About CurationsLA
Hyperlocal LA media. Human-curated. AI-supported. Good vibes only.
What Is CurationsLA?
Section titled “What Is CurationsLA?”CurationsLA is a hyperlocal Los Angeles media platform that tells the stories of LA’s neighborhoods, people, and culture.
We’re not another news site. We’re not clickbait. We’re not algorithmic noise.
We’re LA, telling LA’s story.
Curated by humans. Supported by AI. Free and ungated. Non-political. Community-first.
Why CurationsLA Exists
Section titled “Why CurationsLA Exists”The Problem
Section titled “The Problem”Local media is dying. The outlets that remain are:
- Paywalled (inaccessible)
- Clickbait-driven (low quality)
- Corporate-owned (disconnected from community)
- Algorithm-optimized (designed for engagement, not truth)
LA deserves better.
The Solution
Section titled “The Solution”Human-curated local storytelling, amplified by AI.
CurationsLA is:
- Free – No paywall, no subscription, no gatekeeping
- Human-curated – Real people finding and sharing real stories
- AI-supported – Technology helps us scale without losing quality
- Community-focused – We tell the stories that matter to Angelenos
- Good vibes only – No politics, no rage-bait, no division
- Trusted – Transparent about sources, methods, and AI use
How It Works
Section titled “How It Works”The Curation Model
Section titled “The Curation Model”1. Human Discovery Our curators (real LA humans) find stories worth sharing:
- Local events and happenings
- Community initiatives
- Cultural moments
- Neighborhood gems
- People doing interesting things
2. AI Support AI helps us:
- Research and verify information
- Draft initial story frameworks
- Optimize for clarity and accessibility
- Manage publication workflows
- Surface patterns and connections
3. Human Final Say Every story is:
- Reviewed by human curators
- Fact-checked and verified
- Edited for voice and tone
- Published with full transparency
Human judgment. AI capability. Community trust.
What We Cover
Section titled “What We Cover”Neighborhoods
Section titled “Neighborhoods”Every LA neighborhood has stories worth telling:
- Local businesses and creators
- Community events and gatherings
- Development and change
- History and culture
- Hidden gems
People
Section titled “People”The humans who make LA what it is:
- Artists and creators
- Community organizers
- Local business owners
- Everyday Angelenos doing interesting things
- Youth voices and perspectives
Culture
Section titled “Culture”What makes LA unique:
- Food and restaurant culture
- Art and music scenes
- Street culture and style
- Architecture and design
- The intersection of cultures
Community
Section titled “Community”What brings people together:
- Events and gatherings
- Mutual aid and support
- Collaborative projects
- Civic engagement (non-political)
- Good news and positive stories
Our Principles
Section titled “Our Principles”✅ Good Vibes Only
Section titled “✅ Good Vibes Only”We focus on:
- Stories that uplift
- People doing good work
- Community building
- Cultural celebration
- Positive change
We avoid:
- Political divisions
- Rage-bait
- Negativity for clicks
- Drama and conflict
- Exploitative content
✅ Free & Ungated
Section titled “✅ Free & Ungated”- No paywall
- No subscription
- No email required
- No tracking or data collection
- Accessible to everyone
If it’s worth knowing, it should be free to read.
✅ Human-Curated
Section titled “✅ Human-Curated”- Real people find and vet stories
- Human editors make final decisions
- Personal voice and perspective valued
- Community trust over algorithms
✅ AI-Transparent
Section titled “✅ AI-Transparent”- We’re honest about what AI does and doesn’t do
- AI supports, humans decide
- No black boxes
- Full transparency on methods
✅ Community-First
Section titled “✅ Community-First”- We serve LA, not advertisers
- Community feedback shapes coverage
- Local voices prioritized
- Accountable to readers
The Human × AI Collaboration
Section titled “The Human × AI Collaboration”CurationsLA is a living example of how Human × AI collaboration should work.
What Humans Do Best
Section titled “What Humans Do Best”- Finding what matters
- Understanding context and nuance
- Making judgment calls
- Building community trust
- Providing voice and perspective
What AI Does Best
Section titled “What AI Does Best”- Research and information gathering
- Pattern recognition
- Content structuring
- Workflow automation
- Scaling without quality loss
Together
Section titled “Together”- Humans find the stories
- AI helps research and structure
- Humans write and edit
- AI optimizes for clarity
- Humans publish and engage
- AI helps measure impact
Neither replaces the other. Both essential.
Why It Matters
Section titled “Why It Matters”For Readers
Section titled “For Readers”You get:
- Free, quality local storytelling
- No paywall, no BS
- Stories that matter to your life
- Transparency and trust
- Connection to your community
For Communities
Section titled “For Communities”You get:
- Your stories told authentically
- Visibility and voice
- Connection to wider LA
- Support for local initiatives
- Documentation of your culture
For the Future of Media
Section titled “For the Future of Media”You see:
- A model for sustainable local journalism
- Human × AI collaboration that works
- Community-first media
- Open, transparent methods
- Good vibes winning
A Living Example
Section titled “A Living Example”CurationsLA isn’t just a media platform. It’s proof of concept for everything HUB believes:
✓ AI can amplify human creativity We produce more quality content with AI support than we could alone.
✓ Technology can serve communities We’re not extracting data or optimizing for ads. We’re serving readers.
✓ Transparency builds trust By being open about our methods, we earn credibility.
✓ Good vibes can scale Positive, community-focused content works—and people want it.
✓ Free doesn’t mean low quality You don’t need paywalls to produce great local journalism.
How You Can Engage
Section titled “How You Can Engage”Read & Share
Section titled “Read & Share”Visit CurationsLA and explore:
- Neighborhood guides
- Community stories
- Event calendars
- Cultural deep-dives
Share stories that matter to you.
Contribute Stories
Section titled “Contribute Stories”Know something happening in your neighborhood? See a story worth telling? Contact us through the platform.
Give Feedback
Section titled “Give Feedback”Tell us:
- What coverage you want to see
- Stories we should know about
- How we can serve you better
Support
Section titled “Support”CurationsLA is free to read. If you want to support it:
- Share stories with your network
- Engage with local businesses we cover
- Spread the word
The Technology
Section titled “The Technology”What We Use
Section titled “What We Use”Human Tools:
- Curation workflows
- Editorial systems
- Publishing platform
- Community engagement tools
AI Tools:
- Research assistance (Claude, GPT)
- Content structuring
- Data analysis
- Workflow automation
Everything:
- Open standards where possible
- Transparent about what’s AI vs. human
- Ethical data practices
- Privacy-first design
Looking Forward
Section titled “Looking Forward”What’s Next
Section titled “What’s Next”CurationsLA is evolving:
- More neighborhoods – Expanding coverage across LA
- Youth voices – Integrating Youth Curator Movement participants
- Multimedia – Photos, videos, podcasts
- Community features – Interactive elements, event calendars
- Replicable model – Frameworks for other cities
The Vision
Section titled “The Vision”Hyperlocal media that works.
Free, community-focused, AI-supported, human-curated storytelling that serves people, not algorithms.
If it works in LA, it can work anywhere.
Visit CurationsLA
Section titled “Visit CurationsLA”curationsla.com (coming soon)
Follow along as we build this.
Learn More
Section titled “Learn More”Want to see how CurationsLA connects to the wider HUB mission?
- About HUB – The creative agency
- Youth Curator Movement – Youth empowerment initiative
- Technical Architecture – How we build
- The AI × Human Cookbook – Our frameworks
“Local stories, told well, build community. AI helps us scale that. Humans keep it real.”
That’s CurationsLA. 🏙️