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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
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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
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Two Buddies Battle in Fun Basketball Shootout
October 19, 2025
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Watts Youth Take On a Fun Running Challenge
October 19, 2025
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
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
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Creating a picture-esque future
September 1, 2024
Photo Illustration by Watts Star with Canva
Living in Watts
September 1, 2024
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Two Buddies Battle in Fun Basketball Shootout
October 19, 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
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
Screenshot
Two Buddies Battle in Fun Basketball Shootout
October 19, 2025
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Watts Youth Take On a Fun Running Challenge
October 19, 2025
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
ANOTHER DAY
March 23, 2025
EMOTIONS & DREAMS
February 9, 2025
The Community News Site of Everyday Heroes / Watts All-Stars

Watts Star
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Watts Star

Real Talk: Honest Dialogues about Faith

Jaelynn Lacy, Youth Reporter • October 12, 2025

Favorite Sports Through the Eyes of Watts Youth

Jonathan Lazoya, Youth Reporter • October 12, 2025

From Hamburger to Shrimp Pasta: Teens Talk Favorite Foods

Tiona Barron, Youth Reporter • September 30, 2025

Teens Speak Out on Mental Health and Support

India Denton, Youth Reporter • September 21, 2025

Watts Youth Share on their Favorite Burger Joints in the Neighborhood

Khalil Barnes, Youth Reporter • September 21, 2025

The Most Loved and Hated Netflix TV Shows By Watts Youth

Larren Battle, Youth Reporter • September 21, 2025

Watts Youth Name Their Favorite Roblox Games

Jermaine Washington, Youth Reporter • September 3, 2025

Podcast Episode 5: Youth and Sex Trafficking

India Session and LeJanay Winfield • February 23, 2025

Podcast Episode 4: Youth and Smoking

India Session and LeJanay Winfield • February 23, 2025

Podcast Episode 1 : Youth and Media

India Session and LeJanay Winfield • February 23, 2025

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

Kim McGill • January 11, 2025

Residents interested in filing for a candidacy run in this year’s Watts Neighborhood Council elections must file before the Monday, Jan. 13 deadline. While the 2025 Los Angeles Neighborhood Council...

Photo Illustration by Watts Star with Canva

Edwin Markham Middle School is the oldest school in Watts and it should be protected

Tiona Barron, Youth Reporter • September 1, 2024

This story was written by a youth reporter as part of the Everyday Heroes / Watts All-Stars Media Camp that trained youth in journalism, photojournalism, podcasting and video production.   Markham...

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