Emily Lerman

It's impossible to mention the positive change happening on Skid Row without mentioning General Jeff. LAist met him back in 2008 at the site of his first major project, the Nike-sponsored basketball court in Gladys Park. KCET recently caught up with him as well.... continue reading on LAist

A screen shot from the new LA Bike Map. Cyclist and advocate, Alex Thompson, of Bikeside LA, recently introduced the LA Bike Map (map). The interactive map allows users to track and report collisions, road hazards, stolen bikes, close calls, harassment and more. The map, which is an ever-growing... continue reading on LAist

Warning: This video contains disturbing imagery and language...and it's extremely f-cked up. For the latest installment of the "Vice Guide to Travel" series, filmmakers Shane Smith and Andy Capper of Vice literally went where no one else has been: West Point in Monrovia, Liberia, "one of the worst slums... continue reading on LAist

Doctors Without Borders Holiday Tribute E-Cards are one of many gifts that give more. Photo courtesy of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières Another collection of holiday gift ideas that give more...and many of these are perfect for those of you who like to save it last minute...and perhaps not... continue reading on LAist

Dr. Brasher with young child. Photo courtesy of Living in Emergency. A little over a year ago, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières came to Griffith Park and then Santa Monica to set up their "Refugee Camp in the Heart of the City". LAist visited both "camps" and learned a... continue reading on LAist