A proud Michelle Thompson hugs her son, Mario Farmer, 21, before graduation at the Day Reporting Center. See full story(Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
William Swan, left, Mario Farmer and Zatek Thomas enter the Day Reporting Center early before graduating from the pilot program that steers gangbangers onto a different path. See full story(Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Leroy Johnson, left, Mario Farmer, DeMarco Miller and Jesus Garduno file into graduation with their fellow students at the Day Reporting Center, which is in danger of losing important funding. See full story(Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
DeMarco Miller, 19, of Los Angeles is all smiles during graduation at the Day Reporting Center. See full story(Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Looking all professional in their suits, Mario Farmer, left, Leroy Johnson, Brandon Cooper and DeMarco Miller listen during graduation at the Day Reporting Center. See full story(Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Rodolfo Lizarraga, left, checks out Jesus Garduno’s certificate during graduation at the Day Reporting Center. See full story(Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Michelle Thompson, son Mario Farmer and Deputy Probation Officer Victor Banuelos meet after graduation at the Day Reporting Center. Banuelos dreads the prospect of losing the one-stop center. “We can see it working,” he said. See full story(Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
