After serving more than 20 years in prison for a crime he says he didn't commit, L.A. artist Mr. Wash had his sentence commuted by President Barack Obama. Now he's on a mission to build a community center in Compton.

After serving more than 20 years in prison for a crime he says he didn't commit, L.A. artist Mr. Wash had his sentence commuted by President Barack Obama. Now he's on a mission to build a community center in Compton.

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This formerly incarcerated LA artist is on a mission to build a community center in Compton

To answer this question, LAist's Kevin Tidmarsh put on his linguist hat and traced the word back to its origins in South America.

To answer this question, LAist's Kevin Tidmarsh put on his linguist hat and traced the word back to its origins in South America.

How is 'jacaranda' pronounced?

From a day-long festival at The Natural History Museum to an exhibition of art made from living materials at the Hammer Museum, there’s lots to learn about sustainability at L.A. museums this Earth Month.

From a day-long festival at The Natural History Museum to an exhibition of art made from living materials at the Hammer Museum, there&rsquo;s lots to learn about sustainability at L.A. museums this Earth Month.

Celebrate Earth Month at LA museums

The Los Angeles County district attorney and Sheriff's Department say they have opened investigations into former Rep. Eric Swalwell over allegations he sexually assaulted a woman in West Hollywood.

The Los Angeles County district attorney and Sheriff's Department say they have opened investigations into former Rep. Eric Swalwell over allegations he sexually assaulted a woman in West Hollywood.

This formerly incarcerated LA artist is on a mission to build a community center in Compton

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