Activist 'Sweet' Alice Harris honored with intersection in Watts

The intersection of Lou Dillon Avenue and Santa Ana Boulevard North is now named Sweet Alice Square in honor of Watts activist 'Sweet' Alice Harris.

Teen brutally beaten by 3 people at Watts restaurant

The Los Angeles Police Department says two teenagers were having lunch outdoors at Watts Freedom Plaza when they were approached from behind and brutally beaten by three juveniles.

LAPD officer hits, kills pedestrian in Watts
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New details have emerged about the man who was hit and killed by a police cruiser in Watts.

‘Sweet Alice’ Harris continues Watts tradition of Thanksgiving turkey giveaway

Beloved Watts resident and philanthropist Alice Harris, better known as “Sweet Alice," continued a treasured holiday tradition of helping families in need for the 63rd year.

Watts community embraces Thanksgiving turkey giveaway
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It was a sweet moment in Watts on Tuesday for "Sweet Alice" Harris' 63rd annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway.

Woman in custody after attack on Watts taco vendor caught on camera

The suspect, identified as 36-year-old Renee Latrice Hines of Bakersfield, punched and pepper sprayed one of the workers after they allegedly asked her to pay for her food, the LAPD said.

Federal prosecutors allege LA County failed to comply with disability rights

Los Angeles County discriminated against persons with disabilities at vote centers in Pasadena, North Hollywood, Downey and Watts during recent elections, federal prosecutors alleged in a lawsuit claiming violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Charges filed against metal company for illegally disposing waste near high school in Watts

The owners of Atlas Metal have been charged with illegally disposing hazardous waste at its facility, some of which also got onto the campus of Jordan High School in Watts.

Watts church damaged by 2nd fire in 16 months

St. John's United Methodist Church on Santa Ana Boulevard has been in operation for nearly 100 years.