Brittney M. Walker
OW Staff Writer
Truant students swept off Lancaster streets by deputies
Dec 29 2011

The high cost of being late for school

LANCASTER, Calif.—Our Weekly took an up-close-and-personal look at the quarterly truancy sweeps Antelope Valley High conducts in conjunction with the Sheriff’s department. 

As soon as the bell rang at 7:15, Sheriff’s deputies closed the school gates and students lined up to be filtered into either the attendance office, if they had notes from a parent, or the cafeteria, where they might receive truancy citations.

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The promise of power for Palmdale—jobs, efficiency
Dec 29 2011

But everyone’s not happy about risks, possible health consequences

PALMDALE, Calif.—The California Energy Commission approved Palmdale’s Application for Certification of a power plant in mid August, and the next step in the process was for the city to obtain the Prevention of Significant Deterioration permit from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which was expected to be issued in October. 

In the meantime, the city was working on securing financing for the project.

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Anguish remains a year after the death of Dahlia Lenaris
Dec 29 2011

Her mother, Stephanie Ellegood, still learning to cope

PALMDALE, Calif.—It has been more than a year since the lives of the Liner and Lenaris families were changed forever. It was that dreadful morning on Aug. 3, 2010, when 16-year-old Lonnie Liner allegedly stabbed his 11-year-old cousin Dahlia Lenaris to death and nearly took the life of her older sister.

Some suggest it was a mental breakdown; others say it was pure evil. The trial for the alleged teen killer has not begun, and close family relatives have been reserved about sharing any information about the imprisoned Liner, now 17.

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Possibility of all-Black school for boys
Dec 29 2011

AVBCC, Palmdale district working together

PALMDALE, Calif.—Palmdale School District Superintendent Roger Gallizzi presented the Antelope Valley Black Chamber of Commerce (AVBCC) with an innovative idea that he felt might help close the achievement gap between African American, Latino and White students—that is, to erect an all-Black male school. Gallizzi discussed the possibility with AVBCC and the school district, as well as other African American-based community groups and leaders.

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Democrats unsatisfied with new lines
Dec 29 2011

Could mean a disadvantage for ethnic minorities

PALMDALE, Calif.—Redistricting stirred up controversy among party members on both sides statewide. And when the deadline for comments on the final drawing of new congressional, state assembly and senate as well as board of equalization district lines came due, the controversy did not change. 

However, in the Antelope Valley, Republicans seemed content, while the other side does not see the benefit of the new lines.

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Lancaster High pitcher has the ball—and his future—in his hands
Dec 29 2011

Athleticism combined with scholarship

LANCASTER, Calif.—Being an athlete and earning top grades is not easy for most high school students, but Jakari Bass, 17, graduated from Lancaster High School with a 3.8 grade point average and a college scholarship. He was also a star player on the school baseball team.

It wasn’t easy for him to get as far as he did, Jakari admittted, but studying late nights and practicing long hours may have helped him pave the way to a prosperous future.

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Across Black America

Here’s a look at African American people and issues making headlines throughout the country.
 

Arkansas
Walmart Stores Inc. recently announced the promotion of Rosalind G. Brewer, 49, to president and CEO of Sam’s Club. She will replace current Sam’s Club President and CEO Brian Cornell, who informed the company that he would move back to the Northeast for family reasons. Brewer was most recently president of the Walmart U.S. east business unit, where she was responsible for more than $100 billion in annual revenue, representing almost 1,600 stores and more than 500,000 associates. Brewer was also the first chairperson of the Walmart President’s Council of Global Women Leaders. “Roz came to us with an outstanding background in consumer packaged goods more than five years ago,” said Mike Duke, Walmart president and CEO. “During that time I have seen her develop into a talented merchant and retailer. She has strong strategic, analytical and operational skills and has successfully managed a large and complex business. I’ve also been struck by Roz’s servant leadership when I have visited stores with her. She always lets her team do the talking, with her focus being on how to better support their needs.”
 

California
Essence magazine recently announced the fifth annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon honoring the industry’s most exciting African American talent, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes in Hollywood. The event will take place on Feb. 23 at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Essence will celebrate five extraordinary women who have left an indelible impression with their work within the film and television industries: Kerry Washington (Vanguard Award), Octavia Spencer (Breakthrough Performance), Pam Grier (Legend Award), Paula Patton (Shining Star Award) and Shonda Rhimes (Visionary Award). This star-studded event commemorates Essence magazine’s annual Hollywood issue and in honor of the fifth anniversary, Essence.com is giving fans exclusive access to all the red-carpet interviews via live stream from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and re-airing that evening at 9 p.m. EST.

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