Invisible People Gives LA's Homeless a Voice

After twice losing his home, former TV marketing executive Mark Horvath is using his skills to give LA's homeless a voice through InvisiblePeople.tv. The site garners 60,000 views a month, which Horvath says is...

Sunday, Apr 7, 2013 at 11:41 PM PDT

Life Connected: Spring Break at the Park

Life Connected: Spring Break at the Park

A group of students took part in a weeklong internship program at a park in Malibu. Annette Arreola reports for Life Connected on Sunday, April 7, 2013.

Joe Garces
Monday, Mar 25, 2013 at 06:50 AM PDT

Firefighter-Author: "Thinking Like a Kid Can Help"

Firefighter-Author: "Thinking Like a Kid Can Help"

After firefighter Joe Garces found a missing child who had wandered off into a wooded ravine, he explained his technique: thinking like a kid to figure out where the child would

South Los Angeles
Wednesday, Mar 20, 2013 at 05:49 PM PDT

Coach: South LA Rugby Program a "Dream Come True"

Coach: South LA Rugby Program a "Dream Come True"

Twenty students from South Los Angeles are scheduled to compete in the world renowned Hong Kong Internation Youth sevens tournament

Black History
Wednesday, Feb 27, 2013 at 07:34 AM PST

24-Year-Old CEO Advises to "Keep Pushing"

24-Year-Old CEO Advises to "Keep Pushing"

A Loyola High School graduate, Charlie Fyffe, 24, is the CEO and executive pastry chef of the cleverly named Charlie’s Brownies.

Black History
Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 at 07:40 PM PST

KJLH Host: Local Radio Brings Responsibility, "Magic"

KJLH Host: Local Radio Brings Responsibility, "Magic"

Staff at radio station KJLH are motivated by a love of music, a sense of "service" to the community and the thrill of working for music legend Stevie Wonder.

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 at 06:43 AM PST

Life Connected: Mama Hill Makes a Difference

Life Connected: Mama Hill Makes a Difference

A retired teacher remains devoted to children in her neighborhood. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for the Life Connected Black History Month special broadcast Feb. 24, 2013.

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 at 07:22 PM PST

Life Connected: Embracing Natural Hair

Life Connected: Embracing Natural Hair

What is motivating women to return to the hair they've always had? Byron Miranda reports for the NBC4 Life Connected Black History Month special on Feb. 24, 2013.

Black History
Monday, Feb 25, 2013 at 07:09 PM PST

"Black Girls Run" -- And if They Can't Run, They Walk

"Black Girls Run" -- And if They Can't Run, They Walk

"Black Girls Run" is a national effort to improve the health of African American women by encouraging them to join local running groups.

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 at 12:39 PM PST

BET: Created to Serve the African American Community

BET: Created to Serve the African American Community

Three decades after BET's creation, its network suprasses certain cable and broadcast networks in ratings. NBC4 interviews Debra Lee, BET chairwoman, for Life Connected Celebrating Black History Month on Feb. 24

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Ton of Pot Found in Boat Off Manhattan Beach

Ton of Pot Found in Boat Off Manhattan Beach

Two Mexican nationals were being questioned on Saturday in connection with the discovery of nearly 2,000 pounds of marijuana found on a fishing boat in the waters off Manhattan Beach, federal officials said.

Gay Soccer Player Robbie Rogers Joins LA Galaxy

Gay Soccer Player Robbie Rogers Joins LA Galaxy

Robbie Rogers is joining the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer in another step by openly gay athletes in professional sports.

Endeavour is Major Draw at LA Museum

Endeavour is Major Draw at LA Museum

There has always been a special connection between space shuttle Endeavour and California, where it was built.

Flags Needed to Adorn Soldiers' Graves

Flags Needed to Adorn Soldiers' Graves

Honoring Our Fallen has taken on responsibility for adorning the gravesites of some 100,000 soldiers buried at Riverside National Cemetery.

200-Pound Pig Runs Through Vista

200-Pound Pig Runs Through Vista

A 200-pound pig escaped from her home in Vista on Friday morning.

Leader of Infamous Drug Cartel Pleads Guilty

Leader of Infamous Drug Cartel Pleads Guilty

One of the last leaders of one of the world’s most notorious drug cartel pleaded guilty in federal court in San Diego Friday to money laundering and conspiracy charges. Eduardo Arellano-Felix, 56, is one...

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