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Residents of Imperial Courts public housing, pictured here on Nov. 8, 2024, have raised concerns for years about dilapidated conditions and poor sanitation throughout the development. The neighborhood council gives local residents a place to raise complaints, propose solutions and push for change. (Kim McGill | Watts Star)
Deadline approaching: Watts residents invited to file for council seats
January 11, 2025
Photo Illustration by Watts Star with Canva
Local school cell phone sweep teases statewide ban
September 1, 2024
A mother and her two children walk past an unhoused individual as the enter Alma Reaves Woods Watts Branch Library on Tuesday, Aug. 27. (Delfino Camacho | Watts Star)
Despite State Funding Reductions, Local Librarians Fight to Keep Services
September 1, 2024
Investigators To Come
Investigators To Come
April 4, 2024
Investigation Stories To Come
Investigation Stories To Come
April 4, 2024
Investigators To Come
Investigators To Come
April 4, 2024
Investigation Stories To Come
Investigation Stories To Come
April 4, 2024
Investigation Stories To Come
Investigation Stories To Come
April 4, 2024
Real Talk: Honest Dialogues about Faith
Real Talk: Honest Dialogues about Faith
October 12, 2025
Favorite Sports Through the Eyes of Watts Youth
Favorite Sports Through the Eyes of Watts Youth
October 12, 2025
Watts Youth Talk Sports and Their Future
Watts Youth Talk Sports and Their Future
October 1, 2025
From Hamburger to Shrimp Pasta: Teens Talk Favorite Foods
From Hamburger to Shrimp Pasta: Teens Talk Favorite Foods
September 30, 2025
Teens Speak Out on Mental Health and Support
Teens Speak Out on Mental Health and Support
September 21, 2025
Illustration by Kim McGill
Building Bonds
February 2, 2025
Chelsea Alvarez
My big fat online dating encounter
January 19, 2025
Illustration by Kim McGill
My Father, the Pirate
January 11, 2025
Photo Illustration by Watts Star with Canva
Creating a picture-esque future
September 1, 2024
Photo Illustration by Watts Star with Canva
Living in Watts
September 1, 2024
Favorite Sports Through the Eyes of Watts Youth
Favorite Sports Through the Eyes of Watts Youth
October 12, 2025
Watts Youth Talk Sports and Their Future
Watts Youth Talk Sports and Their Future
October 1, 2025
Young basketball athlete shares his stories
What Young Athletes Go Through and the Pressures
August 27, 2025
More Sports Stories to Come
More Sports Stories to Come
April 4, 2024
Analyze site traffic with SNO Analytics
Analyze site traffic with SNO Analytics
April 4, 2024
Real Talk: Honest Dialogues about Faith
Real Talk: Honest Dialogues about Faith
October 12, 2025
Favorite Sports Through the Eyes of Watts Youth
Favorite Sports Through the Eyes of Watts Youth
October 12, 2025
Watts Youth Talk Sports and Their Future
Watts Youth Talk Sports and Their Future
October 1, 2025
From Hamburger to Shrimp Pasta: Teens Talk Favorite Foods
From Hamburger to Shrimp Pasta: Teens Talk Favorite Foods
September 30, 2025
Teens Speak Out on Mental Health and Support
Teens Speak Out on Mental Health and Support
September 21, 2025
ANOTHER DAY
March 23, 2025
EMOTIONS & DREAMS
February 9, 2025
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