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L.A. Dance Program Gets $20 Million Donation
In one of the largest gifts ever to a dance organization, philanthropist Glorya Kaufman is donating $20 million to the Dance at the Music...
As Electric Cars Gain Currency, Oregon Charges Ahead
Last November, Oregon became the first state to develop standards for a statewide infrastructure of electric-car plug-in stations in terms of performance, safety,...
More than 300,000 Children’s Books Reach Children in Need
The eBay Foundation and First Book, a nonprofit providing new books to children in need, are holding reading parties in three cities to celebrate...
A Cardboard Box Upgrade for Homeless Who Sleep Outside
“This is one of the greatest damn gifts you could ever give to anybody,” homeless man Christopher Raynor says of the pop-up...
Top Ten Good News Stories of 2008!
Despite what may be your immediate impression of 2008, overall it was a pretty good year. Looking back, one can be grateful that gas...
Top Ten Good News Stories of 2008!
Despite what may be your immediate impression of 2008, overall it was a pretty good year. Looking back, one can be grateful that gas...
7 Facts we can all be Thankful for
What can we be thankful for in the midst of doom and gloomy news of the economy? Here are 7 items from the news...
Green Car of the Year Announced – It’s a Diesel!
A clean-burning diesel sedan, Volkswagen's Jetta TDI, won the 'Green Car of the Year' award, beating out BMW, Ford, Saturn and Smart at the...
Healthiest Cities in US: Lincoln, Nebraska is #1
The top four healthiest cities for 2007 according to the US Centers for Disease Control are: Lincoln, Nebraska; Fargo, North Dakota; Boulder, Colorado; and...
Ten Extraordinary Americans Recognized for Innovation in Health Care
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation announced the 2008 recipients of its Community Health Leaders Award for individuals who overcome the odds to improve...
Fresco Painting School Offers Free Video How-To’s Online
Los Angeles based Fresco Painting School is proud to announce it's new Video Channel on YouTube featuring video clips and tutorials on fresco painting...
CNN to Give $100,000 to ‘Hero’ on Holiday Special
This year's Top 10 CNN Heroes were announced last week. Each will receive $25,000 and be honored during a televised All-Star Tribute airing on...
Southern California Ports Clean up Polluting Trucks
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, comprising the busiest U.S. cargo complex, launched a landmark clean-air program Wednesday banning some 2,000 older...
Pedaling of Bikes Powers Green Gym
A gym in Portland, Ore., will use exercise equipment to generate electricity. In Adam Boesel's green gym, people will not only slim their waistlines,...
Salinas Tries a New Tack in the Fight Against Gangs: Fasting
Salinas Mayor Dennis Donohue publicly called for a week of Fasting for Peace in the city as a response to a recent spike in...
1-on-1 Tutoring After School Behind a Pirate Supply Shop Changes Kids
What if you wanted to help kids transform their reading and writing experience? Dave Eggers did this by moving his magazine staff of editors...
Where Can I Buy an Electric Car in America?
The transition has begun that will wean our society from gas powered cars to electric. As we strive to improve the environment and grapple...
Local Governments Can Take On Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Pasadena, Long Beach, Santa Monica and West Hollywood, have all adopted new strict Green Building Codes, but Los Angeles is poised to become the...
EARTH ALERT ’08: Top Ten Good News for the Earth
Happy Earth Day! Here are the top ten good news stories for the environment... Since the first Earth Day in 1970, air quality has...
Free Postage for Old Cell Phones to Recycling Heaven
Do you have a drawer full of old cellphones, inkjet cartridges and good intentions? Now the Post Office is providing free envelopes for sending...