NBCLA in the Community

For those looking for ways to help the community with COVID-19 relief efforts, visit the links below for opportunities in Southern California and statewide. This page will be updated as more opportunities become available.   LA Regional Food Bank: https://www.lafoodbank.org/volunteer Second Harvest Food Bank: https://www.feedoc.org/volunt...

The coronavirus pandemic has caused confusion and panic throughout Southern California. However, there are resources available to families and individuals to help throughout the outbreak. If you need help, or if you would like to help those in need, NBC4 has gathered a list of resources ranging from food assistance to financial help information bel...

The historic Battleship IOWA in San Pedro has been on the front line of protecting America’s freedom and security since 1943, and is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the battleship is currently operating as an outdoor museum to comply with public health guidelines. Visitors can choose betwee...

Just because prom is canceled in real life doesn’t mean prom has to be canceled entirely. The Wall-Las Memorias Project, a local nonprofit organization serving the Latino community, is serving up a virtual prom to celebrate the class of 2020 on Friday, May 15 at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. PST. The event will include special guests, DJ’s, raffle giveawa...

To help fight hunger during the Covid-19 pandemic, Esports District, a company started by teenagers Jack Lasky and Nick Starkman from Studio City, Calif., will host a national online 1 vs.1 Fortnite Tournament on April 25 benefiting Feeding America. All proceeds from the tournament entry fees will be donated to Feeding America, a nonprofit organiza...

During this time of unprecedented uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many community-based organizations are struggling to keep up with the high demands for social services. To help, NBC4 and Telemundo 52 have teamed up with Ralphs and Food 4 Less to raise funds for nonprofit organizations in Southern California through the Emergency COVID-19...

During this time of unprecedented uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many community-based organizations are struggling to keep up with the high demands for social services, like food pantries, medical clinics and others providing public care. To help meet the demand in neighborhoods across Southern California, NBC4 and Telemundo 52 have team...

On March 27, a group of Girl Scouts paraded on the streets, waving and shouting “Happy Birthday” to a local army hero. The city of Grand Terrace held a special celebration for the 100th birthday of World War II Japanese American veteran Toshiro “Hank” Kanbara. Congressman Pete Aguilar, the Purple Heart Organization, and Kanb...

NBC4 Meteorologist Anthony Yanez hosted the American Lung Association LUNG FORCE Walk on November 5th at Mason Regional Park in Irvine.

To celebrate the five-year anniversary of the Clear the Shelters, NBC and Telemundo stations are teaming up with the Michelson Found Animals Foundation, a leading animal welfare non-profit organization, to present the first-ever Fund the Shelters Challenge. Every year, thousands of animal shelters and rescues partner with their local NBC- and Telem...

Is your non-profit working to create positive change in your local community? Presented by the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation in partnership with NBC and Telemundo stations in 11 markets, Project Innovation is strengthening our communities by providing funding to local non-profit organizations that are solving everyday problems. In 2020, this...