We sat down with Beth Abels, Pando Days team lead for Pierce College, to discuss the ways her multi-phase project is changing the College’s sense of connection to the LA River.

Interview with Pando Days team lead Rohan Kunchala, student from CSU Fullerton, about next steps for the food pantry software they’ve developed that’s changing the game on getting food to those who need it.

Prof. Marcela Oliva of LA Trade Tech comments on her and her students’ history with Pando Days and the role of community colleges in creating on-the-ground change and change makers.

An introduction to the 17 participating teams in Pando Days ’24/25.

At The Pando Sustainability Awards in April, Fr. Gregory Boyle was presented the Immortal Earthkeeper Award for Lifetime Achievement, honoring legendary efforts he has made through Homeboy Industries for helping young people at the margins of society with reentry. 

Camp Pando is where young people who are reentering from foster, detention, or drop-out experiences create projects that make a difference in neighborhoods where they live—across Los Angeles. 

Pando Days ’24 has officially started, with applications now open to all Southland higher ed instutions.

The Pando Sustainability Awards marked the sustainability event of the year, honoring Panda Days, Magenta House, and Camp Pando participants, and more.

Regional planner, Mark VanderSchaaf, releases the updated version of his e-book on sustainability planning in Los Angeles.

A short interview with artist Tucker Nichols on the importance of his flower paintings.

Vice Chair of the California Democratic Party, Betty Yee, delivers stirring keynote for The Pando Sustainability Awards at Caltech.

We pay tribute, and say goodbye to Devon Hartman